Exotic Motors

2005 Jaguar XK8. Having watched online a 2005 Jaguar XK8 for a month or two it was time to make the call. Made the call around September 4th to Shawn. The price was ag Having watched online a 2005 Jaguar XK8 for a month or two it was time to make the call. Made the call around September 4th to Shawn. The price was agreed upon and the $500 check was mailed. On September 10th, my wife and I flew from Seattle to Chicago to purchase the car. Arriving at Exotic Motors the next afternoon the XK8 appeared as described and pictured in my head. A 10 year old car with ~50,000 miles on it, complete with a rather colorful history of 3 times 'Stolen and Recovered'. Not a real candidate for the purist. The interior had its' usual minor nicks and dings, but the all important wood was perfect. Also suspiciously perfect was the paint and bodywork. Not one door ding or noticeable flaw in the silver paint. The front plastic grill/bumper piece had either been recently repainted or maybe this was one lucky Jaguar. The car started and sounded very good. A short test drive around the block and on the freeway showed only a hint of wear in the front suspension system of this 50,000 mile car. Steered straight, and 'stopped and goed' as expected. The pile of paperwork went smoothly and we were out of there, early afternoon. Hit the freeway and drove a couple hundred miles towards Seattle. After a night in the motel I go out to cold start and warm up my first Jaguar. The dreaded 'ticking' imediately appeared, leaving me on the verge of both a stroke and a heart attack. My 50 years of owning cars suggested a top-end sound possibly cam or 'lifter' oriented. The ticking subsided as the engine warmed up in about 3 to 5 minutes. Being 200 miles west of Chicago, it was too late to turn around. And what am I going to do anyway? Gripe is about all. We continued on for about 7 or 8 days and 2400 miles back to the Seattle area. Having purchased almost a dozen 10 year old Mercedes-Benz in the last 39 years, it was a real education learning about Jaguars in the 2400 mile drive, all the while studying the nearly flawless paint on this 3 time stolen and recovered 10 year old car. The car ran perfectly the whole time and showed a constant 26/27 miles per/gallon, mostly at a steady 80MPH. Everything appears to work as told except the passenger headrest. Paperwork indicates a recent drivers headrest repair. At home my local body shop performed a minor drivers' door adjustment and said the paint appeared original and the front bumper/grill piece may have been repainted to correct the rock chips, of which there are little to none. From home a call was made to Shawn at Exotic Motors regarding the cold start 'ticking' and was told by Shawn their mechanic had inspected the engine and the engine was fine. 'Oh well'. Would I have purchased the car had I known about the 'ticking'? Probably not. I'm 65 years old and have owned many a car. Mostly 10 year old European exotics in good shape. The '69 911 I restored myself is still here after 26 years. And when my local mechanic returns in October we'll address the ticking that goes away in 5 minutes. The Jaguar forum suggests the cold start 'ticking' is somewhat common and may be an easy fix. More

Very happy My son is in the market for a new car. I was very hesitant to go with him because I never had the best experience at car dealerships especially with t My son is in the market for a new car. I was very hesitant to go with him because I never had the best experience at car dealerships especially with the salesmen!!! But I had a very pleasant experience at Exotic Motors especially with Cedric Grindston as our salesmen. He was very helpful and was an excellent in explaining all the details. I defiantly felt well taking care of! The overall experience was very stress free! More

Best Experience shopping for a car! Great $, Salesmen A++ I came to check out the great deals they had by seeing them on the Internet. I was hesitant at first. The salesman Cedric was very patient and thoroug I came to check out the great deals they had by seeing them on the Internet. I was hesitant at first. The salesman Cedric was very patient and thorough on explanations. I am very picky and he was able to go over multiple vehicles. I didn't feel pressured and he kept it honest. He produced paperwork and information on the vehicles when I asked. The prices are very very reasonable at that. He had so much knowledge on all his vehicles present. Great attitude and professional. I've bought a lot of cars in my life and I can actually say this experience by far changed my view on car salesmen and car shopping. This shop has it together, thank you Exotic Motors and THANK YOU Cedric!! See you for my next purchase !! More

My trip to Exotic Motors I was in contact With Shawn at Exotic Motors for over a week . I sent Him $500 to hold a beautiful "06 Harley truck for me . He did . I flew from L I was in contact With Shawn at Exotic Motors for over a week . I sent Him $500 to hold a beautiful "06 Harley truck for me . He did . I flew from Louisville Ky .@ 12 noon . Exotic sent a taxi to O'Hare Airport to take me to the car lot . The truck was detailed clean , oil changed & new front brakes were installed because their Total Inspection thought they were needed . Shawn had all of my paper work ready ,we went for a test drive ," we did the deal" , I drove 320 miles & I was back home in Kentucky @ 7:30 pm . Good experience ! More

Very good worked with Eddie and I was not always available on my cell but was very patient and understanding. Car was as pictured and described and I drove 300m worked with Eddie and I was not always available on my cell but was very patient and understanding. Car was as pictured and described and I drove 300mi home great car. More

Car purchase Very good sales person, no pressure. Will return again. Cedric Grinston was very helpful.car was well presented. Also looked at other options, he was Very good sales person, no pressure. Will return again. Cedric Grinston was very helpful.car was well presented. Also looked at other options, he was quick to respond to my needs. More

Make Things Easy My experience with Exotic Motors was great! I dealt with Mr. Khan, he was very helpful and answered all of my questions. Every employee I spoke with My experience with Exotic Motors was great! I dealt with Mr. Khan, he was very helpful and answered all of my questions. Every employee I spoke with was very friendly and professional. This is a first rate dealership. The car I purchased was exactly as described and I would have no problem recommending this dealership to my friends. More

Wonderful 1st time experience Customer friendly, was ready and available when I came in the door. Process was fair and I am happy with my purchase, stay tuned for another update a Customer friendly, was ready and available when I came in the door. Process was fair and I am happy with my purchase, stay tuned for another update after I drive the car for a bit. More

Quick and easy! my experience at exotic motors was excellent! Shawn was very helpful and made my car buying experience easy. I will recommend this dealership to all f my experience at exotic motors was excellent! Shawn was very helpful and made my car buying experience easy. I will recommend this dealership to all friends and family! More

Ali Khan Mr. Khan was very helpful with my auto purchase. He was patient and courteous throughout the entire car buying process. Very nice guy. I purchased Mr. Khan was very helpful with my auto purchase. He was patient and courteous throughout the entire car buying process. Very nice guy. I purchased a used Toyota and it did not come with an original key fob; however, I was not informed of this and was given a valet key only. Mr. Khan ordered me a generic key fob replacement to replace the missing original Toyota key fob. More