Hi Jim
Welcome to the Jaguar Form and the Wisconsin link. I'm located Northeast of you about 100 miles Northwest of Green Bay. When you get a chance you might want to add a photo of you 98 XJ8.
Kurt

 

I'm a new member from Jackson, Wisconsin. I purchased a immaculate 2004 XKR convertible with low miles (15,000) from a gentleman in NY state a couple of weeks ago.

I'm searching the forum for technician recommendations for future reference.

Regards,
Gary

 

Welcome Gary,
This is such an informative forum that if you have any technical questions you should be able to get all the answers you need to pretty much tackle any repairs on your own

 

Thanks, Jim.
I've found plenty of information already! I'm looking forward to learning much more and hopefully, I will be able to contribute one day.
My brother recently acquired an XJR 100. Lovely car! Look forward to seeing yours someday.
Gary

 

I know a multicar tech independent shop in Colgate whom is honest and priced reasonably, if thats not too far for you. Bad: So honest that it's hard to get an appointment.

He straightened my plastic (whats the name of it? Houses that area) to fix a coolant leak & replaced open t-stat for $100. He even ordered a new one OVERNIGHT in case he couldnt straighten it & returned it himself, charged me nothing.
It's been good for 30,000 miles since the repair & still fine. Private message me for the name of the place.

 

Thanks,2k2Jag!
That's just down the road from me!

 

I know its late notice but there is a Vintage car show out at Botham Vinyards in Barneveld WI today 8/14/2016.
the owner is a car guy and this is the 21st year of doing it.
Looks to be a perfect day, so will fire up the XK8 and head over,
bothamvineyards.com

Regards, Terry

 

Thanks Terry, but I am otherwise committed now. I am always interested in events in WI, just need a bit of notice.

 

Just a little bit more notice.
2016 - WJL CONCOURS d' ELEGANCE held at Milwaukee's lakefront during
The Milwaukee Concours d'Elegance - CLUB DAY
Veteran's Park at the lakefront - Milwaukee, WI Pickup your registration packet on Friday, if your showing a car on Saturday. You can also attend the Friday dinner at the exclusive University Club, overlooking Milwaukee's lakefront. Wisconsin club members may attend the dinner, even if they are unable to show a car on Saturday. If showing your car in the Saturday Jaguar Concours you also will have tickets for Sunday's Milwaukee Concours d' Elegance event, where more fantastic vehicles will be displayed. There will be some very rare Jaguars in attendance on both days. Saturday is also is a Multi-marque Car Show at Veteran's Park.

Click HERE for a copy of the entry form.
Check with John Boswell for more information on attending this event and to help with the staging of it.

 

I've been seeing advertisements for this online, but there is no clear information on how to visit either day...other than pre-purchased tickets.

Out of fear of not being able to view the cars, I just went online and purchased tickets for both days.

Is anyone going or is there any more information that I'm missing?

Clueless.

 

Greetings,

Finally acquired the XJR I've desired for 12 years. Drove it for four days then put it into storage for the winter. I'm just west outside of Madison.

 

Welcome to the forum and to the club, Tim. Congrats on the purchase. It's going to be hard waiting the next couple of months to enjoy the car, but I find that the occasional wintertime peek under the cover in the garage whets the appetite.
Cheers,
Scott

 

Hey Tim,
I'm on the West side of a Madison also. Maybe we should have a little get together with fellow Jag owners over the winter months?
Anyone interested in downing a few pints somewhere?

Terry

 

Welcome, Tim!

I'm just putting my XKR to bed after spending a great summer getting acquainted. I am going to change the oil and filter and find a good day to venture out for a full tank of petrol.
Then it will be a long winter I fear, before venturing out again. I do have a number of new buffing and detailing items ready to entertain me for the next few months though.

If there are any get together event planning chats in the future, I'd be happy to consider, even though I am 70-80 miles from you all.

Congratulations on your acquisition!

Gary

 

Yes Scott, I'll probably venture out to the location and
make sure the Cat is ok during the winter.

 

Terry,

That sounds good. Maybe after the first of the year.

Cheers - Tim

 

Gary,
It would be a pleasure to have you come to a meet and greet this late spring. Let's hope that this winter isn't too long.
Cheers- Tim

 

I just moved to Janesville from Las Vegas. So far I've seen a x308 and a maroon earlier model XJ6 downtown.

 

Welcome Torrid,

I also moved from the desert to WI although it was 22 yrs ago. If we have a meet up for the midwest, I hope to see you there.

 

New Jaguar XE-S owner residing in Milwaukee, checking in.