GS-XKR

HI,

I haven't been on here for ages, but I think your question relates to an X150 (New XK), not X100 (Xk8/XKR)

Hi Roger, I'm in a similar boat with my 2005 XKR, it needs cleaning up underneath, resealing and waxoyling. 

I've had a verbal of £150 + Vat, but need to check what that includes - what do they do to patches of rust, treat it or just cover it up ?

I'll let you know what I find out.

Thanks for the advice Frank, I did speak to a few people locally who are classic Jag owners, and went through a few adverts and MOT History's with them and discarded several which seemed to have had too much work done. Subsequently bought what I think is a pretty honest one last weekend; She's done 110k, so now booked in for Transmission Fluid/Filter change and flush next week, there's no evidence in the Service History that it has ever been done and the 5 to 4 downshift is hard, which this may fix apparently. Everything else is fine, and I have 12 months warranty on major mechanical bits. Next is a thorough going over by my local garage to get a proper assessment of what needs doing and in what order, she's one of the last, a 2005 4.2 - S XKR.

Hi I'm new on here, hopefully I've found the right place ?

I'm looking to buy a late, but pre-grill redesign, (98-06) XK-R 4.2 Supercharged Coupe, I have around £10k to spend give or take, and I'd like to get one that is mechanically sound (Engine, Gearbox, Supercharger), rust free and has no serious paint issues. I'm prepared for a bit a of TLC if required, but nothing major.

Firstly, is that reasonable, and if so what should I be looking out for and walking away from ?

I looked at one the other day, exterior door and screen trims need a bit of tidying, and the split rims need a full strip and refurb, only sign of mild rust was on the front inner edge of the rear arches at the bottom, is that normal? also the sills had anti-chip treatment - sort of rippled effect - under the paint, was that done at the factory or has it been applied later ?

Any tips, advice, pointers gratefully received !!!

Graham 

Hi, I've just joined though haven't got a Jag at the moment. I'm considering getting XKR, early shape, 4.2 Supercharged and will be looking for tips and avice.

Thanks,

Graham