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Old Aug 26, 2014 | 05:43 PM
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Default Newbie in New Kent, Va 1998 XK8

We just bought our first Jaguar at an estate sale today, and are exploring all of the features ! If anyone can recommend a good Jaguar mechanic in the Richmond area, we'd be grateful. We'd like it to have a good go over. Thanks !
 
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Old Aug 26, 2014 | 08:55 PM
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Old Aug 26, 2014 | 11:33 PM
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Congratulations! Your excitement comes right through in your writing. Exploring is Such fun!

Welcome to Real Automotive Ownership, and these forums, from ElinorB.
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Old Aug 27, 2014 | 01:29 AM
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Old Aug 27, 2014 | 02:07 AM
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Welcome to the forum Stellaspeed,

Good to have you with us at Jaguar forums.

Follow Norri's link in post #2 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 Aug 27, 2014 | 05:49 AM
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welcome to the forum - you will find plenty of info and support here simply follow the links Norri has provided. Enjoy!!
 
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Old Aug 27, 2014 | 03:52 PM
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Default Any parts resources in the Richmond Va area ?

As we explore our estate sale purchase, we've found several little missing items in the car...some pilfered during the sale unfortunately. We need the rubber window control push button, we need the little seat belt clip that rests on the rear drivers side, the jaguar wheel emblems (also pillaged, since they were there inspection day), and apparently a left front speaker.
The tires are 245/50/17 Nexens, and we need all 4 replaced...any advice as to size or brands that would work best would be greatly appreciated !
 
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Old Aug 28, 2014 | 11:42 AM
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Old Aug 28, 2014 | 11:47 AM
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