Hi Guys. Just bot a 2001 XJ8 w/56,000 miles on it from a dealer on the east coast.
I don't even have the car yet.
I usually join the appropriate forums when I buy a car as that is where the knowledgable people are.
I am retired, 73 yo and have no mechanical ability left....

My other car is a 2004 Tbird..with a jag engine in it. I love that car.

I am Hoping for a great experience with the Jag.
I bought it to make long trips in it, as the Bird hurts my back after a few hours.....

BUT.
Looking at your forum.....and particularly the Sticky that talks about how to buy a used XJ8.............!
Have I made a mistake?

Is this a car only for enthusiasts? (I can understand that, if true)
I'm just a driver.
I could have bought a used Ford Crown Vic....reliable,comfortable, etc...but rather bland and bigger than I wanted.
I love this Jag's look.

But is it true?
Do I have to spend several thousands of dollars on it immediately?
Is that what you guys do? Buy it, spend several thousands of dollars,and THEN enjoy it?

I can't do that, but I don't want the engine to explode half way to Texas........

Am I just the wrong profile?
Should I sell it immediately?


Please, give me your best guestimate as to what I should do. That Sticky really impressed me.


Thanks for any thoughts,



Southern


PS is there a way to tell if all, or some, of this stuff has possibly already been done?

 

Hello and welcome to jaguarforums.com. I know that you are anxious to get started and we are anxious to meet you and talk about your car. We have a baseline / criteria that must be met before full access can be granted. Please enjoy the forum and be patient once the baseline has been satisfied full access will be granted. Please continue to post and accept my welcome to the forum.

Please take a moment and read the information provided to you explaining the rules. Be patient and enjoy the site.

 

Welcome to the forum,

Your best bet to get good advice is to head on over to the XJ8 section and ask the experts.

 

Thank you Norri, I shall do so.

 

welcome aboard Southern, good to have you here with us

Glad you're excited about the car and really hope you enjoy the forum.

There are some great members here, top notch techs and laughs to be had......and we ALL love Jags so you're in good company.

Please feel free to ask away in therelevant section and I'm sure the guys will help if they can.....good luck

I've manually upgraded you to full forum access so you can better view the site

 

Welcome to the forum, don't forget that this is a place where people tend to discuss problems rather than simply great ownership experiences.

Don't be put off, and don't be frightened about your Jag, I know little about the later cars, but from reading here, by 2001 onwards, a lot of the earlier V8 engine issues have been dealt with.

Head on over to the XJ8 section, you'll meet some great guys.