The JAGUAR XK8 & XKR (1996-06) XKR 2DR COUPE 4.0 V8 100 AUTO5 is a two-door luxury sports coupe, blending sleek styling with grand-touring comfort. In the UK used-car market, it is a distinctive, high-performance alternative to mainstream coupes, not a practical hatchback or family car. Its automatic transmission and V8 character suit relaxed, special journeys. Mycarcheck.com has recorded 137 look-ups covering 72 different VINs, a useful snapshot of interest in this older performance Jaguar. Checks show an average private-sale valuation of £8,100 and average recorded mileage of 79,000 miles; the average annual mileage is just 1,000. That low annual figure suggests many examples may be occasional-use cars, though each car’s history and condition need checking. With space and running costs less suited to daily family duties, the XK8 XKR is best for enthusiasts seeking elegant V8 sound, strong performance and a more individual alternative to Porsche or Mercedes coupes.