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Old Aug 21, 2012 | 07:31 AM
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After owning about 18 cars throughout my life I decided after seeing/driving an XKR that I needed to own one. Coming out of an M5 and 911, this car has such a sophisticated style with great performance that my wife was even pushing me to get one. So, having been on the M5 & P-Car forums for years, joining here made sense. There is more information on the forums than you could ever find just searching the internet, so i'm looking forward to reading and learning about Jaguars. I'll try to search about anything I can think of and try not to ask things that have been addressed, but make no promises.......

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Old Aug 21, 2012 | 08:00 AM
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Welcome to the forum Mark,

Not often I'd advocate anyone caving in to their wife's demands without a fight but this is one where you should offer no resistance and go for the XKR.

For the current model follow this link XK / XKR - Jaguar Forums - Jaguar Enthusiasts Forum to 2006 onwards. For the earlier model, this link XK8 / XKR - Jaguar Forums - Jaguar Enthusiasts Forum for pre-2006 models.

Plenty of help and information available in both but ask any questions.

Enjoy the search.

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Old Aug 21, 2012 | 10:14 AM
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Mark, Welcome to this friendly forum.
Of course this is the right choice. Personally, as Graham has already advised, I think a late pre-2006 is the most beautiful car Jaguar has ever made - but I am biased!
Enjoy the chase.
 
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Old Aug 21, 2012 | 10:35 AM
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Welcome to the forum Mark,

Good to have you with us.
Enjoy the site.

If you haven't already done so you should add your car details to your signature to help others to help you.
 
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Old Aug 21, 2012 | 12:20 PM
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Hi Mark & welcome aboard, good to have you here with us
Lucky lucky guy.....The XKR is a stunning machine and the forum section just happens to be crammed full of useful info for you too.....all good.

Do your searches and look around of course, but, if you have any questions please ask........We don't advocate the RTFM replies here and after all.....everydays a school day!

Pics?
How to: Post pictures
How To Add Pictures In Your Messages

Also, why not drop in and visit the regional section for your area?
There are lots of members local to you with the same interests.
Regional - Jaguar Forums - Jaguar Enthusiasts Forum

There's a really great mix of information, camraderrie and fun here.....


If you haven't done so already you should add your car details to your signature to help others to help you.

I've manually upgraded you to full forum access so you can better view the whole site and all its features

Please Jump on in and enjoy the site.................
 
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Old Oct 16, 2012 | 08:51 AM
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Ended up buying a 09' XKR Portfolio Coupe! Car looks like new. Trying to post pic's but can't figure out how on here. Be more than happy to post pic's!
 
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Old Oct 16, 2012 | 08:58 AM
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Originally Posted by chakka
Ended up buying a 09' XKR Portfolio Coupe! Car looks like new. Trying to post pic's but can't figure out how on here. Be more than happy to post pic's!
Congratulations! Not that I'm in the slightest bit jealous of course.

Check these links from Jim's post #5 above

https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/j...pictures-2418/

https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/j...essages-36173/

You can either link from OnLine storage such as Photobucket or upload to the forum servers from your PC.

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Old Oct 18, 2012 | 11:18 AM
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Here is a pic of "William" as my daughter named him.....she thought it didn't look like a Kate...

William "new home" picture by Chakka71 - Photobucket

Just had his window's tinted. Really a head turner. Absolutely enjoy having him!
 
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Old Oct 18, 2012 | 12:40 PM
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chakka,

I've grabbed the pics of 'William' from your Photobucket album to see them in larger scale.

Looks superb.

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Old Oct 18, 2012 | 01:26 PM
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welcome along. the car looks great
 
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