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Used 1998 Jaguar XK-Series Consumer Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars
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4.5 out of 5 stars

A Quality Vehicle-Really!!

kase, 07/08/2004
1998 Jaguar XK-Series XK8 2dr Convertible
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

All the horror stories must have occurred before the 1990 model for I have had very reliable cars/ My MB's over that period were no more reliable and lack styling. For a convertible it is super quite compared to other 1998 cars I have driven.

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4.25 out of 5 stars

Gorgeous, but high maintenance!

Charles, 12/13/2007
1997 Jaguar XK-Series XK8 2dr Convertible
8 of 11 people found this review helpful

I bought this lovely car with only 64K miles on it and in beautiful condition. It is spectacularly beautiful! It may be even more pretty with its top up than down! I love it. However, during the first month I owned it, it cost me $4,000 in repairs, and that's seeking out the lowest cost for parts and labor possible! Still, it is running great now! I will keep my fingers crossed, because this is a comfortable and wonderful car - when it is working!

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4.75 out of 5 stars

XK8 Convertible

M. Coggins, 01/13/2005
1997 Jaguar XK-Series XK8 2dr Convertible
4 of 5 people found this review helpful

I have always loved Jaguars, and have owned an XJS V-12 coupe before this car. The quality has really improved since Ford became the owner, bringing the factory and technology up to date. The cars have always been beautiful to look at (my first love was the E-Type coupe in 1961), but the reliability was less than ideal.That is no longer a problem. This vehicle has had only a few minor issues, including the CD changer, and requiring an adjustment on the latch mechanism for the convertible top. It still draws many stares and comments even today. This car is a classic. The new BMW's and others are too radical in their design. Sensual is the best word to describe Jaguars. I love them.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Stle galore

jmfishman, 05/06/2002
1997 Jaguar XK-Series XK8 2dr Convertible
4 of 5 people found this review helpful

After 8 Corvettes, this is a different level of vehicle. Not as fast, but plenty. roomy, comfy, easy (one touch top action). Great trunk. Not worth 75K, but used prices are terrif.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

happy with XK8

jmnpet, 06/13/2002
1997 Jaguar XK-Series XK8 2dr Convertible
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

very satisfied with the vehicle. it rides like a luxury car--very quiet with the top up.

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