Hello all! Just got my 1999 Jagual xk8 yesterday! Needless to say I am impressed so far. For anyone interested how I came to own this car, read on.

I was at AutoMax yesterday to get a quote for a 87 Buick Riviera that I was going to sell. While there, I struck up a conversation with a gentleman who was there to sell his car. I asked him which car he was trying to sell. He points to a slick looking black car in the lot and he says that one. I asked him what was it. He said a 99xk8. I asked him how much did they offer him for it, and he replied $5,000.00. I kind of laughed and said you arn't going to sell it are you? He said he had to sell it, as he needed the money before Sunday, to repay his parents, who were coming in from California. Well, long story short, I went out and looked at it, drove it, and bought it. ($6,000.00) I will post pictures later.

So I had to look up the forums on Jags and I found this one. I have already downloaded the owners manual and found many more things about the car on here.

I am very impressed with this source of information and want to give thanks in advance to any and all on here who contribute to this site. Hopefully in the future I will be able to solve someone else's problems as I gain more knowledge and experience about these cars.

Thanks for reading.

Chupacabra

 

Welcome fellow Texan. Sounds like a great deal. Jags of the era are notorious for a few fatal flaws, but read and heed all of the advice posted on here about preventative measures and it will be a fine car.

 

Welcome to the forum - a great place for info as you have quickly found! Check out the XK8/XKR as well as the regional sections and enjoy both the forum and the Jag. As you will soon find - this is the best tool in a Jag owners tool box

 

Welcome to the forum chupacabra,

Good to have you with us.
Did you read about the tensioner problems? You must confirm if they have been changed and if not get them done ASAP.
If you need any help or advice check out the tech section which you can find here:- XK8 / XKR - Jaguar Forums - Jaguar Enthusiasts Forum please take a look in the regional section also which is here:- Southwest US - AZ TX NM OK - Jaguar Forums - Jaguar Enthusiasts Forum
Enjoy the forum.

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

 

Welcome to the forum chupacabra,

Great deal on the XK8 and good to hear you've already found useful information here.

Check the FAQ's in the tech section https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...ts-data-29800/ for regular issues.

Enjoy the forum.

Graham

 

Welcome to the forum, Chu!
Steve

 

Hey there and welcome aboard....... good to have you here with us here at Jaguarforums

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

Please also take the time to check out the regional section for your area!
There are lots of members local to you with the same interests with info on local dealers and possible meets.
Regional - Jaguar Forums - Jaguar Enthusiasts Forum

I've manually upgraded you to Full forum access so you can better view the site and all its features
Please Jump on in and enjoy the site.................

 

A Chupacabra in Texas?? Welcome to the forum! There are a lot of us here, and everyone is helpful. Don't hesitate to ask questions, and you'll get help!!

Steve in Houston

 

welcome to the forums

 

How can I post? I don't see anyplace to post, except as a reply.

 

Go into any section of the forum and there will be a black "New Thread" button near the top left of the screen, click that and you're on the way.

 

As per Norri.......any issues just sing out and we'll help