I was lucky enough to buy the first coupe from my local dealer back in 2006 and I still own it. It has been very reliable and although it did not need it I had it resprayed a couple of years ago to give it a glass finish. I had an F Type R for 4 years but although I am a die hard Jaguar fan it was never to my eyes as handsome or as relaxing to drive. The reviewer said the XK was not as popular as it could have been but they sold better than the F Type has. They should bring it back and soon.
Jaguar still have the knack of making a beautiful and desirable sports car. I love the lines and proportions of the XK, it manages to look handsome and powerful but understated at the same time. Not shouting"look at me everyone", it's an English gentleman. Damn, I want one!
I've had 2x 2007 XK`s and just bought an XKR 2007 fantastic car. Only problem with these cars is the ridiculous car tax £600 a year and i use it as a 2nd or 3rd car approx 2000 miles a year.
I have a 2010 5.0 XK Portfolio convertible, which I have owned since summer 2018. The 2009 refresh looked much the same on the inside (slightly less pretty on the outside), but was actually a far higher quality place, with most of the switches and plastics improved, and softer leather on the Portfolio and XKR. I keep it on a battery conditioner as it doesn't get used enough during lockdown and likes to eat its own battery, but aside from that the only problem has been a perished windscreen washer hose, which wasn't expensive to put right. Budget for changing brakes and rear tyres more often than you might expect (though no more often than a similarly powerful and heavy car) and it's an easy ownership experience.
I have a 2007 xk coupe with one rich owner in the past lives in La Jolla, California. I own it for 2 years now and it only had 42k miles when I bought it now it has 46k. This car is a sweetheart. I will own it till I die. It's not gonna rust because it's all aluminum body like an airplane. It's a lifetime car. Even corvette owner admire this car. I used to love corvette but not anymore now. Corvette to me looks like a toy now since I own this car. It's got the power, the sporty and luxurious look while corvette has only the power and sporty looks. F-type is just like corvette. It has power and sporty look but no luxurious. XK will go classic if Jaguar doesn't revive it.
British understated elegance my friend. I have a 2007 slate grey coupe couple months now, ivory, walnut. Coupe is way to go! I was in Pacific Beach just before the pandemic. Good place in the world for one of these things.
Agreed....although the XK8/XKR are getting to be classics now and will only appreciate in value over time. Very underrated autos and are the last of the V8s. So much fun 😎
A V8 powered British sports car with good reliability and very reasonable mpg, what’s not to like? : Above average servicing and parts cost. Which is a more than acceptable trade off in my opinion.
I am fortunate to have a 2011 XKR Black Pack and Speed Pack. What an awesome car. This Jaguar already a classic. My advice, get one whilst you still can at sensible money.
I have this car’s hard top brother. Bigger wheels, same wood and some options. A few years ago I looked at changing it for a 5.0 XKR but I wasn’t going to gain much. Find a good independent specialist, road tax is high but insurance is cheap, you can get 27mpg on the motorway and average about 21. The gearbox is good for it’s time and the traction control is better than some modern cars (they all have limits though). The electric aerial went on the 2007 model when it moved into the rear spoiler but I quite like the old charm of the Ford Granada aerial. It is quick and comfortable without being aggressive so that people will let you out into traffic. Oh and the coupes boot is actually quite big but forget the back seats other than for small children and the one time I did that the kids told me it was very small in my car. 😃
Hey, I'm thinking about buying a 08 xkr, it's the only one even remotely close close me and it has 100k miles, and it's a reasonable price. Should I have any worries about buying it with that many miles or are they generally reliable? Should be fine as long as I get it inspected before I commit to buying it yeah?
@@elmerfapp7804 I haven’t spent a Penny on mine in 8 years outside of the tyres battery, and a light and that’s serviced with an independent specialist. The car is magical, a classic in 5 years or so. I cannot see prices going any lower - only up...
@@kingdoz I just got it Friday, love it so far, I have limited experience in cars like this but it's unlike anything I've ever driven or even rode in. It's a beautiful beast
I just picked up a beautiful 07 convertible, 1 owner and with low miles for only 14k. It is an absolute magnificent machine and i fully believe it will become a classic. I will never be selling my car!!
