1997 Jaguar XK8

Convertible

OHC V8

Automatic

SAJGX2748VC017845

Clear

Gasoline

1997 Jaguar XK8 Convertible 1997 Jaguar XK8 Convertible - Very clean. Nice paint - Red. Body very straight and clean. Runs great. 111,000 miles. Located in SE Gilbert. I bought this car almost 3 years ago. * I put new tires on it and new shocks in back. * I installed the front seat covers that came with it. * I put a new battery in it last year. It has been pretty trouble free, with a few exceptions. The right turn signal was iffy. I fixed it. The power antenna was bent, so I pushed it into the fender and installed a hidden antenna. FM works OK, but it doesn't work on AM. I think a regular antenna would work better. But I only listen to Satellite radio, so not a problem for me. It's an add-on - not included. Transmission didn't shift right. I had it fixed. The guy I bought it from had a list of stuff he said was repaired before I got it. It is pretty extensive. I kept a copy of the previous eBay listing for it. A partial list is below: ----------------------------------------------------------------------- "First Generation Jaguar XK8, 1997 -- 2007 needed upgrades / fixes. The car I am selling has it done!!" 1st, they came with a plastic water pump impeller -- replaced 2nd The original timing chain tensioners are plastic -- replaced with the new Jaguar metal upgrade before any damage. 3rd The original control arm / ball joints have no camber adjustment and the bushings are defective. -- replaced. 4th The original high-pressure power steering hose is mounted too close to the exhaust manifold and will fail -- fixed. 5th The original Hydraulic oil is defective. -- replaced. 6th There is an error code called "Trans Code" in the monitor. The ZF Transmission needs fluid to be changed at 60,000 miles. -- done. 7th Minor stuff. -- * OEM auto dim rear view mirror is oil filled and will leak. Replaced with newer gell-filled unit. * New Harmon-Kardon speakers. * Outside mirror switch goes bad -- mine was replaced. * Air induction leaks -- fixed. Other upgrades, * OEM Jaguar XKR wheels, * New Front struts, * Upgraded brakes with drilled and slotted ceramic pads. " ------------------------------------------------------------------------- I cannot verify some of these claims by the seller, but I have none of those problems. I do have the receipts for all the stuff I did and some that the seller sent me. The small radio and Heater-A/C LCD displays are very faded and can only be seen when it is dark. Some of the interior plastic trim pieces are pretty brittle and break. A/C was serviced 02-22-17. Blows cold! Top has no tears. The hydraulic pump works well, but there is “seeping” in the cylinders. I had the hydraulic system recharged on 02-28-17. It works well now. Nice car. A really nice driver. And this model Jaguar is the most beautiful car ever produced! IMHO I have this car listed for sale locally as well.