I was sent a photo of an '07 XKR that a dealer is trying to get me to buy at $1500 over invoice. The car next to it made it into the picture too. No aerial antenna, folding mirrors, and different wheels. Definitely an '08. Has anyone else seen them live yet?
I tried uploading the photo to my post but I can't seem to get it to work.

 

Yep. I am faced with the decision of buying an '07 XKR for $500 over invoice - roughly $87,000 or putting in an order for an '08 for MSRP - about $96,000. Difference of $9 grand. Any opinions?

A third choice that I'm still considering is a preowned loaded XK with only 450 miles on it for $71,000. I love the power of the XKR, but at $16,000 less then the '07 XKR I'm not sure which way to go. Would love any thoughts or suggestions you people might be willing to share.

 

500 bhp in a lightweight car. that's Z06 type fast. 420hp is ample for me and I agree that '08 should have less bugs....at least I hope. Thanks for your feedback - it's exactly what I needed to hear. Any opinion on the XKR Portfolio edition? Stereo is very important to me - and the XKR Portfolio's B&W speaker system might be good enough for me to pony up the extra dough. Would think (and I could be wrong) that they might hold their value well due to limited quantity?

 

I've managed to talk myself into buying the 2008 XKR portfolio. I just think if I buy the '07 XK I'll be bummed I didn't step up and get the XKR.

 

I've actually tried to buy several used '07 XKR's but couldn't get the right price. Actually made a lot more financial sense to buy a "new" '07 at $500-1000 over invoice than to buy any of the used vehicles I saw.