New member, older XK8 owner
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New member, older XK8 owner
Hi fellow Jag enthusiasts.
I've always been a Jag fan, but only recently had the resources to indulge in one. I started out with a platinum x-type 2.5 stick, back when they were leasing at $279 a month (2003?). I loved that car and havebeen waiting for an excuse to get back into a Jaguarever since. My daughter has just started to drive, so I was 'forced' into buying a third vehicle. A '97 XK8 w/74,000 miles (and fairly well priced) caught my eye on eBay and I took the plunge.
Long story short, the car was not in the condition described. Itruns pretty well, but has a good number ofissues that I will need to address over time. I am hoping to tap some of the expertise in this forum to help me get this baby into better condition. I can offer up my experience owning the x-type for three years, in return.
I have attacheda few pictures. Perhaps they will help to explain why I simply couldn't break the gravitational pull of this vehicle, even after I noticed some of the problemsthat should have been disclosed by the seller (a registered dealer in Philly - shame on him).
'97 Jaguar Convertible
I've always been a Jag fan, but only recently had the resources to indulge in one. I started out with a platinum x-type 2.5 stick, back when they were leasing at $279 a month (2003?). I loved that car and havebeen waiting for an excuse to get back into a Jaguarever since. My daughter has just started to drive, so I was 'forced' into buying a third vehicle. A '97 XK8 w/74,000 miles (and fairly well priced) caught my eye on eBay and I took the plunge.
Long story short, the car was not in the condition described. Itruns pretty well, but has a good number ofissues that I will need to address over time. I am hoping to tap some of the expertise in this forum to help me get this baby into better condition. I can offer up my experience owning the x-type for three years, in return.
I have attacheda few pictures. Perhaps they will help to explain why I simply couldn't break the gravitational pull of this vehicle, even after I noticed some of the problemsthat should have been disclosed by the seller (a registered dealer in Philly - shame on him).
'97 Jaguar Convertible
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RE: New member, older XK8 owner
Sorry about your problems, but atleast you got a jag!
Post up the problems and I know you'll get help!
Post up the problems and I know you'll get help!
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RE: New member, older XK8 owner
I am also new to the Forum, and I've had my 97 XK8 for about a year and a half. I can offer input on some issues. Here's my quick 2 cents:
Insure that the upper timing chain tensioners are replaced.
Always allow a full warm up after starting before turning the vehicle off.
Use a high quality 93 octane fuel.
Stop worrying about the Nikasil issues. You can't do anything about them other than the above.
Just enjoy the ride!
Winston Salem, NC
Insure that the upper timing chain tensioners are replaced.
Always allow a full warm up after starting before turning the vehicle off.
Use a high quality 93 octane fuel.
Stop worrying about the Nikasil issues. You can't do anything about them other than the above.
Just enjoy the ride!
Winston Salem, NC
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