Depreciation is quite heavy, the V8 guzzles fuel at an alarming rate if you get carried away, and it’s not cheap to insure or service, but then you wouldn’t buy a big Jag as a thrifty little runabout would you?

XK8 is a polluting model. With an average of 295 g/km CO2 across the range, its emissions are high for a sports convertible. It’s worth noting that the line-up does not feature any diesel models, which typically produce less carbon dioxide than petrol engines with similar power outputs. The range is quite thirsty, averaging 29 mpg.

It’s been around for a while now, so it’s all well proven. Conventional wisdom says you might be better served by a German marque but reliability surveys don’t support this. Enjoy buying British.