I'm in negotiations to purchase a 2003 XK8 coupe with 79k miles. The car is located at Private Collections Motors in Costa mesa, CA . I had a friend from L.A. look at the car for me and he says it's Ireally nice as indicated in the pix and says it drives well. He owns luxury cars but he's a mechanical novice... so I want some Jaguar aficionados input. I'm not giving them $13.8k regardless...

http://www.privatecollectionmotors.com/inventory/view/6830017?2003+Jaguar+XK8+2dr+Cpe+XK8+Costa+Mesa+CA

www.privatecollectionmotors.com

Anyone here ever done business with them? Lives near the dealership? I'm getting an used vehicle inspection on Thursday by an indy. I'm certainly having the wheels checked because knowledge gained here about the newer 19" XK wheels(according to the ad) needing adapters.*

Thanks for any advice/input.

Ikon

 

I bought my 2004 Vanden Plas from Ashley (Ashton?) about a year ago. The car was extremely clean and drove very well. On the test drive, the air suspension light came on. Ashley said it would be repaired, probably just a battery. We agreed on a price, and I was to pick the car up in a week. It turned out to be much more than a battery, and Ashley had replaced the air suspension compressor and 1 front air bag, at a cost (to him) of $2500.00. The installed parts were NEW, O.E.M. , and an extra week of work (for diagnosing). Car was delivered at the previously agreed price.

The car has been great, with no hint of any problems. I would not hesitate to buy another car from them. No affiliation, just a satisfied customer.

 

Thanks for the input! Did you get a great price? I'm glad to hear that this dealer is legitimate. Also, another member is actually going there today to check it out today.

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