XKR 4.2 or 4.2S XKR

[tvron]

Does anyone know difference between 2005 4.2 and2005 4.2S XKR

[Mattmeister]

the S was simply a run out model with pretty much every extra thrown in plus ltd edition bits like maple/elm? (very light)wood veneer, softer leather, piped carpet mats, special sills/badging and colours etc...

[triple7]

As Matt says, run out model with the bits mentioned (elm wood), new alloys, Perseus etc.

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[Phil Hopkins]

Different badging too. Nice chequered flag jobs etc.

[cardigankid]

Yes, rather attractive I thought. That's what I would go for if I was looking for a nice XKR of the last type.

[tvron]

I was sold an advertised4.2S by main dealer. Once I bought car I realised that it was in fact a 2004 car not registered until 2005 and not an S as advertised.The S also has bluetooth phone different door sills etc. Anyway I pointed out the fact to the Main dealer and was treated in a most offhand manner.The car was ex jaguar management car and to anyone in the business was quite obviously not an S . I felt cheated by dealer as I specifically wanted an S so eventually I gave car back and had refund. I then purchased a pre reg S from nother main dealer which came with recaro seats as well. It cost a bit more but well worth the extra. The seats in the standard car are not the same as S and the Recaro are so much better than either.
Basically I just wanted an S as the last model available of what I think is going to be a modern classic which I intend keeping for a long time

[Phil Hopkins]

All you have to do to tell the difference is look at the front badge & the tread plates. They have chequered bits on them.

ETA: And get the dealer to print off a warranty spec sheet from the DDO back end system. This will show the car as having an 'S-Pack' if it is infact a true S model.

Edited by Phil Hopkins on Thursday 29th March 10:18

[tvron]

The reason I got annoyed with main dealer is that I paid for 2005 MY 4.2 S when I returned it they altered description on web and reduced price by £3000 from price it was originally advertised for.This means to me that there is a value difference between cars and that is what annoyed me plus the attitude of the dealer especially the sales manager