Jaguar XK8 Coupe (1996 - 2005) 4.2 Carbon Fibre 2d Auto (2004/54) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Good taste
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Love it.
Would you buy this car again and why?
Yes I would, so solid and reliable and graet to look at.
What are you likely to buy next?
New model XKR
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Franchise
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£21,500
When did you buy the car?
May 2009
Did you get a good deal and why?
Yes, dealer took my trade in after a struggle but we met half way with the prices each wanted.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Always loved Jaguar and hankered after an XKR for some years
What was the dealer like?
Excellent, delivered the car right up to Glasgow from Kent and collected my trade in and drove it back.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Well planted, excellent for overtaking lines of traffic.
What's it like to park?
Not too bad but you can't see the front end.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Headlights had condensation in them - replaced under warranty.
What's most practical about your car?
Very comfortable and excellent boot space for going off on holidays and long journeys
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Adaptive Cruise Control - Awesome!
