2001 Jaguar XK8 review from UK and Ireland
"Great fun, faults not serious, would buy another"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Drivers door interior panel fastener broke. Easily fixed with Araldite, but hardly the build quality expected.
Convertible windows rattle after door closes, so you have to wind them down and back up once driving to seat them properly.
Remote locking sensors very sensitive and have been replaced. Disconcerting to listen to car lock and unlock itself five times before you can open the door.
My suspicion is that the dealers repeated efforts to fix the lock led to the other problems with the door fittings.
Reverse parking sensor fixed at every service and fails about a week later - dealer installed!
General comments?
Classic Jag - drive superb, performance good handling great, electrics still idiosyncratic.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 4.0 Litre Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8/10 |
| Reliability marks | 8/10 |
| Comfort marks | 7/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 4/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 1400 miles |
| Most recent distance | 24850 miles |
| Date of Entry | 12th December, 2004 |