View Poll Results: What color is your 2012+ XKR-S?
French Racing Blue
20
26.67%
Polaris White
14
18.67%
Stratus Grey Metallic
6
8.00%
Ultimate Black Metallic
14
18.67%
Italian Racing Red Metallic
16
21.33%
British Racing Green Metallic
5
6.67%
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#81
I noticed 2 other XKRs in the small city where i live, Halifax, NS, Canada. Both 2010-2011 and black in color. Same color as my 2013. I don't feel as unique as I did before. The XKR-S would have almost guaranteed me a one-of-a-kind car in my area. With the price on the XKR-S '12s falling so much they're a great deal.
#82
CB Hood Vents
You guys should both consider the carbon fiber hood inserts...they look awesome. Lots of compliments on them and not a lot of money.
Jaguar XFR Carbon Fiber Hood Louvers
I know it says XFR in the link but its the same ones on the XKR too.
Jaguar XFR Carbon Fiber Hood Louvers
I know it says XFR in the link but its the same ones on the XKR too.
I bought the CB hood vents or louvers along with a dead pedal and the CB mirror covers. I'm nervous about taking the plunge with the mirror covers because you have to epoxy them on. I don't think I'm going to do that. I'll have to talk to the Jag shop. Have you seen any mirror covers installed?
Cheers!
#83
Hey Matt Wuzzup?
I bought the CB hood vents or louvers along with a dead pedal and the CB mirror covers. I'm nervous about taking the plunge with the mirror covers because you have to epoxy them on. I don't think I'm going to do that. I'll have to talk to the Jag shop. Have you seen any mirror covers installed?
Cheers!
I bought the CB hood vents or louvers along with a dead pedal and the CB mirror covers. I'm nervous about taking the plunge with the mirror covers because you have to epoxy them on. I don't think I'm going to do that. I'll have to talk to the Jag shop. Have you seen any mirror covers installed?
Cheers!
Take care!
#84
Where did you buy dead pedal? How does it attach to the floor?
Hey Matt Wuzzup?
I bought the CB hood vents or louvers along with a dead pedal and the CB mirror covers. I'm nervous about taking the plunge with the mirror covers because you have to epoxy them on. I don't think I'm going to do that. I'll have to talk to the Jag shop. Have you seen any mirror covers installed?
Cheers!
I bought the CB hood vents or louvers along with a dead pedal and the CB mirror covers. I'm nervous about taking the plunge with the mirror covers because you have to epoxy them on. I don't think I'm going to do that. I'll have to talk to the Jag shop. Have you seen any mirror covers installed?
Cheers!
#85
Dead Pedal
I bought the dead pedal and CB vents and covers from Mina Gallery. I have no idea how to attach it. I'm going to let the Jag shop worry about that. I know that a couple of the folks here on the forum have done it. Do a search for dead pedals. When I get it installed I'll let you know how they did it.
Cheers!
Cheers!
#86
The carpet hump that the dead pedal goes on is formed carpet with only an empty space under it. The backing of the carpet is formed out of a cardboard like material. Simply screw the dead pedal to the moulded carpet or one could use Velcro. There is nothing to damage under the raised carpet. See pictures below.
Last edited by DGL; 11-07-2013 at 09:50 PM.
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#87
Thank you!
The carpet hump that the dead pedal goes on is formed carpet with only an empty space under it. The backing of the carpet is formed out of a cardboard like material. Simply screw the dead pedal to the moulded carpet or one could use Velcro. There is nothing to damage under the raised carpet. See pictures below.
#88
Hi,
had my XKR-S in IRR for nearly a year, love it to bits.
The only negative thing it has is the Audio, even with Treble down and Bass up it still sounds naff, to such an extent that most of the time I leave it off and just put it in dynamic and listen to the exhaust instead.
