new member and xk8 owner
#1
01-06-2016, 03:43 AM
new member and xk8 owner
Hi everybody from Eastern Europe! 
I think the xk8 is one of the most beautifully drawn cars ever, i was and am aware of the reliability challenges but today i will make the big step.
just went to a local Jag dealer (i am based in Bucharest, Romania) with a 1998 Jaguar xk8, 199000 kms, mint condition for its age. the tech review disclosed usual problems for its age (bushes, rods, steering box) and a gearbox error. however the owner is a friend and the gearbox works perfectly so i am willing to take that risk, also the price being a bargain.
hope to fill a lot of the threads related to photos in this forum and not a lot on the technical failure ones!
so wish me luck and as soon as i'll get pics i'll post. for the moment i am confined in the house due to a knee surgery and outside there's ice
thank you
I think the xk8 is one of the most beautifully drawn cars ever, i was and am aware of the reliability challenges but today i will make the big step.
just went to a local Jag dealer (i am based in Bucharest, Romania) with a 1998 Jaguar xk8, 199000 kms, mint condition for its age. the tech review disclosed usual problems for its age (bushes, rods, steering box) and a gearbox error. however the owner is a friend and the gearbox works perfectly so i am willing to take that risk, also the price being a bargain.
hope to fill a lot of the threads related to photos in this forum and not a lot on the technical failure ones!
so wish me luck and as soon as i'll get pics i'll post. for the moment i am confined in the house due to a knee surgery and outside there's ice
thank you
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01-06-2016, 05:11 AM
Welcome to the forum Trilapis,
Good to have you with us at Jaguar forums.
No argument from me about the beauty of the original XK8 - I've had two of them.
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 info on regular issues.
Please remember to 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 Europe Region forum by following this link Europe - Jaguar Forums - Jaguar Enthusiasts Forum to find other members in your region.
Enjoy the forums.
Graham
Good to have you with us at Jaguar forums.
No argument from me about the beauty of the original XK8 - I've had two of them.
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 info on regular issues.
Please remember to 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 Europe Region forum by following this link Europe - Jaguar Forums - Jaguar Enthusiasts Forum to find other members in your region.
Enjoy the forums.
Graham
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