Comments: 1-15, 16-30
Engine rumbles violently when restarted 1 hour of rest after a long distance run (>2hours). Coventry is aware of this problem, but no solutions as of 2003. It's just one of those British eccentricities you have to live with if you love British cars. Otherwise, despite this fear inducing glitch, all other machine parts functioning without heartaches.
Beautiful work of art that also happens to be an automobile. Reeks of British class and cool. Up until recently, shamed Aston Martin as overpriced imitation. Only the rear design fails to live up to the rest, which looks too generic and Ford-like. Performance is respectable and can compete with non-turbo 911 Carrera. Supercar feel without supercar bankruptcy. Clearly a superior choice over Aston Martin DB7.
The performance cannot compare with a Carrera. Carrera coupes run stock 4.8 in 0-60 and the quarter in 13.2. The XK8 coupe has a 5.7-5.9 0-60 and a quarter in 14.0. It also does not compare to the DB7, which 375+hp (actually lots more) and V12 engine would leave the Jag in the dust; with better resale value and a nicer interior. It sounds to me like you are trying to convince yourself the Jaguar is better.
A Carrera won't pull off those numbers. My friend owns one and my 95 Trans Am beats it slighty in both the 0-60 and 1/4 mile. A Carrera 4 might do those numbers, but even then I would have to see it to believe it.
Unless you're 17 years old, it's not all about 0 to 60 times! The Jag beats the Aston over many areas which makes it a better car all round. Being many thousands of pounds cheaper has a lot to do with it as well.
It's not all about speed you Ninnys. It's about Luxury, Styling, and PRICE!!! Then the speed thing becomes a factor. You can't get an ole tanker with leather seats and a jag badge. Wouldn't mind a XJR.
My 1998 jaguar xk8 is the best overall value in any automobile I have ever owned in terms of design, margue, performance and pure enjoyment. I find I drive slower, so the trip will last longer. If my car was a woman, I would marry her in a heartbeat. As far as curb appeal is concerned, you will be almost self conscious with all the attention you receive.
OK... I agree with the luxury and style of this car, as a mechanical engineer I admire every component under the hood as for all you Martin fans I haven't been fortunate enough to admire what's under the hood of one (meaning I don't own one) and personally I think a lot of these commentators are fake... if they ever do end up under a hood of one of these cars it's because they're working in the service department. Want to look under my hood? Apply to Jag.
I owned a 98 xk8 convert for three years, had no problems and loved the car. Bought new with 15 miles, now its 7 years later and I'm looking to buy another, love the xkr, but thinking of buying a 2000 xk8 coupe with low miles to save any extra bucks, anyone have any idea of the total production numbers of the 2000 coupe? Any help thanks so much...
Just bought a 1999 unmarked XK8 coupe for a touch under 17k from a trader. only 16k miles with meticulous dealer history. A minute into the test drive and I was hooked. This is a quick car, but it's the smooth and silent way in which it progresses that's so impressive. Unlike a Porsche or say, BMW 330/M3, the car insists that you relax behind the controls, rather than adopt the white knuckles. The handling is surprisingly excellent and ride is Bentley-like.
I'm made up! What a motor for remarkably little money... will be spending lots more time at the petrol pump bt I live in Jersey, so what the heck!
I just bought a 1997 XK8 with 138,000 miles. Runs
great. Smooth. Handles great. Lots of power.
It is a convertible so a little noise by the window
is fine. It is actually very quiet even when I am
going 80 mph.
Mostly, it looks real fine! I drive slow to enjoy it.
I just had a total stranger tell me how great it
looked.
I've owned a 1997 XK8 for 9 months now, having bought it for 13.8k with 120k miles. Incredible car for the money. Maintenance costs have been high... almost 5k for a transmission, but the car does have 120k on it, so no surprise. The heads turn constantly, and the car is quite comfortable for two. This design by Geoff Lawson will go down as one of the classic automobiles of the late 20th century, no doubt. It exists simply to look at like the piece of art it is, and not a bad driver either. If you've seen the new XK8, you'll no doubt realize this is the last year for excellence in design from Jaguar for the XK8.
I have an opportunity to purchase a 2000xk8 coupe (76k miles) in excellent condition. Never owned a jag. Your thoughts on this particular vehicle would be appreciated.
Go for it, you only live once. The Jaguar XK is an incredibly fine car to drive and own. Beware if you don’t like attention, this car leaves many people in awe!
The new XK is already out I believe which means the value of the old ones will depreciate further, making the old XKs an even greater bargain.
I agree that the XK is a work of art. The interior layout is comfortable, with the controls where you expect them. The stereo is great considering a convertible has a limited place to hang your woofers. But the style, the ride. the sheer performance of this machine should make Coventry very proud. I am sure I am probably the only one who thinks the 97 - 06 models are prettier than the new 2007. But that's just me.
Just bought a 2000 XK8 coupe with 46k miles, after driving an XJ6 for 13 years. What a dream, what a step up, what a bargain. It will always be far better looking than the 2007 model.