Is the Jaguar XK series a good car?
Communication was pretty good up front but we went out to see the vehicle and it was a mess. Very dirty on the outside, with a half empty drink cup in the cup holder and thick smoke smell inside the vehicle. I won’t be going back.
What happens to your engine at 200, 000 miles?
Common symptoms of a dirty MAF sensor include reduced fuel economy and a rough idle. Clean the MAF sensor with a cleaning product specifically designed for the task. Not every cleaning product out there is meant for MAF sensors, so read the label carefully. To reach 200,000 miles, an engine will burn 8,000-10,000 gallons of fuel.
What to do at 200, 000 miles on car?
If you’re going to go beyond 200,000 miles, you want to be comfortable, so do a little AC maintenance. Call me Captain Obvious, but holding the engine and transmission in place is an important job.
Is the Jaguar XKE the same as the XKR?
Yes, the Jaguar XKR slightly resembles an XKE (from the front, at least). And it has the same basic underpinnings as its XK8 sibling, which shares its XJ-S platform with the Aston Martin DB7.
When was the last time I serviced my Jaguar XK XKR?
Mileage: 71,614 miles Body Type: Convertible Color: Black Engine: 8 Cyl 5.0 L No accident or damage reported to CARFAX. Number of owners unknown. Last serviced at 16,832 miles in Scottsdale, AZ on 03/24/20 • Vehicle serviced • Safety inspection performed. Mileage: 16,742 miles Body Type: Coupe Color: Red Engine: 8 Cyl 5.0 L
What’s the top speed of a Jaguar XKR?
The car could accelerate from 0–60 mph in 5.2 seconds and cover a quarter-mile in 13.8 seconds at 105 mph. Top speed: 155 mph. Slightly more aggressive-looking than the XK8, the XKR features hood louvers, mesh grille, and a small rear spoiler.
How big is the front suspension on a Jaguar XKR?
Since the XKR is heavy—about 4000 pounds—the front suspension bushings and rear shock absorbers suffer additional wear and tear. Wires in the XKR’s Computer Active Technology Suspension (CATS) tend to fray. The exterior lacquer commonly peels on early-2000s Jaguars.