Jaguar XK8 Coupe (1996 - 2005) 4.0 XKR 2d Auto (1999/V) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Two words: BRITISH STYLE
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
People loved the look of the car. Luxury above most prestige cars in the market
Would you buy this car again and why?
No. I loved jaguars had two previously (XJ6 & Xj8). The XKR is the worst car I have ever owned for reliability and now sold. This put me off the brand and depreciation was 12k over 3 1/2 years, but expect this.
What are you likely to buy next?
I bought an Alpina Roadster S. Fantastic car, BMW dealer warranty. This car is based on the Z4, but been touched by the hand of Alpina to make it a great car.
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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?
£20,000
When did you buy the car?
August 2005
Did you get a good deal and why?
I thought it was a good deal as this was a 60k car new and had a full jaguar service history and only 2 previous owners.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
It's a Jaguar!
What was the dealer like?
Very unhelpful when the head gasket went warranty was not worth the paper it was written on will never buy from an independent again. I lived 200 miles away from the dealer and he just ignored my emails and unhelpful on the phone. No garage was willing to do the job unless I paid for it as to much hassle and wasted time trying to get money from warranty companies.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Enjoyed the drive especially on long journeys up to Scotland. This is a great GT car.
What's it like to park?
Wife hated it to park, but if you like big cars not a problem, parking sensors would be good though.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Every year huge bills. Gasket blew, tensioners (original ones had problems) and belts had to be replaced cost not far of 3k. pulley snapped at front of engine sliced through oil pipes and disabled car this cost 1k to repair. door lock broke, steering column stopped working and front heated windscreen worked only on about 1/5 of screen.
What's most practical about your car?
large boot and very nice place to sit when driving. fantastic speed when need to overtake.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
