Things to look out for in a 2010 XK?
#21
10-19-2013, 10:32 AM
I found one and looked at the Carfax and have a couple questions/concerns. IT mentions a tail light assembly replaced and wonder why that would be? IT also mentions the fuel tank was replaced and from 12/11 to 06/12, the body computer module was reprogrammed twice. It also mentions a battery replacement and charging system checked three times in a nine month period. Do these sound like normal issues for a 2010. It has 16k for mileage. Thoughts?
#22
10-19-2013, 11:19 AM
I found one and looked at the Carfax and have a couple questions/concerns. IT mentions a tail light assembly replaced and wonder why that would be? IT also mentions the fuel tank was replaced and from 12/11 to 06/12, the body computer module was reprogrammed twice. It also mentions a battery replacement and charging system checked three times in a nine month period. Do these sound like normal issues for a 2010. It has 16k for mileage. Thoughts?
#23
10-19-2013, 01:36 PM
I mentioned it somewhere else, but the rear LEDs have been known to be faulty on mine and another 2010. Both had to be replaced (under warranty). Maybe that explains that. The reprogram is a software issue and that doesn't sound so bad. The fuel tank? weird. If all was done at the dealer I don't know that it would scare me too much. I've had other cars that had glitches off the assembly line that were fixed and perfect from there on out. The factory warranty may still apply to that car? But if you can fine a better one...
#24
10-19-2013, 05:48 PM
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Very low mileage (teens) for a 2010 and being a CPO car will bring the value up considerably. I too have been looking for a 2010 but find it hard to find anything with low miles that is not located on the other side of the planet or priced with telephone numbers. The search goes on. In addition, if the right car comes along, it's important to make a move quickly or it's gone! This is not to say that inspecting and investigating are not called for, but must be done as quickly as possible.
#25
10-19-2013, 06:22 PM
Skeeter,
I'm not ready for the XKR power. I've driven a few 2010 XKs and they make my '07 xk feel like a dog. I'm looking for a coupe in black, white, silver or gray, not necessarily in that order. I'm honed in on three and have made offers on all. Whoever pops first wins. As for the warranty, I bought that with my XK cost a bundle and I never had a chance to use it. the three I'm looking at now are all still under factory warranty so I think I'll go with that and roll the dice. My 07 was absolutely bulletproof and I never had to do anything but two batteries and tires, oh and one coil pack. I'm thinking these things are too reliable to wast money on an extended warranty.
I'm not ready for the XKR power. I've driven a few 2010 XKs and they make my '07 xk feel like a dog. I'm looking for a coupe in black, white, silver or gray, not necessarily in that order. I'm honed in on three and have made offers on all. Whoever pops first wins. As for the warranty, I bought that with my XK cost a bundle and I never had a chance to use it. the three I'm looking at now are all still under factory warranty so I think I'll go with that and roll the dice. My 07 was absolutely bulletproof and I never had to do anything but two batteries and tires, oh and one coil pack. I'm thinking these things are too reliable to wast money on an extended warranty.
#26
10-19-2013, 11:25 PM
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Skeeter,
I'm not ready for the XKR power. I've driven a few 2010 XKs and they make my '07 xk feel like a dog. I'm looking for a coupe in black, white, silver or gray, not necessarily in that order. I'm honed in on three and have made offers on all. Whoever pops first wins. As for the warranty, I bought that with my XK cost a bundle and I never had a chance to use it. the three I'm looking at now are all still under factory warranty so I think I'll go with that and roll the dice. My 07 was absolutely bulletproof and I never had to do anything but two batteries and tires, oh and one coil pack. I'm thinking these things are too reliable to wast money on an extended warranty.
I'm not ready for the XKR power. I've driven a few 2010 XKs and they make my '07 xk feel like a dog. I'm looking for a coupe in black, white, silver or gray, not necessarily in that order. I'm honed in on three and have made offers on all. Whoever pops first wins. As for the warranty, I bought that with my XK cost a bundle and I never had a chance to use it. the three I'm looking at now are all still under factory warranty so I think I'll go with that and roll the dice. My 07 was absolutely bulletproof and I never had to do anything but two batteries and tires, oh and one coil pack. I'm thinking these things are too reliable to wast money on an extended warranty.
#27
10-20-2013, 06:57 AM
Not really. As long as the miles are low ans service records are available. I'm also going to have whatever I get checked out by a mechanic first. One of cars I'm looking at is a tow owner car but strangely, the seoncd owner had the car for just two months. That's a tad disconcerting.
#28
10-24-2013, 02:56 PM
I just got a 2010 XKR and it does have the adaptive cruise control. I really thought that it was standard, at least on XKR. I only found 20 in wheels as the sole option for that year when I was researching. Were their any other options? Oh, and seller tried to tell me that the car I bought from him had an MSRP of $110k. I thought that it was more like $96k with the standard 19 in wheels. Standard colors, nothing special from the factory.
