Can anyone tell me about owning a Jaguar XKE convertible?I am looking at 2004.I have heard they arent very reliable,is this true?I have a 1998 corvette and am thinking of trading it in on the Jaguar.
2007-06-25 11:36:11 · 3 answers · asked by TimboCLV 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Other - Car Makes
XKE? The XKE, or E-Type, went out of production in 1975. You must mean the XK8. These had a fair number of problems when first introduced, especially with engine and transmission. But recent cars have been very good.
2007-06-25 11:46:20 · answer #1 · answered by anywherebuttexas 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
As I've heard. They used to have a problem with the electrical system. Since Ford took them over, I think that they have improved quite a bit. Right now Jag sales have really dipped, so you may be able to get a good deal on a new one.
One thing to think about is that it is expensive to have them worked on. There are a lot more Chevy dealers out there than Jag dealers.
2007-06-25 18:43:06 · answer #2 · answered by Fordman 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
FORD now owns JAG, so there you go. Reliability depends on maintainance and driving conditions, as well as driver.English made cars are famous for electrical problems, but then so are 'vettes.
In 20 years, which one do you think would be more valuable?
I believe I would garage the Vette, and buy something else as a driver, if you can.
2007-06-25 18:50:03 · answer #3 · answered by ljoeguthrie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