Should You Buy a Used JAGUAR XK-R SUPERCHARGED?
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- Опубліковано 28 вер 2024
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Jaguar have always made a big GT car, such as the E-Type, the XJS and the XK. Five years ago they stopped making the XK and as yet haven't replaced it. Is the XKR Supercharged the last of the best? Should you buy one? Let's find out...
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The Jag XK's are probably the most beautiful car ever designed. I agree with everything you say about it, but I still want one.
I agree. One of the best designs ever. It will be a classic for sure.
I own the 2000 edition, 4.0 L Supercharged; a beautiful body and only 365 BHP but enough to get to Paradise !.
The Aston DB9 was not as good? 🤔
I am thinking getting XKR today 2020 . It looks amazing . Classic car .
@@astonmartin4360 the db9 is worlds ahead in desirability but the entry price of an xkr is much lower!
Loved this video, spot on. I miss my XKR but as a daily driver, the car had to go after a year. But if I'm honest, I think I made a mistake. Yes, the car has a tendency to want to kill you if you don't treat it with respect, 1 in 5 times filling up someone will compliment the car (which is great but you will always be noticed), for an older car you still worry where you park it. It costs a fortune to run. The car taught me that I wasn't the driver I thought I was and should consider advanced training. Or that the 0-60 was irrelevant as the car's power was in its ability at 80-???. It becomes part of your life, an attachment. Not all these points are negatives by any means quite the opposite, but I don't think I was expecting all these points when considering ownership. Nieve? Probably.(i certainly prepared for the fuel, insurance and tyres).
But the car is so alive and every trip felt like an event. However, before all cars like this reside themselves to museums and pictures in classic car books. When I'm driving around in an electric car as everyone will be. At least I will be able to show my grandkids that grandad had a full-fat V8 that sounded and drove like at any minute it would pull off the road and eat a flock of sheep.
Richard Johnson It’s quite depressing that this type of car is a dying breed. When you’re driving it, it feels like a living breathing thing - it’s unlike anything else I’ve driven. I love it. Yes it’s expensive to own and run, but I find myself justifying it in my head. You do get attached to it. The low front spoiler makes me panic every time I approach a speed bump too. It’s quite sad because it feels like it’s an end of an era. I’m sure that if Jaguar release a new XK one day, it will be some sort of V6 turbo or a hybrid of some sort which just won’t do 😔
@@HighPeakAutos Agreed, I think this is the time for every petrol head who is lucky enough to be able to afford this type of car and in a position to buy one, to take the chance. Before all cars have the fake V8 noise pipped through the speakers. I'm not against progress, not at all. But this will soon be the end of magical era in car ownership. God we're going to bore the kids just being born!
Johno1664 Haha I agree... “back in my day..” I’m not against progress either. I’ve enjoyed most electric cars I’ve driven too. But it does seem like a terrible shame to be axing these V8’s
Johno1664 champion jack dupree
you summed it up well. I remember the one time I turned the traction control off on my XKR-S... it almost put me in the woods. You have to respect 550hp RWD... then you can enjoy it . let it get away and your chinese takeout will be dumped out on your wifes Chanel shoes... but we wont talk about that...
Brilliant review. As a petrolhead myself the feelings you have towards this motoring icon are exactly what I thought . No matter how much a car is flawed the personality of it will always shine through . Subscribed !!
will kemp Thank you! I agree. It’s all about how it makes you feel and the charm the car has rather than its stats. Thanks for subscribing!
I love you starting off with the negatives. I'm just smiling and nodding like "yeah that's all true and I just don't care." Love this car. =)
The negatives don't matter with this car! :)
I have an F430, c4s, 598GTB, AM Vantage, M6, and an XKR. If you roll the first 5 cars together you would have an XKR except the XKR would be a lot more comfortable. Easy to maintain, gorgeous and bullet proof. Oh yeah, it's a great daily driver!
Great choice! Thats some collection :)
Yoh.. this comment alone means an XKR has to be my next car!
Thanks for your review. I own a 2014 XK-R convertible in white with blue interior and top. I’ve continually been searching for a replacement vehicle. I’ve tried the DB11, Portofino, 911, Bentley GT, Maserati, SL63, M6. None of them resonated with me like the XKR. I felt so happy when I got back in my car like I was home again. Your video gave me the reason I was looking for. Charm and charisma.
Thanks for your comments. I haven't driven most of the cars you mentioned, but the Jag definitely has a lot of charm
keep the xk! get a cheap mx5 ! you'll have a permanent grin on!
