£10,495 This 4.2 litre Jaguar XKR-S is one of a limited run out model for Jaguar s original XKR, and as such features additional optional extras to justify the price increase when new (with a further premium of nearly £7,000 to purchase a convertible instead of a coupe).

It is the ultimate variant of Jaguar s sporting grand tourer, and is still a fast and comfortable car today.

In many ways I would consider it better than a V8 Vantage as a driver s car for grand touring, but available at a fraction of the price.

The supercharged V8 provides an addictive thrill that entices you to make the most of the performance available, but during our ownership and over 5,500 miles we ve averaged nearly 24mpg, with highs of 28.2mpg, so it may be a more economical ownership proposition than you d think.

The car has been the recipient of not inconsiderable expenditure during its time with us, including a new set of Michelin Pilot Sports 4s (fitted at 149,500 miles), a new supercharger belt and ten...