Regards to the carbon bonnet louvres, I took my existing ones off, it's very quick and easy to do, and posted it to a car wrapping company (along with the photo off the Jag website) cost $90 for them to be wrapped in gloss carbon and silver lettering. I couldn't justify the $900 for real carbon, especially as I wasn't sure wether I'd prefer the normal red. This way I can easily peel off the wrap if it's not to my taste.
had my XKR-S in IRR for nearly a year, love it to bits.
The only negative thing it has is the Audio, even with Treble down and Bass up it still sounds naff, to such an extent that most of the time I leave it off and just put it in dynamic and listen to the exhaust instead.
Regards to the carbon bonnet louvres, I took my existing ones off, it's very quick and easy to do, and posted it to a car wrapping company (along with the photo off the Jag website) cost $90 for them to be wrapped in gloss carbon and silver lettering. I couldn't justify the $900 for real carbon, especially as I wasn't sure wether I'd prefer the normal red. This way I can easily peel off the wrap if it's not to my taste.
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#89
Welcome and thanks for checking in. Your car looks great!
Unfortunately, I think the coupes suffer more from the audio than the verts...Mine isn't that bad at all and I am pretty picky. However, I also much prefer the sound of the exhaust in dynamic mode, especially with the top down.
The carbon fiber louvers are available from Mina Gallery for $175. Sounds like you got a great deal wrapping them for $90.
Enjoy your XKR-S.
Unfortunately, I think the coupes suffer more from the audio than the verts...Mine isn't that bad at all and I am pretty picky. However, I also much prefer the sound of the exhaust in dynamic mode, especially with the top down.
The carbon fiber louvers are available from Mina Gallery for $175. Sounds like you got a great deal wrapping them for $90.
Enjoy your XKR-S.
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#91
Here is a link.
Jaguar XFR Carbon Fiber Hood Louvers
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#94
So far the cheapest convertible I've found is $89,880. As of December 14 2013.
Looks like a good deal, with 12k miles.
2013 Jaguar XK-Series XKR-S Convertible For Sale - CarGurus
Looks like a good deal, with 12k miles.
2013 Jaguar XK-Series XKR-S Convertible For Sale - CarGurus
#95
You scared me when I read this post, so I did a search. Looks like the range for 2012 xkr-s is $87k-$115k. I got something in the mail from my local jag dealer that offered me $89k for trade in for my car if I purchased a new jag from them. I think private party for most 2012's would be $90k's. It is a pretty steep depreciation, but these cars are now 2 years old. You see as much or more depreciation with Amg Mercedes, Aston martins, maserati's,etc
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#97
You scared me when I read this post, so I did a search. Looks like the range for 2012 xkr-s is $87k-$115k. I got something in the mail from my local jag dealer that offered me $89k for trade in for my car if I purchased a new jag from them. I think private party for most 2012's would be $90k's. It is a pretty steep depreciation, but these cars are now 2 years old. You see as much or more depreciation with Amg Mercedes, Aston martins, maserati's,etc
Ref the factors, case in point in May 2013 I purchased my 2009 Jaguar XKR Portfolio Edition Convertible (which is a very limited edition of only 200 convertibles imported into the USA) for $46,000. Now it is only 7 months later and current pricing on this car actually exceeds my purchase price. One factor we don't know is the final sales prices of these listed secondary market Jaguars.
So, I feel that these cars (after 3 years of declining value due to depreciation factors) have a tendency to normalize and hold values very well, especially a Jaguar with low mileage.
This is so nice to know.
#98
You scared me when I read this post, so I did a search. Looks like the range for 2012 xkr-s is $87k-$115k. I got something in the mail from my local jag dealer that offered me $89k for trade in for my car if I purchased a new jag from them. I think private party for most 2012's would be $90k's. It is a pretty steep depreciation, but these cars are now 2 years old. You see as much or more depreciation with Amg Mercedes, Aston martins, maserati's,etc
#99
Where are you from in Canada? Welcome and congratulations.
Last edited by DGL; 12-14-2013 at 12:39 PM.
#100