Need advice on pre owned XK8 Jag
We have never owned a Jag. We live in the SF Bay Area, CA We are thinking of buying a pre owned XK8 Convertible. Model year 1998 to 2003. The prices seems to range from $18,000 to $30,000. We are not sure which model year we will end up with... it will depend on the deal we get.
We are undecided as which XK8 to get..convertible or hard top ? Any thoughts?
We would like to get a convertible. Though we have a few friends who say convertibles may bring a set a problems...
- the rag top may need replacing every so often and that could be an expensive issue.
- The temp inside the car may not be like a hardtop when it is comes to AC or heating or there may be leaks.
Can anyone who has had such a car please comment on the above re:Jag convertibles vs hardtops? Any advice as which one is better in your opinion?
In terms of model years..are there any that are better than others ? or any model years to be avoided ?
We would really like to get a convertible.
Any comments on the general reliability of the car ?
Any other tips would be highly appreciated.
Thanks in advance for your input. Kim