2000 Jaguar XK8 review from North America
"I would buy one again, and love every minute of driving it"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Leather seats wear prematurely.
Needed belt idler pulley.
Left headlamp unit leaks water.
Poor traction in snow.
General comments?
Incredibly fun to drive.
All the power and speed my driver's liscense can tolerate.
Suspension handles bad Michigan roads just fine.
Turns a lot of heads due to styling.
Interior layout predictable and elegant.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 2000 |
| Year of manufacture | 2000 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | 4.2 Litre Gasoline Automatic |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 18000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 56000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Explorer |
| Date of Entry | 27th March, 2006 |