Hello everybody, my name Randy and I am new to the Jaguar Forum. Last month I purchased a 99 XK8 convertible, with only 82,000 miles. I waited, for a little over 5 years, for the previous owner to sell it to me. Now that I have it, I am one happy camper! The car starts and runs great, beside a little misfire, which I'm hoping that new plugs and wiring will fix that. And I also will change out 02 sensors. But other than that, everything works great on it. It does have 22in aftermarket rims, which I will keep for a little while. With such large wheels, there isn't much room for bumps in the road.

Well, it's nice to be in this forum, knowing that, if I need some advice for the XK8, I have so many people to reach out to.

 

Welcome to the forums Randy,

Good to have you with us. That was a very patient wait!

Follow this link https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/xk8-xkr-x100-17/ to the XK8/XKR forum for help, advice and information. The 'HOW TO' thread at the top is a good place to start for information on regular issues.

Please add vehicle details to your Signature to help others to give relevant advice. Go to the User CP button on the left of the top menu bar, then Settings & Options under Your Control Panel. Select Edit Signature and enter the details.

You can also visit the US Mid Atlantic Region forum by following this link https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/us-mid-atlantic-65/ to find other members in your region.

Enjoy the forums.

Graham

 

Hello, Randy,
Congratulations on your new Jaguar!
So, you knew the Specific one you wanted! And you waited for it?! I call that Tenacious Patience!

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

 

Welcome aboard Randy.

 

Welcome to the Forums.

Well done.

 

Welcome to the forums.

 

welcome the forum - enjoy!!!

 

Welcome to Jaguar Forums Randy,

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

 

From one Virginian to another: WELCOME!!!

Dwayne

 

Thank you all for such warm welcoming. Being that my XK8 is a 1999, (can't tell by looking at it), I am sure there will be some problems, but it's nice to know that I can reach out to fellow owners!

 

Check the XK8/XKR FAQ's for the three regular issues with early models:

1. plastic tensioners (failure is an engine killer)
2. cooling system - water pump/sticking thermostat
3. transmission - fluid & filter change (not in service schedule BUT highly recommedned for prolonged life)

Graham