Hi every one. I am both new to Jaguar's and to the world of forums.

I recently purchased my first Jag, a 2004, black, XJ8. I had been driving a 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee and cracked the 200,000 mile mark. So when it came time to think about replacing it I started looking for what was in my price range. On a whim I looked at Jaguar's never thinking I would see one in my budget. Granted i didn't see a lot of them but the idea of having one got me digging deeper and deeper. My area (northwest Ohio) is not a very popular location for Jaguar's. I got the chance to sit in one and immediately know that this is what I wanted. I also tried a 2003 and realized that the things i read about how much smaller they are was very true. I knew i needed an 04 or newer. The car has 107,000 miles on it and it runs and drives like no other car i have ever had.

So happy with my choice. It puts a smile on my face just looking out the windshield over that long black hood seeing the shiny chrome "bonnet leaper" out there eating up the pavement.

I will post a picture if I figure out how to!

Please bear with me as I am new to forums.

 

Welcome to the forum 04JagXJ8,

Congratulations on the XJ8. You'll find all the information here you need to keep it running sweetly.

Follow this link XJ ( X350 & X358 ) XJ6 / XJ8 / XJR - Jaguar Forums - Jaguar Enthusiasts Forum to the X350 section for help, advice and information. The 'HOW TO' thread at the top there is a good place to start for info on regular issues.

You may also like to visit the US Mid West Region section by following this link Mid West US - IL IN IA MI MN MO OH WI - Jaguar Forums - Jaguar Enthusiasts Forum to find other members in your region.

Enjoy the forum.

Graham

 

welcome to the forum and the Jag family - congrats on the XJ8. You have found the motherload of information and support right here to keep that cat purring. Enjoy!!!

 

Hey there and welcome aboard....... good to have you here with us here at Jaguarforums

Any useful site information you may need such as how to post pictures, edit signatures, add videos,
use the search facility etc, can be found here within the following link Helpful_information

Please also take the time to check out the regional section for your area!
There are lots of members local to you with the same interests with info on local dealers and possible meets.
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Thank you all for the warm welcome. I will be sure to check out the regional area and the xj8 section. Looking forward to many years and miles to come. Even though I got the car for my budget I feel like a million bucks behind the wheel.

 

Hi 04JagXJ8:
Glad to have you with us and to hear how much enjoyment the car has already brought to you! Greetings also from the Midwest Region. Like you, not a lot of Jags in my neck of the woods. That makes it all the more special. Enjoy the forum and the support and friendship you find here.

Cheers,
Scott

 

Welcome to the forum 04JagXJ8,

Good to have you with us.
Enjoy the forum.

If you haven't already done so you should add your car details to your signature to help others to help you.