Used 1997 Jaguar XK-Series Consumer Reviews
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My 1997 "goldfinger" XK8 coupe
Bond Girl, 07/07/2019
1997 Jaguar XK-Series XK8 2dr Coupe
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
It was gold with chrome wheels. Cream interior. Feline curves and symmetry similar to the 1978 Pininfarina XJ Spider. A gorgeous car that was my daily driver. Long gone are the problems with Lucas electrics and other reliability problems. In the 4 years I drove it, it only broke down once and gave me much pleasure. Pleasant ride with euro-GT performance. I even drove it from coast to coast with zero problems. It made me feel like a Bond girl and had nice touches like a secret keyhole for the trunk and deadlocking security along with other features that you only find on an exotic car. I bought it used for a steal. The reason I talk in the past tense is because an industrial truck crushed the front end with me and my spouse inside. Airbags deployed perfectly and we both walked away unharmed. If I had been driving a corvette I'd probably be in a wheelchair right now. The car gave me the reliability of a Toyota and the safety of a Mercedes. Luved it and I will miss it greatly. I would recommend this auto to anyone who appreciates automotive excellence.
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Top Notch Rag Top
Mr Hooker, 10/27/2003
1997 Jaguar XK-Series XK8 2dr Convertible
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
The latest Rag Top Cat is a wonderful car, with a little something for everyone. It's the very definition of "smooth" -- it drives like silk. There's lots of power, but it could use more low end torque. The suspension provides a very smooth ride, but it could stand to corner a bit better. The no-latch top raises/lowers quickly (you can drop it at a red light and not keep the folks behind you waiting) but the lack of automatic boot cover detracts. Special touches such as radio volume increasing with speed are excellent.
1997 Jaguar XK8 Convertible
Skipper, 05/23/2003
1997 Jaguar XK-Series XK8 2dr Convertible
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
I bought the car used and got quite a bargain. I cannot imagine buying one of these new! The reliability has been excellent.
Jaguar convertibles
GLabelle, 01/28/2003
1997 Jaguar XK-Series XK8 2dr Convertible
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
The most fun and luxurious car in the US today!!
Val's Jag
valdempsey, 06/10/2006
1997 Jaguar XK-Series XK8 2dr Coupe
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
I bought a low miles (17000) black w/tan interior convertible (from a music icon who bought he car off the showroom floor in Nashville). I am the second owner. I enjoy it. Only drive it on nice days. I rarely push it but when I do it performs. The interior quality is not up to what it should be and I would have put some metal in the front where that plastic piece is. I think this is the first year that Ford made the car. The technology on the engine was flawed in materials but does not seem to be too big a problem. Light lenses leak but glass is so much better than all the new plastic lenses. All and all a good car. Classic? Don't bet on it.
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