Decisions-09 or 10, yep, another thread
#21
Budget is a concern but I won't say major. More important to me is the overall condition. I will pay more attention to the 4.2 XKRs.
I really appreciate all of the input from everyone. All of this is very helpful. I don't mind spending for what I want, I do mind spending on problems.
It's tough being patient when wanting a car like this!
I really appreciate all of the input from everyone. All of this is very helpful. I don't mind spending for what I want, I do mind spending on problems.
It's tough being patient when wanting a car like this!
#22
I would go drive both, if you're serious about buying find the one you enjoy more.
For a coupe, I like the look for the '09 with its sleeker front. The '10 XK gets a more aggressive front bumper, but not enough changes on the rest of the car to match.
There does seem to be a bit of a lottery on engine failure with 5.0 XKR/XFR, but I haven't seen this on the base model.
There is also a lot of extra chrome plastic in the '10 vs '09 on the interior.
I say go check 'em out.
For an XKR, I would have the opinion that an '09 might win on reliability over '10, but for an XK I don't have an opinion between the two. My time reading the forum doesn't really show up a lot of issues for either the 5.0 or 4.2 XK.
For a coupe, I like the look for the '09 with its sleeker front. The '10 XK gets a more aggressive front bumper, but not enough changes on the rest of the car to match.
There does seem to be a bit of a lottery on engine failure with 5.0 XKR/XFR, but I haven't seen this on the base model.
There is also a lot of extra chrome plastic in the '10 vs '09 on the interior.
I say go check 'em out.
For an XKR, I would have the opinion that an '09 might win on reliability over '10, but for an XK I don't have an opinion between the two. My time reading the forum doesn't really show up a lot of issues for either the 5.0 or 4.2 XK.
#23
It's a matter of personal taste.
I searched for three years before I found my dream car
.I wanted a low milage one owner XK or XK8 Coupe in a dark color, black, green or red for under $25K.
The 4.2 is really all I need, but then I haven't driven a V8 responsive car like that in almost 40 years. I am a happy camper.
I searched for three years before I found my dream car
.I wanted a low milage one owner XK or XK8 Coupe in a dark color, black, green or red for under $25K.
The 4.2 is really all I need, but then I haven't driven a V8 responsive car like that in almost 40 years. I am a happy camper.
#24
KODYW.....Let me put it this way. You have already heard the differences between the 09 and 10 on this forum and I assume to you they are significant. The 10 is a way different car from the 09. If this doesn't help your decision.....Think ahead. How will you feel in a few years from now when you are understanding and actually seeing the real differences between the 2 cars as well as how much "OLDER THE 2009 SEEMS". If you are planning on keeping your car for a longer period of time... definitely go for the 2010.. If not.. take either one.. Long term is the 10..
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