New Member looking for an XK8

[John JAG 007]

Hi all! I've been a long-time fan and admirer of Jaguar cars ever since i was 8 yrs old. The closest we came ot owning a Jag was when my father purchased a Daimler car ( when i was about 10 yrs old). I have always wanted a jaguar car and when i first saw the XK8 i was hooked on it, ever since the 1990's i have wanted one. For the past 15 years i have been driving a 1999 Audi A4, saving up for my *dream Jag* .Now i am 56 and finally can afford to purchase one. My occupation is an Osteopath.

I would like to know from the members on here what i should be looking for. Ideally i wanted a model from 2010 onwards.

All advice would be welcome

Once I find the right car, I will be eternally grateful to everyone who helps me, and i will post pictures and if i can help anyone on this forum i will.

Thank you .

 

P.S. I have had to type in a Jag model to sign up, but i dont have the Jag yet but i intend to purchase one in the next 2 months.

John

 

Edited June 14 by John JAG 007
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[BiK3rZ]

Welcome, hopefully you'll find your dream xk!

[BossHogg]

Psst, get an XF! 🤣🤣🤣 Welcome to the forum 👍 

[N6 JMX]

Hi John, first up you need to understand the variations. You say you are looking for an XK8, which goes by the model designation X-100. Then you indicate you would like a model from around 2010, which would be the X-150 model.

The X-100 was built between 1996 and 2005, whereas the X-150 model was built between 2006 and 2014 / 2015. For 2010, you would be looking at a 5.0 litre engined car, available as either a Coupe or Convertible. My preference is the Convertible, but to each their own. There is also the choice, in both models, for the naturally aspirated XK8 / New XK, or the supercharged XKR.

The X-100 is a steel bodied car, with specific areas prone to corrosion that you would need to be aware of, whilst the X-150 is an aluminium architecture and body, with minimal corrosion elements, but still needs to be carefully checked.

There are quite a number of good You Tube videos on the merits of the X-150 which you could seek out, but the best advice is to go and see as many cars as you can locate to get a "feel" for them. If you are a Jaguar buying novice, then try and take someone with you who knows what they are looking at. The X-150 cars are typically available these days from circa £10k to +£30k and obviously you get what you pay for.

There are currently 18 X-150 cars for sale on the JEC Classifieds, the JEC is the largest Jaguar Club in the world. The link below should take you to the list of Classifieds at the JEC site. There's also lots of other information there, but most of it only accessible to the members, but worth the fee in my opinion.

 jec.org.uk/classifieds/index.php?page=cars-for-sale&category=1608 

Simple adage, buy the best you can afford, but keep your eyes open and seek advice if unsure. The JEC can arrange for inspections by local enthusiasts' knowledgeable about the particular model, but again I think that needs you to join the Club.

If you find anything of interest meantime, come back here and post a link thta folks can check out on your behalf.

Good Luck.

N6 JMX