Re: Need advice on pre owned XK8 Jag

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<kimshapiro100@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote in message 
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> 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...
> 1. the rag top may need replacing every so often and that could be 
> an
> expensive issue.
> 2. The temp inside the car may not be like a hardtop when it is 
> comes
> to
> AC or heating or there may be leaks.
> 3.There may be a lot of noise.
> 4.The wear and tear on mechanisim of raising/ lowering the top may 
> be
> expensive if it needs attention or replacement. Are these prone to
> problems?
>
> 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