Used Jaguar XKR for sale in Europe

About the Jaguar XKR

The Jaguar XKR is the supercharged version of the XK grand tourer. It is a front-engined, rear-wheel-drive two-door car with a V8 petrol engine and an automatic gearbox. It was sold as a coupe and as a convertible.

It suits buyers who want a fast, comfortable long-distance car with a leather-and-wood cabin. It is a 2+2, so the rear seats are best treated as occasional space. It is a sensible fit for someone who will cover moderate mileage and accepts that a car with this much performance needs careful maintenance.

Listings cover model years from 1998 to 2014, so two distinct generations are on offer. The older cars have a softer, more classic feel. The later aluminium-bodied cars are noticeably more modern in technology and in how they drive.

Generations

• XK / XKR (X100) 1996-2006 — The first XK was offered as a coupe and a convertible, and the supercharged XKR with a V8 joined the range in 1998.
• XK / XKR (X150) 2006-2014 — The second generation used an aluminium body and a six-speed automatic gearbox, and the XKR later moved to a 5.0-litre supercharged V8.

Typical prices

Asking prices in our listings rise with newer model years, but not in a straight line. Cars from around 2000 have a median asking price of €24,900, and 2007 cars sit near €29,900. The overall median across all years is €29,700. Prices step up for the later second-generation cars, with 2012 at a median of €55,000. Spread within a single year is wide, because condition, mileage, service history and the choice of coupe or convertible all matter. Some years have only a few listings, so their figures move easily. These are asking prices in our listings on 10 November 2026, not a valuation.

Based on our listings as of 2026-11-10. These are asking prices, not a valuation.

What to check when buying a used Jaguar XKR

Ask for the full service record and view the car cold, so you can hear the engine start. A specialist inspection is worthwhile on a car of this performance level, especially on older examples.

• Timing chain tensioners · XKR (X100) 4.0 V8

  The early V8 is widely reported to have had plastic timing chain tensioner components that wear. Ask whether the updated parts have been fitted and who did the work. Listen for rattle on a cold start.

• Supercharger and cooling

  Check the coolant level and look for leaks or staining around the supercharger, intercooler circuit and hoses. Make sure the engine reaches normal temperature and holds it in traffic. Overheating on a supercharged V8 can be costly.

• Automatic gearbox behaviour

  On the test drive, check for smooth, prompt changes and no flaring, harsh shifts or hesitation. Ask whether the gearbox fluid has ever been changed, as some owners and workshops treat it as maintenance rather than lifetime fill.

• Corrosion and bodywork · X100

  Look at sills, wheel arches, boot floor and the areas around the lights for rust or poor repairs. Check panel gaps and paint match for signs of accident damage. On aluminium-bodied later cars, ask about the history of any repair.

• Roof operation · Convertible

  Operate the roof several times and watch for slow or uneven movement, warning messages or fluid marks. Check the roof fabric, rear window and seals for wear, and look for damp carpets or musty smells that suggest leaks.

• Electrics and infotainment

  Work through all switches, windows, seats, the touchscreen where fitted, and the warning lights. Weak batteries and faults in older electronics are common topics for owners, so ask how the car was kept and whether it stood unused for long periods.

• Brakes, tyres and wheels

  Look at the discs, pads, tyres and alloy wheels. Uneven tyre wear can point to alignment or suspension problems, and kerbed wheels suggest hard use. Check that the tyres are a matching, suitable type for a car of this power.

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