Jaguar XK8 Convertible (1996 - 2005) 4.2 2d Auto (2005/54) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Flash!
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
They love it as it is a bit special.
Would you buy this car again and why?
No, I will be keeping this one forever.
What are you likely to buy next?
None, I have what I want.
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Independent
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£14,500
When did you buy the car?
January 2013
Did you get a good deal and why?
Yes, knocked the price down by £2k due to purchasing it in the winter months. Various repairs needed to be undertaken including new windscreen, new tyre, fix head rest, and replace rear bushes.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Always wanted one and as it was my 60th birthday, my wife purchased it for me as a special birthday present!!!!.
What was the dealer like?
Very agreeable.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Brilliant, goes like stink.
What's it like to park?
No problem, it has mirrors and parking sensors!
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
No not really, but had a gearbox oil change in November 2013. In March 2015 needed to be changed again due to oil leak from sleeve above sump which resulted in a further £500 charge.
What's most practical about your car?
Hitting the button to lower the roof when the sun shines!!!! Also, for the type of car it is, the boot is very large.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Daylight running lights fitted in air scoops beneath front grille.
