There are lot more success stories. A 4.2 R feels and drives like a $90k car. Impossible to find similar finish and performance unless you spend a lot more money. If you like 4.2 X150's, consider an 08-09 NA. Simpler, few things to go wrong. That was my original goal. Found my 07 XKR and pretty much bought it on the sport. Best car I've ever owned.

A 5.0 or F type is also going to have potential rubber/electrical/old car problems. LOL forget the F if you're tall or want to drive for more than 30 minutes.

Drive an older high performance Jaguar? Careful maintenance, store out of sun, budget for known problems and enjoy the ride.

 

I've had my XKR for over twelve years. I have zero plans to get rid of it, unless I find a really good deal on a 2015 /R-S.

 

Just deliver the 08 up here to me. I'll take care of any future problems.

 

F Type is super fun and attractive. If you are elderly , be prepared to be bounced around. Very hard ride as it’s a sports car. Problems will arise and you need an experienced mechanic. Any Jaguar is a love hate relationship and I’m personally still in love. When you’ve had enough you’ll be wanting to get rid of the Jag as fast as possible. But…… you will miss the exhilaration and looks you got from it. If you go Asian you’ll be secure in your travels. But you won’t forget the fun you had with the Jag. A few poor souls did not keep up with preventive service such as changing all cooling pipes and oil regularly and suffered blown engines. Those are the minority. You can’t have it both ways. Jags are not Toyotas. Good luck with you decision. FYI….. a newer Jag is not necessarily a more reliable one.

 

It depends. Is the suspension original or has it been overhauled? Are the cooling hoses (including the pipe under the SC) original? If most of the subsystems that need attention have been dealt with, your odds are good. It's a pretty realiable car if well cared for. The way to be sure is to let the statistics work for you. Buy 100 4.2 litre XKRs, do responsible maintenance on all of them and at least 90 will be trouble free.

 

Your valued opinion varies somewhat than mine..

At 6-1..do not fit in car well, very tight,uncomfortable.

As for the ride, hopefully you have no prostate issues as the ride is quite harsh and bumpy.

The Jag dealer gave us one for a week , sat in the garage, drove it once..

Huge disappointment compared to the XK.

I thought new redesigned cars were to be better.

It was less enjoyable than my 73 E-type, which my daughter said was sooo smooth she was impressed.

Just my opinion, others may love it....like an air cooled Porsche.

 

Try being 6’3, longer on the torso side.

I first went for an 06 x100 but top of the windscreen was level with my eyebrows.

 

The problems you are having are nothing to do with the Jaguar - a 2008 XKR is using the 4.2 V8 which is one of the best engines Jaguar made, as long as you look after it you should be treated just fine, expect the occasional big bill and electric gremlins or get a newer vehicle which probably will be less reliable and have far more complexity to deal with..

Or get an EV...
I won't sell my 2008 XKR-S ever, I don't want anything newer, it's just perfect as it is

 

Weighs about 4 tonnes also, it's a lexus however so will last

 

Like the Magnum PI episode where the Ferrari was in the shop and the gave him an E-TYPE!!!!!!!


Hilarious!!

 

There is NOTHING out there comparable to the XK with its styling and ride..

Before I bought this one, my 3rd, contemplated a Maserati.. Yes.. I was drinking!!

 

Hahaha totally forgot about that one.
Ironically the ‘79 flavor of the 308 GTS (not GTSi) is next up to be added to the garage queen collection.
I’ve seen a few in BaT, but not ready until spring and none were the spec I wanted.

Also, I’ll have to do this:


Also, the e-type is way way cooler than the 308 GTS.
But also a whole different price point fully restored and functional.

 

That's why I'm not going to sell mine, in ten years time I am pretty much sure these will be vastly more expensive than they cost now, I've seen a few 2008 XKR-S models sold in England and they are going up, the market is already flat and a bargain for anyone who wants one of these beasts designed by Mike Cross and David Pook and not idiots saving climate change with useless bricks.

The Jag is better than the Maserati, I know because Ben Barry drove a 2008 XKR-S Vs a Granturismo S back in 2008 and the transmission of the Maser borked up on the test run, Ben said to get something better than the Jag you need a V12 599 GTB. Forget Maserati, BMW, Aston Martin and Bentley.

 

LOVE your attitude..

bought mine inexpensively, wifey who's a car gal was suspicious....

One year later, I am happy

Sold my Aston Martin 2008 Vantage when I retired..hated the transmission, other wise got away without ANY major maintenance in 5 years!

But..NOTHING like the XK...

son in law agrees ..and he's a Jeep guy!

 

 

Tried to download that pic.

But i am sooo olde school@!

Thank you.

My son inlaw is 6-5.. looked the same in my series 2 e-type.

But..he still love raking through the gears!

 

What wheels are those?

I don’t retire for 4 more years. Have 2 in college and 1 left that just started HS.
But with 1 kid left, off went the nifty sedan and it was time.
Looked at the 911, SL550, SL63AMG, Infinity Qxx, Lexus, all verts.
The Jag was the only choice.

So, with that, outside of rims…. Twinsies!

 

Try this one...

 

omg hhahahahhahahaa!
Thanks for the laugh Cee Jay!

 

I believe they are SABRE CHROME WHEELS..

didn't really care for them at 1st..

Now I love them

Get plenty of compliments.

Adds some Chrome to the look

PS:

Retirement is great .hoing on 2 years!