I drove one of these a couple days ago, a late 2007 XKR Convertible (with somewhat tevised front). What amazed me most was not the 420 horses, leather and wood etc, but the COMFORT! I’m 6’3 and actually found the seats very comfortable and I also had enough head- and legroom. Besides it was amazingly easy to drive - and of course scaringly fast if pushed (0-60 about 5 seconds). I loved it!
stig moltu-jacobsen Theyre great aren’t they
Love this review, honest, captivating and enjoyable. I drive 4.2XK as my daily drive and it never fails to make me smile. From opening the door to sitting snug in the drivers seat and then the first start, V8 sound just wow. The styling is just perfect from all sides, but especially from the rear. I am never going to change - why would you. 👍
Thanks! They're great cars aren't they
Hey I’m in the market for one of these and wanted to know was it truly reliable since I am in college. I want the look of nothing else on the road and im pretty good when it comes to addressing my cars normal maintenance issues and was wondering would the 4.2 XK be something worth buying in a reliability aspect?
Hi Matt. Have a 2013 model identical to the car reviewed with 34k full Jag SH if you are interested??
I love the XKR. It’s looking gorgeous, sounds awesome and goes like the wind. It’s been on my wish list for years.
Stig qwe I love it too. What more could you want from a car? 😉
I just bought a 2009 XKR 5.0l supercharged. My dream car finally!
My wife and I have been eyeing for an XK for several months and 2 weeks ago a 2009 XKR Portfolio Edition with less than 50k miles hit our nationwide radar search. I drove 500 miles to see her the next day and drove her home. Neither of us have stopped smiling about this car since. 😍
The Hangout Congratulations!
Same here I bought my 09 xkr convertible 7 yrs. Ago with 30 thousand miles on it! Never stop smiling too! Now it has 110 thousand plus on it! Still head Turner each time I drive it
I owned my 59 plate XKR for 7 years. It’s a wonderful car, a bit better on juice than mentioned, but not overly expensive over a year. Now own an XFR; same level of fun, better gearbox and a bit more practical.
Hope you’re still loving it!!
Can’t lie, this car has been my dream car since I was 16! 26 now and still haven’t changed my mind. I’d love to own one, one day!
"Should You Buy a Used JAGUAR XK-R SUPERCHARGED"
- Yes.
I just did. It's brilliant!
@@wildbillharding me too!
You don't see many around, at least not up here in Yorkshire.
Just got the portfolio one yay
@Replying is futile Hahahaha!!!
Had an 08 4.2 xkr for two years now , great car commute every day in it and do all my own servicing .shit on petrol but the sound alone makes it worth while , upgraded super charger and remap takes it not far off the 5.0 . not a speed camera friendly car ! i though this is a good honest review .
You'll be forever at the petrol station, but its a fair deal when you enjoy driving it as much as I do
I've had my 2008 XKR Portfolio coupe for 6 trouble free years now. I only drive it in the summer so I haven't put many kilometres on it, but I am absolutely thrilled with it. My car has the 420hp engine, and although it will still spin the tires unexpectedly, I find the car is quite manageable. It is absolutely stunning in celestial black (blue in the sunlight) with 20" Cremona wheels. My previous vehicle was a 2003 Mercedes CL500, and although I found a lot of similarities in the ownership experience, I much prefer the XKR. It might just come down to constant attention (admiration) the XKR gets. I expect I will retain the car for many years to come.
best car i’ve ever owned... 2009 xkr with mods...drove it very hard and never let me down...never 160,000km no repairs
Same here ! I have 2009 xkr 4.2 US version convertible with pulley and exhaust modifications and air cleaner! It's has 112.000 miles on it and so far no major problem just water reservoir expansion tank replacement! I drive this car hard because I used to own bunch of mazdas Rotaties cars!
Jags get an unfair rep...probably cos of the shoddily built & crap components of the XF. I had a 2015 3.0D V6 as my "practical" car until 2 years ago...what a pita! All the issues I had were mostly covered by my approved warranty but Jesus, I should've had my own parking space with complimentary brass name plate at the dealer.
I’m an American and this car is love at first sight 😍.... I want one sooo bad
Its a beauty isn't it :)
Hi Matt, What a wonderful car. I look forward to every new video you post. As for the XKR, I agree with every point you made. We should do everything we can to keep the V8 alive. That is why I decided to buy a 2004 XK8 two years ago. It doesn't have the power of an XKR and the engine sounds very restrained as long as it is driven in the normal rpm range.
But I like the styling and the interior finish with lots of leather and wood.
Warm regards from Germany. I wish you a successful and healthy 2021.
The coupe and the roadster body profile are just perfect.All you need look at internally are the speedo,rev counter and fuel gauge.The 4.2 naturally aspirated is all one needs.
About 6 months ago I traded my 2010 XKR for a 2016 F type R. I agree on the driving comfort although I've driven the F type 300 miles non stop on expressway roads and it was fine. To me, the main difference/advantage of the F type is the all-wheel-drive system. The XKR was very tail happy and at times scary.
