Emerald Green Jaguar XKR a Cut Above the Rest
We discovered this precious Jaguar gem in our Forums, leaving us awe-struck by its…everything.
There are many reasons that make one a Jaguar enthusiast. Certainly, a deep appreciation for the marque’s history. Its performance is unique and unparalleled. And let’s face: the Jaguar XKR makes one sexy, irresistible car.
The Jaguar XK came on the scene in 1996, and ended production in 2014. While it prefaced the F-Type, many would argue that this sleek grand tourer was hugely influential in design and power. It rocks a high-performance engine, letting the big cat prowl like a beast. So, when we spotted this extraordinary emerald green 2008 Jaguar XKR in the forums, we were besotted.
Jaguar Forums member Resident_fng has been the proud owner of this slick Jag for a long time. As he readies to move on to another car, he is selling this beauty, and wants to keep it in the family, so to speak. Since he took ownership, he has done over $4000 in service and upgrades, including that striking green wrap.
Hi everyone, I am hunting bigger game now, and it is with a heavy heart that I must let go of my beautiful big cat! I’ve priced it lower on the Jaguar Forums here than the other auto groups I’m on because I know you all are family and true enthusiasts – I would love to see it go to a deserving home with one of you.
You all know me: this car has been my baby, my pride and joy since I purchased her a year and a half ago. At just 55,649 miles, this is a low mileage example given its 2008 vintage, and I’ve enjoyed about 20k of those miles of unwavering, trouble-free service in the past 18 months. Elegant optional packages round out the check boxes on this one and include:
- Adaptive Bi-Xenon headlights
- Adaptive Cruise Control
- $2,500 Wood Luxury Package with
- Softgrain tan leather seats
- Heated front luxury sport bucket seats
- Softgrain leather door trim panels
- Heated leather steering wheel
- Leather gear shift knob
- Automatic power-folding mirrors.
Make no mistake, this is a unique, attention-stealing car! Literally every day I get envious stares, thumbs-up, knowing nods, and comments from other drivers and passer-by on the street. If you like the sense of satisfaction and positive ownership experience that comes with constantly receiving kudos for your exquisite taste in luxury autos, then this will surely fill that spot.
People simply love a Jaguar, and in a regal emerald green color, the sensuous curves and lines just flow like the turquoise waters of the Caribbean, delighting everyone who sees it. This car has opened up so many conversations and doors with enthusiasts, business associates, and colleagues that I’d never have been privy to otherwise.
I’ve spared no expense in maintaining it and updating it, to the tune of a bit over $10,000 in maintenance and appearance upgrades over the past year and a half. Highlights include:
-New air filters, MAF sensors cleaned, and oil changed January 2019 at local European specialist
-Bushings and rotted rubber boots replaced by local European specialists in September 2019 yielding major handling improvements
-Better-than-OEM cryogenically treated rotors and EBC Red Stuff brake pads up front last year
-EBC Red Stuff rear brake pads on-hand, will provide with sale
-Brand new all-season tires purchased and professionally installed from On-Site Tire December 2018.
-Professional major service including transmission fluid change and coolant change + fuel rails and airboxes cleaned in May 2018
-OEM-style XKR-S body kit added last year from Jaguar specialists at Mina Gallery
-Refinished the wheels to remove curb rash. Powder coated stunning bronze-gold metallic flake to complement deep emerald green color
-Ceramic window tint – driver, passenger, and rear glass May 2019
-Full set of H&R lowering springs included – not installed
-Supercharger oil changed – November 2019
-Replaced the full passenger side adaptive front AFS headlight assembly in January after a fault prevented it from leveling
-Custom power multi-position tinted glass sun-roof
If you are interested (and how could you not be?); check out the post on the Forums.
Photos: Resident_fng; Boosted Photography
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