New Wanna-be Jag owner
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I am new to this forum and a planner. I plan everything out in careful detail. My current plan?
I have planned to possess my very own Jaguar 2dr convertible for most of my life. In the 60s it was the E-type I dreamed of, then the XJRs of the 70s and 80s, then the XK8, and finally the 2007 + XK. Unfortunately, I have never been in the position to quite "pull the trigger". I have owned some pretty interesting sports cars in the meantime (currently a bright red Pontiac Solstice), but never had that Jag I REALLY wanted.
So, for the last couple of years, I have carefully saved my pennies, carefully followed Jaguar prices on the internet, and unless befallen by unforseen circumstances, I about 10 months away from buying what should by then be about a two year old XK convertible.
So, my question to all you dedicated Jaguar guys is:
Is this beast nearly as cool a car as I my dreams have visioned it to be?
I have planned to possess my very own Jaguar 2dr convertible for most of my life. In the 60s it was the E-type I dreamed of, then the XJRs of the 70s and 80s, then the XK8, and finally the 2007 + XK. Unfortunately, I have never been in the position to quite "pull the trigger". I have owned some pretty interesting sports cars in the meantime (currently a bright red Pontiac Solstice), but never had that Jag I REALLY wanted.
So, for the last couple of years, I have carefully saved my pennies, carefully followed Jaguar prices on the internet, and unless befallen by unforseen circumstances, I about 10 months away from buying what should by then be about a two year old XK convertible.
So, my question to all you dedicated Jaguar guys is:
Is this beast nearly as cool a car as I my dreams have visioned it to be?
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I know, especially, since the wife has already (after much discussion) given her "okay."
What I did do however, was take my time. I didn't jump at the first S-type I saw and I'm glad I didn't. In doing so, I found a gem of an S-type at a dealer when I went there to look at another. I'm glad I was patient. I don't know if I could be 10 month patient though!
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I'm sure you'll find a beaut' of an XK and it will absolutely be worth every penny!
Happy hunting!
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My sister owned an S Type (same color as yours but a couple of years older) until she traded it in on a Ford Expedition. Yes, that's right a TRUCK! She didn't need a truck. Didn't have any kids still living at home; didn't have to haul anything. I am guessing she simply had a moment of intense stupidity.![Icon Screwy](https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/images/smilies/icon_screwy.gif)
I loved that S Type though, and driving my sister's Jag only helped to cement my plan to acquire my own. I am looking at acquistion occuring around October of 2010. The countdown starts today.
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I loved that S Type though, and driving my sister's Jag only helped to cement my plan to acquire my own. I am looking at acquistion occuring around October of 2010. The countdown starts today.
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I did'nt mean to put down owning a truck. In fact, I have an old Dodge Ram I use to haul stuff around my place in South Carolina and my wife drives a Land Rover LR3. My plan is once I get my hands on the Jag, I will be looking forward to opening my garage door and seeing my two british vehicles highly shined and poised side by side. I may celebrate with a pint of Guiness and some kippers. I just wish I knew what a "kipper" was.
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Nah, it's MUCH cooler than your dreams. I hesitated for years having grown up through the 'difficult' years for Jaguar and couldn't be happier with my decision to get one. I'd like to add a second if and when the right one comes up.
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All,
Thanks so much for the hospitality! Yes, I have been bitten fully by the "Gotta get one" bug. I now spend my nights cruising places like cars.com, autotrader.com, and of course ebay, looking, looking, looking...
I think I have memorized every option, color, and configuration. I even find myself wondering if I just may be getting a bit obsessed?...
Thanks so much for the hospitality! Yes, I have been bitten fully by the "Gotta get one" bug. I now spend my nights cruising places like cars.com, autotrader.com, and of course ebay, looking, looking, looking...
I think I have memorized every option, color, and configuration. I even find myself wondering if I just may be getting a bit obsessed?...
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As I continue researching the 2007-09 XK, I would like to know what systemic problems this car may have. I have done quite a bit of searching around this website and others and to this point can't find any particular issues unique to this very beautiful car.
Maybe I haven't looked in the right places, but if there ARE any "show stoppers" out there, I sure would like to know what they are before I lay down tens of thousands of my hard earned $$$. Can anyone tell me what I may have possibly missed? I truly LOVE this model and am counting pennies every day until I have enough to own my very own convertible Cat. I just need to get whatever info up front that I can acquire... Thanks in advance...
Maybe I haven't looked in the right places, but if there ARE any "show stoppers" out there, I sure would like to know what they are before I lay down tens of thousands of my hard earned $$$. Can anyone tell me what I may have possibly missed? I truly LOVE this model and am counting pennies every day until I have enough to own my very own convertible Cat. I just need to get whatever info up front that I can acquire... Thanks in advance...
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Glove box sensor problems, sunroof glitches...that's about it that I've heard of. They're solid, even the convertible system has been improved over the 06's, so no busted lines hopefully.
They've only been out there for a couple years, so more could happen, just stay subscrived to the 07 XK section, if problems arise, the owners will find this forum and start making statements. A lack of traffic = little issues.
They've only been out there for a couple years, so more could happen, just stay subscrived to the 07 XK section, if problems arise, the owners will find this forum and start making statements. A lack of traffic = little issues.