Jaguar XK8 Convertible (1996 - 2005) review
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PROS
The neighbours will be envious
CONS
Unless you're super-rich enough to run it, it'll be on your drive a lot
At a glance |
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| New price | £55,350 - £74,950 |
| Used price | £3,460 - £13,555 |
| Used monthly cost | £85 - £334 |
| Fuel economy | 22 - 24 mpg |
| Road tax cost | £265 - £325 |
| Insurance group | 39 - 49 How much is it to insure? |
Jaguar XK8 Convertible rivals
Porsche
911 Cabriolet
Mercedes-Benz
SL-Class
The convertible version of the XK8 is a beautiful machine with the electrically-powered hood either up or down. It's been about since 1996, but like all good Jags is timelessly elegant. It's been refreshed over the years to keep it on course dynamically and if you need to be in Saint Tropez in time for cocktails then it's a fine way to get there. With the roof down you can better hear the V8 doing its thing.
An all-new car was launched in 2006.
