Started my Jag adventures with a 1966 Series 1 E-Type in 1970. Should have kept it. Then in about 1987, a Series 3 E-type. Should have kept it. In 1990 we got an XJ6. So unreliable we swore we'd never get another Jag. Went through 3 Ferraris, a ZO6 Corvette, a 997 Porsche and now down to just the E350 Benz.
Then last week I went to a local sports car club car show. Saw an XK8. Almost wet myself .... it is drop dead gorgeous.
So I joined this forum, downloaded a bunch of tech information (I'm a retired automotive engineer) and am happy to learn that Jaguar got reliability religion in the Ford days.
I'm on the hunt for a 2003-06 XK8 Coupe (not XKR .... don't need the extra complication). Dark color preferred.
I thought I couldn't live without a manual transmission, but from what I read the ZF 6-speed is quite good. Are the down-shift rev matches pretty good?
Looking forward to learning from the folks on this forum. When I'm looking to join a forum, one of my criteria is a lot of daily postings and a lot of technical discussion. Happily I see that here.

Ken

 

Welcome to the forum,

Good to have you with us.
head on over to the XK8/R section, there's always someone willing to discuss a point.

You should add your car details to your signature to help others to help you.

 

Welcome aboard.

From your car ownership history it appears that you've had this itching problem for quite a long time and tried many medications :-)

Cheers
DD

 

Hi there Ken & welcome aboard Jaguarforums, good to have you here with us

Lucky devil with the XK ...............grrrrrreat car and hope you get the one you want

The XK8 section is one of the best on the site, some great members and excellent info
There's a really great mix of information, camraderrie and fun here.....

I've manually upgraded you to full forum access so you can better view the whole site and all its features

Jump on in and enjoy the site.................

 

Welcome Ken, from another Calif. Jag owner (but may be short lived).
Glad you can now stop scratching and get back to Jags.

 

Hey Ken,

Big welcome to the jaguarforums! Come join us in the XK8/XKR section, there's a great bunch of friendly and knowledgeable members there who will be only too happy to share their thoughts and tips with you. The model year coupe you're looking for is a gorgeous car, someday I might be out there looking for the same. For now, I'm greatly enjoying my convertible.

Steve

 

Been over a year since I posted this, but tomorrow I pick up my new (to me) 2004 XK8. 33000 miles and in excellent condition. The adventure begins!

Ken

 

Ken,

A late welcome from me. I see from the date that I was on holiday when you made your original post.

Good to hear you've found an XK8. Coupe or Convertible?

Graham

 

Convertible. I'll post some pics when I get it home and wash the bugs off (200 mile trip home).

Ken

 

Scratch it!!!


Welcome!

 

welcome

 

Here's the new ride ....


Ken

 

Looks great ........ and beats both your neighbours vehicles in the background!

Graham