My New XK
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My New XK - 5/22/2007 7:54:39 PM
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Jack Rabbit
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Ok, I bought it. Here is the car, unlimited warranty and all.
If anybody knows why I shouldn't fork over the cash to this Dealer site unseen (I drove other XK's but insisted on RED), then let me know before I commit a Cashiers check.
Thanks Dudes. This is my first Jag and I want it to be a good experience!
Here's the site I bought from. This is the extact car I intent to collect next week.
http://www.bimmers-benz.com/bb/inventory_level3.cfm?CarID=613
Tips and advice appreciated.
Signed,
A Nervous Jack Rabbit
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RE: My New XK - 5/22/2007 9:56:43 PM
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Jack Rabbit
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I do love the car and am aware of the Jaguar idiosyncracies but really felt the extra warranty was pretty good given the expense of replacing drive train components.
It's just a toy for me. I have other cars/trucks, so it's all fun to me. I didn't buy it with the idea I'd make money off it.
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RE: My New XK - 5/23/2007 9:59:58 AM
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bigdreams05
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Like said before, nice whip(it's a jag)! I'm moving this to the XK section, and I deleted the other thread you started there since this one has had responses! How much did you pay for it?
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RE: My New XK - 5/23/2007 2:46:29 PM
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Jack Rabbit
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I paid $17K + $1500 for the warranty, so the bill came out to $18.8K in total.
Of course, I still need to pay the illustrious CT sales tax etc when I hit the DMV.
I just hope it passes emissions. I've noticed that a lot of XK's fail. Could be simple. Could be expensive. The Dealer is in Queens and signed a note to fix any problems but Queens is not particularly convenient when you live along the Eastern CT shoreline.
Oh, and in case anybody is curious, that is my Girlfriend in my siggy.
< Message edited by Jack Rabbit -- 5/23/2007 2:53:15 PM >
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RE: My New XK - 5/23/2007 4:33:25 PM
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Envy337
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Looks to be in good shape.
You might want to take it to a Jag dealer for an inspection to make sure everything is good.
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RE: My New XK - 5/24/2007 7:23:28 AM
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ken@britishparts.com
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I don't think you will have inspection problems. Ours seem to either pass or have catastrophic failure. Doesn't seem to be a lot of in between.
Good looking ride, sir! Drive fast, brake hard!
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RE: My New XK - 5/26/2007 1:34:48 AM
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h20boy
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You gotta love the color, good choice! That color (in the special edition, red interior, etc.. was on my short list as well) It does seem to be in really good shape by the pics, and the recent service can't hurt. Yah, the electrical system will most likely frustrate you from time to time, but as long as the 'quirks' are in the minor systems (as mine have been) there isn't anything to be worried about. Enjoy the beautiful weather! I know I have had my top down every chance I can get...until the summer temps reach 90->100degF.
There isn't alot of activity around here for xk8/xkr owners, so I hope you'll drop by and contribute as much as I intend to. Photography is my other passion.
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RE: My New XK - 5/28/2007 1:46:59 PM
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Jack Rabbit
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quote:
ORIGINAL: h20boy
There isn't alot of activity around here for xk8/xkr owners, so I hope you'll drop by and contribute as much as I intend to. Photography is my other passion.
Not here in CT either. I live in an area where people are generally well off financially but all I see is BMW/BENZ/AUDI/VET/PORSCHE, etc, when it comes to convertibles but hardly an XK in sight. I did see an older XJS the other day but that is it.
I pick it up on Thursday. I can't wait! I think the XKs are the sexiest rag top out there, next to the Aston Martin, which is why I bought one.
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