Yeah but if you buy an earlier F-Type they are RWD as standard.
Royston, I am looking forward to getting my 2004 XKR 4-2 coupe tomorrow after all these positive comments by different people.
Love the review. I agree with all you say. Since some two years I have a 2013 naturally aspirated XK since I did not want the R version. It is the purity of the sound (no supercharger whine) and the smooth acceleration that in my view make the regular XR even feel even better. Living in Germany I often hit the speed limiter and at this point you feel that there is still much more power available. What more do you need?
Thank you! I would love to take this along the Autobahn. I honestly think that the N/A 5.0 V8 is more than enough power for this car, but I prefer the look of the R version. Thanks for your comments :)
HPAutos, thanks. Commenting you video keeps me away from work ;-). Okay, I tend to understand the supercharger vent part a bit. But when I test drove different cars back in 2016/early days of 17 (including an F-Type, which ended with the same conclusion as yours) I remember that the first time I saw that added spoiler lip of the R version (not to mention the ugly XK RS frills), it looked to me like it just was a bit too much, like that it does not belong there. I got used to it by now... ;-) Oh well, this is nitpicking. Keep on the good reviews ;-) @@HighPeakAutos
Thanks. I too think the XK RS is too much. It looks like a modified car somebody has done in their garage rather than a factory finished car. I hope they bring out a new XK in the not too distant future
There is no supercharger whine with the 5.0 XKR, I've had mine for the last few years and it sounds better than the XK by some margin.
@@SaganNotPagan: I agree, but only if you have not given the regular exhaust system a little treat from Arden or the like ;-) Take a listen: ua-cam.com/video/iVoXZtY-47Q/v-deo.html
The smile on your face says it all. Beautiful, elegant car that stirs the emotions, turns heads and demands respect when behind the wheel. Perfect. I’ve always coveted these cars. With the phrase ‘no pockets in shrouds’ ringing in my ears after a close call in hospital with COVID over Xmas 2020, I bought a 2010 5.0 XKR 19,000 miles in Kyanite Blue in January 2021 and started living the dream. It makes me smile just looking at it let alone driving it and listening to that supercharged V8. In these strange times, if you covet one as I did and are in the market for one, do yourself a massive favour and just buy one. Then tell me you don’t have a big Cheshire CAT grin on your face!
Good review , well done ! Ps hope that a recruitment agent from the BBC is watching you need more of this rather than the Jeremy/ Hammond and May crowd . Precise to the point and interesting, good luck .
Thanks! Hope they're watching too haha
Whats better this or an sl55.
I've never had an SL, so I couldn't say. I do often consider it, but then always decide on something else.
Spot on. A car doesn't need to be perfect in every way. If your smiling while driving it. It's done the job.
Exactly! :)
I bought mine a few month ago and all your points are spot on. I do love it even if it tried to kill me on the first week of driving... taught me to respect it.
Yes it's expensive to run and maintains, but what a rush to drive it !
They're awesome cars
-Pro- Amateur Tip: don't accelerate hard up a hill when it's raining & don't turn traction off...EVER!
Had a XK for 4 years. They have without doubt the most road presence of any other
I can't think of anything else I would have over this for the money
My dad had a dark blue 2000 XK8 coupe with a special set of wheels. To this day it is my favorite car. We don't have it anymore, but I fondly remember my late teens taking that car for a drive near our house on some long, straight, but hilly roads where absolutely no one drove. It was right next to a pasture of cows, and on sunny spring/summer days I'd take it out on this one mile-long stretch of the road and just floor it back and forth, sticking my head out the window and yelling pure happiness as the smell of burning tires filled my nose. In a giddy panic I'd slow down when I noticed the end of the road coming up and the speedometer was in the triple digits, turn around at the road end, and do it all over again.
God, I miss that car so much. Once I have the means I absolutely will have one again.
I have owned my white XKR, identical to this one, since 2018 and every year around this time I start thinking about taking her cover off, and pulling her out of the garage. One commenter noted that the XKR is almost a living thing and I cannot agree more. It becomes a part of you. I live in Maryland (United States), with copious deer and I find myself creeping along wooded areas, eyes peeled for one to jump out. I often tell people that if I hit one, it better run (fast) or die, because I am coming after it.
Thank you for this excellent review. I do love this car and though it annually tries to end my life, I cannot conceive of any event that could make me turn it loose.
Very nice. All the best
I've got a '07 XK, and '10 XKR. You have key locks under a removable cover on the door handle, not just the boot.
Yes, the XKR wants to kill you! The XK is a softer and more supple ride while the R series tends to be more tight and jarring. You do not relax in an XKR when driving windy roads. The car will demand your attention with every road bump and twitch of your right foot.
