Is a Jaguar XKR/XKRS easy to live with? (1/2)
First of two films exploring whether the XKR-S is easy to live with.
So the Sainsbury's van turned out to be a friend who had stopped to say hello when he recognised the car...
The paint has been good- easy enough to work with for paint correction (I mistakenly say protection in the video) but also resistant to stone chips.
Very comfortable with superb RS seats and a fab sound system.
Exhaust is not too loud if you are concerned about upsetting neighbours but a early cold start does have a rumble to it.
Brake pads and discs for the high performance ATE braking system are expensive through Jaguar but have the highest friction rating available.
I went with rear 276mm Pagid discs and Mintex Pads.
For the XKR-S and later XKR's, the front brake rotors are 380mm with dual 42mm pistons as part of a floating calliper.
Rears are 376 single 45mm piston floating calliper which require a caliper wind back tool.
The pads are different for the XKR-S, part no. C2P25493 found at www.britishparts.co.uk/jaguar...
Lot's more to come!
I've had my 2010 XKR for8 years and have accumulated about 185,000 miles on her. Still looks like new, drives very well, and has been supremely reliable as my daily driver. It's been to the track dozens of times and never skips a beat. Of the 3 dozen or so cars I've owned in 52 years of driving, it is far and away the best car I have ever owned! At the bargain basement prices you can buy them for today, I dare say there is no better high performance package that gives you as much for the price. Stellar automobile.
WOW Ted- 180,000 miles will certainly allow you to get to know a car! Great to hear you are so fond of these. I've had a brilliant experience too! They represent great value for money and seem pretty bullet proof overall! Thanks for your comment!
Ted well said, couldn’t agree more!!👌
So its the 5.0 version and its been good? Im actually looking into to getting one
@@feint007 Yes, mine is the 5.0L, although many, many owners with the previous 4.2L cars are equally enthused. This has been and will have been the best automobile I have ever owned in my life. If you're looking into buying a 5.0L car, regular maintenance (meaning oil changes on a very regular basis) history is more important than mileage. The 5.0L engine does not like to run low on oil nor on dirty oil. I have my oil changed every 3-5000 miles. These cars also need to have a fully charged battery or you will get dash warnings of lots of crazy things. And finally, the one weakest point are the water pumps. They have a tendency to leak, rattle, or break and you definitely don't want to run these cars on low coolant levels. It's best to make it a routine to check oil and coolant levels before you start the car in the morning on a "religious" basis. If you end up buying one, you'll be in for a wonderful experience especially when some young, snotty faced BMW owner chooses you off at a stoplight "Grand Prix." Good luck in your quest.
@@tedgeldberg6498 thats awesome to hear! Can the water pump be upgraded to a better one?
I own a 2015 XKR Dynamic R - essentially the XKR-S without the extra 40bhp. I LOVE this car, I've owned it for 7 years and it has been a joy to live with. It is my daily driver, spring, summer, autumn and winter. It is effortless speed and comfort and will be my "classic" car in the years to come - I will never sell it. With EVs becoming ever more pervasive, with their lack of "soul" and character, hang on to your petrol machines for the shear joy of driving. Great video - thanks for sharing.
My sentiments exactly even after 10 years of daily driving her and 200,000 miles. I will never sell this car!!
Great video. I'm in the market for one, but concerned about the early morning startup volume! More thought required.
Love the information you share about your car..what a machine. Love it and the colour is fab..Hopefully closing a deal on an XKRS on Friday. Cant wait.. smiles all round..
