The JAGUAR XK8 & XKR (1996-06) XK8 2DR CONVERTIBLE 4.2 V8 S AUTO6 is a handsome, four-seat luxury convertible, sitting in the UK’s grand-touring market rather than among practical family cars. With its folding roof and relaxed automatic driving, it offers open-air motoring with a distinctly refined feel. mycarcheck.com has recorded 71 checks covering 35 different VINs, offering a useful snapshot, though not a full picture of every car. Those checks show an average private-sale value of £9,200 and average recorded mileage of 65,000 miles. Average annual use is just 1,000 miles, while cars have had around 3.6 previous keepers, suggesting many are enjoyed as occasional or special-occasion cars. Its V8 character, elegant styling and long-distance manners set it apart from focused rivals such as the Porsche 911, while giving it classic-Jaguar presence. It suits enthusiasts or couples seeking a weekend cruiser, not buyers prioritising low running costs or maximum practicality.