Fair warning.... For the 2010 to 2012 5.0l engine, an engineering design flaw in the timing chain tensioner system can cause catastrophic engine failure if not addressed as soon as it is noticed (rattling noise). Note: Jaguar redesigned these components in late 2012 to address the problem. Retrofitting the earlier motors with the proper parts will set you back a couple grand.
So can you give me your choice of the better, and out of ten, which scores more for you. I have a feeling the supercharged 2010 and younger models will eventually kill you when you hit that throttle of a windy road. I need a balanced XK point of view and you are that person. Cheers in anticipation snafu.
I have this exact same car also in white 2012 model. Your review is spot on. I love the car. There is something about the car you just cant put your finger on. It brings a smile to my face every time I hear the exhaust noise.
I agree! It makes you feel special - not many cars do that
I had an ‘07 XK in Indigo Blue with tan seats and top, to this day I regret selling it, biggest automotive mistake I’ve made, like you the presenter I will buy another, there’s just nothing like driving a Jaguar 👍🏻
Jaguar should really bring back the XK. It's an iconic GT. The F-type, it's very good and exotic but it's like a toy compared to the big legendary XK.
I know! It would be like Porsche dropping the 911 and leaving us only with the Boxster
Pajtim Hasani I definitely agree.
I've been a BMW fanatic for as long as I can remember. I've currently got an e46 M3 and have been toying with the idea of an E92.
But just like all M cars, there are issues with reliability and the fact I wouldn't want to leave it in a car park all day.
My old neighbour had an XKRS and he drove it to work every day.
At 6am.
Best alarm clock ever.
I'm now toying with not getting an E92 and getting an XKR instead.
I’d go for an XKR for a change
Totally agree with what he said. I have driven all the prestige cars in this age bracket but I always loved the XKR and XK8
“Even someone as inept as me at driving...” absolutely brilliant comment!!! Cracked me up that one.
Well, I do keep getting comments about my "one hand on the wheel" and "slouched" position haha
@@HighPeakAutos And as my friends are pointing out, the continual contradictory descriptions and miserably depressing delivery, Almost zero enthusiasm and shortage of factual or objective information. One of us doesn't like the objectionable references and prejudice stereotypes, (greenpeace members, vergetarians etc) - It's a free country I suppose but for me the nose picking is the most off- puttingly disgusting habit. You'll be eating it next! :-) What would your mum say? But yeah seriously, honestly - Please get your driving position fixed and keep both hands on the wheel. You might just find you can control these powerful cars a LOT better. It really is the place to start with improving your technique. I love almost all good or interesting cars and have owned or driven loads of "dream" cars over the years, so I cannot understand why I end up wasting time watching your videos. But I do, so despite the all of the above, you must be doing something right. Ok, could be Covid related boredom but, Well done.
Oh yeah where were we, (in my troll cave) XKR's by the way are a bit of a well kept secret. Pricey, yes, but not crippling considering the original price Circa £80k. I had the pleasure, courtesy of Jag of taking an XKR up to an indicated 175 mph on the Gaydon test track up at Aston Martin during the financial crisis just before the new XJ was launched when sales were through the floor. The supposed 155 mph limiter only kicked in at that speed. XKR-S's are just too powerful for their own good and will kill you and your family and cousins. Very impressive but I still prefer my E39 M5 overall as a drivers car for continent crossing. Luckily it doesn't matter what anybody else thinks, we are all right. Rant over, blood pressure back to normal. Good night, Stay indoors, Drive safely, Protect the NHS, Save Lives
hugh clinton Im glad I didn’t call this video “The best Jag XKR video in the world”. I don’t profess to be the best. This was only my opinion. I also didn’t pick my nose; there’s a difference between touching your nose and picking it. Also, if you want to watch a hyper-over-the-top presenter, then luckily for you there are lots out there. However that isn’t my style. Call it miserable if you like.
@@HighPeakAutos I like your style Matt...he sounds like an old git!
Good video - I bought this exact car - same color and interior combo but with upgrade aftermarket wheels, in January 2022. It is so good and scary at the same time. I leave the door open when starting her up just to hear to exhausts. Matt you have to get an F-Type in your hands and compare.
Those Ford parts bin items will be a huge help in keeping the car in good order as the years go by.
Even the normal XK is an absolute blast. Even 197,000 Miles later.
I agree! Thats a lot of miles, its a good testament to its quality
Mike Sheehy What year is yours? I’m buying a 2013 XK, and everybody is acting like it’s going to fall apart on me. I know the 80’s Jags had problems, but we’re good now right?
Eric Wright each one has its issues, the 5.0 in the 2012-2015 The water pump is a big thing.
Mike Sheehy Ok good to know, thank you.