Let me know how you get on with buying an XKRS! What colour are you looking at? 👀
The XKR meets all the criteria of cars that I shouldn’t have parked in my garage: -long-hood -narrow-body -outdated-infotainment system -bouncy-ride (when driven slow) -70s looking interior (seats, doors, dashboard) -wrong color exterior in a sports car (black!) -etc… But after watching so many videos talking about it being the best hidden jewel in the GT world and probably becoming a future classic I was tempted to drive one. And boy they were absolutely right! I bought one here in California in May 2022 and I am super fascinated by the ton of potential this car has, this car is really a carmodder’s dream!!! 15,000 bought me a stock 2007 XKR w/ 4.2 supercharged engine with barely 70k miles; I think this is a steal for the price and I am so excited about the big changes I’ll be able to make to this car for less than $3200!!! -lowering-springs and spacers $1100 (parts & labor) -side-fins from an Audi RS5 to make car look even lower $300 (since sideskirts for the XKR are so hard to find) -paint-correction $500 (paint is still good for a more than 10-year old car though) -powder paint wheels 🛞 to black $400 -blackout front grilles, side, and rear emblems $500 -black Alcantera interior ceiling upholstery $350 -change all interior/exterior bulbs to white LEDs $60 The looks and handling of this car is going to be even more amazing than the enthusiast here claim it to be… I will upload before/after pictures when I am done with my project 😎🍻 BTW… the car sitting next to it in my garage is 10-years newer and over $100k more, a $2017 Carrera S. 2007 XKR = Great Value for your money! 💵
Thanks for leaving a comment, Johann. Let us know how you get on with your XK! Sounds like a great duo in your garage. Take care and enjoy the ride!
Excellent video! I have a 2012 XKR and love it. We have a 4 and 6 year old and they fit comfortably in the back with small boosters and the younger with a harness as well. We recently went on a 5 day road trip to the mountains and we fit everything in the car. I can't wait to head back to the country roads!
Welcome to the channel Justin. I'm very jealous of your trip to the mountains and hope you continue to enjoy your XKR. I'll mention you and other owners have found the rear seats okay!
Love the video and I just found out about the XKR-S a few days ago. I was so gun-ho about purchasing the XFR-S, but now I'm sold on this one!
Is there a big difference in price between the XKR-S and XKF-S? Both are awesome!
Superb video! Actually I have a standard 2009 XK. It is superb. A small note. You will have cruise control. Just drive and toggle the right wheel to the up position and thats you! Simple but hidden. No switch. Just cancel to turn it off. Looking forward to your next video.
Thanks for the kind comment Christopher! I'll try the cruise control out when I'm next in the car. I'm glad your enjoying your XK. What a super platform they are!
Many Thanks, Peace From London. 👍👍
No problem Micky! Glad it was of interest. Take care ✌
I'm 16 at the moment in the uk and would love to own one one day. I have a model on my model bus layout (I'm a massive bus geek as well) and love the styling of them
Thanks for your comment! They are great cars. You'd love the regular XKR too, but the XKR-S has thay extra styling! I'm sure you'll own one one-day, if it's what you really want! 😁
@@QuickShiftTV2024 thanks for replying it means alot
Great content as usual and that colour is just great! Just for information on a point you made regarding cruise control. On my white XKR-S (which I’ve owned less than a week) it came with cruise control so I can only assume it’s an optional extra.
Thank you for taking the time to comment. I am sure you will love your new Jag. I'm afraid I have discovered it does have cruise control after making this video 🙈 Don't judge me 😅
FRENCH BLUE - Fantastic colour great burble from the exhaust. Shame they didn't fit the RS - GT paddle shifts to the steering wheel.
Nice one 👍 i don’t mind being first reserve for a drive out 😂
You'll be the first to be invited james! 🤭
You must work in the creative digital world... the cinematography is excellent
Thank you for such praise- it's all self taught with the filming and editing. I'm still learning but enjoy doing it!
I’m sure it was just for show but those Montecristo’s should definitely be in a humidor.....
👍🏼You are absolutely right! This is key to keeping them. They had actually just been taken out ready to smoke ✌
How does this NOT have cruise control? I have a 2010 XKR and it has dynamic cruise control with auto-braking as well. I don't believe you. 🤔 I can see the cruise control buttons @ 12:59 on the right side of the wheel - very bottom right corner of video. I can also see the controls in your other videos.
Cheers 👍🏼
I'm pretty sure it does. Wonder if he found it.
