2005 XKR - Reliable Daily Driver?
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I'm new around here and have been eyeballing a 2005 XKR Coupe for some time. I'm finally in a position to purchase and have found a couple that have captured my interest. If all goes according to plan, I will be frequenting this forum on a regular basis. Unfortunately the vehicles I'm considering are on opposite sides of the country as I'm in Chicago...both potential vehicles are in CA or FL and would likely be purchased sight-unseen and shipped to me from a dealer.
In any event, most of the XKR coupes that fall within my budget have between 85k-110k miles. So my question is this; how reliable are XKRs with 100k mileage? Assuming the vehicle is well maintained, can I expect to get 200k miles from an XKR? This would be my daily driver (aside from winter months) and I typically commute 35-40 miles per day on the highway.
What key factors should I be looking for/asking about when inquiring about a 2005 XKR coupe?
And finally what is the main difference between 2005 XKR coupes vs 02, 03, 04 etc?
Thanks ahead of time!
In any event, most of the XKR coupes that fall within my budget have between 85k-110k miles. So my question is this; how reliable are XKRs with 100k mileage? Assuming the vehicle is well maintained, can I expect to get 200k miles from an XKR? This would be my daily driver (aside from winter months) and I typically commute 35-40 miles per day on the highway.
What key factors should I be looking for/asking about when inquiring about a 2005 XKR coupe?
And finally what is the main difference between 2005 XKR coupes vs 02, 03, 04 etc?
Thanks ahead of time!
We have to assume that the person who spent the kind of money that these cars cost when they are new was not an idiot who drove it around like a teenager would, but, I have to tell you that on this very forum there are people who bought such cars years later and drive them VERY hard all of the time, especially the XKR's. The difference between a car that has been relatively gently driven for 60,000 miles and another one that has gone to the redline on nearly every shift, several times a day for 60,000 miles and been tossed around curves and over hill and dale and been through the ringer will leave you with two very different cars at 85,000 miles. Depending upon how you drive it, you might be able to drive the first one another 50,000 miles with little more than the standard maintenance issues, while the second one many need practically a new suspension and a new transmission and maybe even an engine or supercharger or more shortly after you purchase it.
I think that you can only get a feeling for a used car when you can see it in person and drive it yourself. You can usually tell not only what it looks like, but how it has been treated. I'd recommend, if at all possible, not buying one sight unseen. Others, of course, are entitled to their views, but since you asked for opinions, that is mine.
In short, if you get the right car, from all evidence on this forum over my last six years here, you can surely have an everyday driver that will get you to 200,000 miles with no more significant maintenance issues than from any other similar car.
BTW, I flew from New Orleans to Dallas to see and drive mine before buying it and driving it back. I bought a round trip ticket, which was not much more than the one way, in case I didn't like it.
Last edited by Kevin D; 03-24-2015 at 05:40 PM.
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Majik Lasers,
I will be happy to take a look at a car in the Los Angeles area for you, just send me the details. And if you're looking at an '09 XKR in the same price ballpark as an '02-'06, then there's something wrong with the '09. A few weeks ago I went to see an'07 for an eastern Forum member that was priced unbelievably low, and it needed everything, new shocks, new interior bits, dents, paint....even at the low low price it was no bargain.
I will be happy to take a look at a car in the Los Angeles area for you, just send me the details. And if you're looking at an '09 XKR in the same price ballpark as an '02-'06, then there's something wrong with the '09. A few weeks ago I went to see an'07 for an eastern Forum member that was priced unbelievably low, and it needed everything, new shocks, new interior bits, dents, paint....even at the low low price it was no bargain.
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The 09 was admittedly in an accident and repaired by a Jag dealer...airbag deployed per Carfax. The seller did a walk around video and sent any pic that I requested Within minutes. I haven't ruled it out yet. Asking price is $20k. 76k miles.
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Short answer is yes. I just ticked over 133k on my XKR today and am daily driving it- it's my primary car. They are not dear to own, and you don't have to have tens of thousands sacked away in savings to prepare for failures, but you should have a few. If that's comfortable enough, do it. Life is too short not to have a car like this at these prices.
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Just a tip on hunting. I was looking for a cream puff 04-06 XKR during the winter last year. Pickings were slim and it was getting discouraging. As soon as the flowers bloomed in the North there was an influx of new listings, I found the right car and have been happy since. I noticed today the a couple of nice low mileage Victory additions appeared on Ebay. The 20" BBS Wheels, Red Brembos, and Recaros really finish off and already oustanding car. Take your time, when you least expect it the right car will turn up.
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