Should You Buy a Used JAGUAR XK-R SUPERCHARGED?
#41
01-24-2019, 05:22 PM
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#42
01-24-2019, 05:42 PM
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No absolutely not!
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Instead you should buy a XKR-S such as this one...
https://www.cargurus.com/Cars/invent...ting=224356652
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Instead you should buy a XKR-S such as this one...
https://www.cargurus.com/Cars/invent...ting=224356652
#43
01-24-2019, 06:24 PM
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Is that the emerald fire or British racing green? Either way, to each his own and not for me. I grew up and old with the "never ride a green motorcycle" and carried the ridiculous superstition over to cars. Also not a fan of that Wilford Brimley front end. I will now ban myself from the forum for blasphemy.
I like the Salsa red and the Radiance red.
I like the Salsa red and the Radiance red.
#44
01-24-2019, 06:33 PM
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Is that the emerald fire or British racing green? Either way, to each his own and not for me. I grew up and old with the "never ride a green motorcycle" and carried the ridiculous superstition over to cars. Also not a fan of that Wilford Brimley front end. I will now ban myself from the forum for blasphemy.
I like the Salsa red and the Radiance red.
I like the Salsa red and the Radiance red.
#45
01-24-2019, 08:08 PM
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#46
01-24-2019, 10:33 PM
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Offended by what??? I LOVE XK8s and X100 XKRs! I had a 2000 XK8 for several years, and that car specifically is what made me want the X150.
X100s are gorgeous, but just not up to snuff performance-wise, nor comfort/tech/fit-ability (too small for my line of sight.... had to look through the top half of the windscreen and duck to see traffic signals).
I wasn't complaining a bit when I PSed you (heh), just maybe letting you know of an inadvertent posting.
X100s are gorgeous, but just not up to snuff performance-wise, nor comfort/tech/fit-ability (too small for my line of sight.... had to look through the top half of the windscreen and duck to see traffic signals).
I wasn't complaining a bit when I PSed you (heh), just maybe letting you know of an inadvertent posting.
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01-25-2019, 09:16 AM
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Is that the emerald fire or British racing green? Either way, to each his own and not for me. I grew up and old with the "never ride a green motorcycle" and carried the ridiculous superstition over to cars. Also not a fan of that Wilford Brimley front end. I will now ban myself from the forum for blasphemy.
I like the Salsa red and the Radiance red.
I like the Salsa red and the Radiance red.
Salsa was a little too bright for me, so I targeted Radiance, but I was naive and unaware of the existence of Emerald Fire at that time. Seen some great photos of EF, and it lights my fire.
#48
01-25-2019, 09:18 AM
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IIRC NBCat has an X150 in Emerald Green and it's a beauty. There were none on the market when I was shopping around and my superstition would have collided with my wife's wishes if there were. I agree in pics the Salsa Red is bright. Didn't see one in person. My SV8 was radiance red and I loved it. No regrets on the one I own though.
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#49
01-25-2019, 10:21 AM
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The web site lists the color as British Racing Green, but they could be wrong, as it seems brighter than that.
Salsa was a little too bright for me, so I targeted Radiance, but I was naive and unaware of the existence of Emerald Fire at that time. Seen some great photos of EF, and it lights my fire.
#50
01-26-2019, 04:40 PM
Hey Sparky, I actually looked at this car online Quite a few times. Was just not sure how the British racing green would look to me once I got it parked in my garage. I do love this car and how it looks. I wound up buying a XKR 2013 from the Jag dealer here in Southern California. I spent about $17,000 less and I own another XKR that I’m in the process of selling. I love these cars !!
I think they are the best values in the car business. Having said that just as I was putting the older2007 XKR on the market, my mechanic noticed the dashboard was starting to bubble and looks Like the dash leather is pulling back from the top of the Dash ,near the windshield..
Looking for a fix for the problem, if you were a senior member is yours said was wondering if you had heard of this ? I am being told this is not an easy thing to happen
I think they are the best values in the car business. Having said that just as I was putting the older2007 XKR on the market, my mechanic noticed the dashboard was starting to bubble and looks Like the dash leather is pulling back from the top of the Dash ,near the windshield..
Looking for a fix for the problem, if you were a senior member is yours said was wondering if you had heard of this ? I am being told this is not an easy thing to happen
#51
01-27-2019, 10:11 AM
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As for your dash, it is a common known issue with the XK's. Mine is just starting to pull as well. I will get it in to an upholstery shop in the spring to see what they suggest.
#52
01-27-2019, 10:43 AM
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Just a question out of curiosity: I'm not looking to purchase this car, but was surprised to see it was a "Lemon Law", MANUFACTURER BUYBACK at ~6 years old! Does it seem odd that JLR would still be required to re-acquire this car at that age?
https://www.cargurus.com/Cars/invent...ting=221380524
https://www.carfax.com/VehicleHistor...&partner=VAS_0
https://www.cargurus.com/Cars/invent...ting=221380524
https://www.carfax.com/VehicleHistor...&partner=VAS_0
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01-27-2019, 11:12 AM
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01-28-2019, 07:48 AM
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#57
01-30-2019, 12:26 AM
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So funny, I came here looking for answers to this question, because this video was posted on the HP. I figured the answers would be buy a good one, and pay to maintain it -- and that's about what I discovered. Gorgeous cars, and certainly wouldn't mind having one in my garage...
#58
01-31-2019, 03:15 PM
What really is so funny is that I started with a new 1977 XJS right off the showroom floor and went through 300,000 miles, a serious accident, a distributor cap bouncing up and down (and still running), and who knows how many dollars, but between KC and Vegas, we had a lot of fun. I raced an XJS in Jaguar Racing and won with her. The love-hate relationship is just part of the deal. I own the last one I will have now...I have the last wife I will have now...I raced my last race. Go get one...you will love her.
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02-01-2019, 07:20 AM
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Hey Sparky, I actually looked at this car online Quite a few times. Was just not sure how the British racing green would look to me once I got it parked in my garage. I do love this car and how it looks. I wound up buying a XKR 2013 from the Jag dealer here in Southern California. I spent about $17,000 less and I own another XKR that I’m in the process of selling. I love these cars !!
I think they are the best values in the car business. Having said that just as I was putting the older2007 XKR on the market, my mechanic noticed the dashboard was starting to bubble and looks Like the dash leather is pulling back from the top of the Dash ,near the windshield..
Looking for a fix for the problem, if you were a senior member is yours said was wondering if you had heard of this ? I am being told this is not an easy thing to happen
I think they are the best values in the car business. Having said that just as I was putting the older2007 XKR on the market, my mechanic noticed the dashboard was starting to bubble and looks Like the dash leather is pulling back from the top of the Dash ,near the windshield..
Looking for a fix for the problem, if you were a senior member is yours said was wondering if you had heard of this ? I am being told this is not an easy thing to happen