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US $19,850.00

Year:2005 Mileage:65905 Color: black

Location:

Riverview, Florida, United States

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CARFAX HISTORY REPORT

Vehicle Information:

2005 JAGUAR XK8

VIN: SAJDA42CX52A40924

CONVERTIBLE

4.2L V8 FI DOHC

REAR WHEEL DRIVE

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	No accident / damage reported to CARFAX
	3 Previous owners
	10 Service records available
	Types of owners: Corporate, Personal
	65,754Last reported odometer reading
	$1,690 Above retail book value

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Ownership History The number of owners is estimated	Owner 1	Owner 2	Owner 3

Year purchased	2004	2008	2013
Type of owner	Corporate	Personal	Personal
Estimated length of ownership	3 yrs. 11 mo.	4 yrs. 8 mo.	1 month
Owned in the following states/provinces	Virginia, New Jersey	New Jersey	New Jersey
Estimated miles driven per year	12,673/yr	2,893/yr	---
Last reported odometer reading	50,245	65,101	65,754

Title History

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GUARANTEED - None of these major title problems were reported by a state Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). If you find that any of these title problems were reported by a DMV and not included in this report, CARFAX will buy this vehicle back. View Certificate

Additional History Not all accidents / issues are reported to CARFAX	Owner 1	Owner 2	Owner 3

Total Loss No total loss reported to CARFAX.	No Issues Reported	No Issues Reported	No Issues Reported
Structural Damage No structural damage reported to CARFAX.	No Issues Reported	No Issues Reported	No Issues Reported
Airbag Deployment No airbag deployment reported to CARFAX.	No Issues Reported	No Issues Reported	No Issues Reported
Odometer Check No indication of an odometer rollback.	No Issues Indicated	No Issues Indicated	No Issues Indicated
Accident / Damage No accidents or damage reported to CARFAX.	No Issues Reported	No Issues Reported	No Issues Reported
Manufacturer Recall Check with an authorized Jaguar dealer for any open recalls.	Ask Your Dealer	Ask Your Dealer	Ask Your Dealer
Basic Warranty Original warranty estimated to have expired.	Warranty Expired	Warranty Expired	Warranty Expired

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Detailed History


Owner 1
Purchased:	2004
Type:	Corporate
Where:	Virginia, New Jersey
Est. miles/year:	12,673/yr
Est. length owned:	8/11/04 - 7/24/08 (3 yrs. 11 mo.)

Low mileage!This owner drove less than the industry average of 15,000 miles per year.

Date:	Mileage:	Source:	Comments:
02/01/2004		NICB	Vehicle manufactured and shipped to original dealer
03/14/2004		US Customs	Vehicle exported from United Kingdom and imported to Newark, NJ
08/11/2004	168	Virginia Motor Vehicle Dept.	Vehicle purchase reported Titled or registered as corporate vehicle
09/03/2004		Virginia Motor Vehicle Dept. Atlanta, GA	Title or registration issued First owner reported
06/16/2005		Virginia Motor Vehicle Dept. Atlanta, GA	Title or registration issued
06/20/2005	12,792	Virginia Inspection Station Leesburg, VA	Passed emissions inspection
07/12/2006		Virginia Motor Vehicle Dept. Atlanta, GA	Registration issued or renewed Loan or lien reported
07/10/2007	41,551	Virginia Inspection Station Leesburg, VA	Passed emissions inspection
07/13/2007		Virginia Motor Vehicle Dept. Atlanta, GA	Registration issued or renewed Loan or lien reported Registration updated when owner moved the vehicle to a new location
07/23/2008	50,238	New Jersey Motor Vehicle Dept. Cherry Hill, NJ Title #DA20082051116	Title issued or updated Dealer took title of this vehicle while it was in inventory
07/24/2008		Online Listing	Vehicle offered for sale
07/30/2008		Cherry Hill Classic Cars Cherry Hill, NJ 856-424-5300 1888classic.com	Pre-delivery inspection completed Maintenance inspection completed Cup holder replaced Oil and filter changed Two tires mounted and balanced Alignment performed
09/09/2008	50,245	Cherry Hill Classic Cars Cherry Hill, NJ 856-424-5300 1888classic.com	Vehicle serviced
09/30/2008		Online Listing	Vehicle offered for sale
10/14/2008		New Jersey Motor Vehicle Dept. Burlington, NJ	Registration issued or renewed Vehicle color noted as Black