Eric Wright I’ve got on 09 with the 4.2. Browse the owners forums, but it’s been tried and true as a strong “heart” for the car.
I have one of these (2013 Convertible) and the first 10 seconds of your video brought a knowing smile!
They have minor faults but the good points are outstanding.
I agree. Superb cars
I love watching these reviews whilst flicking through Auto Trader on my phone
Your show is exactly what I wanted mine to be when I started my channel 11 years ago. Keep going young fella. I think the only way is up for you.
You've never driven a sports cars until you've gone backwards when you lost concentration and the ends swapped places.
I bought one new in 2009. Lovely car and definitely a keeper. I have had very few problems with mine. Like others have said I am surprised at your mpg figures. I get 26 on a long run and short runs around 21mpg. I drive it hard as well but have never had less than 21. As for door handles and such like. I take your point, but they were all new to me and work well so not a problem. I love mine for the sound it makes and also for the look of it. It is pure art . Yes, highest tax bracket, but my insurance is cheap enough at 140 pds per year. Bear in mind that if you do need jag parts they can be an arm and a leg. For example, I nearly had to pay 379 pds for a rear fog light, but fortunately I can fix it myself for less than twenty quid. Good video though and many thanks
Nice. They’re great cars
“Parts can cost an arm and a leg” … No kidding:-
LH headlamp part no. JC2P 21143 price … £1,392.52
RH headlamp part no. JC2P 21138 price … £1,886.50
And at some point you will probably discover the front sub-frame is made of soft cheese painted black … enjoy.
I bought one (2010 WHITE/TAN XKR) and I love mine. It's comfortable it's fast it makes everyone happy when they see it, and has plenty of practicality that other super sports cars don't have. And yes you can use back seats for kids under the age of 12 lol
Buy one and don't look back
Bring back chrome bumpers and wooden dash, acres of plastic doesn't do it for me
Terrible idea... adds too much weight and cost to car... don't be a knob... take care of it, maintain it, and itll be peachy
One of the best or maybe the best XK review I have ever watched. Many thanks for this!! It can be interesting also to see your review of Maserati Grantourismo!
Thank you! I appreciate it! I've never had a Maserati, but its on my list :)
You don’t understand until you drive one. The 911 has all the sterile charm and surgical-grade precision you’d expect from a German, but the quirks make the XK feel so much more human. Sir William Lyons said the car is the closest thing we will ever create to something that is alive, and that is perfectly exemplified in the XK. Great video.
I also previously owned a 2005 STR and that terrible sliding armrest cup holder combination is like a bad dream that won’t go away 🤦🏽♂️
I quite agree
As someone who just learned about these cars about a month ago I am asking current owners and Car Vloggers to please share more videos about the XKs. There just doesnt seem to be many.
First time viewer, and now a subscriber. Great video.
Always interesting to hear someone reviewing a car I know well (except mine's a 4.2). Drove mine from Wiltshire to Spa for the F1. Came back via an autobahn and hit 160mph with two adults and full of luggage. Was still pulling, but I had to slow for traffic. I'm taking it on a 2000 mile round trip to Monza (via a few other countries) this year. I have no doubt it'll get me there and back and should be good fun through the alps ;)
Thanks! Thank you for subscribing... They're great cars. I bet you cannot wait for that trip. Should be amazing through the alps
Hey buddy, back again. So funny story: I commented a year or so ago when I had my 4.2L XKR and sold that for my Ferrari. I loved my Ferrari and just sold it last month for a profit, and I'd been looking for another car to replace it. I was *this* close to buying a MK3 Audi TTS or a MK2 Audi TTRS, but the deals I'd been eying while closing the sale of the Ferrari dried up and inventory shortages made it difficult to find a good one at a good price - hence why I commented on your MK2 Audi TT video a bit ago. So I started looking at Jaguar F-Types, but I just couldn't get over the 5.0 V8 and the uniqueness of the XKR (they're so much less common than F-Types). So, I pulled the trigger on a 2014 XKR white just like the one in the video here! It's shipping at the moment and I can't wait to get back into another big British V8 with that loud, deep burble it makes. Kind of come full circle again, haha.
Great! Good choice. Enjoy it. I’d have gone with that too
The best version of this car is NOT the supercharged one, rather it is the 2007 model year. This was the first year of the revised model and it had a wood and leather steering wheel, fog lights and a perfect 4.2 litre engine. No silly hood vents and a subtle spoiler in the rear. The perfect car. Here is mine in Newport RI: www.jaguarforums.com/forum/attachments/xk-xkr-x150-33/135691d1473216169-so-my-neighbor-came-over-talk-about-my-jag-newportjag.jpg
Nice car!
Idk. I had an xj8(non supercharged) before I bought my 07 XKR. . .and I wouldn't trade that supercharger for anything. It's absolutely perfect, taught, sleek, fast, and way more fun than the 300hp version.
