Hello fellow Jag owners,

After reading this great forum for more than a month, I bought a 1999 XK8 Conv. (Carnival Red, Ivory Int.) with 63k. This is the sixth Jag that I've owned. The XK8, in my opinion, looks and feels like a modern version of the 1967 E Type, that I still own.

I have also owned and restored a 1970 XJ6, 1972 E Type V12 Coupe, 1984 XJ6 and a 1984 XJS. When I was overhauling the V12 motor from the E Type, my neighbor who owned a 1964 Corvette came over and saw the new looking empty aluminum block standing upright on the garage floor. He could only see half the cylinders (no steel liners) and commented " My God that's a big six cylinder"! I told him to come around to the other side. He nearly died when he saw the other six cylinders. It looked like a Merlin V12 for a Spitfire. I never told him about the liners.

I also had a 2003 M5, that I owned since new and sold it last year with 5K on the odometer. It was a great driver, but I never really connected with the car. The XK8 has all of the Jaguar attributes and quirks that are really appreciated and sometimes cursed by those of us who truly enjoy these cars. Glad to be aboard!

 

Welcome.

Yep, those V12's are big suckers out of the hole.

 

Not only big. God, I hope this Hylomar stuff really works, otherwise I'll have 4 gallons of coolant in addition to the 3 gallons of oil in the sump!

 

It, fortunately, worked fine.

 

I Luv it! A naked block without liners!
I was always told, "Always tell the truth, but don't Always be telling it!" In other words, what they don't know won't hurt you.

From your list of current and previous Jags, you've put yourself in the running with Grant for Member Owning the Most Jags in a Lifetime award.

Welcome to the forums from ElinorB.
(';')

 

Welcome to Jaguar Forums Redstar,

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 forum Redstar,

Good to have you with us at Jaguar forums.

It sounds like you've already found your way to the XK8/XKR forum so there's no need for a link to it from me. The 'HOW TO' thread at the top is a good place to start for information on regular issues.

You can also visit the US Northeast Region forum by following this link US Northeast - Jaguar Forums - Jaguar Enthusiasts Forum to find other members in your region.

Enjoy the forums.

Graham

 

welcome to the forum - enjoy!

 

Welcome aboard.