Which One Would You Buy?

[Freebird Paul]

Good Evening All,

I am in the process of trying to find and buy a nice XK8/XKR (100) convertible for use in Spain where we spend around 6 months each year. Here in the UK i have a nice 2006 XK (150) 4.2 convertible which i have had for 2 yrs and have had no issues and is a great car.

The reason i am looking for the Spanish car to be a X100 model is simply to have a change from what i drive here in the UK. However i know absolutely nothing about these cars and wondered if you could help me choose one from two cars i am looking at, 

Car 1) is a 2000 XKR with 97,000 mls

Car 2) is a 2006 XK8 4.2S with 38,000 mls

Both cars are left hand drive with Spanish registration and are selling for a very similar price. 

Your thoughts and choice would be appreciated.

Happy New Year to one & all.

[The Voices]

Tricky one.

The 4.0 version of the V8 isn't for me, but it is an XKR.

The later car with the 4.2 engine will also have the 6 speed XF gearbox and all of the 'ongoing' updates, but for me it is supercharged or nothing.

I would try to find a 2002 onwards 4.2 XKR personally ?

 

 

[Freebird Paul]

Morning Jon,

Thanks for the comment, i too prefer the 2006 car as it has many of the same parts as my 2006 X150 which is my daily driver when here in the UK,

Finding a 2006 XKR with Spanish plates will be more difficult but i am in no hurry and will keep looking.

Thanks again, regards Paul.  

[The Voices]

Good luck with the search, something will turn up !