Hey folks

Just joined as I just bought a 2000 XK8. Your forum looks great. I have been a car junkie all my life, ranging from Vettes to Hummers, to old MB convertibles and on to 70's muscle cars. Thank you for allowing me to join.

So I loved my Vette convertible but got a great deal on a Hummer H2 so crazy as it sounds I did a 180 and bought a hummer. But after two years I missed having a convertible and just bought a very, very nice looking 2000 XK8 convertible.

I've always been afraid of 97-03 XKs for years because of the common or somewhat common "plastic chain tensioner" failure. I mean the tensioners are relatively cheap but labor costs are a B@!@#., so I'm taking a chance.

I I'd like to find a good Jag mechanic in Cape Coral/Ft. Myers Fl. area if anyone has any advice, for future maintenance needs.

It'll be a great ride, and hopefully relatively inexpensive.

Thanks for allowing me to join. Looking at previous posts it seems you folks are very helpful and super friendly.

I think my name on this site is VetteJagHummer but I did it quick and didn't right it down.

Cheers! Kevin.

 

Welcome aboard! Enjoy your new Jag!

 

Welcome to Jaguar Forums VetteJagHummer,

Good to have you with us.
Enjoy the forum.

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Hello, Kevin,
Congratulations on your new Jaguar XK8 convertible! (My Next Jaguar will be one of those!)
Welcome to the forums from ElinorB.
(';')

 

Welcome aboard Kevin.

 

Welcome to the Forums.

 

welcome to the forum - enjoy!!

 

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