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JAGUAR XK 2012 5.0 V8 Portfolio Coupe 2dr Petrol Auto Euro 5 (385 ps) 2012 93,000 miles 5 ltr Grey Petrol Automatic £12,990 From £315.32 p/m*. View Vehicle Apply For Finance
EVHERO EXCELLENT SOLD Jaguar XKR 5.0 V8 Dynamic R Vanta Black Edition No.010 Rare collectors car and a very rare opportunity to own this unique, cared for last build, low mileage and beautiful example supplied with the exclusive private numberplate of V8 XK... £43,777.00 £39,777.00 Details 2015 Automatic 29742
2011 Jaguar XK 5.0 V8 Auto Euro 5 2dr £13,995 35 Built in celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the E-Type Jaguar, there are a number of special touches to this car from the Jaguar Heritage embossed headrests, sill plate and wheel centres to the two-tone Bond Grain Ivory and Black Heritage leather … Make: Jaguar Model: XK Body: Convertible Mileage: 97,000 Year: 2011 Fuel Type: Petrol Gearbox: Automatic Engine Size: 5.0L MPG Combined: 25mpg CO2: 264g/km Tax 12 Month Rate: £760 Compare More Info
Jaguar XK 5.0 Signature-LT14KXK £24,99535000 24,995 35000mi Petrol 5.0L 2014 Automatic 2 Doors Quick view Bookmark
View More OFF Jaguar XK V8 2008 35,449 Mls 4.2 Automatic Petrol £14,990 Or from £633 p/m or call us for finance
6 JAGUAR XK 5.0 XK 2d 385 BHP 2011 51,000 Silver Fast charge: TBC mins Range: TBC miles 5 ltr Automatic Petrol £433.37 p/m*. p/m HP £21,995 View Vehicle Apply For Finance
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CONVERTIBLE Black Edition 72 1 Save Jaguar XK 4.0 XK8 Convertible Auto 2dr Body Type: Convertible Basic Colour: Black Fuel Type: Petrol Doors: 2 £8,495 POA per month First Payment Monthly Payments Final Payment Agreement Term Total Deposit Amount of Credit Total Amount Payable Interest Rate (fixed) Representative APR
Jaguar XK 5.0 V8 Portfolio Coupe 2dr Petrol Auto Euro 5 (385 ps) Price: £8,995 Year: 2010 (10 Reg) Mileage: 124,000 Engine: 5.0 Petrol Colour: Black Doors: 2drs Body: Coupe Emissions: Euro 5 More Info...
Jaguar XK R Convertible Concours 20 09 RHD 3,000 miles Automatic £39,999
JAGUAR XK 4.2 V8 2dr Auto - 2007 (07) JAGUAR XK 4.2 V8 2dr Auto - 2007 (07) £13,950 ONLY 41,000 MILES x 23 Gearbox: Automatic Bodystyle: Sports Fuel Type: Petrol Engine Size: 4196 cc Mileage: 41,000 miles More Details
If you’re shopping for a Jaguar XK for sale, you’ll see three main V8 eras: the early 4.0, the widely-loved 4.2, and the later 5.0. This page is dedicated to the XK: engine differences, typical problem areas, sensible preventative upgrades, and a UK-flavoured repair-cost reality check.
Best for buyers who want the early-character cars and are happy to be extra picky on history. The big watch-outs are engine-timing components on earlier V8s and evidence of preventative work.
The 4.2 cars are often seen as the “safe buy” if maintained well. Still, cooling, suspension wear, and roof/drains on convertibles are the areas that make or break an example.
The 5.0 brings newer refinement and performance. For many owners the “smart money” is preventative cooling work, plus being alert to timing chain noise/health on neglected cars.
The XK is a car where maintenance history is everything. As a baseline, many Jaguar schedules use 10,000-mile service steps, with key fluids on time-based intervals. For example, a 4.2 XK schedule commonly notes brake fluid every 2 years and coolant every 5 years (or very high mileage). (Always confirm for your exact model year.)
Look for regular oil services and evidence of more frequent maintenance on short-trip cars. Some schedules explicitly recommend shorter intervals in severe/short-journey use.
Time-based fluid changes are a “good owner” tell. If the file is thin, budget to reset the clock with fresh fluids early in ownership.
Tip: when comparing a Jaguar XK for sale, a thick folder of invoices (cooling/suspension/brakes/tyres) often beats “full history” with no supporting paperwork.
A used XK can be very dependable when looked after, but the same themes appear again and again. Use this as a viewing map:
Check for crusty coolant residue, low coolant warnings, or “it only needs topping up occasionally”. On 5.0 engines, owners frequently discuss plastic cooling pipes as a weak spot and aftermarket metal replacements.
A tired XK can feel floaty or knock over broken surfaces. A good one feels tight, stable and quiet.
Weak batteries can trigger odd behaviour. If a seller mentions “it just needs a battery”, treat it as a prompt to check charging health and scan codes.
Especially on convertibles: check footwells and boot for moisture and musty smells.
Costs vary by region, parts choice, and whether you use a Jaguar specialist or dealer. These are “order of magnitude” figures you can use when budgeting for a Jaguar XK for sale.
Example online estimates show common pump replacement ranges depending on model/year.
Forum owner estimates commonly cite up-to ~£1k for chain/tensioner replacement when needed.
Example estimate ranges for timing belt/chain replacement on XK8 listings.
Specialist roof repairers publish typical averages for common XK/XKR roof faults.
Practical rule: if you’re stretching to buy the car, you’re probably stretching too far. Leave a maintenance buffer for the first year.
The smartest XK upgrades are the ones that reduce common failure points and protect the engine—especially cooling. If you want a daily-usable GT, these are popular, sensible choices:
On later engines, owners and specialists often point to plastic coolant pipes as a weak spot; metal/aluminium replacements are widely discussed and even newer Jaguar revisions have moved to aluminium for certain pipes.
If the history is unclear, start ownership by resetting key fluids on a time basis. It’s cheap insurance.
A refreshed XK drives like a different car. Worn bushes and tired dampers are common on older GTs and worth budgeting for.
Keeping voltage healthy is one of the simplest ways to avoid “mystery” electrical behaviour.