Jaguar 1996 XK8 Coupe

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  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    This is a 60 grand car, so it ain't gonna be cheap, but worth every penny if you get a good one!

    Costs

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Not the cats biggest plus point I'm afraid. Swallow hard.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Look forward to climbing aboard every day... excellent for long distance ground covering.

    Performance

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Acceleration is simply incredible, the car remains very composed even when on the limit.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    5 out of 5 5.0

    No problems at all in 15 months.

    Image

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Stunner. XKR much better than the XK8. Real head turner, but without the 'yuppie' image of some other marques.

    Comfort

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Sublime... everyone has commented on the comfort above all else.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Nothing to add.

    Service

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Excellent, but then you do pay for it...

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Other

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    Yes

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes