$7,750
San Diego, California
Category
-
Mileage
83000
Posted Over 1 Month
*** More pictures and details to come! Cars like the Jaguar XK8 are all about charisma and style; practicality and cost issues are clearly distant considerations. What counts is whether other people eye you with envy; whether the car gets respect from the valet at snooty restaurants. Will it get parked out in front? Or does it go around back with all the others? Using these criteria, the 2001 XK8 (in either coupe or convertible form) passes the test. And it's a good thing, too — because if considered solely on its objective merits, the Jaguar would have some explaining to do. It is cramped inside and not especially comfortable. Leg room is fine, but shoulder and head room are tight if you are over six feet tall. The steering wheel obscures the instruments, but they're easier to read than the miniaturized screen for the now-standard GPS navigation system. It has style. And that, friends, has been the Jaguar ace in the hole for years. Today's Jaguars have the added merit of being decently put-together, too. Purchasing a new Jag is no longer evidence of lunatic devotion to the brand, all other considerations notwithstanding. The new "AJ" 4.0 V-8 used in both XK8 models, for example, is an excellent and thoroughly modern powerplant. At 290 hp, it's also nice and snappy, though it would be much better if Jaguar allowed buyers the choice of a manual transmission.Pretty much everything imaginable is standard.The DVD-based satellite navigation system is an improvement over CD-based systems, which require you to swap discs for different geographic regions.New for 2001 are seat mounted side airbags, object-sensing park assist, a six-disc CD-changer (trunk mounted) and heaters for the front seats. The car also has a high tech, "ultrasonic" occupant detection system that adjusts airbag deployment force accordingly, or turns off the passenger-side bag entirely. Runs and drives great! It was purchased in Texas and split it's time between CA and OK for business trips. Car is in great condition and has been very well kept and adult driven. Regular maintenance and care abound. Tires are in great shape, with minor camber wear on the front right. Paint and body are in excellent shape with some minor road rash under the front bumper. The condition of this vehicle is exquisite for it's age. It does have an abs check light(not uncommon for this model) and a very slow coolant leak. The sensor within the abs unit can be rebuilt to remove this check light very inexpensively. The interior is in excellent condition with minimal wear. Car has clear California title! If you are a California buyer, registration, title and smog fees will apply. These fees will not apply for out of state buyers, we welcome all buyers! If you have any questions, feel free to let us know. This is the fully loaded model with alpine surround sound, navigation system, 19" Jag factory wheels and much more! Very rare and desirable, based upon the original Jaguar E type which is considered by many to be the best looking car ever made. 2001 Jaguar XK8 coupeBase price range: $69,155-$74,155 (coupe/convertible)Engine: 4.0-liter V-8, 290 hpTransmission: Five-speed automatic, rear-wheel driveWheelbase: 101.9 inLength: 187.4 inWidth: 70.1 inHeight: 50.5 inCurb weight: 3726 lbEPA (cty/hwy): 17/24 mpg (V-8 automatic)Safety equipment: Dual front airbags, side airbags, traction control, stability control, ABSMajor standard features: Six-way power heated driver's seat w/lumbar support, rain-sensing wipers, leather trim, six-disc CD audio system, climate control, power windows and locks,cruise control
Trim Black
