How To Buy A Jaguar XK8 or XKR | The X100 Buyer's Guide

The Jaguar XK8 (and its supercharged XKR brother) was a landmark car for the company, offering V8 power, gorgeous looks and a luxurious interior, complete with handling to rival Porsche! These days, it's an affordable way into a luxury coupe (or convertible), but there's plenty to look out for - here's how to buy an X100 Jaguar XK8 or XKR!

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Chapters
0:00 The Jaguar XK8
0:43 Body & Chassis
2:06 Engine & Gearbox
4:18 Suspension & Brakes
5:36 Interior & Electrics
7:44 Buying

[jamesmacd]

I owned that very xkr after you guys. It's gone to a new home and had an absolute fortune spent on it. Love the xk8/r.

[jagdipsekhon]

Good video, no waffling and straight to the point.

[malcolmbrown]

Great video, thanks! I have owned my 2000 XK8 convertible for 15 years. I’m in Canada so obviously never sees winter. I have done all of the engine mods you mentioned, plus front struts and a couple of suspension odds and sods. Thanks for reminding me to exercise the convertible top - I’ll do that more often. Another thing to watch for are the hydraulic lines and rams for the soft top. A leak from the front lines that run through your windshield frame - affectionately called, the green shower - can ruin your interior! I have replaced all of my lines. You touched on this but other things that can go bad that will result in that annoying “restricted performance” warning or the “check engine” light are ignition coils (x8), oxygen sensors and knock sensors (2 per cylinder bank). I’ve replaced all of these. Cheers!

[roygardiner]

ALL Jaguars seem beautiful to me. This model definitely so. Thanks for the great maintenance and buying advice. 👍

[madelief]

I have an XK8 of 1996, probebly one of the first sold in the Netherlands. I have it now for over 6 years, no mayor issues had occured to me. Of course maintainance is a must! Don't budget on oil or gas; in the Netherlands we have 2 choises. The cheaper one; with a lot of "natural" additives. Or the more expensive one, wich is better for the fuel system when you don't drive it weekely, like I do.
I did let do the tensioners and the waterpump replace to start with. The bearings of the wheels were worn out; made noise, with 120 000 km on the clock. So they needed to replaced as well. Buy good tires, the car is heavy, so the strong ones are needed. Al season tires are a bit difficult to get, you need to search for them.
Rust is a serious thing, even when I have the car in a garage. The fittings of the rear bumper, and the places here mentioned. Do I still like the car? A LOT!! It drives supurb, you get attention from others, and yes.... women as well. (I am 62...🙃)
Spareparts are not as costly as Porsche for instance. With a modest budget, the car is good te keep on the road. When I start the engine, I start smiling! Succes for who wants to buy one. I had a specialist to look after, before buying. I advice everyone to do this as well!

[doublefault]

Those lovely old days . The 2009 XJ was the last real Jaguar .

[huwzebediahthomas]

Saw the first of these built in their factory outside Coventry, Brown's Lane in L-somewhere, in 1995. Line split, one way for six cylinder, other to V8 engine fit. Wood panels department down the side.

[markland_swe]

This was really nice and informative, thank you! :)

[gititgotitgood]

my 01 xkr has no rust, i dont drive it unless weather is fitting, regular scheduled maintenance is key too.

[mem]

Good stuff!! Very excited about a 04 Convert XKR in my future 👍😎

[ofmanynicknames]

Great review! Interesting that convertibles are still more expensive in the UK, as here in the US the coupes have started to overtake them in price, as they are both rarer and better looking.

[jrlly]

I do like these and had a 4.2 convetible for a while. Think perhaps the rust issue was not emphasised enough in this summary. Lovely cars and very undervalued overall though.

[ljw]

The XKR 400 is the one to have. Supercharged 4.2 400bhp.

[Camrocok]

I agree with the rust. Not only in the bodywork but in the chassis and horrendously expensive to fix on a car that will be worth less than the repair

[gerardshort]

Thanks for this I am going to buy one.

[Camrocok]

The XK8 is one of the most expensive cars I have ever owned in terms of running costs. I have spent mega money with so called Jaguar specialists. There really are some cowboy Jag specialists out there which spoils the ownership experience

[rancosteel]

Featured proudly in one of my favorite films Memento.

[JonathanHealy-ok]

I owned one of these, an XK8 2001 coupe, back in 2008-2010. For me this remains one of the most beautiful cars ever made, up with the E-Type and Vanquish, and I prefer it to Ian Callum's replacement in 2006. I also loved the cossetting, luxurious interior which was a lovely place to sit on roadtrips, and that V8 made a gorgeous sound. However, there was ALWAYS something wrong with it despite it having a comprehensive service history and only 50, 000 miles when I bought it. It was a very fragile car and expensive to maintain -- suspension bits always wearing, electrical gremlins, including the ABS module going kaput and sensors failing, and of course I had to replace the chain tensioners which was a pricey upgrade. Even as a 7-year-old car, rust was forming on the rear wheel arches. Very thirsty but you know that buying one. As a classic car for summer Sunday drives, it probably makes more sense if you are willing to maintain it.

[tacfoley]

The £735 pa road fund license for the XKR can be a bit of a downer for some - me included.

[assamqasim]

Hi so does the 2002 XKR have the plastic timing chain tensioners?