XKR Conv 4.2 or 5.0
Discussion
Hi All,
As per the title really! I'm seriously considering an XKR convertible and was wondering if there is a massive gap between the 4.2 (06-09) and the later 5.0 cars. I've test driven a 2012 5ltr and thought it was fabulous but I'm wondering if it really is worth an approximate £15k premium over an older 4.2. My current thinking is that the later cars still have a little way to fall in value but a decent 4.2 at say £23k might not have too much further to drop. Are the later cars really that much better? I won't be doing too many miles, say 3k-5k pa at most as it would be used as an occasional car and after much research I'm going to try and squeeze my two little ones in the back on the odd occasion, any experience on this front?!
Ta all!
R.
As per the title really! I'm seriously considering an XKR convertible and was wondering if there is a massive gap between the 4.2 (06-09) and the later 5.0 cars. I've test driven a 2012 5ltr and thought it was fabulous but I'm wondering if it really is worth an approximate £15k premium over an older 4.2. My current thinking is that the later cars still have a little way to fall in value but a decent 4.2 at say £23k might not have too much further to drop. Are the later cars really that much better? I won't be doing too many miles, say 3k-5k pa at most as it would be used as an occasional car and after much research I'm going to try and squeeze my two little ones in the back on the odd occasion, any experience on this front?!
Ta all!
R.
Thanks for the replies chaps!
Went to look at 2012 XKR on Friday, beautiful car in a great spec and low mileage (less than 25k), however we couldn't agree on a figure so walked away, what do you think a facelift 2012 (registered early in the year) XKR covertible should be going for at a main dealer?
R.
Went to look at 2012 XKR on Friday, beautiful car in a great spec and low mileage (less than 25k), however we couldn't agree on a figure so walked away, what do you think a facelift 2012 (registered early in the year) XKR covertible should be going for at a main dealer?
R.
Piersman2 said:
I bought my 2010 XKR 5.0 Convertible last October, 80'ish K miles - £27k.
It was about the cheapest 5.0 conv around at the time as the garage had just dropped 2k off the price.
Must see how they price up now. Would be nice to not be losing loads on it.
Fantastic bloody car though so not surprised they're holding their prices.
There's a 2010 XKR on for £27k with 87k miles on it so I'd suggest yours may not have moved! Glad your loving yours, What are they like at this sort of mileage and age point? The 2012 I looked at as I said was beautiful but I just felt it had a bit further to go money wise and I believe my offer (38K) was realistic but would it really feel £11k more than higher mileage 2 year older car?It was about the cheapest 5.0 conv around at the time as the garage had just dropped 2k off the price.
Must see how they price up now. Would be nice to not be losing loads on it.
Fantastic bloody car though so not surprised they're holding their prices.
R.
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