Xkr convertible 4.2 or 5.0?

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Hi,
I am looking at buying an XKR convertible 2008 onwards and having spoken to my local Jaguar garage guru he said I should avoid the 5.0 engine. I have investigated the 5.0 engine and can’t see many issues.
Does anyone have any knowledge of 5.0 engine problems?

Thanks
Dave.

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Not sure why they said that. Based off owning an XF with a supercharged 5.0 for a few years, plus the time I’ve spent reading posts from other owners on various forums, I’ve tend to have a pretty high opinion of the engines. Possibly he just doesn’t want to work on it and would prefer to work on something older?

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I’ve always heard the same about avoiding the 5.0. Timing chain issues maybe? I can’t quite recall. My dad has a 2008 portfolio with the 4.2 and it certainly has more than enough power to get you in trouble quickly!

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Knowing people who have had both the 4.2 and 5.0 they like the 5.0 as its more economical.

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The 5.0 is fine provided it is properly maintained and serviced with regular oil changes. At least every 15K miles. I have the Naturally Aspirated.