Jaguar XK8 Coupé (96-05) - Review

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The XK8 may have been on our roads since 1996 but you still give it a look as it goes past, don't you? It's got James Bond looks, with performance to match. Grand Touring ability makes it a pleasure over long distances. The supercharged R version is seriously rapid and makes a good budget alternative to an Aston Martin or a Ferrari GT. Thankfully in the UK it deals just effectively with traffic jams and the golf club car park. An all-new car was launched in 2006.
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Running costs

Depreciation is quite heavy, the V8 likes a drop of fuel, and it's not cheap to insure or service, but then you wouldn't buy a big Jag as a thrifty little runabout would you?

Summary Running Costs

Servicing period

Every 10,000 miles

Warranty

Mechanical 3 years, body work 6 years

Road tax (12 months)

£220.00 - £270.00

Vehicle excise duty (VED) varies according to the CO2 emissions and the fuel type of the vehicle. For cars registered after March 1st 2001 VED or road tax is based on the car's CO2 emissions. For cars registered before March 1st 2001 it is based on engine size.

Full running costs data

1.5 out of 5

Green credentials

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CO2 emission figure (g/km)

Fuel economy rating

The arrows indicate the best and worst CO2 bands for this model.

Emissions summary

XK8 scores badly on the eco front. With an average of 297 g/km CO2 across the model line-up, its emissions are high for a sports coupe. It's worth noting that the line-up does not feature any diesel models, which typically produce less carbon dioxide than petrol engines with similar power outputs. The range is disappointingly thirsty, averaging 23 mpg.

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