Should I buy a Jaguar XKR?

MRM · 01-28-2007, 04:21 PM

I found this Jaguar 2002 XKR 100 at a local used car dealer.

http://www.goldenvalleyauto.com/details.html?VID=1-118l1163364153

KBB says it should be over $50,000, asking price is $26,000 and change. I am having the "buy it now fever". Can you stop me from buying a Jaguar and saving up for the 993 cab that has my name on it?

lendaddy · 01-28-2007, 04:28 PM

ebay "completed listings" shows a few that went in the low $20's. FWIW

Chocaholic · 01-28-2007, 04:33 PM

Play it safe....buy it for me!

1973911s · 01-28-2007, 05:41 PM

I know a guy at work that had one after it went out of warranty it cost him an arm and a leg.

Paul K · Paul K's Garage

Don't do it.

Save up for the 993 Cab with your name on it.

See how much better that is?

the · 01-28-2007, 05:49 PM

Those Jags depreciate like no car I've ever seen. It's absolutely incredible. It does seem like they are a bargain as used cars, esp. if you can get an extended warranty on it for a reasonable price.

Paul K · Paul K's Garage

I did a quick google search on Jaguar forums.

Here you go...

http://www.jaguarforums.com/

http://forums.jag-lovers.org/

http://www.jcna.com/forums/main.php?Vref=JCNA&Vfnum=SW05

http://www.roadfly.com/jaguar/forums/

But when you are done researching, buy a 993.

epbrown · 01-28-2007, 06:26 PM

Doesn't Jack Olsen own a black XK8?

thinkfloyd14 · 01-28-2007, 06:28 PM

looks like an old man car to me

rick-l · 01-28-2007, 07:02 PM

Do you have to be less than 5 feet tall to fit in these?

imcarthur · imcarthur's Garage

That's a really new car. Like you, I want it.

But it'll suck your bank account try with relays & sensors etc etc . . . keep saving for the 993 you REALLY want.

But it is nice . . .

Ian

m325ix · 01-28-2007, 07:32 PM

those are not OEM rims FYI, why would anyone change them on the XKR I don't know

Porsche-O-Phile · Porsche-O-Phile's Garage

I'd not buy it just because of that annoying-ass web site.

Joeaksa · 01-29-2007, 02:37 AM

Really wish you guys knew what you were talking about before harpooning Jags. What everyone knew about the cars 20 years ago means squat about the newer model cars.

The newer Jags are very reliable. I have a 2000 S-type and in 5 years of driving its had one window regulator go out and had to replace the tires at 70,000 miles.

THATS IT. Nothing else has been a problem and the car drives like a dream. After Ford bought them they took care of the quality issue and the cars are reliable.

Depreciation??? Tell me how much a Chevy or Ford car or pickup goes down in the first few years. I never buy a new model, instead letting the other guy take the hit and buy one 2-4 years old.

MRM, the V8 had some issues the first few years and they have all been repaired or replaced. By 2000 it was a troublefree motor. After 70-80,000 sometimes you will lose a coil (it has one per cylinder) but other than that the newer engines are excellent.

BTW, www.jag-lovers.com is the best forum on the net for Jags.

MRM · 01-29-2007, 08:09 AM

Thanks for the insights and suggestions. I would be interested to hear from more people who have owned modern Jags.

The car listed says it is an XKR 100, which looks like some sort of special or limited edition. Does anyone know what the difference is between the regular XKR and the 100 edition? It adds a lot to the cost on KBB, but I can't tell what it means, other than celebrating 100 years of Jaguar, or something like that.

Moses · 01-29-2007, 08:18 AM

I love the S-type. Wish I had one. Beautiful, elegant style. The interior is fantastic. The XKR is also a beautiful car. I love the way Jaguar designs it's cars.

stevepaa · 01-29-2007, 09:46 AM

My boss has one of those, loves it and has no problems.

Joeaksa · 01-29-2007, 11:32 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Moses
I love the S-type. Wish I had one. Beautiful, elegant style. The interior is fantastic. The XKR is also a beautiful car. I love the way Jaguar designs it's cars.

Feel the same way after driving it for years.

The V8 in the S-type and XKR are the same engine BTW. Just make sure you buy one after 2000 unless its been updated by the dealership.

Moses · 01-29-2007, 01:16 PM

One on my neighbors has a new S-Type R. As we watch him pull out of his driveway and down the street, one of my friends commented; "That car looks good on him. Makes it look like he's always on his way to close a big deal, a really big deal." If it's possible for a car to have gravitas, I think the S-type does.

Racerbvd · Racerbvd's Garage

We have an 98 XJR, and love it!!!! I say go for it!!!