XK8 Dream Machine (Jaguar XK8)

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Product:	Jaguar XK8
Date:	17/09/00 (207 review reads)
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Advantages: Looks,handling,performanc e,class

Disadvantages: monthly payment

Having owned my XK8 for over six months and covered 8000 miles, I still have nothing but praise for this automobile. What a shame we couldn’t make this product without help from over the water. The car looks and drives fantastic. I opted for the CATS suspension (as fitted on the XKR) and am impressed how such a large car handles. Still not as nimble as many two seater sports models but as a grand tourer, not much betters this machine.

Build quality is faultless. The car in meteorite silver looks gorgeous and classy only beaten by the racier red big brother XKR.

I was worried the facelift model would date this present model but am relieved having just viewed a 2001 model that the changes are very subtle and unnoticeable to any other than a car enthusiast.

My only concern with the marque is the soon to be announced BMW 3 series competitor. Whilst I am sure the new car will be a class leader, I do not think it will do the long-term Jaguar image any good. (Could you imagine Ferrari announcing a model to compete with say a £30000 TVR?) I like the fact that even in Britain Jaguars are not common and have a degree of exclusivity. If Ford dilutes the Jaguar image, it may never manage to restore it.

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