Hi All


Glad to be here. I have a 1996 XK8 convertible which I got 5 years ago. It’s always great to drive and puts a smile on my chops. Brought it because I wanted a convertible with a decent amount of boot-space for commuting around with bits, and many convertibles seem to have almost no boot space. I also needed a least 4 seats for the rest of family (or was that to justify it to the wife!), although as the kids are getting older its becoming a squeeze in the back (shame there is not a stretched XK8, another 6” back foot well space would make a real difference ).

It’s done just over 150,000 miles. Had a few problems water-pump, front suspension bushes, cats, oxy sensors, exhaust pipes, RHS front window motor stopped, just had the control arm bushes done. It’s a day to day car, not pristine, but getting some rust bubbles that need sorting soon.

Regards

John

 

Welcome to the forum,

Good to have you with us.
You must have tiny kids if they fit in that back seat!

If you haven't already done so you should add your car details to your signature to help others to help you.

 

Welcome John,

I see you've had most of the usual issues with the XK8 but that's not bad for a daily driver.

Impressed you managed to win the 4 seats arguement!

Graham

 

Welcome to the forum.

Nice area, I spent loads of time around Iron Bridge and Broseley, almost bought a Pub there.

Your kids are going to start complaining soon.

 

Thanks for the welcome guys. I suppose as the kids get older (as they are) it turns into a 3 seater with the "bogey seat" behind the front passenger seat. The XK8 seems a lot better room wise in the back compared with others, looked at an Audi TT today which seems to have no rear foot room - maybe the seats were fully back?

Cheers

John