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Conv. Fail
Hi, I am a new guy- Cork. I have a 99 xk8 convertable. Had the green shower. So, i have no useable top. Dealer wants $6000 for complete 3 line redo. I wont pay it. I would pay $3000 max or ok with manual conversion. I can travel a bit. I live in Atlantic Cty, NJ.
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Welcome to the forum Cork,
Good to have you with us at Jaguar forums. This is a regular issue but $6000 is an irregular cost. Do some reading and save lots of $$'s.
Follow this link https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/xk8-xkr-x100-17/ to the XK8/XKR forum for help, advice and information. The 'HOW TO' thread at the top is a good place to start for information on regular issues.
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Graham
Good to have you with us at Jaguar forums. This is a regular issue but $6000 is an irregular cost. Do some reading and save lots of $$'s.
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.
Please add vehicle details to your Signature to help others to give relevant advice. Go to the User CP button on the left of the top menu bar, then Settings & Options under Your Control Panel. Select Edit Signature and enter the details.
You can also visit the US Northeast Region forum by following this link https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/us-northeast-35/ to find other members in your region.
Enjoy the forums.
Graham
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Hello, Cork,
I'm a bit astonished that modern convertibles have such a weak spot. We read about that quite a lot on here.
Of course, my last convertible was a Classic Datsun Roadster, which, if I wanted the top up, I had to pull it up by hand. No green juice anywhere. I'm sorry this has happened to you.
I hope you get it fixed for a Lot less than even $3000!
Welcome to the forums from ElinorB.
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I'm a bit astonished that modern convertibles have such a weak spot. We read about that quite a lot on here.
Of course, my last convertible was a Classic Datsun Roadster, which, if I wanted the top up, I had to pull it up by hand. No green juice anywhere. I'm sorry this has happened to you.
I hope you get it fixed for a Lot less than even $3000!
Welcome to the forums from ElinorB.
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Welcome to Jaguar Forums Cork,
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Good to have you with us.
Enjoy the forum.
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welcome to the forum - check out Cabriolet Hydraulics or Tops online for replacement hoses - you can get a complete set of better quality, higher rated hoses for under $600, then replace yourself or a good indie can do for about $1200 enjoy!!!
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