New XK8 owner in PA
Hi,
I'm Gary G from central PA USA and I just bought my first Jaguar, a Saphire Blue 2000 XK8 from list member Keith through a classified ad. He did a nice job addressing the required maintenance and upgrading the Audio with a modern head unit. There is not a lot to take care of so I'm just enjoying the drive for now.
I've been driving SAABs for the last fifteen years and owned a '63 MG Midget for over 30 years so I'm used to British & European cars. I like to spin wrenches doing minor repairs but don't have the equipment or expertise to take on anything major. The forum has been a great tool to learn about the cars and I hope to keep in touch and maybe even contribute in the some knowledge in the future.
Gary
I'm Gary G from central PA USA and I just bought my first Jaguar, a Saphire Blue 2000 XK8 from list member Keith through a classified ad. He did a nice job addressing the required maintenance and upgrading the Audio with a modern head unit. There is not a lot to take care of so I'm just enjoying the drive for now.
I've been driving SAABs for the last fifteen years and owned a '63 MG Midget for over 30 years so I'm used to British & European cars. I like to spin wrenches doing minor repairs but don't have the equipment or expertise to take on anything major. The forum has been a great tool to learn about the cars and I hope to keep in touch and maybe even contribute in the some knowledge in the future.
Gary
Hi there Gary. Welcome aboard JaguarForums, and greetings from a fellow enthusiast in Australia.
Others closer to your home location will be along shortly to extend their welcome also, but I'm guessing that you have been dropping in to build your knowledge base prior to purchase. If so, you will have picked up most angles to navigating your way around. Do check out the resources in your model specific forum, as well as your regional section.
Also, I suggest you head to the [User CP] on main menu to [Edit Signature] . . . include full details of your Model/Year/mods etc so that they appear automatically in all future posts and thus ensure all info you seek is accurate and relevant.
Best wishes,
Ken
Others closer to your home location will be along shortly to extend their welcome also, but I'm guessing that you have been dropping in to build your knowledge base prior to purchase. If so, you will have picked up most angles to navigating your way around. Do check out the resources in your model specific forum, as well as your regional section.
Also, I suggest you head to the [User CP] on main menu to [Edit Signature] . . . include full details of your Model/Year/mods etc so that they appear automatically in all future posts and thus ensure all info you seek is accurate and relevant.
Best wishes,
Ken
Welcome to the forum Gary G,
Good to have you with us at Jaguar forums.
Follow this link XK8 / XKR - Jaguar Forums - Jaguar Enthusiasts Forum 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 USA North East Region forum by following this link https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/usa-north-east-me-nh-vt-ma-ri-ct-nj-ny-pa-35/ to find other members in your region.
Enjoy the forums.
Graham
Good to have you with us at Jaguar forums.
Follow this link XK8 / XKR - Jaguar Forums - Jaguar Enthusiasts Forum 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 USA North East Region forum by following this link https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/usa-north-east-me-nh-vt-ma-ri-ct-nj-ny-pa-35/ to find other members in your region.
Enjoy the forums.
Graham
Hi and welcome aboard, its 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, using the
search facility etc, can be found here within the following link Helpful_information
There are lots of members local to you with the same interests with info on local dealers and possible meets.
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Need a Manual, a TSB, or General Info' about your Jag? Check out our >> DOWNLOAD AREA <<
I've manually upgraded you to Full forum access so you can better view the site and all its features.
Any useful site information you may need such as how to post pictures, edit signatures, add videos, using the
search facility etc, can be found here within the following link Helpful_information
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
Need a Manual, a TSB, or General Info' about your Jag? Check out our >> DOWNLOAD AREA <<
I've manually upgraded you to Full forum access so you can better view the site and all its features.
Welcome to Jaguar Forums Gary G,
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
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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