Good evening

I am a first time owner of a Jaguar and my decision to buy was based partly on the great forum presence this club has on line. I am pleased to be a part of this group.

I purchased a 1998 XK8 with 19,000 miles from southern California. It is a Carnival Red version with Cashmere interior or as the previous owner called the colour Carnal Red. It is a true showroom condition roadster.The top had been down approx. 3 times and the tonneau cover had not been used at all. A very nice pristine example of a great tourer. I drove it back to Vancouver and enjoyed the trip very much.
I live on the west coast and am anxious to get to drive it here however that will be a while as it is too messy to drive such a nice car anywhere at least until April/May just in time for the British Car meet at the Van Dusen Gardens here in Vancouver.

 

Hello, and Congratulations on your car!
Many of us understand the need to keep our cars under cover until nice weather.
Welcome to the forums from ElinorB.
(';')

 

Welcome aboard 1Coast. I just took ownership of my first Jag yesterday. Must have been a great trip back. How long did it take?

 

Welcome and Congrats! Sounds like you bought a rare beast.

 

Welcome to the forum 1coast,

Good to have you with us at Jaguar forums.

It sounds like you probably already know your way to the tech section but if not, follow this link XK8 / XKR - Jaguar Forums - Jaguar Enthusiasts Forum to the XK8/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 Canada - Jaguar Forums - Jaguar Enthusiasts Forum to find other members in your region.

Enjoy the forums.

Graham

 

Welcome to the forum

 

welcome to the forum - enjoy!!

 

Welcome to Jaguar Forums 1coast,

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.
If you need help with getting around and using the forum follow this link for some help Forum Help

 

Welcome from a fellow Canadian!

This forum is certainly the best that I know of, glad it made a positive impression on you too.

Have a look at the Canadian section (see my sig) to learn of events in your area.

Mike

 

Thanks all for the warm welcome. It's mainly because of the interwebs and forums such as this that many of us, I feel, have taken the step to own a luxury auto and feel like we can have some control over the cost of ownership. Thanks again for the work you all contribute to this forum.

It is a rare beast of any marque that is 17 years old with so few miles and in such wonderful condition. I enjoy low mile cars.

The trip form Ca. took approx. two and half days some along the coast but most on I5 and without the top down.

I will check out the Canadian section. I plan on registering for the British Auto show at Van Dusen next May.

 

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