Owner 2
Purchased:	2008
Type:	Personal
Where:	New Jersey
Est. miles/year:	2,893/yr
Est. length owned:	10/14/08 - 7/11/13 (4 yrs. 8 mo.)

Low mileage!This owner drove less than the industry average of 15,000 miles per year.

Date:	Mileage:	Source:	Comments:
10/14/2008	50,285	New Jersey Motor Vehicle Dept. Title #ME20082880280	Title issued or updated New owner reported
02/19/2009	53,279	Cherry Hill Classic Cars Cherry Hill, NJ 856-424-5300 1888classic.com	Oil and filter changed Engine/powertrain computer/module reprogrammed
09/03/2009	55,000	Cherry Hill Classic Cars Cherry Hill, NJ 856-424-5300 1888classic.com	Oil and filter changed
10/16/2009		New Jersey Motor Vehicle Dept. Burlington, NJ	Registration updated when owner moved the vehicle to a new location
11/10/2010	58,995	Cherry Hill Classic Cars Cherry Hill, NJ 856-424-5300 1888classic.com	Oil and filter changed
05/10/2011	59,123	Cherry Hill Classic Cars Cherry Hill, NJ 856-424-5300 1888classic.com	Brake fluid flushed/changed Oil and filter changed Battery replaced
10/12/2011	60,123	Cherry Hill Classic Cars Cherry Hill, NJ 856-424-5300 1888classic.com	Vehicle serviced
07/11/2013	64,008	Dealer Inventory	Vehicle offered for sale
07/12/2013		Burlington Chevrolet Burlington, NJ 609-386-2700 burlingtonchevy.com	Vehicle offered for sale
07/17/2013		New Jersey Motor Vehicle Dept. Burlington, NJ Title #SL20131980158	Title issued or updated Dealer took title of this vehicle while it was in inventory Vehicle color noted as Black
08/14/2013		Dealer Inventory	Vehicle offered for sale
08/23/2013	64,056	Burlington Chevrolet Burlington, NJ 609-386-2700 burlingtonchevy.com	Pre-delivery inspection completed Tire(s) balanced Oil and filter changed Wiper(s) replaced
11/07/2013		Burlington Chevrolet Burlington, NJ 609-386-2700 burlingtonchevy.com	Vehicle serviced
12/14/2013	65,079	Burlington Chevrolet Burlington, NJ 609-386-2700 burlingtonchevy.com	Vehicle sold
12/16/2013		Service Plan Co. South Orange, NJ	Service contract issued
12/16/2013		New Jersey Motor Vehicle Dept. South Orange, NJ	Registration issued or renewed Vehicle color noted as Black
12/23/2013	65,101	Madison Jaguar Madison, NJ 973-377-0240 madisonjaguar.com	Vehicle serviced


Owner 3
Purchased:	2013
Type:	Personal
Where:	New Jersey
Est. length owned:	12/23/13 - 1/29/14 (1 month)

Date:

Mileage:

Source:

Comments:

12/23/2013

New Jersey
Motor Vehicle Dept.
South Orange, NJ
Title #GD20133571011

Title issued or updated
New owner reported
Loan or lien reported
Vehicle color noted as Black

01/29/2014

Dealer Inventory

Vehicle offered for sale

01/30/2014

Burlington Chevrolet
Burlington, NJ
609-386-2700
burlingtonchevy.com

Vehicle offered for sale

02/19/2014

65,754

New Jersey
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Burlington, NJ
Title #SL20140500389

Title issued or updated
Dealer took title of this vehicle
while it was in inventory
Vehicle color noted as Black

