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Old Nov 2, 2015 | 12:27 AM
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Default New western Canadian XK8 owner

Many years ago , after having first an MGA, then an Austin Healey 100-6 I bought a used XK140MC coupe (couldn't afford even a used XKE, my dream car). It was a marvellous road car, a bit of a handful in the city and when my family outgrew it -much too soon- I moved to a used 3.4L sports sedan. When I couldn't get much needed parts for months due to labour problems at the factory I reluctantly let her go. Many years of living in the north where sports cars are not practical and now in retirement I'm back to my first love. I still can't afford an XKE, but I now am the proud owner of a 1999 one owner low mileage XK8, Carnival Red, ivory upholstery, light brown top. IT'S PERFECT! This is my new dream car. Jim
 
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Old Nov 2, 2015 | 01:34 AM
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Welcome.

Quite a history of Jags there.
 
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Old Nov 2, 2015 | 02:44 AM
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Welcome to the forum Jim,

Good to have you with us at Jaguar forums.

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.

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Old Nov 2, 2015 | 03:31 AM
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Welcome aboard Jim.
 
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Old Nov 2, 2015 | 05:31 AM
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Welcome to the forum
 
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Old Nov 2, 2015 | 06:28 AM
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Welcome to Jaguar Forums Jam,

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
 
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Old Nov 2, 2015 | 06:37 AM
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welcome to the forum - enjoy!!
 
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Old Nov 2, 2015 | 08:51 AM
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Hello, Jim,
When I met my husband he was driving a partially restored Austin Healey 100-6! We worked on it together while we were dating. Friends just shook their heads.

But we got a little short of cash and he sold it, still unfinished, for Quite a sum, and the new owner took up where husband and I left off and eventually finished the restoration.

But then he wrecked it.

Welcome to the forums from ElinorB.
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Old Nov 2, 2015 | 09:39 AM
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Hi and welcome from a fellow Canadian. There's lots of us here, many from BC.
 
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Old Nov 2, 2015 | 06:35 PM
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