1997 Jaguar XK-Series Overview
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Set out to find a fun but cheaper car for the summer. It needed to do a few things...open air car, T top or rag, some power and must carry 2 sets of golf clubs. Looked at Trans Ams, Regal turbos, Corvettes, Mercedes, BMW, Porsche etc. A Jag had never even crossed my mind. Came across an ad for a 1997 xk8 in Alberta where I live, about 4 hrs away. Long story short, bought it and love it! 16 yrs old 80k, 50,000 miles and mint! British racing green, green rag and tan int. The car has 2 mods, cold air intake and a stainless exhaust that runs under the rear axles. Not sure what it does for power but milage is great! Drove it home at 130kph, 80mph and got 28 mpg!!
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Available Jaguar XK-Series 1997 Submodel Types: Convertible, Coupe, XKR
Available Trims: XK8, XK, XKR
Exterior Colors: Ebony, Liquid Silver Metallic, Carnival Red Pearl Metallic, Salsa , Anthracite Mica, Aspen Green, Black, Botanical Green, Lunar Grey , Porcelain, Silver Green Pearl Metallic, Slate Metallic, Zircon Metallic
Interior Colors: Ivory, Ivory/Slate leather, Caramel leather, Charcoal leather, Charcoal premium leather, Dove
Popular Features: Alarm, Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel, Auto Climate Control, Heated seats, Leather Seats, Parking sensors, Power Driver Seat, Rear Bench Seats, Stability Control, Trip Computer, Soft Top, Navigation, Upgraded Headlights, Bluetooth, Multi-Zone Climate Control, Tire Pressure Warning, 2nd Row Bucket Seats
Engine/Mechanics: 8 cylinders
Transmission: AUTOMATIC
Fuel Types: premium unleaded (required), regular unleaded
Drivetrains: rear wheel drive
