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1997 Jaguar Xk8 Convertible - Excellent Condition, 12k Invested, Mint on 2040-cars

US $6,450.00
Year:1997 Mileage:121000
Location:

San Diego, California, United States

San Diego, California, United States
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I’ll be moving back to Europe soon and have to sell my beautiful 1997 Jaguar XK8 convertible. I hate to see her go, but shipping to Europe does not make sense so this is your chance to own a gorgeous example of this soon-to-be classic in near mint condition and the best color pattern out there. I am a private seller, not a dealer, and have been using the car mainly for my daily 25-mile-commute from San Diego to Del Mar, CA. I rarely used the car for short distances. It’s a 90% Freeway car. It has always been garaged, never parked in the streets, and is a California car from day one on.

The car has never been in an accident. Title is clear and registration is valid thru November 2014. It is equipped with everything you could get at that time; power seats, top, everything. It has a 6-CD-changer in the trunk. AC is ice cold and has been recharged.

Mechanics:

The car is mechanically sound. Engine and trans are perfect. There is no rattle, no weird sounds. The engine idles and runs smoothly, has a beautiful and healthy sound, the transmission shifts like on day one; breaks work perfectly. I have never noticed any sign of overheating and oil pressure is perfect as well. The steering is still very precise and the car is very stable; nothing appears worn out. You would never think that you sit in a car with a mileage of 120k; it drives more like 60k. Everything on the car works. The top is working flawlessly and is absolutely watertight. You are welcome to check it in a car wash!

The previous owner (a gentleman in his 60s) and I took great care of the car, it’s been pampered, never abused, and meticulously maintained. All the expensive upgrades/maintenance work that need to be done on the first generation XK8’s have been taken care of. The previous owner and I spent over $12,000 within the last 20,000mls/last couple of years to keep it in this excellent shape it is in. It needs nothing at the moment. I have all the receipts for everything to show. Some of the things that have been done:

-          Metal timing chain tensioner upgrade – this is a must for every pre-2003 model with the older 4 liter engine and is an expensive upgrade. Google it if you’re not familiar with it or what will happen if you don’t change/upgrade it.

-          Both sides front wheel hub bearings

-          Both sides lower control arm

-          Damper front (both)

-          Radiator and hoses

-          Power steering cooler, supply hose, and high pressure hose

-          Cam covers & spark plugs

-          New battery

Condition/cosmetics:

The car looks absolutely beautiful inside and outside. I gave her new paint in 2013 because the clear coat was coming off on the hood. At that point, I thought I would stay longer in CA and since I wanted the car to be perfect I had the entire car get painted. It was a professional paint job in the original color that looks great. You have a 3-year guarantee on the paint. When you see the car, it literally looks like an almost new car. There are no scratches and the paint shines like only new paint can shine on a 17-year old car. There is absolutely no rust on the car. The interior is still very nice, only the driver seat shows some wear due to age, but nothing that couldn’t be detailed if you want everything to be perfect; no cracks in the dash board (garaged entire life). See photos of the car and video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZirnvnWPp-g

The car comes with a boot cover that matches the interior color. It is just not shown in the pics.

If you like to see it, I’m happy to show you the car. It is located in Mission Beach in San Diego, CA. Please do not contact me if you intend to offer me $5k. Don’t waste my time and I won’t waste yours. I know there are XK8s out there you can get for less than I am asking, but believe me you don’t want these cars since you’ll have to spend a ton of money to get them where my Jaguar or similar offers already are. It’s not a Toyota and getting them fixed is expensive. The best investment you can make in the long run is to buy the better car that is just a little more expensive when you purchase it. I’ve seen a lot of cars before I finally picked this one.

Please note that I’ll be leaving the country on May 28 and the car needs to be picked on the weekend May 24/25. Email me with any questions you may have.  

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Tesla might want to take a look over its shoulder because there could be a cat catching its Model X in a few years. Jaguar reportedly has a fully electric vehicle under development that is possibly based on the upcoming F-Pace crossover, and it could be on sale in Europe as soon as 2018. Autocar cites anonymous "well-placed industry sources" as the foundation for the rumor and believes that Jag's future CUV would be the most likely recipient of the new powertrain. The battery electric technology would reportedly be shared with the brand's partners at Land Rover to keep costs down, and a range of around 300 miles would be the target. The F-Pace is reportedly already being prepped with a number of drivetrain options. JLR's latest 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder and supercharged 3.0-liter V6 are likely choices. However, a hybrid version is rumored, as well. JLR has been taking baby steps towards electrification for quite some time. Perhaps the biggest example was the introduction of the Range Rover Hybrid, but Land Rover has also been rumored to have an EV version of its flagship SUV under development too. The company already tested several electric Defenders, as well. From Jaguar's camp, the automaker recently trademarked the EV-Type name in the US and Europe, and its C-X75 concept had a very interesting hybrid system. The reason for all of this EV development from the Brit brands is to adhere to constricting emissions rules around the world, according to Autocar. The EU is moving to real world testing possibly as soon as 2017, and US regulators continue to work towards cleaning up the cars here, too. News Source: Autocar Green Jaguar Land Rover Emissions Crossover Electric Luxury jaguar land rover jaguar f-pace jlr

Jaguar's F-Sleigh replaces reindeer with jet power

Fri, Dec 18 2015

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Our biggest clue suggesting the latter are its massive brake rotors with bright-yellow calipers - similar pieces are also found on the recently introduced XKR-S GT. This would make sense, since a report in May said that Jaguar is looking to create a full line of R-S GT models in a similar fashion as the Mercedes-Benz AMG Black Series. Missing from this prototype, though, are the telltale aero add-ons we seen on the XKR-S GT - go-faster bits like the latter's front fascia winglets and rear wing, though this model is obviously still being developed. Regardless of what this new grippier, quicker kitty is called, we say "Yes, please."