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Thought I'd look in on this part of the forum - I am usually over in the XJ page as my daily driver is a 1995 XJ6 3.2 to which I do all my own work hence I am on the forum quite a lot and I like to do write ups to help others where I can.
I am almost now set on getting a 2009/10 XKR 5 litre. Looked at various other options including spending another 10-12k on a DB9 but I keep coming back to the XKR. I'd prefer a convertible but for real life use and value I'd probably settle for a coupe. I'm looking to spend around £18-20k (UK purchase for export). Miles around 80k max.
Any brief buyers guides, what to look for, common issues I should be aware of?
Judging by your list of former cars, you will absolutely love it, and you may have heard this too often in Spain, its later than you think, jump on it.
Thanks - it does seem to tick a lot of boxes - by the way these are my current cars (except Hyundai Accent Copa which I sold as I gave up racing it)!!!! Yep, I have a bit of a hoarding issue ....
I can share my experience since I bought a 2011 XKR last week and drove it 1200 miles back home. I had a pre-purchase inspection done, which I highly recommend. I ran into a couple of minor issues on the drive home. First, the check engine light came on because the gas cap wasn't tightened enough. It seems to be a common issue, and the light went away after a while. The second issue was that the low tire pressure warning came on several times during the final stretch of my drive. I checked the tires, and they seemed fine so it might be an issue with the tire pressure sensors. I also noticed the coolant was a bit low when I got home but didn't smell any coolant or notice any leaks.
Other than that, the car ran like a champ. I was averaging 85-90 mph during some parts of the journey, and the car didn't break a sweat. It's a great car and a blast to drive. Hope this helps with your decision.
Thanks - in terms of checks to do at inspection/purchase is there something specific to look for in terms of those two issues?
Ideal you want to inspect the car underneath to check for any leaks , thoroughly check and paper work a good owner will keep all receipts for services and work done . 5w20 or 0w20 oil should have been used to service . before starting car pop the hood , have a check on coolant container check level and hoses for leaks , also check oil level by turning on ignition by pressing starter button but do not turn the engine over can be done via the lights stalk , then turn on engine by pressing on button and foot on brake
keep hood open once you had checked coolant. once started let it idle go out and listen for any roughness , engine on start up can be nosey and be at 1500 revs but will fall back down to 500revs and should sound like a sewing machine with no other noises or rattles . all i can think off . best of luck
UK Jaguars can sometimes have an allergic reaction to a fast trip over the Pyrenees.
This was on its way to a week at the Jaguar Dealer in Burgos, northern Spain.
On balance the X150 has had a lot less issues than its predecessor, the X100. The early 4.2 benefited from the X100 development and was just right at introduction in 2006. The switch to the 5.0 litre introduced some issues (water pump, timing chains and injectors) but nothing like the catastrophic failures of the X100. There are rincreasing reports of TPMS issues but this is probably only to be expected with examples reaching seven or eight years old.
I've found my 2015MY considerably more sensitive to battery condition than my earlier 2007MY. Posts from other members suggest this is normal. A CTEK is really essential.
Judging by your list of former cars, you will absolutely love it, and you may have heard this too often in Spain, its later than you think, jump on it.
On balance the X150 has had a lot less issues than its predecessor, the X100. The early 4.2 benefited from the X100 development and was just right at introduction in 2006. The switch to the 5.0 litre introduced some issues (water pump, timing chains and injectors) but nothing like the catastrophic failures of the X100. There are rincreasing reports of TPMS issues but this is probably only to be expected with examples reaching seven or eight years old.
I've found my 2015MY considerably more sensitive to battery condition than my earlier 2007MY. Posts from other members suggest this is normal. A CTEK is really essential.
Graham
I agree with everything said here. My 2007 XKR has been rock solid and most are. The duck bill and the ugly antenna unique to 07s is minor stuff. The later 5.0L cars are still EXCELLENT in terms of relative reliability. I love the DB9 and am looking actively now, I've been a fan for years and casually looking. The DB9 has the transmission cooler hoses, coils, timing cover seals, etc. They are not without issue and really a 5L XKR is going to be a little more reliable and a little less to operate, and it will be a faster car. I'm still going to buy a DB9 at one point but it's on emotion and not on logic.
I've found no battery sensitivity issues on my 07, but I still have a CTEK that the former owner had put in that's actually installed how I would and I use it when doing extended winter storage. Very nice chargers, even though I didn't need them, I now have them on all of my cars (except the Nissans) as they can sit a bit.
Bought from Rhodes Sport in Wolverhampton. Loved the colour as most or black or silver. It was between this or a red one but I didn't like the black interior in the red one and prefer ivory. Red one was newer but higher miles. This one 52,000 only. Photo below or attached however it appears!!
Getting it shipped as export. Not sure UK cars very welcome in mainland Europe anymore (whether they are technically allowed or not!!). We actually have a main dealer in Gibraltar - Capurros. And many on the coast.
On the verge of buying XKR 5.0 - advice