I have a 2006 convertible in silver, I have owned it for over 12 years, it has been mega reliable and i wouldn’t part with it for anything it’s my baby.
I’ve had my 09 convertible since new and can honestly say that I’ve never owned a better car. The drive is comfortable and reliability second to none. My biggest complaints are that road trips never seem long enough and be prepared to get lots of attention and compliments! The boot is big enough and along with the back seats make the car practical for weekend bags or suitcases, unlike the F-type.
Bought a red convertable 4 years ago. Never regretted it. Normal driving pussy cat. Sports mode alley cat. Flappy paddles it can bite. Went to hungarian f1 2 years ago all alpine passes france switzerland austria italy 3400 miles aver 31 to gallon. Left Budapest 9 am 6pm in Nuremberg. Next day 9 to 6 Nuremberg to Calais. Next day Dover to Teesside home by 3pm.
I just got ,after months of research, a 2011 convertible XK. Being a transitional period, it has the 5.0 engine and the older headlights, which I prefer. Even with just the base, non-supercharged engine, it has WAY more power than I will ever use or need. It's such a beautiful car...imo, it is ALREADY a classic. Thanks for the info, I was wondering why they hadn't gone with a metal convertible roof.
Just bought my son 2007 X150 V8 convertible 13.9K USD. Automatic, with hand gear manual gear options. No aerial. A beauty! Only 47K miles too. Only a broken rear antenna. Love the wood. Is there a way to replace the headlamps w led? Where is best place to find parts when needed for it? Starting with the rear antenna?
I have owned a number of them and the one i have now is one of the last Convrtables built in the UK I am keeping this one because they are so good compaied with Aston and Bentley they are cheap to service and repair Aston three times the price but is it three times better I dont think so Me and My XK are going to get old together and make some great road trips and lovey memories
Wood trim would look better if it didn't look like it was stolen from your grandmas side table. Perhaps some aftermarket trim enhancing would be a good choice? Such a good looking car though. Great review.
A soft top definitely looks better than a hard top when the roof is down, but when it's up you've just got a flimsy fabric roof which eventually gets stained by mold and mildew. They just don't make sense for the British climate.
Lol. Hurry, they going up in prices, used to go down to 6 or 7 k but now 12k-35k, auto trader is my witness. If they make a new XK in 10 years time, watch these skyrocket...
What a horrible shade of green envy is. They wont get any cheaper than they are now. X100 are going up after bottoming out a couple of years ago. Buy a good one now. Budget to do 1 or 2 jobs a year on it . Front bushes,back bushes, tyres and brakes. Regards oil changes and first jobs change plastic thermostat housing for a metal one and put a trickle charger as low or flat battery brings lots of spurious faults up.
I wouldn’t hesitate to buy one were it not for the fact that the ridiculous back seats won’t accommodate my kids, even just for the odd occasion. I’m lucky enough to have other classic 2 seaters. Shame really, I don’t understand what they were thinking when they went to the trouble of upholstering lovely rear seats only to remove any leg room whatsoever.
You showed me and others what you don't know about Jaguar XK's, # 1, the backseat is the reason my wife said buy it! her handbag fits. also, Insurance is about 4 times cheaper with that "backseat". Read up on things before you write about things you know nothing about... Just saying... Oh, I am an owner of a 2007 Xk Convertible, 1 of 97 Winter Gold, enjoying the ride !!!
2 yrs since you made this video, and your comments are more valid than ever. A great car.
I was lucky enough to buy the first coupe from my local dealer back in 2006 and I still own it. It has been very reliable and although it did not need it I had it resprayed a couple of years ago to give it a glass finish. I had an F Type R for 4 years but although I am a die hard Jaguar fan it was never to my eyes as handsome or as relaxing to drive. The reviewer said the XK was not as popular as it could have been but they sold better than the F Type has. They should bring it back and soon.
Has to be the best GT ever made even today
Jaguar still have the knack of making a beautiful and desirable sports car. I love the lines and proportions of the XK, it manages to look handsome and powerful but understated at the same time. Not shouting"look at me everyone", it's an English gentleman. Damn, I want one!
I've had 2x 2007 XK`s and just bought an XKR 2007 fantastic car. Only problem with these cars is the ridiculous car tax £600 a year and i use it as a 2nd or 3rd car approx 2000 miles a year.
