Hi from new member in Durham ON Canada.
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07-14-2015, 10:15 PM
Hi from new member in Durham ON Canada.
Hi Everyone,
Last year we decided that a convertible would be good to have in retirement. The Jaguars were among the possibilities and we fell for a red 2007 XK.
Although I am more knowledgeable than many when it comes to cars, or perhaps because, I am still somewhat cautious / nervous when buying an eight year old complicated car.
I was tempted to look for an XKR, but for our roads and general use the base XK has been just fine, no regrets at all. (My other summer toy is an 84 Suzuki 1150EF, more performance than this old man will ever fully use)
The first oil drips just started from the front left, looks like ATF / PS fluid, so just purchased a manual from JagDocs and took a first look underneath, and hope to find tips from others who may have been there before.
Does not look like the easiest thing to work on, but then neither was my only other Jag, a 1974 XJ12, also owned when it was 7 or 8 yrs old. I even left a Jaguar gathering with it bleeding PS fluid from a blown hose!
Regards to all
Last year we decided that a convertible would be good to have in retirement. The Jaguars were among the possibilities and we fell for a red 2007 XK.
Although I am more knowledgeable than many when it comes to cars, or perhaps because, I am still somewhat cautious / nervous when buying an eight year old complicated car.
I was tempted to look for an XKR, but for our roads and general use the base XK has been just fine, no regrets at all. (My other summer toy is an 84 Suzuki 1150EF, more performance than this old man will ever fully use)
The first oil drips just started from the front left, looks like ATF / PS fluid, so just purchased a manual from JagDocs and took a first look underneath, and hope to find tips from others who may have been there before.
Does not look like the easiest thing to work on, but then neither was my only other Jag, a 1974 XJ12, also owned when it was 7 or 8 yrs old. I even left a Jaguar gathering with it bleeding PS fluid from a blown hose!
Regards to all
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07-14-2015, 10:24 PM
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07-15-2015, 01:45 AM
Welcome to the forum Trevor,
Good to have you with us at Jaguar forums.
Follow this link XK / XKR ( X150 ) - Jaguar Forums - Jaguar Enthusiasts Forum to the XK/XKR forum for help, advice and information. The 'HOW TO' thread at the top is a good place to start for info on regular issues.
You can also visit the Canada Region forum by following this link https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/canada-73/ to find other members in your region.
Enjoy the forums.
Graham
Good to have you with us at Jaguar forums.
Follow this link XK / XKR ( X150 ) - Jaguar Forums - Jaguar Enthusiasts Forum to the XK/XKR forum for help, advice and information. The 'HOW TO' thread at the top is a good place to start for info on regular issues.
You can also visit the Canada Region forum by following this link https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/canada-73/ to find other members in your region.
Enjoy the forums.
Graham
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07-15-2015, 05:43 AM
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Welcome to Jaguar Forums Trevor,
Good to have you with us.
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If you haven't done so already you should add your car details to your signature to help others to help you.
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Good to have you with us.
Enjoy the forum.
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If you need help with getting around and using the forum follow this link for some help Forum Help
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There are lots of members local to you with the same interests with info on local dealers and possible meets.
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