Read one should post an introduction as first act.

Fell in love with the look of these cars when seeing my first in 1996, especially the XKR upon release.

2002 XKR w/R Package (second one, first 01 Silverstone)
20” BBS Paris with Continental Extreme Contact DWS 06 Plus
MSRP $95, 675 – Purchased in May 2024, 59,000 miles, $10,995
Engine build date 09-01-01 (after critical date of 08/13)
Platinum Metallic

Flushed radiator
Changed supercharger oil, transmission fluid, and yes, differential oil, somewhat of an adventure, even more so with a convertible.
Added embroidered tonneau cover for top down
Added Jaguar Coventry shift knob
Added cigarette lighter Bluetooth ($24.95, fully expected to return it, but works pretty well and controls situated perfectly)
Disabled CATS
Cleaned mass air flow sensor

And I have minimized the amount of times I bump the wipers on when turning ignition key, along with accidental opening with my elbow of that incredibly well engineered cup holder.

After incessantly researching, reading, looking at forums and watching YouTube since back in 2014, became convinced X100 series, and especially XKR’s are the absolute best bang for your buck used cars out there. Almost criminal if one does their homework and searches patiently.

And a great big thanks to this site. Since buying my 2001 Silverstone back in 2014, you people have been a great source of information and shared love of these cars.