1997 xk8
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11-18-2014, 01:44 AM
1997 xk8
Hello -
I'm Charlie Harper and I am the proud new owner of a 97 saphire blue XK8 with 44k miles on it. I'm already in love with it and have the usual love/hate relationship with a Jag. Only had it two days and already the electrical gremlins are showing up......
I once dated an international model who was the most naturally beautiful woman I ever met. You looked at her and fell in love with her..... until she opened her mouth.
Well, owning an XK8 is like that. You love her but don't like her. She's too cranky, idiosyncratic, unpredictable and prone to tantrums. And then you look at her gorgeous lines, get in, fire up the turbine V8 and zoom off....... and all is forgiven.
I'm Charlie Harper and I am the proud new owner of a 97 saphire blue XK8 with 44k miles on it. I'm already in love with it and have the usual love/hate relationship with a Jag. Only had it two days and already the electrical gremlins are showing up......
I once dated an international model who was the most naturally beautiful woman I ever met. You looked at her and fell in love with her..... until she opened her mouth.
Well, owning an XK8 is like that. You love her but don't like her. She's too cranky, idiosyncratic, unpredictable and prone to tantrums. And then you look at her gorgeous lines, get in, fire up the turbine V8 and zoom off....... and all is forgiven.
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11-18-2014, 03:08 AM
Welcome to the forum Charlie,
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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 Western Region forum by following this link https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/western-us-ak-ca-nv-ut-hi-wa-id-38/ to find other members in your region.
Enjoy the forums.
Graham
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