Used Jaguar XK Series cars for sale

However, driving an XK8 is all about covering big distances effortlessly rather than charging about town, although 300bhp is enough to make it quick enough. If you want more, however, there’s the 400bhp XKR, although these are rare and incredibly expensive to run. The leather-and-wood cabin is as sumptuous as you’d expect of a luxury Jaguar, but it's also cramped. There’s no legroom to speak of for passengers in the back, while space up front isn’t that generous. The roof is very low, and unlike in the convertible, you can't throw it back if you start to feel too claustrophobic.

Running Costs
What do you think? While running costs aren’t quite in the same league as a Ferrari’s, routine servicing is expensive, as are spare parts. And, sadly, older XKs tend to need regular repairs. One way to cut costs is to use a specialist garage rather than pay sky-high main dealer labour rates. You’ll find one by joining an enthusiasts’ web forum and finding a garage that owners rate highly. Insurance is expensive, too: the XK8 falls within group 18, and you'll need to contact a specialist to get a - probably much more expensive - quote for an XKR. To cap it all, these cars guzzle petrol. Officially, the XK8 will manage up to 24.9mpg and the XKR 22.9mpg. However, you’ll need to drive very gently to see anywhere near these figures.

Convertible
This is one of the best-looking luxury soft-tops you can buy - almost a dead ringer for the Aston Martin DB7, but much cheaper to buy. The eight-cylinder engine burbles heartily and unleashes powerful acceleration with a prod of the throttle. That said, driving an XK8 is all about covering big distances effortlessly rather than charging about town, although 300bhp is enough to make it quick when need be. If you still want more, however, there’s the 400bhp XKR, although these are rare and incredibly expensive to run. The leather-and-wood cabin is as sumptuous as you’d expect of a luxury Jaguar, but it's cramped, with no legroom to speak of for passengers in the back. The hood lowers quickly and, top down, the cabin remains serene even at speed; but it feels claustrophobic. The boot isn’t big, either, although there’s space for a weekend’s luggage, roof up or down.

Running Costs
If you need to ask, you probably shouldn’t be buying. While XK running costs aren’t quite in the same league as a Ferrari's, routine servicing is expensive, as are spare parts. And, unfortunately, older XKs tend to need regular repairs. One way to cut costs is to use a specialist garage rather than pay sky-high main dealer labour rates. You’ll find one by joining an enthusiasts’ web forum and finding a garage that owners rate highly. Insurance is expensive, too: the XK8 falls in group 20, and you'll need to contact a specialist for - even more expensive - cover on the XKR. To cap it all, these cars guzzle petrol. Officially, the XK8 will manage up to 24.9mpg overall, and the XKR 22.9mpg, but you’ll need to drive very gently to see anywhere near these figures.