Picking up 2014 XK Coupe
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Good luck and welcome to the club. Enjoy the drive but my suggestion would be to put an egg between your right foot and the gas peddle.
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LOL, good advice. The car is Italian Racing Red and looks like it is speeding just sitting in the parking lot. Quiet, smooth and powerful make it entirely too easy to draw the attention of the local gendarme. I hope to make it home without "financing" new road construction in the half dozen states I transit.
Last edited by Serenity; 08-12-2018 at 09:21 AM.
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SinF (08-12-2018)
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I am purchasing the car sight unseen. I did have the car checked out by a reliable friend, it is low mileage, and was sold last just year as a certified preowned car at the local Jag dealership. I debated shipping it, but in the end opted for the road trip. A lot of this stuff is obvious but so far I have:
Car overall condition walk around
Owner’s manual
Both Key FOBS
Bill of sale / Title/ Registration
Temporary tags
contact Insurance company
small cooler and trash bags
USB stick with music/audio books
How to Operate
Lights
AC
wiper
cruise control
trunk release
hood release
gas cap release
GPS map
Tires
Pressure
Spare tire
Jack
Lug wrench
Wheel Lock nut
Fluids
Oil
Cooling
Washer fluid
Battery condition
Any service records (wonder if local dealership would share?)
Car overall condition walk around
Owner’s manual
Both Key FOBS
Bill of sale / Title/ Registration
Temporary tags
contact Insurance company
small cooler and trash bags
USB stick with music/audio books
How to Operate
Lights
AC
wiper
cruise control
trunk release
hood release
gas cap release
GPS map
Tires
Pressure
Spare tire
Jack
Lug wrench
Wheel Lock nut
Fluids
Oil
Cooling
Washer fluid
Battery condition
Any service records (wonder if local dealership would share?)
Last edited by Serenity; 08-13-2018 at 08:00 AM. Reason: to add to list
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I am purchasing the car sight unseen. I did have the car checked out by a reliable friend, it is low mileage, and was sold last just year as a certified preowned car at the local Jag dealership. I debated shipping it, but in the end opted for the road trip. A lot of this stuff is obvious but so far I have:
Car overall condition walk around
Owner’s manual
Bill of sale / Title/ Registration
Temporary tags
contact Insurance company
small cooler and trash bags
USB stick with music/audio books
How to Operate
Lights
AC
wiper
cruise control
trunk release
hood release
gas cap release
GPS map
Tires
Pressure
Spare tire
Jack
Lug wrench
Wheel Lock nut
Fluids
Oil
Cooling
Washer fluid
Battery condition
Any service records (wonder if local dealership would share?)
Car overall condition walk around
Owner’s manual
Bill of sale / Title/ Registration
Temporary tags
contact Insurance company
small cooler and trash bags
USB stick with music/audio books
How to Operate
Lights
AC
wiper
cruise control
trunk release
hood release
gas cap release
GPS map
Tires
Pressure
Spare tire
Jack
Lug wrench
Wheel Lock nut
Fluids
Oil
Cooling
Washer fluid
Battery condition
Any service records (wonder if local dealership would share?)
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Serenity (08-13-2018)
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I see check oil is on your list, just in case you don’t already know, but there is no traditional dipstick, you have to use the e dipstick which requires the car to be resting for 15 minutes or so. So I suggest you do this before even starting the car so you can get that out of the way first thing... To do this simply turn the ignition on the (do not start, NO foot on brake), then push the trip button on the light stalk and scroll thru until you get to oil level... Congratulations on purchase...
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Very few people take good care of a car they are about to sell. I recommend scheduling an oil change at the local dealer the same day you pick it up. Also ask them to check for leaks, service brakes, and look for suspension issues, something that potentially could cause issues on the road. Most dealers would be happy to do this for 1h or so worth of labor charge.
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Which one did you get? I am in the Phoenix area and keep an eye on the Jaguars for sale across the state. Not to buy another one, but just to satisfy my curiosity. Also, I have the eastern US nav disc that will work in that car if you need it. PM me and we can work something out.
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Serenity (08-13-2018)
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I've seen a few threads on getting into a newer year of our cars...... so exactly what, other than mildly improved nose updates, would I actually GET going from a 2010 to say a 2014? Gooey Sticky buttons, probably no ACC, maybe fewer miles, backup camera (which I already have anyway), less-used interior (mileage dependent?)........ but seriously, what would be the benefit of trading for newer? Maybe I'm subconsciously justifying keeping my 2010 longer...
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I've seen a few threads on getting into a newer year of our cars...... so exactly what, other than mildly improved nose updates, would I actually GET going from a 2010 to say a 2014? Gooey Sticky buttons, probably no ACC, maybe fewer miles, backup camera (which I already have anyway), less-used interior (mileage dependent?)........ but seriously, what would be the benefit of trading for newer? Maybe I'm subconsciously justifying keeping my 2010 longer...
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I've seen a few threads on getting into a newer year of our cars...... so exactly what, other than mildly improved nose updates, would I actually GET going from a 2010 to say a 2014? Gooey Sticky buttons, probably no ACC, maybe fewer miles, backup camera (which I already have anyway), less-used interior (mileage dependent?)........ but seriously, what would be the benefit of trading for newer? Maybe I'm subconsciously justifying keeping my 2010 longer...
ACC = Adaptive Cruise Control. It was standard on the 2010 models, and very rare in other years. If one were to search, I'd say less than ten percent of non-2010s have ACC.
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Think about putting on temporarily paint protection film on the nose and hood for that very long drive home.
Done that trip a hundred times.
Stay very far away from trucks as you know.
Also avoid the fast lane if there are concrete barriers present- thats where the sand and debris accumulates.
If you are in a pinch for paint protection film, you can get carpet protection film from hardware store, its very similar.
As long as you remove it withing a week it should be fine.
If you do a halfass job of putting it on, because you did it in the parking lot of a motel before having any coffee, and dont get the edge sealed entirely, sand will stick to where you left little pockets. Dont fret, just put a new one on the next day, or completely take it off.
You are most likely buying a car that has never been on such a trip, and its better than most new cars.
Note, even when cars are shipped via transport trucks, they are covered with paint protection film.
Done that trip a hundred times.
Stay very far away from trucks as you know.
Also avoid the fast lane if there are concrete barriers present- thats where the sand and debris accumulates.
If you are in a pinch for paint protection film, you can get carpet protection film from hardware store, its very similar.
As long as you remove it withing a week it should be fine.
If you do a halfass job of putting it on, because you did it in the parking lot of a motel before having any coffee, and dont get the edge sealed entirely, sand will stick to where you left little pockets. Dont fret, just put a new one on the next day, or completely take it off.
You are most likely buying a car that has never been on such a trip, and its better than most new cars.
Note, even when cars are shipped via transport trucks, they are covered with paint protection film.