Hiring a Jaguar XK8 for week-end?

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Sun 14 May 2006 12:37
Hiring a Jaguar XK8 for week-end? - Lounge Lizard
I get on very well with my sister's boyfriend, who works in the motor trade doing MOTs and classic car restoration.

I'm also a great fan of the Jaguar XK8 (it's sooo sexxxy & voluptuous); in theory I could buy one but I'm too stingey to liquidate some of my assets. Plus it's not suitable for taking rubble to the tip; so I'm hanging on to my J-reg Volvo estate for the time being (I'm actually very pleased with this crate; it certainly meets my current motoring needs).

The gentleman knows of my affection for Jaguar XK8; and occasionally tries to sell me one that enters his business radar.

My question is this: How do I go about 'borrowing' one off him for a week-end flight? He might agree if I offered appropriate money plus got comprehensive insurance. The car would be in reasonably good condition (80,000 miles on clock?), though not concourse; might sell for 15000 plus or minus 5000.

Any suggestions as to how much to offer? Collect car Friday evening, drop off Sunday afternoon, travel about 300 - 500 miles. Also, any insurance suggestions, though could contact my current insurers and pay them whatever necessary to get comprehensive cover for week-end.
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Sun 14 May 2006 17:56
Hiring a Jaguar XK8 for week-end? - nutty_nissan
A XK8 would cost at least 750 to hire for a weekend, so why not offer him 50%?
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Sun 14 May 2006 19:33
Hiring a Jaguar XK8 for week-end? - Lounge Lizard
Thank you, nutty, about the ball-park I was thinking.

Would that 750 figure include comprehensive insurance for the driver?
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Sun 14 May 2006 20:44
Hiring a Jaguar XK8 for week-end? - nortones2
www.bcvr.co.uk/rental-information/bestofbritish.htm

No connection, or approval, but using Google will get you some negotiating room!
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