Hi all,

After undergoing a mid-life crisis, I decided I needed something a bit sporty before I'm too old to enjoy it. I looked at all the obvious things (TTs, Z3/4s, S2000, SLK), but eventually decided that a combination of speed and a bit of prestige (that I don't think any of that list really provide) was in order. So...I've recently bought a 2004 XKR Coupe and have to say that so far, I'm really pleased with it.

I did look at the softtop, but think that with the roof up, the line doesn't look as nice (just my opinion) and to be honest, with our climate, the extra cost is hard to justify for the amount of time you can have the top down.

I've been a regular user of other forums (VW) in the past, so I'll be on here looking for help no doubt. I still have my knackered old VW Passat (275K and still going strong), so the Jag is very much a toy.

 

A very warm welcome Rick. Congratulations on your recent and best acquisition so far.

Plenty of help here if things go wrong, but until then, enjoy the car and the forum.

 

Thanks Jim,

Your XK8 looks remarkably similar to mine - is it Zircon Blue?

 

Yes it is.

 

 

Hello, Rick,
Welcome from ElinorB.
(';')

 

welcome to the forum- you will find plenty of info and support here simply follow the links below:

For technical issues check out the XK8/XKR section paying particular attention to the How To's downloads, etc:

XK8 / XKR - Jaguar Forums - Jaguar Enthusiasts Forum

Check out the UK regional section for local events/info:

UK - Jaguar Forums - Jaguar Enthusiasts Forum

lastly recommend adding a signature to your profile by clicking the user cp link in the upper left - include model and year for best responses from the techs and other members

enjoy!!

 

Welcome to Jaguar Forums ricko61,

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 Rick ... and greetings from fellow enthusiasts in Australia ...

Many of us share your passion for the XK8/XKR ... in my case, the empty space left by our recently departed Series1 E-Type is yearning for an XKR to fill. Great resources throughout the forum so ... dive in and enjoy!

Best wishes,
Ken

 

Welcome to the forum

 

Welcome Ricko61
congratulations on the new Jag.

 

Hi and welcome aboard, its good to have you here with us here at Jaguarforums

If you need any further help with the site moving forward, please just ask any moderator, veteran member and we'll be glad to assist.

In the meantime, any useful site information you may need such as how to post pictures, edit signatures, add videos, using the
search facility etc, can be found here within the following link Helpful_information

There are lots of members local to you with the same interests with info on local dealers and possible meets.
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A late 'Welcome' to Jaguar Forums from me ricko61.

I've been away driving my Jaguar across Europe and had no internet access.

Graham