I have a 2010 5.0 XK Portfolio convertible, which I have owned since summer 2018. The 2009 refresh looked much the same on the inside (slightly less pretty on the outside), but was actually a far higher quality place, with most of the switches and plastics improved, and softer leather on the Portfolio and XKR. I keep it on a battery conditioner as it doesn't get used enough during lockdown and likes to eat its own battery, but aside from that the only problem has been a perished windscreen washer hose, which wasn't expensive to put right.
Budget for changing brakes and rear tyres more often than you might expect (though no more often than a similarly powerful and heavy car) and it's an easy ownership experience.
Had a '67 coupe and convertible XKE in the early 1970s. Didn't think there would ever be another Jag quite as beautiful. Love my 2007!
I had an early 06 coupe, best car I’ve had. Just purchased a 61 plate convertible. stunning 😀
Beautiful car, a fine ride and will probobly proof to be a desireable classic in the nearby future.
I have a 2007 xk coupe with one rich owner in the past lives in La Jolla, California. I own it for 2 years now and it only had 42k miles when I bought it now it has 46k. This car is a sweetheart. I will own it till I die. It's not gonna rust because it's all aluminum body like an airplane. It's a lifetime car. Even corvette owner admire this car. I used to love corvette but not anymore now. Corvette to me looks like a toy now since I own this car. It's got the power, the sporty and luxurious look while corvette has only the power and sporty looks. F-type is just like corvette. It has power and sporty look but no luxurious. XK will go classic if Jaguar doesn't revive it.
British understated elegance my friend. I have a 2007 slate grey coupe couple months now, ivory, walnut. Coupe is way to go! I was in Pacific Beach just before the pandemic. Good place in the world for one of these things.
I bought a 2007 XK convertible with less than 40K miles for $17K last year. I feel like a thief...absolutely love the car.
Everyone that bought a xj and xk is a thief. I got a 11’ 470hp xj for 15$k
Agreed....although the XK8/XKR are getting to be classics now and will only appreciate in value over time. Very underrated autos and are the last of the V8s. So much fun 😎
For me, they are wonderful.
Beautiful car. I have a 2008 coupe.
Love it.
A V8 powered British sports car with good reliability and very reasonable mpg, what’s not to like? : Above average servicing and parts cost. Which is a more than acceptable trade off in my opinion.
I am fortunate to have a 2011 XKR Black Pack and Speed Pack. What an awesome car. This Jaguar already a classic. My advice, get one whilst you still can at sensible money.
I have this car’s hard top brother. Bigger wheels, same wood and some options. A few years ago I looked at changing it for a 5.0 XKR but I wasn’t going to gain much. Find a good independent specialist, road tax is high but insurance is cheap, you can get 27mpg on the motorway and average about 21. The gearbox is good for it’s time and the traction control is better than some modern cars (they all have limits though). The electric aerial went on the 2007 model when it moved into the rear spoiler but I quite like the old charm of the Ford Granada aerial. It is quick and comfortable without being aggressive so that people will let you out into traffic. Oh and the coupes boot is actually quite big but forget the back seats other than for small children and the one time I did that the kids told me it was very small in my car. 😃
Hey, I'm thinking about buying a 08 xkr, it's the only one even remotely close close me and it has 100k miles, and it's a reasonable price. Should I have any worries about buying it with that many miles or are they generally reliable? Should be fine as long as I get it inspected before I commit to buying it yeah?
@@elmerfapp7804 I haven’t spent a Penny on mine in 8 years outside of the tyres battery, and a light and that’s serviced with an independent specialist. The car is magical, a classic in 5 years or so. I cannot see prices going any lower - only up...
@@kingdoz I'm at the end of my loan process rn.. should be hearing back in a day or so, and I think I'm gonna pull the trigger on this 08 xkr :)
@@elmerfapp7804 you won’t regret it. Convertible or coupe, both will make you smile every time you open the door....
@@kingdoz I just got it Friday, love it so far, I have limited experience in cars like this but it's unlike anything I've ever driven or even rode in. It's a beautiful beast
I just picked up a beautiful 07 convertible, 1 owner and with low miles for only 14k. It is an absolute magnificent machine and i fully believe it will become a classic. I will never be selling my car!!
