Considering buying Jaguar XKR-S 2014
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I am going to go test that drive that one this weekend, its 3 years older and its just an R. for 20k more you get a much a newer car with much lower KMs. This seems like a terrible deal. Also personally like i said I really the S package it make the car look more muscular and sporty.
Note: I only want a coupe, I hate convertibles.
Note: I only want a coupe, I hate convertibles.
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Interesting dilemma you have. F-Type handles better than XKR/R-S but has zero trunk space for even a short weekend trip. And where do you put those golf clubs??
Have you driven the 2013 Mercedes SL550? (0-60 4.0 seconds, USD$45k) I am trying to decide between the SL or the XKR. The main attractions of the SL for me are the retractable hardtop and higher cabin tech/luxury. Also the SL may be more reliable (without the dreaded ABC).
Have you driven the 2013 Mercedes SL550? (0-60 4.0 seconds, USD$45k) I am trying to decide between the SL or the XKR. The main attractions of the SL for me are the retractable hardtop and higher cabin tech/luxury. Also the SL may be more reliable (without the dreaded ABC).
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I really wanted to like the F-type. Proceeded to test drive all 3 engine variations and the only one I liked was the V8. Still, despite a number of trips to the dealer that shape failed to grow on me. The only view of the car that my wife and I liked was the rear-view. Also, at 6" and a trim 185 lbs I felt cramped in the car (coupe).
Following one of our visits to the dealer to check out the F-type I sat in an XKR on their lot and felt "home" in that car. Exterior was better looking, interior was better looking, more spacious... we got the XKR.
Following one of our visits to the dealer to check out the F-type I sat in an XKR on their lot and felt "home" in that car. Exterior was better looking, interior was better looking, more spacious... we got the XKR.
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But then there is no room behind the seats.
Personally I'd get an XKR-S if it was my first Jag, and it was cheaper. Awesome, rare car with virtually no compromise to be made, unless you are obsessed with tech.
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I had the XKR and could fit in 3 cases of sparkling, a carton of beer, and some room for nibblies. I have the F Type coupe and with the spare out (which everyone does) I can fit in 2 cases of sparkling, a third out of the box, a carton of beer, and some room for nibblies. I figure I've lost maybe a cubic foot in the back.
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Hi,
Thanks for the great responses thus far. Just to address something.
https://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/d...7736/overview/ <-- this car is the XKRS Blue, I want black. Also its 2012 with 43,000 km while the one i listed is has 1300, and still has a manufacture warranty. Biggest knock is one is in America, id have pay all things to bring it to Canada. Which would put the price way over the 2014.
I really want a all black XKRS, would love red interior like the white bmws have but I can do with all black interior.. In terms of TECH all cars have a TERRIBLE tech theyre so behind. But it's a shame the 2014 XKR-S doesn't even have blue tooth music streaming.
Could I get some more information about the reliablity of the XKR-S and cost for repairs.. I'm going from Japanese Acura TL type s.. which is reliable as it gets really.
Thanks for the great responses thus far. Just to address something.
https://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/d...7736/overview/ <-- this car is the XKRS Blue, I want black. Also its 2012 with 43,000 km while the one i listed is has 1300, and still has a manufacture warranty. Biggest knock is one is in America, id have pay all things to bring it to Canada. Which would put the price way over the 2014.
I really want a all black XKRS, would love red interior like the white bmws have but I can do with all black interior.. In terms of TECH all cars have a TERRIBLE tech theyre so behind. But it's a shame the 2014 XKR-S doesn't even have blue tooth music streaming.
Could I get some more information about the reliablity of the XKR-S and cost for repairs.. I'm going from Japanese Acura TL type s.. which is reliable as it gets really.
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Back to the OP, I agree the XKRS looks great in black. The black interior is beautiful in the flesh especially with the highlights. Cant comment on XKRS reliability, but I had no problems with my XKR which I sold at 60,000km and 5 years old, save for a active headlamp module.
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I would agree tbh, here is one i fell in love about a month ago.. To gauge a fair price market I looked at all the XKRS on sale in the UK as well.
https://www.cargurus.co.uk/Cars/inve...ting=122306244
https://www.cargurus.co.uk/Cars/inve...ting=122306244
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