Hello and Merry Christmas. Let me start with a confession - I don't own a Jaguar (yet). I am sorely tempted to get an XK and I even have "executive approval" (well, she hasn't actually said a straight "no" yet so, that's like a "yes" isn't it?). I am only going to be able to stretch to a relatively "old" car, and I can afford up to £20K, which will get me a ten year old, 50K miles model, judging by Autotrader.
I commute York to Leeds, which is about 30 miles each way of fast dual carriage way, and then A1 and M1.
What should I know before I get serious about this? Heart is ruling head just now and I need a bit of balance. Can I expect good reliability? Are the running costs for a "commuter car" likely to be prohibitive? How long will a set of tyres last (I drive very carefully nowadays)? Is servicing expensive (I am mechanically sympathetic and like to look after my cars)?
I know I would love the car, and it would be a bit of an ambition achieved to own one, but I need to be a little practical too!
Appreciate your comments and advice - Ed