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Hey all, I'm thinking of buying an F-type R coupe, and just wondering what else people considered specifically coupe owners prior to F-type R. And what made you go for F-type over something else

Is it possible to to update a 2008 XK with the 2012 front end? Meaning updating the lights / and bumper? Has anyone done this? Is it plug and play - Or are the front wings and bonnet shape different too for the new headlights? - meaning the whole front would need a change? Wings / Bonnet etc Ps without going into detail - just buying the later model is not an option. Not a cost thing.

Hey everyone. so new to the whole jag forum. Actually BMW M car guy - but helping a good friend with revitalising his Jag XK 4.2 (2007). It's a one owner LHD car from new. with a lot of miles! Anyway we're looking to bring it back to life... we have engine issues. 1. Firstly are there any Scotland based outfits who are familiar with XKs? 2. And if not who would you recommend if the car was located near London. I suspect we may need a full engine rebuild. But whatever we do we want to update the power significantly (while keeping reliability and drivability. Alternatively we would consider a 5.0 engine swap (new or low mileage - with history fully tracked). Based on these options - what is possible? switching engines from a 4.2 to a 5.0 litre - is this even possible? And if it is has anyone done it, and post swap were there any issues? And who would be good to carry this work out? Time frame and cost? Additional questions: 3. Has anyone done a manual transmission swap on XK? If not, is it possible? 4. Can you recommend revised suspension all round - not necessarily want to change the feel - but we want it driving like new again - so question is do we upgrade to something else? OR just get OEM parts again / Or do we swap to XKR arms/suspension etc. 5. Carbon Ceramics - is this possible? has anyone done it - and what brand? 6. Any recommendations for body work - if we wanted to refresh the front grill fascia / with the refreshed XK front grill bumper - is this a straight swap? Or are there alternative grill options for a 2008 model. 7. Interior - any reupholsters that might be recommended And in case you're wondering why not just buy a nearly new XK - its sentimental value - owned for 20 years - we ideally want to bring it back to life for the next 20 years. This will all be documented - we'd like to get everything done and complete with 12 months. But we will only share the entire process once we've completed.

thanks man

And it’s the 4.2 v8 from 2007

Hey all, so I’m new on here and wanted to help out a non car enthusiast mate, (but he has owned a a jag XK from new, and has put 215,000 kms on it). I’m not a jag driver (M2 current ride) - but I do have a soft spot for F Types, and potentially thinking of switching to one in future. so I don’t have too much details yet, but essentially he’s having engine issues (causing a spark plug to fly out of the engine). Essentially he wants to keep the car (sentimental value) but I think the engines not being too reliable at mo. whats the best course of action? I suggested a full rebuild but I don’t know anything about the 4.2 litre v8s? Are they worth rebuilding and could they last another 100-200k with a proper rebuild? or could he find a low mileage engine transplant and where’s the best place to source one? OR is there another alternative I’m not think of (and no that’s doesn’t involve buying a new car) what cost could a complete rebuild be at? And who would be a reputable garage (ideally down south) to fix this.