I think if I had an XKRS, I would be a lot more anxious daily driving it with parking etc but XKR has felt like a normal car to daily drive for me. People tend to think I'm a lot more well off than I am driving it 😂.
I would agree with this. Always a bit anxious about leaving it in a public car park so the XKR is a good balance between drivability and still being something special! Hope you got your window sorted.
Hello can you tell me where I would find Fuse 19 please
I've wanted an XKR since I retired in 2010. Everyone says to stay away from Jag. Am I crazy to listen to them or have the quality of British cars improved. Not to mention I can't find the one I want.
I'd recommend it whole heartedly. I'd guess those with a negative view don't know too much about the cars and don't drive anything exciting 😅 You'll likely have no issues if it's a well looked after example.
Depending on the power amp for you car I recommend Power amp for Bluetooth for your car, It's sublime.
I prefer the simple graceful lines of the non-supercharged base car, without the aero kit add-on's.
Totally understand- a much cleaner look with real class!
Great video and wonderful car. By the way you dress really posh, well done 👍
✌ Hehe thanks Andrea. Glad you liked it 😎
Is that quite a lively dogging site you stopped at?
Yes I had 10 minutes to kill before the regulars got there to join me, so made a quick vid 🤭
How you finding the tyres are they making a dramatic difference ? Thanks
Thanks for returning to the channel Jack. They have definitely made a big difference for overall drivablity. Much more confidence in the rear sticking when putting power down. 👍
@@QuickShiftTV2024 I have this car in USA trim with a tune/pulley kit, Toyo r888r's all 4 corners, transforms the car. Amazing cat.
The reason for scratchy plastic in the lower parts of most if not all cars apart from Bentley and Rolls Royce is because you don't tend to locate them with your hands. I have a Bentley and there is no scratchy plastic to be found as far as i know. But it is all to do with weight saving.
👍Yes that's understandable Austin. Manufacturers are getting better at avoiding cheap feeling plastics as customers expect so much more now, even from daily/family cars. Thanks for your comment ✌
Cruise control is standard on that car maybe yours is broke??
Don't think my 2012 had one unless I couldn't figure it out?
@@Jagman-nw2su just checked one of the previous videos there should be an additional control on the right hand side of the steering wheel. Not on his, I've one of the first XKR MY10 from 2008 and it has the adaptive cruise control, set the distance from the car in front and let it break and accelerate without any inputs.
Oooh I'll look into this. Prehaps mine is a fake 😯 Or I've not figured it out yet!
@@QuickShiftTV2024 I have check one of your older videos and I can see you have the buttons there on the right side of your steering wheel the left button says resume and right one cancel just above is another type of button that clearly says + and - of course if you have the speed limit engaged the cruise don’t work. In my car with the ASL speed limiter off you simply press up or down on the +or - button. If this don’t work maybe fuse gone or something else wrong but it’s standard that’s for sure on XKR’S
@@jamiedodger7743✌ okay thank you Jamie! Much appreciated. I'll have a look soon and see if I can figure it out! Cheers for the support and comments 👍
This is from a review of my 2001 xkr in 2001. "A British Classic. Forget, for a moment, the 370-horsepower, 4.0-liter supercharged V-8 under its hood. Put aside thoughts of its Computer Active Technology Suspension or how quiet it is at cruise. Instead, just look at Jaguar's XKR. It's sex on wheels! A lot sexier than the naturally aspirated XK8 upon which it's based and not sexy in a vulgar, lecherous, strip-club-near-the-airport sort of way, either. But Elizabeth Hurley-wearing- Versace-at-the-Oscars sexy: provocative, confident, not at all trashy, with an upper-class British accent.
every XK had cruise control
The intro felt like a Conservative voter starter-pack unboxing
They are available on my website Nathan. Every purchase goes towards taking free school meals away from a needy child.
@@QuickShiftTV2024 Spat my drink out 😂👏
Nice car, hideous wheels. But then your generation thinks sneakers are appropriate with a tuxedo.