@@life_of_riley88 300 HP is more than enough for our public roads. Furthermore, you will run out of driving skills long before you run out of 300HP on any car.
@@bigmacdaddy1234 - My CTS I've had for years has 300hp. My 3rd-gen Supra I had in the late 90's had close to 300hp. Yes, 300hp is "enough" I suppose, but if I'm buying an exotic in the present day, I want something with more power than my Supra had 20 years ago. Once you are used to it, 300hp doesn't require that much skill to operate and it's become a bit ho-hum to me. By contrast, I am not sure 510hp will ever become ho-hum.
This btw is not to take away from anybody's car. I love all the XK's no matter which ones they are. This is just my own personal reasoning for having bought the R instead.
The XKR is a touring bullet. I have a 2000 XKR with 182k miles and would like to add 07-09 one day. I think Jag finally nailed the styling in 2013, but that 5.0 motor seems to have reliability issues.
I have a 2013. Rock Solid build.
510BHP will be at the crank not the wheels......Probably around 400-430BHP at wheels
Ian Hodgson Good point
A few little supercharger pulley tweaks and you'll soon have 510+ BHP at the wheels though.
Excellent review. I bought mine a year ago. 2012 convertible with the black & speed pack, & its such a beast, & I love it.
Great cars!
I have an F Type 5:0 v8 AWD and drive from my home to Gatwick (5 1/2hrs) no problem & coming from me that means something as I have arthritis. You say 500BHP is too much but look at you smile when you put your foot down as I do with my 600BHP 👍 Quality car by the way 👍
Well I relinquished my Green Peace membership last month. So I smell better and found the car I've always wanted. Thanks for the review.
I have an XK 4.2 drop top. I love it. Yes there are niggles. The battery has to be trickle charged in the garage. Jag parking sensors are useless. But with the roof down on sunny day, it is bliss.
I agree. Perfect car for a sunny day
Buying one soon, getting rid of the turbocharged BMW for this classic. Awesome review, really enjoyed it!
Thanks! Good choice, enjoy it
Nottingham to Silverstone & back did 26 MPG in my 2011 XKR, Happy with that i was.
This is a good, informative review in layman’s terms. What a stunning car. I’ll treat myself one day. It will be one of those “heart over head” decisions!
I have a 2007 4.2 XKR and it's got more power than I can use in rural Wales. I love it. I can get 25mpg driving sensibly and 30mpg if I drive like a hearse. I get high teens which is the best compromise between economics and that big grin that makes me happily spend their inheritence keeping it well maintained.
Great cars aren't they!
The XKR is classy, elegant and has soul which a 911 doesn't. The XKR is a British brute with a glorious V8 rumble which I love. Personally I'd go for the 4.2 Supercharger, its all the power I'd want.
Great video thank you. I had been thinking of getting a XK for a long time and your video persuaded me to buy one a 2010 model. This makes no sense financially as I have just retired! So I hope nothing major goes wrong. I've not had a Jag before and this is the best car I have ever driven every trip feels special, I hope to keep it for a few years until the Honda Jazz/Civic becomes a necessity. Just watched your video on the costs of your BMW M3 and now I'm worried about an older car!
Good choice! I love the XK. Which model did you get? They're more reliable than people think. Keep it maintained and you shouldn't have many issues :)
it absolutely makes sense - you don't need more than a golf so anything more than that must be reasoned with how it makes you feel - I want one too!!
Thats very true
The narration alone earned a subscription. Not sure if its convinced me to go with an XKR over a 911 but still a great video.
Thanks! Thanks for subscribing :)
I swapped an immaculate BMW Z 4 Coupe for XK 4.0 V8 .comfortable and powerful enough only 40 k miles but plagued with electrical faults , poor sat navigation and strangely in cold weather difficulties in shutting doors . Sadly due to unreliability issues I had to move it on , Shame really because it was my dream car.
There is something about a Jag that makes you want one, which is why I'm on my third. There's always something a bit off about them that's endearing. My 2015 XF, for example. When I made a phone call it would say 'dialing' on the dash and 'dialling' on the center screen (my XE says 'connecting' on one and 'dialing' on the other). The 2nd series XF, to me, is one of the most beautiful cars on the road. All of the design details a just right. But they couldn't figure out that they should be consistent with their spelling. It's very Jag.
I have a 2011 XK Convertible. I absolutely love the car. He is spot on about having to have one.
DALE Rak Thanks for watching!
I have a normally aspirated 5.0 V8 and even that gives amazing performance with bags of torque at high speed. I'd like to trade up for the blower version. Your daft grin factor is all the convincing I need.
