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Jaguar XK8 (2005)
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Price: US $25,000.00

Description:

2005 Jaguar XK8 Coupe Series 1 Phase 2b.
This rare, lovely well preserved example is the XK8 coupe that Jaguar aficionados are seeking. Fabulous Platinum Silver Metallic. The best of the production run with the upgraded (Phase 2) 4.2 engine and 6-speed transmission. Only the '05-'06 (Phase 2b) had the lower body ground effects, more aggressive lower front valance, larger and wider Atlas wheels and anodized aluminum dash and console bezels.
Timeless 3-gauge center dash package (this was actually an unusual option not to get the navigation) instead of (the now troublesome and can't get updates) outdated early Jaguar navigation (99 percent of last-of-the-run coupes came into the country with navigation). Do a search and you will see. There are a bigger selection of convertibles without the navigation though...but the coupes are difficult to find, especially in this condition without high mileage.
Previously owned many years by a lady physician in Tampa Florida and was garaged day and night (under-building parking). In my ownership for the past three years it has been garaged in a climate controlled garage. Just spent $1, 500 on new highly rated BFG G-Force tires, alignment and wiper arm assemblies and blades. I just installed a full size XK8 specific brand new battery for years of trouble free maintenance.
Ownership preservation: I'm a retired Jaguar and British Leyland technician. A major key to warding off electrical troubles and assuring overall systems reliability is proper humidity free storage. There are many vacuum lines and multi-pin connectors in modern cars that break down with corrosion and decay if left outside. In purchasing a car for myself it was imperative that I find a car that had been properly stored...always. When I purchased the car three years ago, I was convinced that the car was never left out in the humidity and I have continued this same level of care for this car in my ownership.
***Please note***. .Not to be compared to the early cars with anemic engines, (silicone impregnated engine cylinder walls, timing chain design failure) and transmission failures. Ford and Jaguar did the upgrades and got these cars right. No accidents and no salt exposure...always in the South. Engine bay and underbody hardware like new. Approximately only 200 '05-'06 coupes imported and please note, many of the '06 cars did not not have lovely wood steering wheels. Some were called Victory Editions.
This is a pristine car that appears like a two year old car. There are some very light touch-ups on the bumpers, but overall the paint is 100 percent untouched original. There are no dings or dents whatsoever. The glass is perfect. The rubber seals are perfect and supple just like new...because this car has been out of the sun and especially humidity.
Of all the late series one XK8 coupes built, this is the only one with the three gauge center dash instrument cluster that I could find in this type of condition in a two year continuous search. She's the needle in the haystack. If you don't want the navigation, there may be a few others out there, but none overall as nice as this one.
Many say that the XK8 coupe is one of the most beautiful cars of modern times. There are similar design cues to the earlier and loved XKE coupes especially with the genuine glass headlight covers (approx. 99 percent of modern cars have plastic headlight covers). This car is more than just garage art that is too expensive to drive like the $250k XKE show cars out there. Yes, an apples to oranges comparison, but my point being, these cars are elegant and wonderful to drive. The power, handling and inside comforts are top tier. The AC blows cold and the heat blows warm. No code lights and all systems are functioning. A bargain price for a car that cost near $75, 000 out the door new in 05.
Is this the future XK8 classic? Whether you like the XKR with the supercharger or a more reliable, naturally aspirated alternative, the upgrades and low import numbers are proof that these cars are surely more desirable.
After reading this narrative, you might think that this is just bunch of hype. More like passion and Jaguar nuts understand this. There are a lot of people that love these cars. There are hundreds of entry level early XK8s on the market. This car is for someone that has either owned an earlier car and has suffered the expenses for the repairs and decided to let it go to someone else, or someone that has done their due diligence in learning that the later cars are the keepers.
Lastly, I need to mention that the original changer-in-the-trunk sound system may have failed or possibly previous owner preference for convenience and the car now has a single CD sound system installed professionally and sounding marvelous with the original electric antenna working properly. The owners handbook is included with this as well as the original Jaguar owners manual and 2 sets of original keys.
Please look at the pics and see for yourself. This car is extra, extra clean and the Platinum Silver Metallic is beautiful...the brightest of the silvers.
Clean title in my name only. No dealer re-assignments. I am the owner. Carfax is clean.
Car is being sold in as-is condition with no warranty either stated or implied. This is a used car with typical wear, but in above average condition. I am available for inspection. The car is located in Macon, Georgia. I can be reached at: 478 957 9778.

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