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2005 Jaguar XK XK8

Report Run Date: 2014-07-14 21:30:54.123 EDT

Report Summary

Class: Sport Car - Premium
Engine: 4.2L V8 EFI
Country of Assembly: United Kingdom
Vehicle Age: 9 year(s)
Calculated Owners: 3

VIN: SAJDA42CX52A40924
Year : 2005
Make : Jaguar
Model: XK XK8
Style/Body: Convertible 2D

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	AccidentCheck Reported accidents: 0
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	OdometerCheck Your vehicle checks out! Last Reported Odometer: 65,886
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0 Problem(s) Reported:

15 Title/Problem areas checked:

	No abandoned title record
	No damaged title or major damage incident record
	No fire damaged title record
	No grey market title record
	No hail damage title record
	No insurance loss title or probable total loss record
	No junk or scrapped title record
	No manufacturer buyback/lemon title record
	No odometer problem title record
	No rebuilt/rebuildable title record
	No salvage title or salvage auction record
	No water damaged title record
	No NHTSA crash test record
	No frame/unibody damage record
	No recycling facility record

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0 Problem(s) Reported:

Mileage

Date Reported

	168	09/03/2004
	12,792	06/20/2005
	41,551	07/10/2007
	50,238	07/23/2008
	50,285	10/14/2008
	64,008	07/17/2013
	65,079	12/23/2013
	65,754	02/19/2014
	65,886	06/09/2014

Vehicle Use and EventCheck

Information Reported! AutoCheck shows additional vehicle uses or events reported to AutoCheck for this 2005 Jaguar XK XK8 (SAJDA42CX52A40924). This includes reported vehicle uses such as rental or lease, and events such as whether the vehicle has been reported to have had a loan/lien or duplicate title issued. Other events show if the vehicle has a reported accident and how many calculated accidents or if it has been reported stolen or repossessed. It is recommended to have pre-owned vehicles inspected by a third party prior to purchase.

1 Event(s) Reported:

6 Vehicle uses checked:

	Fleet, rental and/or lease use record(s)
	No taxi use record
	No police use record
	No government use record
	No livery use record
	No driver education record

2 Event(s) Reported:

9 Vehicle events checked:

	No accident record reported through accident data sources
	No corrected title record
	No duplicate title record
	Emission/safety inspection record(s)
	Loan/Lien record(s)
	No fire damage incident record
	No repossessed record
	No theft record
	No storm area registration/title record

Full History

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Report Run Date: 2014-07-14 21:30:54.123 EDT

Vehicle: 2005 Jaguar XK XK8 (SAJDA42CX52A40924)

Event Date	Event Location	Odometer Reading	Data Source	Event Detail
02/01/2004			Independent Source	VEHICLE MANUFACTURED AND SHIPPED TO DEALER
08/26/2004	VA		Motor Vehicle Dept.	REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL
09/03/2004	VA	168	Motor Vehicle Dept.	TITLE
06/16/2005	VA		Motor Vehicle Dept.	REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL (Leased Vehicle)
06/20/2005	LEESBURG, VA	12,792	Independent Emission Source	PASSED EMISSION INSPECTION
07/12/2006	VA		Motor Vehicle Dept.	REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL (Leased Vehicle)
07/10/2007	LEESBURG, VA	41,551	Independent Emission Source	PASSED EMISSION INSPECTION
07/13/2007	PURCELLVILLE, VA		Motor Vehicle Dept.	REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL (Leased Vehicle)
07/23/2008	CHERRY HILL, NJ	50,238	Motor Vehicle Dept.	TITLE (Title #:DA200820500001116)
10/14/2008	RIVERSIDE, NJ	50,285	Motor Vehicle Dept.	TITLE (Title #:ME200828800000280)
10/31/2008	RIVERSIDE, NJ		Motor Vehicle Dept.	REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL
10/31/2009	BURLINGTON, NJ		Motor Vehicle Dept.	REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL
10/31/2010	BURLINGTON, NJ		Motor Vehicle Dept.	REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL
10/31/2011	BURLINGTON, NJ		Motor Vehicle Dept.	REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL
10/31/2012	BURLINGTON, NJ		Motor Vehicle Dept.	REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL
07/17/2013	BURLINGTON, NJ	64,008	Motor Vehicle Dept.	TITLE (Title #:SL201319800000158)
12/23/2013	SOUTH ORANGE, NJ	65,079	Motor Vehicle Dept.	TITLE (Title #:GD201335700001011) (Lien Reported)
12/31/2013	SOUTH ORANGE, NJ		Motor Vehicle Dept.	REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL
02/19/2014	BURLINGTON, NJ	65,754	Motor Vehicle Dept.	TITLE (Title #:SL201405000000389)
06/14/2014	RIVERVIEW, FL	65,902	Dealer Inventory	REPORTED AS DEALER VEHICLE

