Should I buy? they are asking around $19K. Think there were only 33 coupes out of the 250 imported into the USA.

Its has 2 owners perfect conditions will need tensioners changing. Silver, Brembo brakes, Recarro seats, BBS wheels. California car.

Thoughts???

I have a 2001 XKR coupe since 2004 with 72K miles and I've done all the maintenance on this one so thats not a problem.

 

I'd try to get the price down some but If I had the cash I would get it, being a rare coupe.

 

$19,000 seems like a lot for a 2001, even if a special edition. The low mileage can certainly add to the value, though. If you plan on holding it long enough that XKs might eventually go up in value, it could be a good deal. But right now, I think it would be hard to find too many folks willing to pay that much. I paid $16,000 for my spotless 2005 carbon-fiber edition with 55k back in 2012. That was a pretty fair price then.

 

and though it is a rare coupe, if history dictates the collectibility of old cars down the line Converts will be worth more.

 

Way, way too much money to pay for that car. Either get the owner to come back down to earth, or walk away....

 

The 'limited editions' of XK8/XKR cost appreciably more when new but don't appear to attract a premium when used except with owners wanting to sell.

The majority of these 'limited editions' were trim only differences with no mechanical or performance upgrades. The only real exception being the 'Victory Edition' which was loaded with almost every option available.

A low miles, few owners and well maintained example is always going to be a pleasure to own but it could be many years before values appreciate.

Sounds like it would cost a lot of cash to change to a vehicle with 57k less miles but expensive work needed.

Graham

 

Honestly the price is in line, even a bit less, on recent auctions for that model.
But i am a bit partisan....:-)

 

This is generally true when there are much less convertibles than hard tops, like a Hemicuda, where just a handful were made.


if 15% are coupes and 85% are converts, conventional wisdom could go out the window.


Shelby Daytona Coupes are worth 5X more than Shelby Cobras. Classic 911 converts are much, much rarer than 911 hardtops, but don't command a premium. Porsche Boxsters are cheaper than Porsche Caymans. Split window Corvettes are worth more than roadsters.

When looking for a performance car that I want to drive fast, a top that retracts is down on the list of must haves. Brembos, Recaros, BBS wheels and a supercharger would be above it.

 

I'd like a coupe cause it is cool, one of a kind looking car.

 

Lucadelta,
Well, that is nice to hear! Maybe our cars have almost reached rock-bottom and may soon rise. Which auctions are you referring to, not that I have any plans to sell... buy, maybe?
Thanks!

 

this one, for example:
2000 Jaguar XKR Silverstone - Classic Car Auctions
http://www.silverstoneauctions.com/j...kr-silverstone
but if you google, can find more......

 

Asking price and selling price are rarely the same. Cars are worth what someone is willing to pay. Unfortunately, our cars have yet to reach collector status. By the time our cars hit that level (sorry guys, please don't flame me) the next owner or your estate will be selling it.

Just my opinion, YMMV.

 

In the link i have placed, the car has been sold in the price you see in the page.
Is not an opinion, is a fact.........
And due to the fact only 200 coupe has been built, is more easy to find them in auction than normal life.
Just for info on asking price and selling price, i bought mine in 2013 for 7300 euro. Not a well manteined one, but on 200 around i cannot ask perfection.

 

Didn't pay attention that it was sold in Europe. Can't speak to Euro pricing. (most people say I can't speak for the US either)

 

From looking at the auction page I think that is probably a most excellent example of the car whereas most of the cars we see are somewhat less pristine. If you want something that is being offered on an auction site called Classic Car Auctions you will likely be paying more than average and rightly so if the car is as advertised.

 

I remember buying my Series II E Type roadster pristine original 12K mile car in 1989. I paid $14,500 for it. Wayyyy too much at that time by consensus of folks owning restored higher mileage cars, that were selling for a few thousand less at the time. I'm glad that I ponied up and used my own judgment.


There is always a supply of high mileage material available, odometers only go in one direction. Look at what is for sale in the mileage range with the same specifications and condition if you want to price compare. You won't be able to find recent comp sales as owners of the really choice material tend to hang onto them. You're going to find similar for sale selections to what your contemplating to be very close to none.

 

Honestly, the thread started with asking opinions on a 15k miles, comparable to auctions one.....

 

I'd use the tensioners and upper shock/rear shock foams as a bargaining point to lower the price(because these don't have anything to do with low mileage), but lets be realistic. For people that say $19K is "WAY TOO MUCH", what is the "Right Price?", $15K?

Nobody in their right mind would sell a $75K car with 15K miles on it for $10K, unless they were broke AND desperate.

If someone could find a lowly XK8 coupe, (without Brembos and Recaros and BBS wheels) with 15K miles, its going to be at least $11K. Add Brembos and Recaros and BBS wheels, you are at $15K and you still don't have a Supercharged motor.

Low mileage cars are only low mileage once. Once they are gone, there are none left. Low mileage "performance" cars command a premium. If I was in market for this car, I would lowball the guy at $15K, but if he came back at $17K, I would have no problem paying that. 10 years from now, It won't be worth less than this.

Try that with a $19K 2016 Crap box (in 10 years it will be worth $4K)

 

Well I must say i'm a little disappointed in this thread. All XKR owners on this forum should know much more about the Silverstone than they do. It is not just a cosmetic option for red stitching but a performance option that put Jaguar in the same breath as Porsche and Ferrari.

There were only 31 coupes sold in the U.S with a suspension option that was never available again even the 102 convertibles that were sold had a softer setting that became the "Hi-Po" or "R" option in later XKR's. The suspension was so taut on the Silverstone coupe that Jaguar itself issued a memo telling the 31 owners to put the suspension setting in the softer mode when listening to the cd player because it skipped on occasion.

All Silverstones world wide were built in calendar year 2000 but sold as 2001s. Most coupes are in the hands of die hard Jaguar collectors for one reason.......1.12 Lateral G's, 100 mph to 0 in 100 feet and yes they were always going to be ultra rare. The coupe is in no way like the other XKR's that Jaguar sold - it just looked a little like it except for the 20 inch BBS wheels the 14 inch Brembo's and 30 series Pirelli's and that it sits an inch and a half lower static and just over 2 inches at 100 MPH.

In short this car will flat out shock you as it drives around you on the outside of your favorite twisty bits. I own Silverstone coupe number 12 and my wife owns a Silverstone DHC they sit in our garage next to my wife's other car a XK150 DHC 3.8 SE ....yes we love our Jaguars....Ill post some pictures soon.

 

You wanna see one with the price inflated?

https://boise.craigslist.org/ctd/5963115499.html

It's a local one here that they've been advertising for a while. Not a surprise it hasn't sold, when they're asking $32,000 for an 01 Silverstone 'vert with just under 20,000 miles.