Hi, I live in Boulder, Colorado and would really like to acquire a good XK8 convertible.

I am more than a little leery of buying a Jag, as I have some past experience with an MG-TF, Europa, and Mercedes coupe, and a couple of 60s era British motorcycles -- all of which were high maintainenance (and the case of the Mercedes, very expensive).

I am somewhat encouraged however after lurking through the XK8 sub-forum for the last few days that an XK8 may not eat me out of house and home plus actually prove to be reliable....

At any rate, I'm hoping to learn a lot prior to a purchase and using that knowledge to successfullly acquire a good example. (then I'll really need this forum ) When I was a child, my Dad had a 1950s era Mark V drop-head coupe and I've never forgotten how neat that car was !

I really appreciate all the members on this forum generously supplying their valuable insights and expertise. I know for a fact that without finding this forum, I would not be starting my XK8 quest.

Sitting Bull

 

Welcome to the forum Sitting Bull,

Sounds like you already know your way around here. If the 'HOW TO' in the XK8/XKR hasn't answered your questions, then post in that section. Members are always happy to share experience, advice and recommendations.

Enjoy the search. Hope you find a good one.

Graham

 

Welcome to the forum Sitting Bull,

Good to have you with us.
Enjoy the forum and your car hunt.

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

 

Hi there Sitting Bull & welcome aboard, good to have you here with us

Thanks for your kind words on the site and hope you get the car you want......we're here for you!

Any useful information you may need such as how to post pictures, edit signatures, add videos, use the search facility etc, can be found here
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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.....

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.................

 

Sweet, another Coloradan; quite scarce in these parts. You can click the link in my signature to go to the local regional page. Also, there is a British car and motorcycle show coming up September 15th and 16th which looks to be a good time.

 

Thanks everyone for the warm welcome ! I'm really looking forward to learning about these cars and finding a good example to acquire. A special thanks for the news about when the local show is; I have been to the British Conclave over in Arvada a few years ago and will get over there again this year !

Thanks, Admin. for upgrading my status !

Sitting Bull