I was going to say that I couldn't watch the whole review due to the review style but then I saw the amount of positive comments on the review style and figured, hey everything is not nesserceraly for everyone. Good luck to you.
Thank you
Love this review it’s cool to see people that actually know this car exists I thought I was the only one that knew about it
Thank you! I love them - always have. It has so much character
I love my XKR 4.2 2005 Supercharged. It gives me 28 miles to the gallon on a run to South of France , is comfortable, subtle and handles really well in summer and on snow with winter tyres (Pirelli PZero winter ) that I use all year around. In balance I also love my 1996 rebuilt Defender 90 so I definitely follow his logic. I have kept the Jaguar maintained and had the gearbox oil and filters changed at 70K miles , and it still feels like a new car and looks as good as a DB7. Somehow driving it seems to lower your heartrate. Calm is nice even though its exciting.
Good choice of cars! :)
Excellent video beautiful car from every angle and every time I see one of those cars on the road I alway open the window a little bit just so I can hear that V8 noise coming from that acoustically tuned exhaust system perfection
I just bought XKR convertable in Ultimate Black and bought for the looks and the V8 growl. No car looks as fantastic. The negatives dont outweigh the positives.
I agree. I love them
Thank you for the honest review of this beast!
XKR 2004, i had it 3 years and loved it. Sold it for an SL55, then sold that for a V8 Vantage roadster. Now going back to the cheap as chips to run and maintain XKR, GUYS, stop saying these are expensive to own/run/maintain, for a very powerful sports/GT they aren't.
PS: Great vid, def subscribed for more.
Thanks for subscribing! I've never driven a V8 Vantage - I'm tempted, used prices are quite low. What was it like to live with?
@@HighPeakAutos Hi, it was a very easy car to live with, obviously not as comfy as my XKR or SL55 but not that far off, plenty of 200ml plus trips in uk and we could comfortably have done the return journey the same day if needed.
It drives well on the twisty too and the feel good factor is something i haven't felt in a car before. A great time to buy a used roadster for a second car, go for it is my advice, buy right and it won't lose you any money come resale time either IMO.
My only gripe was the power, especially after my other cars, that was easily sorted with a supercharger though :)
Here's me and Mrs at Brooklands for the hill climb last year, 2.00.
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I'm going to have to have a go in one and see what they're like
I switched from a 911 to this at the time and whilst Porsche was superb engineering the XKR beat it hands down. It’s the difference between the car asking to be driven to Monaco or fastest away from the lights...
I agree. I love the XKR. So much character
I test drove a 2013 xk today - BEAUTIFUL - it does not want to go slow - you can feel it begging you to stay on the gas. I felt like Tom Hardy and the XK was Venom. It was smooth - a lot smoother than I expected, but then about 10 years ago I had restored a 67 xke (WHY OH WHY DID I SELL THAT CAR?!?!?!?!?! ok tantrum and regrets over with). Driving this was a dream. When I went to the dealership, I had planned on the F Pace or the XF or maybe a Land Rover, but then I spotted my heart in a beautiful blue and it roared a whisper to me 'buy me'. I believe that Monday when I drop off my 528 off for service (again) - I will probably be driving this home. Sigh nothing has ever been more gorgeous than a jag and even Enzo Ferrari agreed - The most beautiful car ever made (and no the 911 is not a better car- sorry just can't get on board with that)
hollie white Thanks for watching! Enjoy your new car... I know you’ll end up buying one 😉
Good review, but with specific regard to the car, the previous model looks like the gandson of the E-Type and as such much better looking than this model.
Yes you are so right, thank you very much. I have an 03 and an 04 roadsters , the styling is pure. Modern day E-Type, and i dearly love them. A thing of beauty is a joy forever.
I have driven this same vehicle, most of the interior, and engine is shared with the Range Rover Sport supercharged, add a transfer case and air suspension and you're good to go.
Always promised myself one when released in 96 and bought a low mileage (19k) 2002 XKR because the XK8 next to it that I went in to look at was sold. Metalic dark green with cream interior. While the later versions got more powerful being supercharged it delivered instant power smoothly from low to high revs. Gave me no problems, yes heavy on fuel, a lot of bonnet to nudge out in traffic, compact in the back, but I'm smiling even now thinking of how I enjoyed driving it. 😀
They're beautiful cars. Do you still have it?
@@HighPeakAutos No I always planned to hold onto it for about a year, my job then was local, this was an everyday car so running costs were OK. When I sold it the buyer had RAC come to give the car a check, he said it was the cleanest one he had ever seen and if the buyer didn't take it he would. The new buyer was retiring and wanted to get a present for himself, he was really pleased with it. Happy days, but I don't miss the 16MPG.....
