I'm a new member and a new owner. I have never owned a Jag before but driven plenty, 3 weeks ago I purchased a 2003 XKR with only 13k miles. I was more than pleased with myself after looking for 10 months for the right car. Well so much for me, 2 weeks into ownership I lost the fuel pump. So now I'm trying/learning to be much more humble.

My XKR is a black on black convertible, (never owned a convertible before either, closest thing was a surrey top TR3 from the 60’s) and I live in the Pacific Northwest, just outside of Seattle. While soft-top ownership may be considered questionable in the PNW, a clear day makes this the most beautiful place I’ve ever lived, and a soft-top makes it heavenly. Ha except this week, with the Jag in the shop, we would have the hottest day of the year to date in Seattle, that hurts.

 

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Welcome to the forum,

I agree the PNW can be heaven on earth if the weather cooperates, it can be almost as nice as Scotland.

 

Welcome!

 

MJW, welcome to the forum. I spent some time in the Sea-Tac area and know what your talking about regarding the beauty of the area. I have a similar scenario to you, I purchase an 07 XKR with 14K and within two weeks had to replace the fuel pump. But, since then all is grand with the XKR. Best of luck to you in the future with your rag top. Enjoy your time here and post a pic when you can.

 

Welcome to the forum, enjoy your Jag in all weather, except for thick snow. Wooly hat, mitts and a scarf, can be your friends.

 

Thanks for the warm welcome and replies to questions. I was finally able to post some photos of my baby in the photo section. It is a 2003, but with a few tweaks, like the grill update, borla exhaust and cold air intake. Other goodies include 20" BBS rims, Nav and Premium Sound. The best part was I picked this up with only 13K miles, it still has the "New Car" smell. I'm lovin' it so far.

 

Welcome! Soft tops rule :-)

 

welcome to the forum MJW

The XK section is great & full of good guys and great info......you'll love it
You might find the off topic good for fun, maybe check out the mug shot thread and add yours?

Some good guys and great techs, top vendors and more to come....all good

In the meantime I've upgraded you manually to full forum access so you can better veiw the site

 

Actually consider it a blessing! Top down when it is very hot is as bad as sitting at a light on a motorcycle on a hot day with a helmet on. Not fun! Time for you to build a tool inventory, dig in the forum and enjoy your cat.

 

MJW- welcome the Forum@!
I am also (still) a recently joined junior member and hope to meet the minimum requirements sometime soon, powers that be allowing!
I'm also a new Jag owner - bought a 2-owner '03 XK8 (88K on it, though) in NC and drove it home to my home in the Cincinnati area. You are so right - my first drop top ride through the area was eye-opening (so much to see and enjoy all around!). I, too have had some teething problems but am slowly getting up to speed with the help of the great people of this forum. My experience so far: various intermittent messages (gearbox fault, dsc fault) which may now be under control with a new battery in the boot (the gearbox shifts flawlessly all the time). Also had some improperly installed tires and wheels, but that is all fixed now and kitty has the required new paws all around.
Anyway, welcome again and have great fun with your Cat!

 

MJW-XKR
Welcome to the forum, good choice of cars, and BBS wheels, I love the looks of the Detroits on these cars. Sorry to hear about your fuel pump, hopefully the cat will give you many miles and smiles.