Opinions on this XK8 - Please

[Jimbeaux]

2003 / 48,000 miles / XKR / 4.4l & 6 speed for $22,000:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2003-XKR-Convertibl...

[SeismicGuy]

Looks nice--what do you think?

Doug

[fatboy b]

Seems cheap, or is that the going rate for one of those over there?

[XKRacer]

Thats 14K in my money....not a bad price looks good, well kept.

Hard to say without doing a test drive but on face value definately worth it

Customer of mine paid 14K for a 2004 XKR convertible......that was cheap!

[Jimbeaux]

SeismicGuy said:

Looks nice--what do you think?

Doug

I like it but have not seen it in person. That is starting to be the going price for those; however, XKRs usually cost a bout 5-6K more. I am not sure why this one is cheaper.

[fatboy b]

XKRacer said:

Customer of mine paid 14K for a 2004 XKR convertible......that was cheap!

[Myobb]

XKRacer said:

Thats 14K in my money....not a bad price looks good, well kept.

Hard to say without doing a test drive but on face value definately worth it

Customer of mine paid 14K for a 2004 XKR convertible......that was cheap!

Is it cheap?. Import it into the UK & add 15% VAT plus 10% import duty plus freight ($2K) plus transport from Lexington to Houston/New York ($1K) plus maritime insurance. I know. I did it last year with an XK8. And you have to be careful the pics have not been computer enhanced. Safest bet is to get a local expert to look at the car. Cost me $80. First car the expert looked at he rejected (& did not charge). Second car was OK except for minor problems (stone chips to the front, two new tyres & a blocked wiper).Oh & I forgot the car then has to be modified to get a MOT (cost circa 1000 pounds).

[Jimbeaux]

I am looking at these older ones because I still have not bought off on the new style. I know the new one is a superior car all around and it does look great. However, the fron tof the old one looks better IMO; the new one looks "snapped on". I believe the curves of the old are more timeless, like the E-Type, and will not grow old.

[SeismicGuy]

I am in the Los Angeles area and the prices in the States have always seemed quite a bit better than across the pond. Nevertheless, the price for this one seems particularly aggressive but the photos certainly make it look like quite a clean car (unless there is something hidden).

Doug

[Jimbeaux]

SeismicGuy said:

I am in the Los Angeles area and the prices in the States have always seemed quite a bit better than across the pond. Nevertheless, the price for this one seems particularly aggressive but the photos certainly make it look like quite a clean car (unless there is something hidden).

Doug

They claim that a previous accident on carfax is a mistake.

[Trooper2]

SeismicGuy said:

I am in the Los Angeles area and the prices in the States have always seemed quite a bit better than across the pond. Nevertheless, the price for this one seems particularly aggressive but the photos certainly make it look like quite a clean car (unless there is something hidden).

Doug

Jags and Land Rovers get rapped on the used car market in the U.S., which I have always taken as a plus, since I only buy used. I like to let the first owner pay for the depreciation....

[Trooper2]

Jimbeaux said:

SeismicGuy said:

I am in the Los Angeles area and the prices in the States have always seemed quite a bit better than across the pond. Nevertheless, the price for this one seems particularly aggressive but the photos certainly make it look like quite a clean car (unless there is something hidden).

Doug

They claim that a previous accident on carfax is a mistake.

Wish I could look at it in person for you, but Lexington, is more than a weekend road trip! ...

[Jimbeaux]

Trooper2 said:

Jimbeaux said:

SeismicGuy said:

I am in the Los Angeles area and the prices in the States have always seemed quite a bit better than across the pond. Nevertheless, the price for this one seems particularly aggressive but the photos certainly make it look like quite a clean car (unless there is something hidden).

Doug

They claim that a previous accident on carfax is a mistake.

Wish I could look at it in person for you, but Lexington, is more than a weekend road trip! ...

One always needs excuses to travel.

[Trooper2]

Jimbeaux said:

Trooper2 said:

Jimbeaux said:

SeismicGuy said:

I am in the Los Angeles area and the prices in the States have always seemed quite a bit better than across the pond. Nevertheless, the price for this one seems particularly aggressive but the photos certainly make it look like quite a clean car (unless there is something hidden).

Doug

They claim that a previous accident on carfax is a mistake.

Wish I could look at it in person for you, but Lexington, is more than a weekend road trip! ...

One always needs excuses to travel.

No Jim, one always needs money to travel....
Paychecks are better here in Montana, maybe some day....

[Jimbeaux]

Trooper2 said:

Jimbeaux said:

Trooper2 said:

Jimbeaux said:

SeismicGuy said:

I am in the Los Angeles area and the prices in the States have always seemed quite a bit better than across the pond. Nevertheless, the price for this one seems particularly aggressive but the photos certainly make it look like quite a clean car (unless there is something hidden).

Doug

They claim that a previous accident on carfax is a mistake.

Wish I could look at it in person for you, but Lexington, is more than a weekend road trip! ...

One always needs excuses to travel.

No Jim, one always needs money to travel....
Paychecks are better here in Montana, maybe some day....

Are your consulting services on the hire block then?