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Topic: Anyone know about Jaguars?
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Brandon808
♂ 35619
Member # 35619 |  Posted: 8:25 AM, July 9th (Wednesday), 2014 |     |
I came across a used car for sale. It seems to be in solid shape. 2005 Jaguar XKR with 62K miles. Can anyone tell me anything about them? Maintenance issues, etc.?
Posts: 4634 | Registered: May 2012 |
TrulyReconciled
♂ 3031
Member # 3031 | | Posted: 8:36 AM, July 9th (Wednesday), 2014 | |
http://www.edmunds.com/jaguar/xk-series/2005/consumer-reviews.html
http://autos.msn.com/research/vip/Reliability.aspx?year=2005&make=Jaguar&model=XK%20Series
I swore I'd never have another British car but Jaguar has come a long way 
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Posts: 22740 | Registered: Dec 2003 | From: Hell and back, way back :o) |
Brandon808
♂ 35619
Member # 35619 | | Posted: 8:46 AM, July 9th (Wednesday), 2014 | |
Thanks TR!
Yes, I don't have details but I did hear indirectly that Jags got much better after Ford acquired the company.
They're asking price is a little high to me though ($18,900) especially since it needs new tires, but they said they'd listen to any offers. It drove very nicely.
Posts: 4634 | Registered: May 2012 |
JanaGreen
♀ 29341
Member # 29341 | | Posted: 9:10 AM, July 9th (Wednesday), 2014 | |
*poof* the huge Baby Jaguar pic.
Oops, sorry, wrong jaguar.
(ETA - sorry about the size of the pic - I was trying to be obnoxious but not THAT obnoxious.  I don't know how to resize it). [This message edited by JanaGreen at 9:48 AM, July 9th (Wednesday)]
Proud mom to a lovely young lady and a sweet little boy.
Posts: 8245 | Registered: Aug 2010 | From: Southeast US |
Brandon808
♂ 35619
Member # 35619 | | Posted: 9:24 AM, July 9th (Wednesday), 2014 | |
Posts: 4634 | Registered: May 2012 |
TrustedHer
♂ 23328
Member # 23328 | | Posted: 9:45 AM, July 9th (Wednesday), 2014 | |
Lucas "Prince of Darkness" electrical system.
( http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/2009-jaguar-xf-supercharged-road-test-review )
It's good they look pretty, since you spend so much time outside them while they're being fixed...
( Click and Clack, the Tappet Bros. , paraphrased)
That's the reputation of Jaguar. It's been a long time since I looked, though.
Take care of yourself. There's a great future out there. It won't come to you; you have to go to it.
Posts: 5649 | Registered: Mar 2009 | From: DeepInTheHeartOf, TX |
wifehad5
♂ 15162
Member # 15162 | | Posted: 9:47 AM, July 9th (Wednesday), 2014 | |
Call around and get prices on normal maintenance items. Over $1,000 for brakes isn't uncommon.
Remember, these were engineered as expensive cars. They have expensive parts and take expensive labor. Even though they're asking about a quarter of what it costs new, fixing it doesn't get cheaper.
As long as you can afford to fix it when it breaks, or just needs brakes, go for it
FBH - 45
FWW - 46 (BrokenRoad)
2 kids 10 & 15
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Posts: 46224 | Registered: Jun 2007 | From: Michigan |
GabyBaby
♀ 26928
Member # 26928 | | Posted: 9:48 AM, July 9th (Wednesday), 2014 | |
I'm with TrustedHer.
My Dad and stepmom have owned a couple and my dad says never again. They are very problematic and expensive to fix.
Me - 45
DD(24), DS(21, PDD-NOS)
WH#2 (SorryinSac)- Killed himself (May 2015) in our home 6 days after being served divorce docs.
XWH #1 - legally married 18yrs. 12+ OW (that I know of).
I edit often for clarity/typos.
Posts: 9937 | Registered: Dec 2009 | From: Here and There |
wifehad5
♂ 15162
Member # 15162 | | Posted: 9:49 AM, July 9th (Wednesday), 2014 | |
Oh, and check out the maintenance intervals on the supercharger. Those can't be neglected either
FBH - 45
FWW - 46 (BrokenRoad)
2 kids 10 & 15
The people you do your life with shape the life you live
Posts: 46224 | Registered: Jun 2007 | From: Michigan |
Brandon808
♂ 35619
Member # 35619 | | Posted: 9:54 AM, July 9th (Wednesday), 2014 | |
Thanks everyone. Although I could afford the cost of the maintenance I don't want the headache so I think I'll pass on this one.
