Believe it or not I was just given a 1997 XK8 from a relative. One owner, 80,000 miles, virtually perfect condition. I am beyond excited. I will actually drive to pick it up in August. I have no clue about Jaguars other than they are fantastic cars. This one is a convertible. I will probably have lots of questions so thanks in advance.

 

Welcome to the forums psniderjag97,

Good for you. I have the other kind of relatives - the ones who want to take my Jaguar.

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 Southern Midwest Region forum by following this link https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/u...rn-midwest-67/ to find other members in your region.

Please add vehicle details to your Signature to help others to give relevant advice. Go to the User CP button on the left of the top menu bar, then Settings & Options under Your Control Panel. Select Edit Signature and enter the details.

Enjoy the forums.

Graham

 

Welcome to the Forums.

What a gift.

Mine are the same as Graham's.

Good luck.

 

Welcome to Jaguar Forums psniderjag97,

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 to the forums.

 

Welcome aboard.

 

welcome to the forum - enjoy!!

 

Hello,
Congratulations on your new Jaguar!
Welcome to the forums from ElinorB.
(';')

 

I will post a picture of my new Jag once I get her. Stay tuned!

 

So I will be going to pick up my 1997 XK8 in two weeks. I will be driving it back home about 600 miles (shipping was to costly). It has been very well maintained. Is there anything I need to be concerned with driving it that far? I'm really excited about getting it but I also am not familiar with the car yet.
Sorry, moved this to the correct forum.

 

I see you also posted this question in XK8/XKR forum. I and others have replied there.

Graham

 

So here she is guys and girls! I finally got her home. Just drove her over 600 miles and she drove beautifully. I think I'm in love.

 

Looks great. They always look so much better when you don't have to have a front registration. Our standard European registration plate size spoils the appearance.




Graham

 

The smaller Aussie ones aren’t too bad...