XKR - viewing on Friday

[benny the dip]

Hello to all
Just though i'd test the water....have just sold my caterham due to lack of use (1st baby arrived earlier in year) and am looking for a car that is a bit more usable. This is to be a weekend car only. The Jag XKR convertible seems to tick all my boxes as I want a quick/comfortable/fun open top vehicle that I can uses in winter months & also for longer journeys.

Am going to view a 2003 XKR convertible (27000 miles) at a dealer near B'ingham on friday.

anything I should keep an eye out for?

[Triple7]

Nope. Just the usual things, FJSH, all recalls complete, crash free, accident damage free etc. If it looks tired it probably is. The 4.2ltr/6spd is pretty much bullet proof. Nothing to worry about there. Check everything works and that the the belts aren't squeaky on start up (if they are get them sorted!) and that the suspension bushings aren't worn. (Rubber perishes, you may hear clunking over bumps, easy fix, but better to get it sorted before pick up.)

Do some research about the optional extras available on these cars. Unless it is a 'limited edition', which tend to have all the toys included, these cars are quite bespoke. So make sure it has on it what you want.

Enjoy.

G

Edited by Triple7 on Wednesday 16th April 12:09

[a8hex]

If you've got a little one, are you hoping to carry them in the XKR?
I couldn't find a way to get a child seat into the back when I looked a few years ago. You might have more luck now, maybe the new children in cars legislation has prompted a manufacture to make a more coupe friendly seat.

[benny the dip]

not planning in having the little fella in the back untill he is in a forward facing seat.
the vehicle i'm looking at has all the toys that i would like, as with every thing you have to sacrafice a few things to gain others. I personally like/wanted blue with cream/ivory interior.
The dealer won't budge at all on the price so what other things should i try and squeeeezzzzeee out of them.

[Triple7]

He won't budge on price, coz he knows you want it!

Is it a Jag main dealer? If so you will have the 12months Jag warranty. In that case I would push for an extension, they can be much more economical to buy a 2 or 3 year extended warranty. You will also have the 30 day exchange policy for peace of mind.

I would assume you will be paying around £27-29k for it?

Good luck, is it zircon blue or dark blue?

G

[benny the dip]

It's Dark (Pacific) Blue. They want £27,233.

[pr100]

Triple7 said:

... all recalls complete...

Is there a handy list somewhere of all (convertible) XKR and XK8 recall notices going back to 2002?

[markgregory1]

Good luck in your purchase, perhaps your next stop after might be www.xkec.co.uk

[benny the dip]

recall list would be v. useful.
xkec...is a strong posibility!

[pr100]

I found this summary by AutoExpress

http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/carreviews/usedcartes...

...but it seems incomplete: for example, no reference to this

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/EDITORIAL/CARS/news/24...

(and no mention in the history about the 2003 facelift).

Added: AA website looks as good a source as anywhere:
http://www.theaa.com/allaboutcars/recalls/index.js...
It lists only the gearbox recall for XKRs (and a couple of others for early XK8s).

Edited by pr100 on Wednesday 16th April 15:45

Edited by pr100 on Wednesday 16th April 17:41

[Triple7]

benny the dip said:

It's Dark (Pacific) Blue. They want £27,233.

That's a good price from a main dealer.

Must be a list somewhere, but it's easiest to get the service manager at the dealership to enter the VIN number and see if anything gets thrown up.

G

[benny the dip]

i am now the owner of a 2003 XKR conv!!!

couldn't get the dealer to budge at all on the price but did get:

the car (dark blue,ivory leather - 26800 miles)
serviced with
12 months warranty
12 months mot
6 months tax
new rear tyres
new brake pads all round
tank of fuel
full valet inc. removal of minor scratches
my no. plate put on vehicle
delivered to me in essex next week.

£27,344...so happy with the deal.

can't wait till next weekend now...will post pic when she's home.

[NormanD]

benny the dip said:

I am now the owner of a 2003 XKR conv!!!

£27,344...so happy with the deal.

can't wait till next weekend now...will post pic when she's home.

All you have to do now is join the www.xkec.co.uk and then come to Growler V on the 10th May with your P&J

Edited by NormanD on Friday 18th April 22:45