Here is some info regarding me and my ride. I have, new to me, a 4.0 liter 2000 XK8 carnival red Jag convertible with 107,000 miles.

This is a dream come true for me. I have always admired the Jag shape, lines and curves. It is a beautiful lady.

How did I come by her? I left my home last Thursday morning in search for a small pick up truck. As I toured the various used car lots in Santa Barbara, CA, my home, I saw this beautiful XK8 sitting in a lot. I had to have a closer look, and that was it I needed to own this statement.

After two days of haggling with the used car lot dealer we came to terms. I am now a proud 79 year old owner of this XK8 Jaguar.

Since 1961 I have had a sports car in my stable and this one is the queen of them all. I know she will be expensive to maintain and that is another story. One reason I joined Jaguar Form is to learn more about my car to perform proper maintenance and preventive maintenance.

 

Well done and welcome to this helpful and friendly Forum.
Life begins at 80 so you've plenty of time to get your new girl sorted!
This is your section
XK8 / XKR - Jaguar Forums - Jaguar Enthusiasts Forum
Read the 'How To's' for the things to look out for and enjoy your car.

 

Welcome to the forum dalejc,

Congratulations on the XK8. You'll just have to make other arrangements for whatever you were intending to move in the pickup truck but i'm sure you won't regret the choice!

Follow Steve's link for help and advice.

Enjoy the forum.

Graham

 

Welcome to the forum dalejc,

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.

 

Hi Dalejc & welcome aboard, good to have you here with us

Cool story and nice intro..............congrats on the Jag!
I'm sure we can help.............The XK section is crammed full of amazing info for you.

Any useful information you may need such as how to post pictures, edit signatures, add videos, use the search facility etc, can be found here
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Why not drop in and visit the regional section for your area?
There are lots of members local to you with the same interests.
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There's a really great mix of information, camraderrie and fun here.....


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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Here is some info regarding me and my ride. I have, new to me, a 4.0 liter 2000 XK8 carnival red Jag convertible with 107,000 miles. This is a dream come true for me. I have always admired the Jag shape, lines and its curves. It is a beautiful lady.
How did I come by her? I left my home last Thursday morning in search for a small pickup truck. As I toured the various used car lots in Santa Barbara, CA, my home, I saw this beautiful XK8 sitting in a lot. I had to have a closer look, and that was it I needed to own this statement. After two days of haggling with the used car lot dealer we came to terms. I am now a proud 79 year old owner of this XK8 Jaguar. Since 1961 I have had a sports car in my stable and this one is the queen of them all. I know she will be expensive to maintain and that is another story. One reason I joined Jaguar Form is to learn more about my car to perform proper maintenance and preventive maintenance.

 

Welcome to the fold. I'm sure you'll like it here :-)


Cheers
DD

 

Hi again - you do know you joined us two days ago?

 

Too funny dalejc, that's how I ended up with my XJ6L. I was actually on Craigslist looking for a pick-up truck. Somehow this Jag was in my search results, instant love

 

+1 to Steve

Thought this looked familiar and just checked the same trail myself.

Graham