So my XK has been trouble free since the day it was born and bought in the spring of 09
It is a 2008 with 5600 miles on it.
Is there anything I should expect to have to deal with in the near future?
It only gets about a 1000 miles of driving a year so I'm hoping it lasts me the rest of my days
What kind of experiences have you forum members had with the 08 model?

 

I bought a 2007 XK in February of 2010 with 5826 miles on it. I sold it yesterday with 58k.
I had an extended warranty and never had to use it. In all that time, the only thing I had to replace was tires, a battery, windshield wipers and one coil pack. I would suggest however that you find a good independent mechanic and avoid the dealer when possible. They get $110-$120 for oil and filter change and Firestone will do it for under $50. Good luck.

 

I think you need a part time XK driver! Where is Qualicum Beach? Why so little driving?

 

Wow, that is NOT a lot of miles. Its a shame that such a beautiful car is driven so rarely.

I'm sure with so few miles you'll be absolutely fine, just be sure to keep the maintenance up to date yearly for fluids etc

 

We are on Vancouver Island on the west coast of Canada.
I drive a Dodge Ram daily for work, my wife has a Jeep as a daily driver, I also have a convertible Corvette so the jag is kind of a lets do something special today driver. Love the car, in fact it is the most amazing vehicle I've ever driven and I find dry days and excuses for "she and me" time keep every trip behind the wheel a joy.

The Corvette really has to go because splitting the dry day driving between the 2 of them makes no sense really.

 

Frankly I get almost as much enjoyment from just sitting back and looking at it! Here's to the rest of your days being many in number, Versatile! In 40 years she'll be quite the classic.

 

Only hold your breath if you do not maintain the car. These are reliable machines but do need maintenance.

Fluids should be changed on a schedule whether you drive the car or not as they do deteriorate with time. The battery should also be on a battery maintainer with such low usage.

 

I'd dump the Vette.

 

Haha
Actually the Vette is quite an amazing car. Multi show winner and exciting as can be to drive, but yes she has to go!

 

8075 miles as of today!
It's really adding up since I sold the Vette!

 

Are you doing all your maintenance based on age (and not miles)? All fluids age with time.

Also make sure to use fuel stabilizer and fuel up with ethanol-free gas.

 

Never park the XK next to it. It would give the Corvette an inferiority complex.

 

8700 miles/14,000 km today!!!
Fluids changed
Fuel stabilizer used
All good!

 

An additional 3100 miles in FOUR YEARS??????
Ugh.
DRIVE YOUR DANGED CAR!