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2005 Jaguar XK-Series XK8 2dr Convertible

VEHICLE DETAILS

Year:	2005
Make:	Jaguar
Model:	XK-Series
Trim:	XK8 2dr Convertible
Engine:	4.2L V8
Transmission:	Automatic 6-Speed
Fuel Type:	Gasoline

Exterior:	black
Interior:	Black
Mileage:	65902
Vin:	SAJDA42CX52A40924
Stock#:	0924
Body Style:	Convertible
Condition:	Used

VEHICLE INFO

Please review the Full Clean CARFAX & AUTOCHECK History Report's above in their entirety. Please enjoy the 50 or so photographs of this Jaguar by 'scrolling down'!!

This is a 'Buy it Now' or 'Make Offer' listing. It is not an auction format. You do not have to wait till the the listing ends to purchase. The car can sell at any time during the listing run and they do all the time. If you think you may want to own this Jaguar, please contact me early to avoid any disappointment. Thanks.

There are only a handful of cars that offer Exclusivity, Beauty and Performance. This Beautiful Low Mileage 2005 Jaguar XK8 Convertible 4.2 V8 is one such car and is finished in gorgeous EBONY BLACK with a beautifully contrasting CHARCOAL Leather interior Chrome instrument rings, shifter bezel and 'Burl Walnut' trim. Low miles at 65k!!! Such a stunning and appealing Color combination which will be sure to turn the heads that have taste, envy and all emotions in between!! The car has a Black convertible top. What you have here Ladies and Gentleman, is the Quintessential Jaguar!!

You will look and feel FABULOUS driving this car!!!! This Jag drives absolutely beautifully!!

This Jaguar has benefitted from being covered by a warranty/service plan its whole life so has wanted for nothing.

This Jaguar XK8 is a 2005 model year which received a number of cosmetic enhancements for that year including reworked nose and ground effects. The superb 300 Horsepower 4.2 V8 mated to a 6 speed ZF transmission features here which gives more power and better MPG than the previous 4.0 V8. (27.2 MPG is what I received in a similar car over an 1100 mile trip recently. I wasn't feathering the throttle pedal either. I was getting the job done! That, folks is exceptional for 4.2 V8).

Very recent 'Continental' tires (at least 80% tread life remaining) all around adorn the Factory rims.

The 4.2 Liter XK8 is the one to own. An absolute pleasure.

This car has been inspected and found to be mechanically and electrically sound.

This car is in excellent and original condition throughout and is a tribute to its previous owner.

Yes folks, the car comes with 3 KEYS, 2 REMOTES the OWNERS MANUALS, THE NAVIGATION SOFTWARE and the convertible BOOT COVER, all present and correct.

The paintwork is in excellent shape. So nice!!! The engine and transmission are strong and smooth and all electrical components, including the convertible top operate as they should. The convertible top itself is in excellent condition.

ABSOLUTELY NO ACCIDENTS on this car !!!!! Please review the CARFAX/AUTOCHECK history report's above.

This is a NON SMOKER car!!! The interior is lovely. The headliner is unmarked.

This Jaguar is quick. 6 seconds to 60 quick! Though so Very Smooth, Classy and Very Handsome!!!!

