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Steve, I have had my XK for well over 3 years now, and all it has cost me is one indicator bulb and one brake light bulb, about ten quid total. OK, the Road Fund Licence is 500 quid, and you may be right about MPG, but I never check that: I only do about 3000 miles a year, so the cost of petrol is not a major concern. I simply love my XK, and intend to keep it until it is too low for me to get in and out unaided!

difficult to answer but when I bought mine ( actually swapped it for my S type --lucky me) I sent it straight to a Jag specialist (on a transporter ) and told them to make it right. Cost me 2k but they sorted everything. Most expensive was a knock sensor that needed replacing. (had to remove supercharger and loads more) Wheel bearing, suspension and discs. Oh and oil cooler that was leaking. Thankfully haven`t had to spend anything in last 2 years since then but I don`t drive it very much. A lot of parts not as scary as you might think. Checkout a couple of sites eg http://www.xk8-parts.com/ Next job, noticed a few bubbles behind rear arch so will get that done in spring and fitting remote roof control PS Am actively thinking of adding an XK8 to the stable for my wife---of course

If you are looking at an earlier model the most important thing is to check the history and make sure the timing chains have been sorted. Earlier ones had plastic tensioners .If they go in mid flight it can do a lot of damage to engine. Rust,rust and rust--no getting away from it i`m afraid. Check sills ,subframes ,floorpans and behind rear wheel arches. Good news is that it can all be sorted. Owning one of these is great but it will cost you. If you are scared of that prospect then my advice is look elsewhere. Harsh but true. BUT its a fantastic car. I splashed on an XKR a couple of years ago and even though it costs a few bob now and again the novelty value has still not worn off. Good luck