Jaguar XK8 Coupe (1996 - 2005) 4.0 2d Auto (2001/51) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
That i love British, and that I've done well for my self seeing as im only 24. Class, when compared to a Z4, M3 etc...
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
partents love it. Friends love it, but find it anoying in back. Girl friend hates how much i talk about it, scared to drive it and doesnt like how bad it is for the enviourment.
Would you buy this car again and why?
YES! because its amazing. If i had a bit more money, i would defo get the XKR though. That 1.2 seconds is quite alot. I hope to upgrade to the new XKR in 3 or 4 years.
What are you likely to buy next?
XKR
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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?
£11,000
When did you buy the car?
July 2010
Did you get a good deal and why?
I believe I could have got this for 10,000. But i was in a rush to buy the car and it had taken me a while to find the one I wanted.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Graduation from RAF Cranwell Officer Training
What was the dealer like?
Fine, friendly.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
AMAZING! I was driving a ford fiesta before i got this. Its fast! and the speed just keep going. The power stays on and i've got scared before the speedo has started to slow. The rear end likes to skip out a bit when pushing hard from a stop. But the traction contorl will take the power out and keep you safe. Its maybe a little detached when trying to drive hard, could do with a bit more feeling of the road. But is a GT, not a sports car.
What's it like to park?
its wide, and long. Its better to think of it as an estate car. You will need big spaces and remember its got a large front end. The parking sonsors make life easier.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Since owning it, the beep for the alarm has gone. No big deal as it was a bit anoying anyway. The alarm will still sound if it is set off. Had problems with the ABS and Traction. But a fiddle with the sensors that join at the wheels arch fixed that. It was after all the snow.
What's most practical about your car?
The fact that it is auto is great. I was dreading it, but sitting on a motor way with cruise on and no worry about gears is fantastic.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
cruise contorl/auto lights/parking sensors.
