Hello everyone.

finally, I own a Jaguar!

The car I’ve bought is a 1990 XJ8 LWB Sovereign. I think it’s Bordeaux red. With cream interior.

the car has done 89k miles, it looks absolutely immaculate from what I can see, there are a few small issues, such as headliner sagging central locking not working, but apart from that all seems good.

ive noticed it’s got a small oil leak coming from somewhere in the engine bay.

I think, at heart I’ve always been a jag man, as a child we used to the Jaguar club meet at harewood house, my dad has had many jaguars over the years, such as, XJS, XK40, 2 XF’s and currently has a F type P340.

seen this XJ8 going cheap so thought why not. So far, it’s been hit with everyone who’s seen it.

i plan on selling my Range Rover sport and buying a 4.2 XKR X150 later on in the year.

Joined the forum in order to gain a bit of mechanical knowledge, research information and hopefully find a well looked after XKR !

Marc.

 

Sorry, 1998 XJ8

Not sure how to edit posts.

thanks again

 

My dad had also had a XKR 5.0 as well. For got to mention.


so yeah, jag heavy family

 

Welcome to the forums Marc,

Good to have you with us.



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Graham

 

Hello, Marc,
Congratulations on your First Jaguar, and in RED!!
89K miles is just now well broken in and loosened up for a modern engine. You should easily get another 150K miles out of it at least. And, for a 32 year old car, the problems you mention are totally repairable and not surprising..

Welcome to the forums form ElinorB.
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welcome to the forum - enjoy!!

 

Welcome aboard Marc.

 

Welcome to the Forums.

 

Welcome to the forum Marc,

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.

 

Welcome to the forums.