Hi eveyone, long time viewer first time member. I am on Long Island NY, and have owned a 2000 XK8 black cont for 10 years. Loved the car, like a member of the family, but as of late, too expensive to maintain and I am at a heartfelt painful crossroad as my tranny needs repair. Gear Box fault. AAMCO rebuilt it in 10/09 and is wiling to repair again for parts only. (trying to lock them into a firm price) Thinking of selling. Just some venting today from a new member. I have always enjoyed everyone's helpful and knowledgeable posts. Thank you for listening.

Steve DiDio

 

Welcome to the forum Steve,

Good to have you here with us at Jaguar forums. Sorry to hear about the transmission issues. I hope you can agree a sensible repair cost.

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Graham

 

Welcome to the forum Steve,

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.

 

welcome to the forum - bummer on the tranny issues - how many miles on the Jag?

 

Thank you Graham for the good wishes and instructional info.

Steve

 

Thank you Norri, I will do that

Steve

 

Hi Steve. Yes it is. 136,000 miles. I purchased it in May 2003 with 14K.
I recently put in a new coolant system, Heater Hoses to the firewall, Tensioners in 2010, and Valve covers & gaskets.
I could not agree on a price with AAMCO. Somehow do not trust them, so car is being flat bedded back to the house. Maybe picture time for posting :-)

 

I'm not to far from you. I'm in lake grove.

 

Yep, that does happen. Best of luck making tough decisions. Welcome to the forum!

 

Thanks Jay...much appreciated.

Steve

 

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Welcome to the forum Steve.

Glad to have you with us.

Anthony