So I follow used XK's from auctions to craigs list to used car lots. Along with what I read here I have come to realize there is no common ground to breakdowns nor pricing.

I say this because #1, I have owned numerious XJ's and now my XK and have had less than 1/3rd of the problems others have had. #2, mileage doesnt matter as I have seen cars with 40K have issues that 100K mile cars still havent had. Tensioners come to mind first and foremost. I do think where the car is located plays a huge part in this. #3, pricing is all over the place, especially on XK's so you can throw the book out on that.

This last comment is based on the 97 Convertible on Ebay with 9000 miles on it and if I remember it was already bid over 13K. A 97 convertible here in AZ with average miles is about a 7K car. So is that one worth double ? I mean you still need to do the tensioners, water pump, thermostat housing and given the amount of drive time I bet the fuel pumps goes out in the near future.

Now on the other hand that very nice looking XKR with 177K on it is over 8K and might be worth it but I believe the current owner didnt know a think about its past history so have all the issues been fixed ?

My R has 107K on it and given the post I read about superchargers going bad at 100K am I living on borrowed time ?

Just some thoughts and comments....... please dont take this the wrong way just some thoughts.