The JAGUAR XK8 & XKR (1996-06) XKR 2DR CONVERTIBLE 4.2 V8 AUTO6 is a British luxury sports convertible, combining elegant open-top styling with a relaxed grand-touring character. It sits firmly in the premium leisure-car market, rather than competing with everyday hatchbacks or SUVs. Mycarcheck recorded 456 look-ups covering 205 distinct VINs, showing solid interest in this distinctive older Jaguar. Across those checks, the average private-sale valuation was £9,100, while the average most recently recorded mileage was 79,000 miles. Average annual mileage was low at 1,000 miles, and cars had about 3.4 previous keepers on average. These are check-sample figures, not guarantees for any individual car, so compare its history and condition carefully. Best suited to couples and enthusiasts, the XKR makes a rewarding weekend car, with V8 power, automatic ease and open-air style. It feels more special than many executive convertibles, though running costs and condition both deserve careful checks.