Used 1998 Jaguar XK-Series Consumer Reviews
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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.
1997 XK8 Conv.
Adamski4, 07/11/2002
1997 Jaguar XK-Series XK8 2dr Convertible
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I purchased a very low mileage 97 XK8. It is the best investment I've made. Turns heads everywhere you go. I say, as I pass boxsters, Z3, miatas, "That's a 'cute' convertible, buts it's no Jag." Even with faster covertibles on the market, only a few cars like an SL have as much class, style and luxury as a Jag. If all I wanted was performance, I'd buy a 74 Nova for $500 and drop a big block in it.
Jag owner
jpmack, 07/20/2002
1997 Jaguar XK-Series XK8 2dr Convertible
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I bought this car with only 27,000 miles on it...and am interested in finding out about extended warranties...It's an excellent ride and in excellent condition.
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Awsum XK8 Sport Convertable Jaguar
Glenn Godden, 09/02/2002
1997 Jaguar XK-Series XK8 2dr Convertible
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Leather wears out quickly on drivers seat
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.