1997 Jaguar Xk8 Convertible - Excellent Condition, 12k Invested, Mint on 2040-cars
San Diego, California, United States
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I’ll be moving
back to Europe soon and have to sell my beautiful 1997 Jaguar XK8 convertible.
I hate to see her go, but shipping to Europe does not make sense so this is
your chance to own a gorgeous example of this soon-to-be classic in near mint
condition and the best color pattern out there. I am a private seller, not a
dealer, and have been using the car mainly for my daily 25-mile-commute from
San Diego to Del Mar, CA. I rarely used the car for short distances. It’s a 90%
Freeway car. It has always been garaged, never parked in the streets, and is a
California car from day one on. The car has
never been in an accident. Title is clear and registration is valid thru
November 2014. It is equipped with everything you could get at that time; power
seats, top, everything. It has a 6-CD-changer in the trunk. AC is ice cold and
has been recharged. Mechanics: The car is mechanically
sound. Engine and trans are perfect. There is no rattle, no weird sounds. The
engine idles and runs smoothly, has a beautiful and healthy sound, the
transmission shifts like on day one; breaks work perfectly. I have never
noticed any sign of overheating and oil pressure is perfect as well. The
steering is still very precise and the car is very stable; nothing appears worn
out. You would never think that you sit in a car with a mileage of 120k; it
drives more like 60k. Everything on the car works. The top is working flawlessly
and is absolutely watertight. You are welcome to check it in a car wash! The
previous owner (a gentleman in his 60s) and I took great care of the car, it’s
been pampered, never abused, and meticulously maintained. All the expensive
upgrades/maintenance work that need to be done on the first generation XK8’s
have been taken care of. The previous owner and I spent over $12,000 within the last 20,000mls/last
couple of years to keep it in this excellent shape it is in. It needs
nothing at the moment. I have all the receipts for everything to show. Some of
the things that have been done: -
Metal
timing chain tensioner upgrade – this is a must for every pre-2003 model
with the older 4 liter engine and is an expensive upgrade. Google it if you’re
not familiar with it or what will happen if you don’t change/upgrade it. -
Both
sides front wheel hub bearings -
Both
sides lower control arm -
Damper
front (both) -
Radiator
and hoses -
Power
steering cooler, supply hose, and high pressure hose -
Cam
covers & spark plugs -
New
battery Condition/cosmetics: The car
looks absolutely beautiful inside and outside. I gave her new paint in 2013
because the clear coat was coming off on the hood. At that point, I thought I
would stay longer in CA and since I wanted the car to be perfect I had the
entire car get painted. It was a professional paint job in the original color that
looks great. You have a 3-year guarantee on the paint. When you see the car, it
literally looks like an almost new car. There are no scratches and the paint
shines like only new paint can shine on a 17-year old car. There is absolutely
no rust on the car. The interior is still very nice, only the driver seat shows
some wear due to age, but nothing that couldn’t be detailed if you want
everything to be perfect; no cracks in the dash board (garaged entire life). See
photos of the car and video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZirnvnWPp-g The car
comes with a boot cover that matches the interior color. It is just not shown
in the pics. If you like
to see it, I’m happy to show you the car. It is located in Mission Beach in San
Diego, CA. Please do not contact me if you intend to offer me $5k. Don’t waste
my time and I won’t waste yours. I know there are XK8s out there you can get
for less than I am asking, but believe me you don’t want these cars since you’ll
have to spend a ton of money to get them where my Jaguar or similar offers
already are. It’s not a Toyota and getting them fixed is expensive. The best
investment you can make in the long run is to buy the better car that is just a
little more expensive when you purchase it. I’ve seen a lot of cars before I
finally picked this one. Please note
that I’ll be leaving the country on May 28 and the car needs to be picked on
the weekend May 24/25. Email me with any questions you may have. |
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