Hello all, and thanks for creating such a great community. I was a lurker here for a while before taking the plunge and buying a ’98 XK8. The strength of this community was one of the reasons I felt confident taking the plunge.

I’m grateful to live in Southern California, the epicenter of car culture, and a place where we don’t even know of this thing you call “rust”! Many years ago I had a series of very old, oddball cars: two '30 Model A Fords, a ’76 Fiat Spyder, and a ’53 Ford Consul to list just a few. Each was my daily driver — even the Model A. I’ve never experienced a performance/luxury ride before, so this Jag is a new chapter for me. I like doing my own maintenance, repairs and using aging technology as it was originally intended.

I’ve been enjoying the first few weeks of "Honeymoon" ownership going through systems bumper to bumper in consultation with a trusted Jag specialist shop. Although “Her Majesty” has a little over 118K miles on the clock, she seems to be in almost bizarrely “like new condition” mechanically and cosmetically.

Wish me luck, and a long, happy relationship!

 

Welcome to the forums Jack,

Good to have you with us.

It sounds like you've already found the relevant model forum but if not, follow this link https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/xk8-xkr-x100-17/ to the XK8/XKR forum for help, advice and information. The 'HOW TO' thread at the top is a good place to start for information on regular issues. You can also use the US Western Region forum by following this link https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/us-western-38/ to find other members in your region.

Please read the guidance for new members ( https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/n...ned-up-241802/ ) which answers many of the most frequent questions about getting started.

Enjoy the forums.

Graham

 

Welcome to the Forums.

Good looking beast.

Mileage means little, its the care that makes or breaks any car.

Good luck.

 

welcome to the forum - enjoy!!!

 

Welcome to Jaguar Forums Jack,

Good to have you with us.
Enjoy the forum.

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Hello, Jack,
Congratulations on your First Jaguar, XK8!
118k miles is just now well loosened up and broken in. You should be able to drive this Lovely specimen for many more Ks.

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

 

Welcome aboard Jack.