EBONY 05's are always desirable and will hold their value well. I am having a tough time locating these Convertibles right now so don't delay.

What else do you get? The usual Jaguar refinements are here of course and also to include Factory options, FACTORY IN DASH NAVIGATION, HEATED FRONT SEATS, Xenon Headlights, Alpine Premium Sound, Rain Sensing Wipers, Rear Park Control, 12 way power and 3 Driver Memory Seats, Tilt Telescope Steering Wheel..... And of course that awesome 4.2 motor that seems to do no wrong and just pulls and pulls so effortlessly! The list goes on.

This car certainly has all the Presence and Style you would expect. You will feel exquisitely at one with the world behind the wheel of this car, Guaranteed!!!!!!! ALL SYSTEMS ARE FULLY OPERATIONAL, BOTH ELECTRICALLY AND MECHANICALLY.

Whoever acquires this Jaguar will be most contented for sure.

You have found a great example here of this beautiful Sports car. Don't let it pass you by!

I am a Florida Auto dealer based just outside of Tampa, Florida with a PASSION for fine Jaguar Automobiles. I always endeavor to acquire and offer only the nicest examples. Cars that you and I would be proud to own. It means so much to me that my clients are happy, thrilled and excited. Out of State clients, I will supply a 30 day temporary plate to see you through to getting to your local DMV.
A reasonable $299.00 Dealer Admin. fee due on all transactions. If you plan to fly in and drive home, I will pick you up from the airport. If you plan to ship I am able to get very competitive rates. In fact, I will do everything in my power to make your purchase a pleasant and trouble free experience. Feel free to Call me on 813 545 0303 with any questions. Always happy to talk about Jaguar cars! Buy with absolute confidence!

VEHICLE OPTIONS

Option List:18 Inch Wheels, Abs - 4-Wheel, Alloy Wheels, Anti-Theft System - Alarm, Cassette, Cd Changer, Center Console - Front Console With Storage, Center Console Trim - Alloy And Wood, Clock, Convertible Roof - Power, Cruise Control, Dash Trim - Alloy And Wood, Door Trim - Alloy And Wood, Easy Entry - Driver, Exterior Mirrors - Heated, Exterior Mirrors - Power, Front Air Conditioning - Automatic Climate Control, Front Air Conditioning Zones - Single, Front Airbags - Dual, Front Fog Lights, Front Seat Type - Bucket, Front Wipers - Intermittent, Front Wipers - Rain Sensing, Headlight Cleaners, Headlights - Auto On/Off, Heated - Front Seats, Includes Driver Seat, Inside Rearview Mirror - Auto-Dimming, Parking Sensors - Rear, Power Adjustments, Power Door Locks - Remote, Power Steering, Power Windows, Premium Brand Speakers - Alpine, Radio - Am/Fm, Rear Defogger, Remote Trunk Release, Shift Knob Trim - Wood, Side Airbags - Front, Stability Control, Steering Wheel - Tilt And Telescopic, Steering Wheel Mounted Controls - Audio, Steering Wheel Trim - Leather And Wood, Tachometer, Traction Control, Trip Computer, Type - Bench, Universal Remote Transmitter - Garage Door Opener, Upholstery - Leather

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Of course, as soon our spies can capture images of a production-bodied C-X17, we'll be sure to pass those on to you. Until then, take a look up top for images of the Range Rover-bodied Jaguar as it tests at Germany's Nürburgring. You can also scroll down for our March images for the C-X17 mules testing on public roads.

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Actually, relative to Harris' other reviews, this one is rather serious. There's a good recap of the F-Type on the road, with Harris referencing the car's "great bottom" and "amazing ass," quite frequently. Surprisingly, Harris says the more powerful F-Type R is just "incrementally" faster than the 495-horsepower F-Type V8 S Convertible. Following the on-road portion, it's off to the track. You can probably predict what goes on there. Overall, aside from some quibbles, Harris has nothing but praise for the newest cat.
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