Jaguar XKR 4.2 (2003): Limited version?

[rassi]

I am considering this 2003 XKR, which is at a Danish specialist, having been imported from Italy.

http://www.stelvio.dk/product_detail.asp?mode=mast...

1 owner, 52.000 km, full JSH, new tyres + brakes, "perfect" condition.

Strong money perhaps, from a UK view, but cheaper than equivalent ones in e.g. Germany.

However, did Jaguar ever do a "Limited" version?

I know of the "100" but that was only for the 4.0 or also 4.2?

Also, any pointers on reliability on the 4.2 and 6 speed gearbox over the 4.0 and 5 speed one (I am aware of the chain guides on the 4.0).

Thanks,

Anders

[NormanD]

Most of the problems on the 4Lt were sorted with the 4.2Lt

As a Member of the XK8/R Club I know the second hand value is a lot more in the rest of the EU against the UK

Can I suggest you join the www.xkec.co.uk you will find a lot of valuable info with in the club

[Cecil]

IMHO the only thing limited about that car, is the number of people who could live with the interior colour combination

[Triple7]

No it's not a UK limited edition at least. These were the 'Silvetstone' Edition (all silver), XK100 (all black) and both 4.0ltr. The final run of these steel XK's were the XKR 4.2 S. This 2003 car may well herald the intro of the 4.2ltr engine in Europe?

[rassi]

Thanks for the comments. I agree that the interior is a bit "Stevie Wonder Special" and would much have preferred it all black.

Good price (for non-UK), low mileage and 1 owner were the selling points, though.

[P700DEE]

Visit www.xkec.co.uk , you should be able to access the model histories etc. The car is not a limited edition, I quite like the interior

[NormanD]

rassi said:

Also, any pointers on reliability on the 4.2 and 6 speed gearbox over the 4.0 and 5 speed one (I am aware of the chain guides on the 4.0).

Thanks,

Anders

Do change the oil and filter at 60,000 miles (100,000kms)

Sealed for life as Jaguar say is untill it goes BANG

[edward1]

I just bought one in the uk with that interior combination, I specifically didn't want one that was all black (too dull, it isn't a VW!), but also despite loving the looks of ivory leather didn't fancy trying to keep it clean. I find the black/red a perfect combination and in my opinion makes it look slightly less of an old mans car(all be it an old man with taste).

Can't answer anything about the special edition though.

[XKRacer]

I am having my Recaros done in a similar fashion, dont think I will go as far as the centre console though, I do think that looks a bit too much.

But I do like the seats and door card combo



But it is not a special edition, more of the original owner having special taste, be that good or bad in your eyes...... And I like Paris wheels too

[skidrisk]

There is a lesser known special edition XKR 4.2 that was brought out in 2003 called the XKR400. It was built to celebrate the 400bhp milestone, in a general production model, for the first time in the company's history.

There were 3 colours, midnight black, platinum silver and slate grey. The interior had unique alcantara and leather seats. The dashboard was piano black with aluminium highlights to the instruments, gear selector and pedals and it had BBS montreal wheels and brembo brakes.

Unfortunately the car pictured above doesn't appear to be one of these but they are out there.

[cardigankid]

It's a very pretty car, and the two tone leather was an option, as it was on the XJR around the same time, but not a special edition.

[cardigankid]

skidrisk said:

There is a lesser known special edition XKR 4.2 that was brought out in 2003 called the XKR400. It was built to celebrate the 400bhp milestone, in a general production model, for the first time in the company's history.

There were 3 colours, midnight black, platinum silver and slate grey. The interior had unique alcantara and leather seats. The dashboard was piano black with aluminium highlights to the instruments, gear selector and pedals and it had BBS montreal wheels and brembo brakes.

Unfortunately the car pictured above doesn't appear to be one of these but they are out there.

And specifically, there is one at Redline Specialist Cars in Doncaster

[cardigankid]

NormanD said:

rassi said:

Also, any pointers on reliability on the 4.2 and 6 speed gearbox over the 4.0 and 5 speed one (I am aware of the chain guides on the 4.0).

Thanks,

Anders

Do change the oil and filter at 60,000 miles (100,000kms)

Sealed for life as Jaguar say is untill it goes BANG

What's wrong with that? That's the end of its life. Until then it probably went fine.

[NormanD]

cardigankid said:

NormanD said:

Do change the oil and filter at 60,000 miles (100,000kms)

Sealed for life as Jaguar say is untill it goes BANG

What's wrong with that? That's the end of its life. Until then it probably went fine.

True, but with regular oil changes it would go 250/500,000 miles

[cardigankid]

Impressive. What do you consider to be regular?

How do you rate the Mercedes box against the others?

[NormanD]

cardigankid said:

Impressive. What do you consider to be regular?

How do you rate the Mercedes box against the others?

I would change the oil every 60,000 service
That is the BIG service anyway so do the gearbox as well

I've no problem with the MB gearbox, seems to take all the power I give it
and the ratios are about right

Personally I feel the ratios in the 6 speed ZF are wrong
1st is to low and 6th to high so you are then using it as a 4 speed box

[cardigankid]

Thanks, appreciated. I will act on that.

[Dealdowns]

Jaguar also brought out a run out of the original my2005 XK in the form of a XK-S this was produced in 6 colours only and has a yew wood finish and is fully loaded with every option.
I have a 2005 XK-S in Bay Blue. They have a slightly larger front valance and nose. Distinguished by its White bordered Jaguar round badge.