Thats the downside. I would love to be able to afford one and just keep it in the garage for sundays etc
The answer is absolutely " yes " but only if someone else is paying the bills....its the sort of car that my ex would have chosen as an impulse purchase..all of a sudden it's on the drive and the near horizon is a dizzying kaleidoscope of multicoloured invoices highlighted in red.
Fabulous company car....but it ends right there.
Great video..your deeply sarcastic delivery is just a joy 🤣🤣🤣
My sister-in-law has a 5litre XKR Supercharged where she lives in Florida. An amazing car! I have a 3litre XF. Lovely car too but not a patch on the XKR.
I love them :)
i had a 2007 XKR and now 2010 XKR, the extra 90bhp makes so much difference, as you say the power is very hard to use and makes you a very careful driver on all but straight, dry roads. btw it always makes me laugh that Jaguar still use the Ford Orion mirror switch to adjust the steering column.
It does make a huge difference! I've been out in it today on the cold wet roads, me me extra cautious. The Orion mirror switch made me laugh, I didn't realize that's what it was from!
Interesting... I'm looking at purchasing either the 2008 XKR,, or the 2010 XKR. Is there really a big difference in horse-power between the 2? I've heard the 4.2L engine is more reliable than the 5.0L. Can you speak on that? Lovely cars though! As soon as my current lease is up in July I'm buying one. Just don't know if I'll be pining for the bigger engine if I buy the 2008 XKR! What are the differences besides engine size?
Love the vid. Can see the joy the engine brings you!
oh lol the glow up is amazing same vibe u look happier now though
You only buy a car like this as a summer toy. Where I live the roads in winter turn into semi mud tracks as farmers trail muck everywhere, lime off limestone tracks trails up the roads and of course salt. Clean a car in North Yorkshire on Monday and it will need doing again 24hrs later. Jaguar may borrow parts, but they have moved on fro the squashed Beetle design of the 1940's, has more character than any BMW, nicer than Mercedes and nothing from the Orient or the USA comes near. A great review of the XK, I want a dark blue one, one day!
I agree :)
Great review !! its really how it is. The love for the car vs reality in life. I know the XKR... the review give s a good sense of the XKR, for as far as youtube can. Objectively it makes no sense, no sense at all! but any car lover will be sold as soon as the V8 starts talking.
I have a Jaguar XKR. The answer is YES.
You're right! I could've shortened this video to around 6 seconds haha
The xk still looks really good, I've had a look on autotrader and they're so cheap. A steal if you ask me
Moss I agree! It looks and sounds great and they’re fairly cheap as a used buy. What’s not to like 😉
A little expensive on the operating expenses for a daily driver, but great for a 2nd weekend car.
I like Your thougts about this car. It´s really awesome. I´ve driven one of these a couple of years ago but I was kind of confused about the acceleration. You hit the floor and without really feeling a push You are over 100 mph. It does not feel as quick as it is. Felt strange. That somehow disapointed me. Currently I´m driving an old Corvette with a manual transmission and it feels much more fast even if it´s not. Kind regards from Germany, the home of the Autobahn. :D
Excellent as ever sir!
I grew up driving mk1 & then mk2 cortinas , air con was opening the window , lol
Gadgets really don't bother me if a car looks as good as the jaguar.
Really wish Jaguar just did a basic refresh to this car. Give it a new infotainment system, swap some of those ford/volvo parts for something a bit more premium, add a few new bits of tech, and give it adaptive LED headlights, and voala! Honestly prefer this over the F Type, just a shame they half assed the refresh on the XK in 2013. They couldve used the face lifted Jaguar XF system at the time (2012 refresh), that system is much better then that in the XK.
Should you buy an XKR 5.0 supercharged,? Answer is most certainly yes. In fact i bought one, a 2011 . It's absolutely fab.
Kinda pointless to compare it to an Ftype or a 911. These are different cars. Compare to the 6 series or to the Merc equivalent. All excellent cars, but the Jag is far sexier.
I had an original xk8 convertible. Different animal I know, but a great swift smooth drive. These days Im in a Mazda mx5 mk3 and the manual shift gives me more driver involvment with convertible and economical, lightweight and balance has given me loads to smile about😁
Both cars have their merits. The MX5 is the perfect sunday afternoon car to take out on twisty roads
@@HighPeakAutos For sure!! Although I can only afford one car so Im stuck with it everyday but I sure aint complaining. Its just my kinda thing I guess!! All da best👍
David Wilder They’re easy to live with, good fun to drive and very reliable 👍
Such a great car for sensible money but just too much power
I find you have more fun driving a slow car fast and being able to use the power the 4.2 xk seems to be the sweet spot IMO
thanks a million Sir, I'm glad that i found your excellent and impartial test.
Thank you!
JAGUARS ARE SIMPLY !! CLASS !! the name says it all 👍👍👍
unions100 I agree!