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I had a 2005 XK8 that was beautiful and I loved. Unfortunately, the teenager who was texting and didn't look up when she rear ended me at 45 mph didn't care how much I loved it. The car was totaled. Now I have found a 2006 XK8 but I've also found a 2009 XF. The XF has 58,000 miles, the XK8 has 23,000. The XK8 is tried and true and I know it well. The XF has a lot of updated amenities that might be a nice change.

Should I be concerned about the higher mileage?

Any thoughts on which is the better car to buy? 

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I had a 2005 XK8 that was beautiful and I loved. Unfortunately, the teenager who was texting and didn't look up when she rear ended me at 45 mph didn't care how much I loved it. The car was totaled. Now I have found a 2006 XK8 but I've also found a 2009 XF. The XF has 58,000 miles, the XK8 has 23,000. The XK8 is tried and true and I know it well. The XF has a lot of updated amenities that might be a nice change.

Should I be concerned about the higher mileage?

Any thoughts on which is the better car to buy? 

 

A decision only you can make Kip albeit the XK8 is a little sportier in appearance than that of the XF. It obviously depends on your circumstances and how much room you need in a car i.e. the XF offering that extra room whereas the XK8 being designed as a sports car and two passengers. Only you know how much room you need

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Welcome to the club, Kip and Jerry.

 

When I bought my first Jaguar the salesman told me I would never drive another make. He was right.

 

Both the cars you mention are beautiful cars, and as someone who picks us grandchildren from school once a week, and our daughter from Birmingham international station when she comes to visit I would choose the XF. The XF replaced the S type in 2008.

 

However, the XK is a real head turner, and a very nice car in its style.

 

But a couple of days ago I saw an XFR,  a very quick car but still quite a bit rare and could be quite pricey.

 

Basically, it becomes a personal choice, but please let us know how you go.

 

Regards

 

Peter.

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Peter,

 

I think the difference in price between the XF and the XFR is similar to the XK and XKR . But I think both are excellent cars.

 

The reason I chose the XKR over the F Type (apart from the 5 litre wasn't out then) is because it is a tad more practical.

 

Have you heard any whisperings at all about supercharger trouble with the F Type?

 

I'm lucky I never have to pick anyone one up as my nearest relatives are 200 miles away, hence the XKR, I only let the wife in it if she behaves herself .

 

ATB,

 

Trevor

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