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ASKING £7995 PRICE
ENGINE 3248cc/V8/DOHC POWER 237bhp@6350rpm TORQUE 233lb ft@4350rpm MAXIMUM SPEED 140mph 0-60MPH 8.5sec FUEL CONSUMPTION 21-28mpg TRANSMISSION RWD, five-speed auto MoT 12 months on sale ODOMETER 43,055 miles
WHAT’S IT LIKE TO DRIVE?
The X308 moved from a choice of straight-six and V12 power to a V8 – in the Sport model a free revving 3.2 litre. This one’s AJ-V8 engine is as creamy and powerful as you would hope, starting easily and revving smoothly. It pulls strongly through the rev range while remaining refined and the automatic gearbox slides through the gears cleanly, with prompt kickdowns as required. The brakes are powerful and pull the car up to a halt quickly and in a straight time. The car rides very smoothly, gliding over bad surfaces and is controlled around curves. The steering is tight and precise, too.
BODYWORK CHECK
Looking around the bodywork, the panels are very good, straight with decent panel gaps while the silver paint has a deep gloss and very few marks. Even the prominent bumper corners are free of scrapes, although there is a small area of lacquer peel on the rear wing. The alloy wheels are in great condition and the tyres have deep tread. There is minimal brightwork but what there is looks great, and it has had a Leaper added to the bonnet by a previous owner. It has a power radio antenna on the rear wing that rolls up and down correctly, and there is also a now retro mobile phone aerial on the rear window, for a car phone kit in the arm rest. The lamp lenses are bright and clear and the twin exhaust tips look great.
HOW’S THE INTERIOR?
The wood and black leather is in fantastic condition, the car has driven few miles for the years and so the seats have seen little use and even the driver’s seat only has light patina of creases in the hide. The door feature very dark wood th
