XKR-S..Talk me off the ledge...or should I go all-in?
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Great thread. Lots of good observations/suggestions.
Have you driven an XKR (150)? the R-S is definitely a $ premium over the XKR, so I'd be clear about what it is that you want to buy with the additional money, and what the R-S has for you that the XKR doesn't. (PS: whatever it is, I'm with you. Even if it's only looks and a certain cachet, if that works for you, go for it, and don't listen to anyone else.)
I've been lurking around R-S's a little myself. But I decided not to buy one unless I'd had a nice long test drive with it and I was ready to pull the trigger that day. I'd NEVER buy one without a solid drive first. Additionally, I'd really prefer to buy one from a Jag dealer, and CPO'd if possible.
I would miss the cooled seats for sure. I do keep coming back to that.
Also, though it isn't brought up much on the forum, assuming you go for good collision and comprehensive coverage, you'll pay a chunk more each month in insurance, and over four or five years that's gonna add up.
Sometimes I catch myself writing these things, about these cars, and think to myself: "Dude, it's your DAILY DRIVER. You are driving a 510-horsepower car to COSTCO. How much more do you need?" And that pretty much settles me down.
Have you driven an XKR (150)? the R-S is definitely a $ premium over the XKR, so I'd be clear about what it is that you want to buy with the additional money, and what the R-S has for you that the XKR doesn't. (PS: whatever it is, I'm with you. Even if it's only looks and a certain cachet, if that works for you, go for it, and don't listen to anyone else.)
I've been lurking around R-S's a little myself. But I decided not to buy one unless I'd had a nice long test drive with it and I was ready to pull the trigger that day. I'd NEVER buy one without a solid drive first. Additionally, I'd really prefer to buy one from a Jag dealer, and CPO'd if possible.
I would miss the cooled seats for sure. I do keep coming back to that.
Also, though it isn't brought up much on the forum, assuming you go for good collision and comprehensive coverage, you'll pay a chunk more each month in insurance, and over four or five years that's gonna add up.
Sometimes I catch myself writing these things, about these cars, and think to myself: "Dude, it's your DAILY DRIVER. You are driving a 510-horsepower car to COSTCO. How much more do you need?" And that pretty much settles me down.
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We bought a 2013 in July, I drive it hard and I'm pretty stoked about it. I admit that I haven't driven any other Jags more recent than an XJ-6, though.
XKR-S Nov 2017 - DMackPhoto
XKR-S Nov 2017 - DMackPhoto
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Base price:$102,000
Engine: 5.0L / 510-hp / 461-lb-ft
DOHC, 32-valve V-8
Transmission: 6-speed automatic
Curb weight: 3865lbs (mfr)
PK4144 lives in L.A., he is correct for his location.
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Only the gullible and ill-informed are susceptible to this type of marketing ploy. 510 PS = 503 HP in every geographical location. The engines output remains the same. Salesmen and Marketers have their own ideas.
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I've searched every, single, page... of the ENTIRE internet (even the **** sites) and I cannot find ANYTHING that doesn't say "510 HP" (except for Wikipedia, where someone made a gross typo). Guess I'm missing something. Even Jaguar says 510 HP, and they are the ones who provide the information that Wikipedia uses.
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I've searched every, single, page... of the ENTIRE internet (even the **** sites) and I cannot find ANYTHING that doesn't say "510 HP" (except for Wikipedia, where someone made a gross typo). Guess I'm missing something. Even Jaguar says 510 HP, and they are the ones who provide the information that Wikipedia uses.
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OK, so what about the OP buying an XKR-S?
Now I 'sorta' wish I had bought an S, but realistically I don't like the catfish front bumper area and the extra 40 hp isn't really all that much. 8%? Can probably get that from an X-pipe, fresh spark plugs, clean air filter and some good petrol.
Now I 'sorta' wish I had bought an S, but realistically I don't like the catfish front bumper area and the extra 40 hp isn't really all that much. 8%? Can probably get that from an X-pipe, fresh spark plugs, clean air filter and some good petrol.
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