Swapped an M3 E46 for a 2000 XK8 vert.

Thought she was a steel liner one (Axxxxx VIN), but careful forum search showed me she was indeed a Nikasil engine. Crossing fingers.

My driving license was at risk with the M3, plus I loved Jag style.

Had two car fixations since my child days: 280 SL Pagoda, and Jag XK-E.

I guess my XK8 is the closest I'll be to an XK-E, from my point of view, the most beautiful car in history.

Regards,

 

Welcome to your age of enlightenment. Don't sweat the Nikasil, just don't start the engine unless you are going to let it run long enough to get a little temperature in it.

 

wlecome to the site FB......

 

Welcome to the forums , congrats

 

After a summer, 3000 Kms., one revision, one central locking changed and one leaking thermostat housing, I have a wider grin on my face than I had last July.

The car runs fabulous, and the only thing I miss from the M3 is the iPhone integration. Dang aux-in (or lack of, to be precise). I don't want to get rid of the original looks, but after reading a lot in the forum, doesn't seem to exist any other way if I want good sound quality from iPhone (let alone control)...

 

Howdy Brick

Welcome to the forum!