Are Jaguar XK good cars?
Fast, beautiful and classy: Jaguar XKR Very reliable and fun to drive. Maintenance costs are minimal per year. Rating breakdown (out of 5): Comfort 5.0.
What’s the average value of a Jaguar XKR?
The average value of a 2000–02 Jaguar XKR in #2 condition is $20,200 for a coupe and $20,700 for a convertible, while the #2 value for a 2003–06 XKR is $21,000 for a coupe and $21,500 for a convertible. As long as you can commit to carefully monitoring the problem areas and staying on top of maintenance, the XKR provides a lot of car for the money.
When did the new Jaguar XKR engine come out?
But as if that wasn’t good enough, this engine was replaced in March 2009 when the ‘new generation’ XK and XKR models were launched. The capacity of the supercharged V8 engine grew to 5.0-litres and power increased to a truly immense 510bhp along with 625Nm of torque.
Is the Jaguar XKR an easy car to drive?
Thanks to uprated performance brakes, the XKR also stops as well as it accelerates, although in traffic it can often be difficult to come to stop smoothly as the brake pedal isn’t particularly progressive. But aside from this, it’s a very easy car to live with day to day and is as happy in slow moving traffic as it is roaring along country lanes.
What kind of steering wheel does the Jaguar XKR have?
Elsewhere the three-spoke steering wheel has a leather-wrapped lower spoke, and Jaguar’s striking ‘growler’ badge. The XKR’s instruments further emphasise its performance character with red pointers, while the XKR also adopts a new white illumination for their instruments.
Are there any problems with the Jaguar XKR?
Common problems include faulty water pumps, sticky thermostats, and corroded radiators. 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.
Is the Jaguar XK are convertible too tall?
Well, my husband got his beautiful black XK-R convertible a couple weeks ago and my daughter’s car seat is a bit too tall for it but yesterday we went to a baby store and we found something very interesting that we haven’t taken out of the box yet.
Is the Jaguar XK series an everyday car?
The two passengers and I opened the doors and walked away without any injuries. Jaguar have really got safety to very high levels. Looking at the car, its unbelievable how we were untouched in the cabin. This has to be the biggest selling point for an everyday car.
Do you own a 2007 Jaguar XK convertible?
I work at a Jaguar dealership and I am also the proud owner of a 2007 XK convertible. We have sold approximately two dozen of these beauties and I have seen all of the issues that have come into our service department. Most of the issues have been misunderstandings in how the vehicle operates.