Hello everyone!

My name is Lindsay and I live in Washington state.

I recently acquired a 1998 XJ8 for a great deal. I have wanted a Jaguar since I can remember. It is so exciting to finally have one.

Mechanically it is in pretty good shape.However, it could definitely use some help in the looks and smell department. The previous owner let a dog hang out in there for some reason, and also smoked (at least from what I can smell). Dog hair is stuffed in every crevice imaginable.

Anyway, I am a complete novice when it comes to cars in general so I will probably ask a lot of facepalm questions and apologize in advance for that.

 

Welcome to the forum Lindsay,

Good to have you with us at Jaguar forums.

Not too difficult to remove the seats to be able to give them and the carpet a thorough clean. Smoking leaves an odour on the headlining which is more difficult to remove. I've found the 'bomb' canisters for freshening the AC can help improve this.

Follow this link XJ XJ8 / XJR ( X308 ) - Jaguar Forums - Jaguar Enthusiasts Forum to the X308 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 remember to 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 Northwest Region forum by following this link US Northwest - Jaguar Forums - Jaguar Enthusiasts Forum to find other members in your region.

Enjoy the forums.

Graham

 

Welcome.

Some PO's have no idea, but, at that time in life, the car is theirs.

Questions are questions, and I have never heard a silly question, not everyone knows it all.

 

Welcome aboard Lindsay.

 

welcome to the forum - enjoy!!

 

Welcome to the forum

 

Hello, Lindsay,
It's too bad your car was a dog house. I'm sure it will take some diligence to remove most of that, because I'm thinking you'll Never get it all out.

Welcome to the forums from ElinorB.
(';')

 

Welcome to Jaguar Forums Lindsay,

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.
If you need help with getting around and using the forum follow this link for some help Forum Help

 

Welcome Lindsay! Glad to have another Washingtonian. Follow the link in my signature to find out the latest goings-on in the area. If you're anywhere near the N. Cascades Highway tomorrow at 8 AM come join us for our Jag drive!