Jaguar XK (X150) - Is this the best bargain GT currently on the market?

[@behindthedriverx7165]

A lot of car for the money defiantly fast and fun. Looks a stunning jaaagg

[@carfella7994]

Amazing value

[@disturbed250]

Lot of car for the cash, but given the prices, theres not a lot in it to the XKR, especially when tax is same and insurance will be not far apart. I won't comment on the...modifications that adorn the once good looking GT but none the less a superb car to own.

[@marklawrence2417]

Love the X150s - i have a 2010 XKR, much prefer the shape to the X100 which even with care and attention seem to rust like crazy. Almost pulled the trigger on a 2006 XK a few weeks back but missed it (even with wifes blessing) due to dilberating - b*gger.

[@matthewdavis8199]

Where can I buy that winged hood badge?

[@Spenny909]

I've always loved and wanted the previous model, but as the best GT for the money, there is tough competition as the Bentley Continental GT is now similar in price.

[@FastandFun]

@@Spenny909 Bentley Cont GT’s start from about £12k so are double the price and are better matched to the XKR than the £6k XK.

[@Spenny909]

@FastandFun And of course, no one should buy a Bentley for £12k without expecting to spend at least £5k on essential repairs. Whereas, an XK/XKR is more likely to have been loved by an owner who is interested in motoring.

[@FastandFun]

@@Spenny909 that’s a very good point. I wouldn’t recommend buying at £12k and I’d imagine some servicing and repairs could be eye-watering expensive!

[@nigel.w]

@@Spenny909 I've seen some pretty decent looking early Continental GTs for about 13 grand and also some that look a bit tired. But I really don't see the point in paying more. For instance, the typical price difference between an early car and a 2007 MY update is greater than the cost of fixing the problems the 2007 update resolves. That said; IMO, you should see a 13 grand Bentley as a 23 grand purchase. IMO, you need to put 10 grand aside for repairs so you can sleep at night. And, IMO such a purchase in those terms still stacks up against alternatives, such as the Maserati GranTurismo, and particularly the DB9. IMO, all such cars need a 10 grand rainy day fund, and you need to make peace with that. And at 23 grand it's still a lot of car for the money. Of course, you still want a car with a full service history. Even better if it's had one or more of the common high cost repairs already done. A pre-purchase inspection by a specialist is also essential. But you've also got to make peace with single digit mpg around town, and regular servicing costs that while manageable are approx. double the cost of the likes of Jaguar and Porsche servicing. I would expect insurance to be higher, too. On the other hand, the Jaguar XK is cheap to buy and insure, typically does early 20s mpg around town, and servicing and maintenance costs are more proportionate to the used value than anything similar. A Lexus LS of the same age could cost you more to run. I can't think of anything comparable for the purchase price, nor anything comparable that can be run for as little. Of course, literally any car has the potential to be ruinous if you're unlucky. Buy a good one after a pre-purchase inspection. Pay 6 or 7 grand. Expect 25 mpg average. And set aside a grand a year for servicing and repairs, rolling forward anything you don't spend in a year, and you've got a very good chance of a happy ownership experience.

[@Camrocok]

Who tints headlights?

[@kyproset]

A poor man's F-type.