Posts: 4634 | Registered: May 2012 |
norabird
♀ 42092
Member # 42092 | | Posted: 10:51 AM, July 9th (Wednesday), 2014 | |
**sigh**
It looks so pretty though!
Here's hoping you find another beauty to replace it.
Sit. Feast on your life.
Posts: 4324 | Registered: Jan 2014 | From: NYC |
Brandon808
♂ 35619
Member # 35619 | | Posted: 10:53 AM, July 9th (Wednesday), 2014 | |
It does, doesn't it norabird?
The picture doesn't really do it justice either.
Posts: 4634 | Registered: May 2012 |
sisoon
♂ 31240
Member # 31240 | | Posted: 11:03 AM, July 9th (Wednesday), 2014 | |
Here's how to handle this opportunity that you'd love to take advantage of - go here to see photos of the E-type Jag: https://www.google.com/search?q=e-type+jaguar&num=100&rls=com.microsoft:en-US:IE-Address&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=eWe9U8jLG4iRyAT68oHwBw&ved=0CCgQ7Ak&biw=1218&bih=691
You'll see the later jags are real downgrades, at least in appearance....
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DDay - 12/22/2010
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Posts: 15967 | Registered: Feb 2011 | From: Illinois |
Tred
♂ 34086
Member # 34086 | | Posted: 11:07 AM, July 9th (Wednesday), 2014 | |
Have you seen the new Jaguar F-Type? Awesome. My new dream car.
Married: 20 years (14 @JFO)
D-Day: 11/09/11
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Posts: 5432 | Registered: Dec 2011 |
idiot85
♂ 38934
Member # 38934 | | Posted: 11:14 AM, July 9th (Wednesday), 2014 | |
I love jags- years ago I had an old x-type and loved it and just recently my brother got an XF...
The F-Type is also a dream car of mine.
With my old X-Type I never really had any reliability issues- I only sold it because of the tax/fuel costs.
BH-32 (me)
WW-31
Multi famam, conscientiam, pauci verentur.
Posts: 605 | Registered: Apr 2013 | From: Old Blighty |
Brandon808
♂ 35619
Member # 35619 | | Posted: 11:56 AM, July 9th (Wednesday), 2014 | |
Have you seen the new Jaguar F-Type?
Just pictures online. It does look awesome.
Posts: 4634 | Registered: May 2012 |
TrulyReconciled
♂ 3031
Member # 3031 | | Posted: 12:18 PM, July 9th (Wednesday), 2014 | |
The F-Type is also a dream car of mine.
With my old X-Type I never really had any reliability issues- I only sold it because of the tax/fuel costs.
All problems fixed, just get an FXX
"In a time of deceit, telling the Truth is a revolutionary act."
Posts: 22740 | Registered: Dec 2003 | From: Hell and back, way back :o) |
lynnm1947
♀ 15300
Member # 15300 | | Posted: 12:28 PM, July 9th (Wednesday), 2014 | |
Older models were a nightmare in our northern climate. I hear they have come a long way, though.
Age: 64..ummmmmmm, no...............65....no...oh, hell born in 1947. You figure it out!
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Posts: 8742 | Registered: Jul 2007 | From: Toronto, Canada |
Brandon808
♂ 35619
Member # 35619 | | Posted: 12:55 PM, July 9th (Wednesday), 2014 | |
All problems fixed, just get an FXX Oh sure, I'll just pop right down to the lot and pick one up. 
Posts: 4634 | Registered: May 2012 |
Jeaniegirl
♀ 6370
Member # 6370 | | Posted: 3:24 PM, July 9th (Wednesday), 2014 | |
Brandon, Jaguars are my heart :) I absolutely love them and I'm on my third. They are the most dependable cars I have ever owned and are good for 300,000+ miles if maintained properly. I have owned mainly XJ Jags but I now have a XK8 convertible. They drive like a dream.
One thing you definitely need to do if you buy this car is find a Jaguar mechanic and take it there for oil changes, etc. It's always best to find a certified Jag mechanic NOT with any dealership but one who has their own garage. You will save tons of money on any future work you might have to have done. I am currently looking at a XKR convertible to buy as I really love their body styles.
Go for it. 62,000 miles is NOTHING for a Jag. Also check to see if it has all maintenance records as that is a big help.
"Because I deserve better"
Posts: 1400 | Registered: Feb 2005 |
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