Hello All...


Um.. Help?!?!?! I just bought a 2010 XK less than one month ago (44K miles?) and I was less than a mile from my house when I noticed a ton of smoke in my rearview mirror. The low coolant message came on very soon after.. I got the car into the driveway and looked under the hood, through all of the smoke/vapor I noticed nothing on the drivers side but the passenger side of the engine compartment had fluid all over the front/side. I have heard that the water pump fails on the XK at relatively low miles... Does any of this sound like a water pump failure or could it be just a busted hose or clamp? It's night so I can't check more until morning and it will be difficult to see anything with all of the plastic shrouding around the engine. Jag USA is closed until Monday and so is my local dealer so I am stranded at home until I can have it looked at. I have a CPO warranty so hopefully there is no engine damage and everything is covered but I am naturally stressing until I can have my baby looked at.

 

Thank God for your CPO warranty!

It sounds like a busted hose--I thought the water pumps failed in a more gradual fashion.

I believe CPO includes roadside assistance so hopefully you won't even have to pay for a tow!

 

Good luck and let us know how you make out.

 

Good luck in the morning. With your warranty have Jaguar pick it up and not return it until it is completely fixed. I remember when you purchased it--you did take a leap of faith with this car.. I hope it doesn't become a nightmare for you.

 

Thanks everyone! Jaguar towed it, dealer replaced busted hose and found a leak on the water pump so replaced that too! Whole experience was great. They almost had the repairs complete the same day but the tech broke some small plastic hose while putting everything back together so they had to keep it another day. Happy Happy Joy Joy

 

Thanks to you, Briguy1971, I can sleep well tonight. I just bought a CPO 2013 XJ and, although I haven't had any problems (yet), your experience gives me great comfort.

 

So what do you like better....

The XKR or the XJ?

Your evaluation please.

I would assume the XKR is the garage queen and the XJ the daily driver?

 

Richard,

Yes, the XKR is the garage queen and the XJ is the daily driver.

To say which one I like better is to ask me if I prefer apples or oranges. They're equally delicious, but totally different.

So, which do you like better, the XKR or the Cayman?

Stuart

 

Both XKR & Porsche 981 are different for sure.....

Honest answer......The 2014 Porsche Cayman.

However the new to be delivered 2015 Corvette C7 may beat them both.

 

The C7 doesn't beat the XKR in terms of exterior and interior design and quality of materials, in my opinion. I'm old school and to me, the C7 was designed for a video game. I know I'm an old guy who is out of it today but I prefer the classic, clean lines of the XKR and its subtle homage to the styling of the XKE. It's not only all about raw performance for me.

 

The Corvette C7 comes in about 4 different models. The 1LT is the base with leather GT seating. The 2LT steps up with even more leather (leather door panels) and the 3LT goes all the way into the dash, then there is the high performance Corvette C7 Z06.

I choose to build up from the 1LT and add options. I really didn't care about leather door panels or dash. My price $56,920, and for what I am getting, I couidn't find anything comparable at this price range. GM has a hot product here and many C7 owners are new to the model. Many people 60 and over are buying the C7. The design is awesome, the ride is fantastic. I am an active member of the Corvette Forums just like here on the Jag forums. There is a great group of members on that forum also. Many dedicated to the brand and model. GM produced 37,288 of the new 2014 C7 model and I expect the 2015 will be slightly more.

It is hard to compare a $110,000 Jaguar XKR to a $55,000 to $75,000 Corvette C7 3LT. They are totally different vehicles in different vehicle classes. The Jaguar has more for the money paid which should be expected. I really don't think the Corvette C7 can be considered a video game. Performance of the new 6.2L LT1 V8 engine delivers 455 HP, without any supercharging and delivers 460 lbs of torque. The higher you go in options can also deliver a multi-note exhaust system and magnetic ride suspension. Jaguar does not offer these items.

It is hard to compare the new C7 to the XJ or XF, as these cars are family oriented sedans, vs. the true nature of the Corvette C7, which is considered a "sports car".

If I wanted a sedan, I would have kept my Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.0T which provided a fantastic smooth ride. But I have no kids, no grandchilden and very few people to haul around. I have determined I am a sports car guy, so "out" with the Hyundai and "in" with the Corvette C7.

Once delivered I can compare the Corvette C7 to the XKR and Porsche 981.

Stuart, you're not to old to own a Corvette.

Honest comments here and the only way I make my point.

 

So pleased for you, now hopefully you can rest easy and enjoy.

 

[QUOTE=richzak;1110290 ...Stuart, you're not too old to own a Corvette. ..[/QUOTE]

Richard,

Been there, done that. I owned a 1960 Corvette for 42 years and sold it in 2002 because I didn't want my son to kill himself driving it. It was a death trap, built on a '53 Chevy pickup truck chassis with a steering column that had no collapsible section so you would be impaled in a front end collision. Specs: A special order car in Honduras maroon, white coves, black interior, white soft top, hardtop, 4-speed, 4.11 positraction rear, off-road exhaust, sintered metallic brake shoes, base 230HP engine. I upgraded the engine in 1965 with a factory crate short block 327/365HP engine (solid lifters) that I had a speed shop disassemble, balance, and blueprint, and add a high-capacity oil pump, Hooker tube headers, Mallory dual point distributor, capacitive discharge ignition box, and Holley 3310 carburetor - all state-of-the-art performance goodies at the time. I also fitted a set of Dayton real knock-off wire wheels. This car was super fast in it's day and was one of a kind (even though it handled like a brick and stopped like a rhino compared to today's cars). That's why I kept it for so long, well maintained but unrestored. I had mixed emotions when I sold it and now know that I did the right thing. I no longer have any interest in owning an antique car, as I also previously owned a 1941 Lincoln Continental (maroon V12), 1967 Cadillac Eldorado (green FWD), and 1993 MBZ 600SL (white V12). All of that is now out of my system and I'm very content with my current cars.

Enjoy your stable of sports cars! The 'Vette and Cayman are both great cars, but not for me.

Stuart

 

Let it roar! My cat is in the garage for the winter purring. Wish I were in Jacksonville.

 

I am sure that you sent photos of the Vette that you had. That was an awesome Corvette in its time. The new Corvette is new to me, never owned one before. Reviews and personal testamonials seem to be great. Love the Jaguar XKR and will continue to maintain it and keep it in pristine condition. It is a true luxury GT sports car.

Owning the Jaguar XKR, Porsche 981 and the Corvette C7 will be exciting. I just may have a hard time deciding what to drive. The Ford F150 will be more of the daily driver than the Corvette. We also drive the wifes Hyundai Tucson SUV allot. The Jaguar will continue to be driven just as I have over the last 18 months. I want to keep the XKR in mint condition. It is rare as you know.

 

Richard,

I'm glad we're still here and are able to live out our fantasies. Life is a short journey down a long road so we must do everything we can to enjoy the ride.

Stuart

 

Ain't that the truth!

 

The faster the car, the shorter the journey!

 

Perhaps, but ...oh what fun it is to ride in a supercharged convertible!

Stuart