#29
10-24-2013, 02:58 PM
Skeeter,
I'm not ready for the XKR power. I've driven a few 2010 XKs and they make my '07 xk feel like a dog. I'm looking for a coupe in black, white, silver or gray, not necessarily in that order. I'm honed in on three and have made offers on all. Whoever pops first wins. As for the warranty, I bought that with my XK cost a bundle and I never had a chance to use it. the three I'm looking at now are all still under factory warranty so I think I'll go with that and roll the dice. My 07 was absolutely bulletproof and I never had to do anything but two batteries and tires, oh and one coil pack. I'm thinking these things are too reliable to wast money on an extended warranty.
I'm not ready for the XKR power. I've driven a few 2010 XKs and they make my '07 xk feel like a dog. I'm looking for a coupe in black, white, silver or gray, not necessarily in that order. I'm honed in on three and have made offers on all. Whoever pops first wins. As for the warranty, I bought that with my XK cost a bundle and I never had a chance to use it. the three I'm looking at now are all still under factory warranty so I think I'll go with that and roll the dice. My 07 was absolutely bulletproof and I never had to do anything but two batteries and tires, oh and one coil pack. I'm thinking these things are too reliable to wast money on an extended warranty.
#30
10-25-2013, 08:31 AM
Any luck finding one with the 100k Jag warranty? And seriously, try to factor the "in service" date. My 2010 didn't get titled until 2011, effectively giving me an extra year of warranty coverage.
While all my jaguars have been amazingly reliable, I wouldn't want to own a current generation XKR without some serious warranty protection... Really amazing that Jaguar still has the unreliable rep considering how solid they are. So far all 3 that I've had have been dead reliable and they only need servicing once a year. Nice.
Chaz, are you looking for a coupe or convertible? What color? Man, if you could get a late 2010 XKR for anything under say $53k you'd be getting some SERIOUS car for the $. I paid $70 for my 2011 this last January (Coupe, 10k miles, no radar adaptive cruise control).
Come to think of it, he radar cruise control is one of few options and adds some value, you may want to factor it in...
I had it in my 2010 coupe and loved it. I thought it was standard until I bought my 2011 and nearly rear ended a truck on the bay bridge, lol. I'm thinking, ok, we are getting close, when are we going to start slowing down... Then I reached for the 'distance' wheel on the steering wheel and realized it wasn't there. Doh!
Good luck,
Skeeter
While all my jaguars have been amazingly reliable, I wouldn't want to own a current generation XKR without some serious warranty protection... Really amazing that Jaguar still has the unreliable rep considering how solid they are. So far all 3 that I've had have been dead reliable and they only need servicing once a year. Nice.
Chaz, are you looking for a coupe or convertible? What color? Man, if you could get a late 2010 XKR for anything under say $53k you'd be getting some SERIOUS car for the $. I paid $70 for my 2011 this last January (Coupe, 10k miles, no radar adaptive cruise control).
Come to think of it, he radar cruise control is one of few options and adds some value, you may want to factor it in...
I had it in my 2010 coupe and loved it. I thought it was standard until I bought my 2011 and nearly rear ended a truck on the bay bridge, lol. I'm thinking, ok, we are getting close, when are we going to start slowing down... Then I reached for the 'distance' wheel on the steering wheel and realized it wasn't there. Doh!
Good luck,
Skeeter
#31
10-25-2013, 08:37 AM
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#32
10-25-2013, 09:34 AM
A Few more miles... but a steal of a price. it's near me if you need a ride from the airport.
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#33
10-25-2013, 11:07 AM
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It's a no brainer.....If it's an original paint car and well maintained with documented service and mileage, it's a phenomenal deal. It is closer to the wholesale price. I hope you get it....and then you better post all the pictures or we are not talking to you!
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#35
10-26-2013, 05:26 AM
It's a one owner car with 6 months left on the warranty. The car was always serviced at the dealer selling the car. If the Lemon Squad inspection I ordered comes in clean, I'll have it shipped here. I should have it week after next. I'll post photos. Regarding price, sales of cars like this drop off in the north during winter. I think that's why the dealer is letting it go. They were about to send it to auction!
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#36
10-26-2013, 05:11 PM
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It's a one owner car with 6 months left on the warranty. The car was always serviced at the dealer selling the car. If the Lemon Squad inspection I ordered comes in clean, I'll have it shipped here. I should have it week after next. I'll post photos. Regarding price, sales of cars like this drop off in the north during winter. I think that's why the dealer is letting it go. They were about to send it to auction!
#37
10-26-2013, 05:40 PM
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It's a one owner car with 6 months left on the warranty. The car was always serviced at the dealer selling the car. If the Lemon Squad inspection I ordered comes in clean, I'll have it shipped here. I should have it week after next. I'll post photos. Regarding price, sales of cars like this drop off in the north during winter. I think that's why the dealer is letting it go. They were about to send it to auction!
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