xk8 supercharged or not??

[jonmm]

hi there - was thinking about buying an XK8 or possibly the supercharged version. I'm looking at budget cars - are there any specific things i should ensure i check out - engine upgrades/timing chain stuff, etc Is there a particular engine which is superior/more economical etc
many thanks for reading/replying!!
Jon

[triple7]

Jon, if you trawl back some pages you will find the same questions time and again. There is a lot of info.

But only look at an XKR, the 4.2lt 6 speed is more ecomnomical then the 4.0 5 speed. Get a 2001/02 or newer to avoid dodgey engines.

Buy one with ALL the options, there are alot of cars with a lot of differnet specs out there.

To sum up get as later car as you can afford.

G

[craigw]

triple7 said:

Jon, if you trawl back some pages you will find the same questions time and again. There is a lot of info.

But only look at an XKR, the 4.2lt 6 speed is more ecomnomical then the 4.0 5 speed. Get a 2001/02 or newer to avoid dodgey engines.

Buy one with ALL the options, there are alot of cars with a lot of differnet specs out there.

To sum up get as later car as you can afford.

G

"Dodgy engines" on older cars is a bit ott, there were issues with them but it's nothing that can't be checked & dealt with and cause no problems.

[jonmm]

many thanks guys - i'll get trawling!!

[craigw]

as an aside Jon, mine will be up for sale soon, i fancy a change. Drop me a line if you want details.

[NormanD]

Jon

Join the XK8/R club on www.xkec.co.uk then log into their Forum.
Great bunch and lots of info already posted