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Just looking...
The XK is a sexy car. This particular one has only 43000 miles. It appears to be in excellent condition. I've driven a few before, and I must say I love how they drive. The best part? It's less than 13 grand! If I were to get it I would pick up some 19' wheels (Jaguar...not aftermarket) HID lamps, and a sat nav (I could do a clean factory look-alike job for about 1500)
So...what do you think?
I'll take it if you don't!
I'd prefer BRG, but that is a helluva car.
Good, a coupe. Very sexy car, but I would've taken that 500E you were looking at awhile back first.
13 grand! That's terrible and great at the same time!
Quote from: TBR on November 24, 2006, 10:09:51 PM
Good, a coupe. Very sexy car, but I would've taken that 500E you were looking at awhile back first.
Ya...so would I. But it's fairly pricey plus someone else ended up looking at it...my dad. :rolleyes: :lol:
Yeah, you can get an 02 XJR fully optioned with less than 60K miles for $25K or so. For a car that was around $70K new, that is bad!
What happened to the Renntech 500E?
That is a beautiful car. Sounds like a great deal - why's it so cheap though? I had a ride in an XK8 a few years ago, and was very impressed. That is a great colour too.
You should leave it as it is. Those wheels look great. Don't wanna look like an XKR 'ricer'!
Quote from: nickdrinkwater on November 25, 2006, 07:07:11 AM
That is a beautiful car. Sounds like a great deal - why's it so cheap though? I had a ride in an XK8 a few years ago, and was very impressed. That is a great colour too.
You should leave it as it is. Those wheels look great. Don't wanna look like an XKR 'ricer'!
Well...that's why I'd go with in house wheels. Jaguar makes some great wheels (I think I would go with 19') that fit the car without being "ricey"
go for it. i feel bad for the guy that bought it new, that is a huge depreciation hit.
please change the wheels if you buy it, those look too bulky.
Quote from: heelntoe on November 25, 2006, 07:35:09 AM
go for it. i feel bad for the guy that bought it new, that is a huge depreciation hit.
please change the wheels if you buy it, those look too bulky.
I've seen them in person before (though it was on a tan cabriolet) and they look nice, I'd just prefer something a little more agressive. 19x9.5 (rear) would do nicely.
Get something with a manual transmission that weighs less! You already have a nice 7er that does everything the Jag would do, better.
The XKR won't cost you much more.
Quote from: SaltyDog on November 25, 2006, 11:03:30 AM
Get something with a manual transmission that weighs less! You already have a nice 7er that does everything the Jag would do, better.
Ya...but it's soooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo...ooooooooooooooo sexy! I mean look at it!
and it's only 12 grand.
Thats cool, but I would take that 500E you were looking at before I would ever take this.
Quote from: ro51092 on November 25, 2006, 12:35:33 PM
Thats cool, but I would take that 500E you were looking at before I would ever take this.
For an automatic luxury car, Jaguars are great used values.
Quote from: Submariner on November 25, 2006, 11:42:52 AM
Ya...but it's soooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo...ooooooooooooooo sexy! I mean look at it!
and it's only 12 grand.
Eh, not to me. I think it's too long, fat, heavy, and rounded. For "only 12 grand" I'd pick up a few old cars/trucks and all my wishes would come true.
Quote from: Raza on November 25, 2006, 12:37:38 PM
For an automatic luxury car, Jaguars are great used values.?
Yeah, but he already has an E38 7er. He doesn't need another luxo-mobile. Besides, his E38 does about everything better, and I think it looks as good as the XK. Both have classic lines. The BMW's powertrain is MUCH better too.
Quote from: ro51092 on November 25, 2006, 12:35:33 PM
Thats cool, but I would take that 500E you were looking at before I would ever take this.
But the E is A LOT more expensive.
Sweet, buy it. :ohyeah:
Its a gorgeous car, no doubt. I've seen those wheels in person, and they look just fine...my only gripe is that the wheels on this particular example are chromed. Out of place on a Jag, IMO. I'd also suggest looking for an XKR for not much more, but even still, you'll be getting on hell of a gorgeous car for not much dough. Go for it!
13 grand??????
GO FOR IT!!!! NOW!!!! RUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN!!!!!
Quote from: BMWDave on November 25, 2006, 04:45:42 PM
Its a gorgeous car, no doubt. I've seen those wheels in person, and they look just fine...my only gripe is that the wheels on this particular example are chromed. Out of place on a Jag, IMO. I'd also suggest looking for an XKR for not much more, but even still, you'll be getting on hell of a gorgeous car for not much dough. Go for it!
I prefer brushed too...thats part of the reason I'd be getting new ones.
Wow, I didn't know that Jags had next to no resale value
For that price, the car is an awesome value
Quote from: Submariner on November 25, 2006, 07:21:56 AM
Well...that's why I'd go with in house wheels. Jaguar makes some great wheels (I think I would go with 19') that fit the car without being "ricey"
Ah, good idea! The Grey XKR wheels are beautiful if you could get some of those!
Would this be replacing your 7?
If you want to replace your 7, an XJR would be a fetching catch.
Quote from: Raza on November 25, 2006, 06:03:47 PM
If you want to replace your 7, an XJR would be a fetching catch.
No...this would be a weekend/maybe commute to Boston once in a while car. And for 13k...how can you go wrong.
