Jaguar XKR

The XKR has now been out for around 10 years. In the early days, the cars topped £55,000 for a basic model and with all the potential loaded extras, you would easily look at £70,000. In 2008 we have a different story. As with all new cars, the depreciation starts to kick in, and now you can get a very fine early example for £15,000 or less. I am delighted to say that I signed a deal today and will shortly be an owner of a fully loaded early (2000) model. Unlike some of the reviewers here, I have actually driven the car and can give a real opinion. The car is in some ways understated ... you drive it for the first ...  Read the complete review

This is a large beautiful sleek Grand Turismo (GT) car, not really a "sports" car. It is often compared with the Porsche 911 but I think it is more like a traditional Aston Martin in character. It is smooth, very powerful and fast and extremely comfortable, if you are in the front. The rear seats are almost pointless, but look great, beautifully covered in expensive leather. I've never tried sitting in them, as I would probably never be able to get out again. Ideal for some luggage. The boot is big enough for a couple of fairly large sized suitcases. More than enough for a couple of weeks touring, which is what this car is so perfectly designed for. The ...  Read the complete review

You would be very hard pressed indeed to find a sexier looking car anywhere in the world than the XKR. It is a beast, and I want one! The XKR is, for those of you who don't know, the younger, sportier brother of the XK8 and can whip you along B-roads at speeds of up to 250kph. With an acceleration of 0-60 in about 5 seconds (just a little slower than a run-of-the-mill Porsche) and kicking out a whopping 370 break horse power, this car would be powerful enough to keep Sterling Moss happy! But power normally means that machines like this need a petrol tank the size of the QE2 to keep them going between service stations on the motorway. Well it is ...  Read the complete review

Fulham defender Chris Coleman crashed his gorgeous xkr into a tree about a month ago and he is very lucky to have come away with it with his life! He broke his leg in 4 places and dislocated his ankle. His career may be over. But it has to be said that the safety features on this baby must be good to some extent. No car iss ever going to be crashproof but the xk8 managed to keep someone alive after hitting a tree at high speed. If you saw the pictures of the car after the accident you will agree that it was absolutely shattered, and most said it was a miracle that Coleman survived. But if you look at the picture carefully you ...  Read the complete review

The Jaguar XKR is a hell of a car. It combines great looks, good price, long list of items as standard with a very fast engine. The 4.0 V8 engine has a top speed of 155 miles per hour and it does 0-60 in a breathtaking 5.2 seconds. The car has 370 bhp!!!!!!!!!!! All of these following items come as standard: Adjustable steering rake Adjustable steering reach Alarm Alloy Wheels Anti-lock brakes Auto gearbox Climate Control Cruise Control Deadlocks Driver's airbag Electric front windows Electric mirrors Heated mirrors Immobiliser Leather seats Locking wheel nuts Metallic paint Multi-CD Player ...  Read the complete review