I've been looking for a 2010 XK to replace my '07. Do any 2010 owners out there have advice on the choice? Problem areas, quirks, gremlins, etc. Advice would be appreciated.

 

My advice is to get one with forced induction

 

Good thought. But budget considerations nixed the idea.

 

Amazingly enough; first year changes or facelift cars are known for bugs and therefore cheaper. The 2010 has everything the 2011 does. You'll love the LSD - it's ashamed the <2010's didn't have them in a car like this.

 

Lsd?

 

Limited slip differential. If you had to choose between 300hp and an LSD or 500 hp and an open diff... 300hp and LSD all day long. Its one of those things that SHOULD come on every rear drive car and makes a world of difference in the cars capabilities. I'll see if I can find something informative on youtube.

 

Objective and educational:

 

 

So, the 2010 has LSD or not?

 

99% sure it does. I know 100% of 2010+ R's do. Very silly for previous ones to not have it as standard!

 

click link: 2010 Jaguar XK

This is a pretty good source to track documented changes from year to year a and for 2010 the 3 biggest changes are the engine, electronically controlled diff and suspension.

An R will always be more special but I'd wager that a 2010 XK would be faster on a track than a 2009 R. The 5.0 is certainly the engine to have in either form as it was a huge update over a 15 year old platform.

 

Not sure, but you might want to look for a 2011 as I think they have a 5 yr warranty vs a 4 yr warranty on the 2010. If the car has any issues it would give you more time to resolve them.

 

I've really had nothing go wrong with mine. It's a great driving car.

 

Over 3 years on a 2010 XK coupe - nothing but routine service done.

 

Chazaroo,

Having owned both. 2010 and 2011 XKR coupe, here's the deal...

Very few if any mechanical differences between the two. I think they did some cosmetic clean ups to the headlights, but you'd have to be pressed to notice.

The 2011 warranty does include all routine and all wear and tear (tires excluded), so there is some reason to swoop on a 2011 if possible. Given he costs of break jobs, etc, the free repairs definitely are worth a few grand IMO.

Both the 2010 and 2011 XKR's have the very well implemented electronically controlled LSD. Amazing how the car digs in out of undulating corners and puts the power down. But be warned that the XKR's are overpowered for the amount of traction you get with the stock tire and tire size. Maybe over torqued is the word, very hard to get a good launch from a dig without either bogging down (with traction control fully engaged) or spinning the tires. Even up to 40 mph if you put your foot to the floor you can light up the traction control.

Not sure if the XK has the same diff though. Anyway, the 2010 was the major upgrade (magnetically active shocks, recessed aluminum shift knob, etc.). If you like speed the XKR is worth the extra $ to be sure, the difference is substantial. But no question the XK packs more than enough power if you don't need a car that's on the verge of being too much. It all depends on what you are coming from. If a 'mortal' cal, the XK will be plenty: smooth, fast, just as striking visually and obviously less pricey and fewer brakes and tires to go through.

So far as XK vs. XKR... The XK is a perfectly fine and satisfying vehicle. If you are buying a convertible and this is your first XK, you'll be blown away with the smoothness and stand out looks of XK and will no doubt be happy. If you want all that AND a shockingly powerful alter ego, the XKR is the pick. One of the most remarkable aspects of the XKR is the outrageous performance coupled to a car which, when not being pushed, is as plush and comfortable as the XK. More of what you'd expect from a non performance car.

I'd counsel you to buy your car with the Select Edition warranty from Jaguar, but I'm a worrier. 6 years and 100k miles warranty from the date it was first put in service. You may find a 2010 that wasn't sold till the end of 2010; in any event this is preferable as you end up with up to a year's more warrant than one that was sold early in the year. Check the car's history.

Let us know which way you decide and enjoy the search,

Skeeter

 

For a couple dollars more than an '11 is a '12 and so on.

 

I've come out of a 4.2 litre XF, then a 5 litre XF, then a XKR. The 4.2 litre is an adequate engine with a great engine note, better than the 5 litre I think. The cars arent particularly quick, but they are quick enough and you can have some fun and put your foot down. The 5 litre is a lot quicker, noticeably over 80kph (maybe 50mph), I thought. It isnt blisteringly fast, but it is plenty fast. It'll be better in the lighter XK. And because it isnt insanely quick, you can have some fun without wrapping yourself around a tree. The XKR (5 litre) is enormously quicker again. Coming out of the 5 litre, it was scary, but I'm gradually getting used to it. I think the 5 litre would have been more than enough, but I always wanted the R and I'm glad to have got it. My missus reckons I drive it better than any car I've had before, because I'm pretty gentle with my foot.

 

I don't think the 2010 XK has LSD. I think that's only the XKR for that year.

 

I just sold my 2007 XK and now all I have to do is find a low mileage 2010 that's reasonably priced. Boy, in Auto Trader they are all over the place price wise. $39K to almost $60K. I think some of the dealers are nuts.

 

Any luck finding one with the 100k Jag warranty? And seriously, try to factor the "in service" date. My 2010 didn't get titled until 2011, effectively giving me an extra year of warranty coverage.

While all my jaguars have been amazingly reliable, I wouldn't want to own a current generation XKR without some serious warranty protection... Really amazing that Jaguar still has the unreliable rep considering how solid they are. So far all 3 that I've had have been dead reliable and they only need servicing once a year. Nice.

Chaz, are you looking for a coupe or convertible? What color? Man, if you could get a late 2010 XKR for anything under say $53k you'd be getting some SERIOUS car for the $. I paid $70 for my 2011 this last January (Coupe, 10k miles, no radar adaptive cruise control).

Come to think of it, he radar cruise control is one of few options and adds some value, you may want to factor it in...

I had it in my 2010 coupe and loved it. I thought it was standard until I bought my 2011 and nearly rear ended a truck on the bay bridge, lol. I'm thinking, ok, we are getting close, when are we going to start slowing down... Then I reached for the 'distance' wheel on the steering wheel and realized it wasn't there. Doh!

Good luck,

Skeeter