You've got a good one, enjoy it!
XK's and Audi S5's (4.2) are for sure a car worth holding on to!
I have a 2006 convertible in silver, I have owned it for over 12 years, it has been mega reliable and i wouldn’t part with it for anything it’s my baby.
@Hello Kitteh 60,000 runs like a dream
I've had my 5lt conv for nearly 9yrs now , the only thing I change was the dash replaced by piano black. It's just so nice to drive all year round .
I’ve had my 09 convertible since new and can honestly say that I’ve never owned a better car. The drive is comfortable and reliability second to none. My biggest complaints are that road trips never seem long enough and be prepared to get lots of attention and compliments! The boot is big enough and along with the back seats make the car practical for weekend bags or suitcases, unlike the F-type.
Bought a red convertable 4 years ago. Never regretted it. Normal driving pussy cat. Sports mode alley cat. Flappy paddles it can bite. Went to hungarian f1 2 years ago all alpine passes france switzerland austria italy 3400 miles aver 31 to gallon. Left Budapest 9 am 6pm in Nuremberg. Next day 9 to 6 Nuremberg to Calais. Next day Dover to Teesside home by 3pm.
I just got ,after months of research, a 2011 convertible XK. Being a transitional period, it has the 5.0 engine and the older headlights, which I prefer. Even with just the base, non-supercharged engine, it has WAY more power than I will ever use or need.
It's such a beautiful car...imo, it is ALREADY a classic. Thanks for the info, I was wondering why they hadn't gone with a metal convertible roof.
Just bought my son 2007 X150 V8 convertible 13.9K USD. Automatic, with hand gear manual gear options. No aerial. A beauty! Only 47K miles too. Only a broken rear antenna. Love the wood. Is there a way to replace the headlamps w led? Where is best place to find parts when needed for it? Starting with the rear antenna?
I have owned a number of them and the one i have now is one of the last Convrtables built in the UK I am keeping this one because they are so good compaied with Aston and Bentley they are cheap to service and repair Aston three times the price but is it three times better I dont think so Me and My XK are going to get old together and make some great road trips and lovey memories
Wood trim would look better if it didn't look like it was stolen from your grandmas side table. Perhaps some aftermarket trim enhancing would be a good choice? Such a good looking car though. Great review.
Alternative factory fit options of aluminium or Piano Black Veneer are available
The coupe has a massive boot area 👍
A soft top definitely looks better than a hard top when the roof is down, but when it's up you've just got a flimsy fabric roof which eventually gets stained by mold and mildew. They just don't make sense for the British climate.
These have all the credentials to be a Classic, most pertinent of which is the looks, my advise would be to bag a good example now.
My 2009 Diamond Edition Convertible turns heads where ever I drive. Oh, and only 24K miles on the odometer...
2017 i wanted to buy one, i wasnt sure about reliabilty
Dont be fooled! These cars offer horrible performance, styling, and value. That's my story and I'm stickin to it.... at least until I get mine :)
Lol. Hurry, they going up in prices, used to go down to 6 or 7 k but now 12k-35k, auto trader is my witness. If they make a new XK in 10 years time, watch these skyrocket...
What a horrible shade of green envy is. They wont get any cheaper than they are now. X100 are going up after bottoming out a couple of years ago. Buy a good one now. Budget to do 1 or 2 jobs a year on it . Front bushes,back bushes, tyres and brakes. Regards oil changes and first jobs change plastic thermostat housing for a metal one and put a trickle charger as low or flat battery brings lots of spurious faults up.
Keys to ignition. Use at your discretion. Kf
I wouldn’t hesitate to buy one were it not for the fact that the ridiculous back seats won’t accommodate my kids, even just for the odd occasion. I’m lucky enough to have other classic 2 seaters. Shame really, I don’t understand what they were thinking when they went to the trouble of upholstering lovely rear seats only to remove any leg room whatsoever.
You showed me and others what you don't know about Jaguar XK's, # 1, the backseat is the reason my wife said buy it! her handbag fits. also, Insurance is about 4 times cheaper with that "backseat". Read up on things before you write about things you know nothing about... Just saying... Oh, I am an owner of a 2007 Xk Convertible, 1 of 97 Winter Gold, enjoying the ride !!!
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