I only picked up my 2000 XK8 with 52000 miles on the clock yesterday but I'm already in awe of the thing, been a long time coming and it hasn't disappointed, if anything it's exceeded my very high expectations.

But there are improvements I'd like to make, cosmetic thankfully, and I'm hoping a terrible DIYer with no mechanical knowledge like myself can find the info on this forum to avoid any unnecessary disasters...

 

Welcome to the forums sammyboyjr,

Good to have you with us.

Follow this link https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/xk8-xkr-x100-17/ to the XK8/XKR forum for help, advice and information. The 'HOW TO' thread at the top is a good place to start for information on regular issues. You can also use the UK & Eire Region forum by following this link https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/uk-eire-68/ to find other members in your region.

Please read the guidance for new members ( https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/n...ned-up-241802/ ) which answers many of the most frequent questions about getting started.

Enjoy the forums.

Graham

 

Welcome aboard.

 

Welcome to the Forums.

 

Welcome to Jaguar Forums sammyboyjr,

Good to have you with us.
Enjoy the forum.

If you haven't done so already you should add your car details to your signature to help others to help you.
If you need help with getting around and using the forum follow this link for some help Forum Help

 

Thanks for the welcome and the introduction, already solved a couple of problems thanks to all the knowledge on here, this is my first Jaguar so unused to such active and helpful forums - thanks all!

 

I bought my car from an auction and I hadn't inspected it in person before my bid won! The price was so good I felt the risk was worthwhile and so far (after 2 days!) I couldn't be happier with it. Some unusual things I found out - it had an xkr bonnet fitted at some stage. It was originally orange but resprayed a month after initial purchase I think by the original owner. Maybe he/ she should have bought a black xkr? Im v happy with both choices tho!

I think its been garaged for the past 17 years and only driven a few hundred miles a year so its in better nick than I could have hoped.

a few tiny scratches that I'll fix and a couple of the alloys need a small refurb but other than that I think it looks amazing for its age.

Interior leather needs some attention but only a few shallow cracks rot deal with, gear knob is cracked too so that'll be replaced. Would love to refresh the veneers somehow but not sure it's necessary. The steering wheel has lost some varnish around the back so feels terrible in places which also needs some work but other than that I couldn't believe the condition this car was in when I picked it up.

 

welcome to the forum - nice looking coupe! Definitely in the right place for help with any issues - this forum is the best tool in a Jag owner's tool box. Keep an eye on the upper shock mounts (in engine photo they look original) as the foam deteriorates over time which will drop the front end and cause the tires to wear on the inner edge - most of all - enjoy!!!

 

Hello,
Congratulation on your new Jaguar! And what a Fine example it is too!!
And, ya got a BLACK one! My Favorite!

Welcome to the forums from ElinorB.
(';')

 

We have two types of buyer on the forums:
1. go any distance necessary to inspect the vehicle minutely
2. buy sight unseen

Amazingly both extremes are usually satisified with their purchase.

Graham

 

Welcome to the forums.