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Usual story, went to buy a new tyre pressure monitor for my wife’s Evoque, bought a Jag (nearly).
I had my head turned by a very nice XKR but thought that I really should try the n/a car as well. Both drove really well and I am smitten. Obviously, power, theatre and bonnet vents mean that I am still leaning towards the former.
It will be a daily driver doing about 15k Miles a year so what I really need to know is the real world running costs of the two to see if I can justify the extra for the XKR.
Any help with my first foray into Jaguar ownership is much appreciated.
I had my head turned by a very nice XKR but thought that I really should try the n/a car as well. Both drove really well and I am smitten. Obviously, power, theatre and bonnet vents mean that I am still leaning towards the former.
It will be a daily driver doing about 15k Miles a year so what I really need to know is the real world running costs of the two to see if I can justify the extra for the XKR.
Any help with my first foray into Jaguar ownership is much appreciated.
First of all, great choice. I can only comment on the old X100: Fuel consumption for the XKR is about 13l/100km (18 mpg) and for the XK about 11l/100km (21 mpg) (source: spritmonitor.de). Those are average values, obviously higher if you like to enjoy the engine a bit more ...
However, considering that the price gap between the XKR and XK for used cars is rather small, I would advise to go with the XKR. The mid range torque and power delivery is really nice. And usually you also get better suspension (active) and better brakes with the XKR.
However, considering that the price gap between the XKR and XK for used cars is rather small, I would advise to go with the XKR. The mid range torque and power delivery is really nice. And usually you also get better suspension (active) and better brakes with the XKR.
Having run an XKR (2014-20) there's only one way to go if you bought the Xk you would only be thinking what if ? Just remember everything in life is just a lend go for it.Just remember do your homework and check all the usual fails ie air con drain supercharger etc I had 30k trouble free miles except when alternator failed just before I sold it .
You don't say what year/model the cars you drove were - I've had a 2008 4.2 XKR and currently have a 2009 5.0 XKR, both are fantastic cars and very feasibly daily drivers. Running cost difference between each and the equivalent XK would be maybe a little extra for fuel, tax is the same, expect insurance difference to be negligible too. There aren't really any significant extra requirements in terms of maintenance either, just the supercharger drive belt to be done around 100k miles which is when both versions should have the auxiliary drive belt done as well.
Perfectly possible to drive sedately/sensibly in the R versions, just there's far more engine at your disposal when your right foot needs a bit of a stretch. The 4.2 I had was lovely but the 5.0 is a good bit better again. It's not just the same but a bit faster, it's much faster, the ride and handling are sharper, brakes are much better, build quality seems better, more kit as standard, nicer interior etc. etc.
Perfectly possible to drive sedately/sensibly in the R versions, just there's far more engine at your disposal when your right foot needs a bit of a stretch. The 4.2 I had was lovely but the 5.0 is a good bit better again. It's not just the same but a bit faster, it's much faster, the ride and handling are sharper, brakes are much better, build quality seems better, more kit as standard, nicer interior etc. etc.
I went from a 2006 XK 4.2 to a 2009 XKR 5.0 (before it broke after two weeks, but that's another story). Insurance went from £400 to £600; mpg I didn't have time to judge because it only did 40 miles. But the interior was much better finished and the whole car just felt a bit more solid. If and when I get tired of DB9s then the XKR is where I'll look first. As 8bit says, the only thing you have to worry about is the extra complexity of the supercharger.
LanceRS said:
I’m looking at a 2009 car and from what little research I have had time to do, they seem very reasonable on the maintenance front.
From experience, what sort of mpg and service costs are you seeing? At the moment they do not seem to be hugely higher than my 20 year old BMW.
Most cars will by now be serviced at independents and/or non-franchised specialist garages but if you prefer to use a main dealer and have a good one handy then the Jaguar 3+ fixed-price servicing scheme applies. Prices I think are £299 and £349 for minor and major services respectively, although don't bother with major on a 5.0 XK/XKR - the only extras as pollen filter and fuel filter. On the 5.0 cars the fuel filter is in-tank and not a service item so won't be done, so you're paying £50 for a pollen filter you can buy for £16 and change yourself in two minutes.From experience, what sort of mpg and service costs are you seeing? At the moment they do not seem to be hugely higher than my 20 year old BMW.
Fuel economy, expect mid to high teens around town and mid to high 20s on a motorway. I did hit 32 on my old 4.2 once, best I've seen on the 5.0 is 29ish. Tyres, I was about £850 for a set of four Michelin PS4S in 20". Don't bother with the OE Dunlop Sport Maxx, they're pretty hopeless when attempting to make any sort of progress. Insurance obviously depends on lots of other factors but I don't think I have ever paid more than £250 fully comp. for either of mine.
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