I just acquired a 1998 XK8 Convertible....beautiful car. I'm new also to the forums...only advice I can render is do a lot of research on the car you find....I got lucky to a get single owner/ dealer maintained 98 from a wholesaler here in Southern Maryland for $4000 USD. Good luck on your search. By the way, would you believe this car was MSRP @ $72,000 in DEC1997