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We have a limited number of reviews for the 1998 XK-Series, so we've included reviews for other years of the XK-Series since its last redesign.
Such A Sexy Beast (with a Maintenance Budget)
Andy S, 06/23/2017
updated 06/28/2019
1997 Jaguar XK-Series XK8 2dr Coupe
9 of 9 people found this review helpful
If you could go out with Angelina Jolie, but she asked for a $250 lobster dinner, would you really care about the costs? My 1997 Jaguar XK8 Coupe is by far the sexiest beast I ever owned (out of 53 cars). This is a car you can fall in love with inside and out. And it runs like it is the last day to get a speeding ticket. However, she needs proper maintenance and a maintenance budget. I simply found a specialty shop and had them replace all the components that usually break after 20 years over time. Upper and lower timing chain tensioners, timing chain guides, all four(!) timing chains, water pump, thermostat, valve cover seals as well as a few hoses. $3,500 later she is ready for the next 20 years. Yes, a reliable Saturn coupe would cost a lot less in maintenance. But you won't arrive at work grinning ear to ear every morning.
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Great Car
dadjar, 09/21/2003
1998 Jaguar XK-Series XK8 2dr Convertible
9 of 9 people found this review helpful
This has been the best car I have owned, including a number of Porsches. What you give up in terms of ultimate performance (which is always difficult to use), you get back in comfort and drivability (which you use everyday). Very reliable. Excellent cargo and passenger space for a convertible and one of the best looking cars ever made.
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Makes Seniors Look Good!
Thomas McCullough, 03/27/2016
1998 Jaguar XK-Series XK8 2dr Coupe
20 of 23 people found this review helpful
Great car for old men who enjoy the sport car feel with the luxury ride.....
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Love that car!
ndb, 04/06/2006
1998 Jaguar XK-Series XK8 2dr Convertible
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
Have owned this one 4 years. Acquired as certified used car with less than 6k miles! This is fun to drive, great to look at and absolutely trouble free! Timeless design for sure. Handling is quite responsive just not the fastest pony around, but if you like smooth this is the ticket. Highly recommend and looking forward to the 2007 model which just came out this week.
98 XK8 Coupe
brobin111, 04/15/2003
1998 Jaguar XK-Series XK8 2dr Coupe
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
Other than a few problems with the tilt wheel motor the car ahas been virtually perfect.