And I have had my eye on a stunning red 2004 XJR with 20' Sepang wheels and rear entertainment for 35 grand, and it's only got 15 thousand miles on it! I might trade my 7 for that. But I have a hard time even thinking about selling my BMW.
Quote from: Submariner on November 25, 2006, 06:18:00 PM
No...this would be a weekend/maybe commute to Boston once in a while car. And for 13k...how can you go wrong.
And I have had my eye on a stunning red 2004 XJR with 20' Sepang wheels and rear entertainment for 35 grand. Cost? 35k Miles? 15k. I might trade my 7 for that. But I have a hard time even thinking about selling my BMW.
NB MX-5?
Z3 too.
Quote from: Raza on November 25, 2006, 06:19:40 PM
NB MX-5?
Z3 too.
Yes, yes. I know I'm quite the loser for not choosing something with a proper gearbox and a drophead, but I've driven a Z3, Z4, (04?) Miata, 05' Boxter, etc...and for the price (If I could i'd buy the Porsche) I can't find anything that feels as good as the Jag. It's odd, I know. But I just love that car.
Quote from: Submariner on November 25, 2006, 06:23:42 PM
Yes, yes. I know I'm quite the loser for not choosing something with a proper gearbox and a drophead, but I've driven a Z3, Z4, (04?) Miata, 05' Boxter, etc...and for the price (If I could i'd buy the Porsche) I can't find anything that feels as good as the Jag. It's odd, I know. But I just love that car.
None of them look as good as the Jag, I can tell you that.
You're a cruiser guy, I can understand that. So, you're like 63, right? You're at the winding down part of your life. The kids have moved out, the wife has kicked off, the dog has run away, and your neighbors are spreading rumors about you.
Quote from: Raza on November 25, 2006, 06:26:18 PM
None of them look as good as the Jag, I can tell you that.
You're a cruiser guy, I can understand that. So, you're like 63, right? You're at the winding down part of your life. The kids have moved out, the wife has kicked off, the dog has run away, and your neighbors are spreading rumors about you.
well...I'm 20, just going to college. The friends are out drinking while im working. The girlfriend left because I make her "skin crawl" the dog got hit by a car, and my neighbors called the cops on me because I was playing my music too loud.
So I'm really in need of a stiff drink and a Zonda F...but I figure an XK8 will do me good enough.
Quote from: Danish on November 25, 2006, 05:30:26 PM
Wow, I didn't know that Jags had next to no resale value
For that price, the car is an awesome value
You dont live in NA do you
Quote from: Submariner on November 25, 2006, 06:30:02 PM
well...I'm 20, just going to college. The friends are out drinking while im working. The girlfriend left because I make her "skin crawl" the dog got hit by a car, and my neighbors called the cops on me because I was playing my music too loud.
So I'm really in need of a stiff drink and a Zonda F...but I figure an XK8 will do me good enough.
How come I always thought you were alot older than just 20 :huh:
Quote from: M_power on November 25, 2006, 06:33:36 PM
You dont live in NA do you
It's a damn shame, really. They are so beautiful...and they are near worthless.
Jaguar has improved ten-fold over the past 10 years. The new XJ and XK are wonderful automobiles. I wish the buying public would take note.
Quote from: M_power on November 25, 2006, 06:33:57 PM
How come I always thought you were alot older than just 20 :huh:
Have you been stalking me? :nono:
I hate to get off topic...but does anyone want to lend me the 90 grand to buy this car?
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Good god...sex on wheels. :pullover:
Quote from: Submariner on November 25, 2006, 06:35:47 PM
Have you been stalking me? :nono:
:rolleyes: Psh that's Touareg's obsession
Why dont you save 60 grand and get the 04 XJR :lol:
Sub, that is a great choice!
:ohyeah:
Tint all the windows though.
Quote from: Raza on November 25, 2006, 06:26:18 PM
None of them look as good as the Jag, I can tell you that.
You're a cruiser guy, I can understand that. So, you're like 63, right? You're at the winding down part of your life. The kids have moved out, the wife has kicked off, the dog has run away, and your neighbors are spreading rumors about you.
I think the Z4 and the Boxster look better than the XK :huh:
Quote from: ro51092 on November 25, 2006, 07:11:37 PM
I think the Z4 and the Boxster look better than the XK :huh:
Heh, I think the Boxster does too; I was trying to make him feel better about being an old man with a basketball-sized prostate and ED.
The XK looks fugly.
Quote from: Raghavan on November 26, 2006, 11:10:29 PM
The XK looks fugly.
Ya' know something you look fugly.
Quote from: ro51092 on November 25, 2006, 07:11:37 PM
I think the Z4 and the Boxster look better than the XK :huh:
But their price doesn't look nearly as good. ;)
Get the Jag, you know you want it! Who cares if the Z4 or Boxter is a better sports car. In a street car, the Jag can go just as fast, but looks better doing it. If you want to keep the sedan, then another sedan would be nearly worthless, so go for the coupe.
Quote from: ChrisV on November 27, 2006, 09:11:04 AM
Get the Jag, you know you want it! Who cares if the Z4 or Boxter is a better sports car. In a street car, the Jag can go just as fast, but looks better doing it. If you want to keep the sedan, then another sedan would be nearly worthless, so go for the coupe.
Thats the thing. I've driven the Z3, 4, and boxter. I would love to own a boxter, but I cannot afford one. The Jag is such a great cruiser. It has plenty of power, handles well enough, and is just too sexy for words.