Bought a 2000 XK8 yesterday, having wanted one for a long time. 

Drives well, got a few niggles to sort including replacing batteries in remote fobs, but very pleased with it. 

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1549/26027344812_2ff34e07c2_k.jpg

 

Hi Andrew,

Looks a rather nice car --  the colour suits the XK8.  Once the niggles get sorted out and the sun is shining, the heads will turn as you drive.

Regards,

Peter.

 

2 hours ago, JimC64 said:

Looking good, a nice example and congrats to you!

What sort of niggles do you have, please share? We may be able to help, then again we may not, but if we don't know we definitely can't...lol

Enjoy Andrew and welcome aboard, good to have you here

Jim

Thanks for the welcome. My car history to date has mostly been newish German and Japanese saloons and hatches, so a 16 year old Jag is quite a contrast.

Niggles are dead remote locking fobs, a bit of condensation in one of the headlights, and a slow electric aerial. 

All fairly common (and hopefully fixable) things based on what I've read online. 

Would appreciate any recommendations for independent Jag specialists in the Surrey area. Surrey Jag Centre in Croydon look good based on their website, but happy to hear other suggestions  

The Perseus 20" wheels are in great nick and look fantastic, but I'm toying with the idea of going down a size or two, if anyone wants to swap a set of 17" or 18" wheels...