Help before I buy an xk8
#21
Transmission
Solar,
I am in BC. My Jag popped the the tranny. (A)clutch drum ring. Estimated repair was $7000 re/re. The transmission fluid is sealed and is measured with a laser temp sensor (no dipstick). This is an easy test as most mechanics have a laser temp gun. Most of the info I have seen is 40 to 50 degrees Centigrade measured at the bottom pan. If transmission is low on fluid it will overheat. Just some food for thought.
SK
I am in BC. My Jag popped the the tranny. (A)clutch drum ring. Estimated repair was $7000 re/re. The transmission fluid is sealed and is measured with a laser temp sensor (no dipstick). This is an easy test as most mechanics have a laser temp gun. Most of the info I have seen is 40 to 50 degrees Centigrade measured at the bottom pan. If transmission is low on fluid it will overheat. Just some food for thought.
SK
#22
already nearing classic status IMO.
That is a true statement. While these Jaguars MAY eventually become classics, this will likely NOT happen for another 30 years. Owning a Jaguar is a labor of love and the constant maintenance is the price we pay for driving these rolling works of art. I get more joy out of driving my 2002 XKR than almost anything else in my life and would gladly pay many times what I currently pay for maintenance.
Mark
Mark
I'd say any car like these become classic as soon as they reach 25 years old.
They are in fact classed as a classic by insurance companies over here as soon as they reach 15 years old.
As far as i can see they have bottomed out value-wise and will only start to slowly but surely gain value.
The only problem with the XK8 is how finicky and complicated they are - it seems any little thing and it to use and Americanism 'throws a hissy fit' - this would put off many potential buyers looking for a good looking sunny wknd toy - i bought mine as i couldn't think of a car i'd rather have for the money - it's not perfect but i smile every time i go to drive it and i always say hello beautiful to it as i get in - and thanks beautiful when i get out. to me it's an everyday car and not a toy.
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