Hello ... My name is Carl and I'm returning back to the financially questionable hobby of having a British "fun car": this time a 2007 Jaguar XK8.

My example is a convertible with 55K miles on it. Formerly a southern US car, I brought it up from a Jag specialist in Florida and immediately stuck it into winter storage (December in Minnesota is no weather for a convertible). My daily driver is a 2015 Mitosubishi.

I've had several MGs (TC, Midget), Jags (Series II XK-E, Mk 7 saloon), Rolls Royce (Silver Shadow II) and several Ranging Rovers as daily drivers.

The XK8 came out of storage last week and already I've put 700 miles on it. Had it over 100 MPH only once.

Already I'm experiencing the quirky British electrics issues of my past cars but hopefully I can get on top of it quickly for this car. (More on that later ...)

Thanks to the forum administrators and moderators for managing this site. I'm looking forward to much learning about my "new" Jaguar.

 

Hello, Carl,
You're SO right, a British car is a Very financially questionable hobby, but Oh what fun and rewards await successful completion of some small project! The BIG ones even more so! It's only money after all, and you can't take it with you.

I grew up in Montana, and I have a hard time imagining a convertible in such northern climes, anytime before mid June or after mid August. You're Brave!

Welcome to the forums from ElinorB.
(';')

 

Welcome aboard Carl.

 

Welcome.

 

Welcome to Jaguar Forums Carl,

Good to have you with us.
I see you already posting in the tech section.
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

 

welcome to the forum - enjoy!!

 

Welcome to the forum

 

Welcome to the forum Carl,

Good to have you with us at Jaguar forums.

I can see you've already found your way to the XK/XKR forum so there's no need for a link to it from me.

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 US Midwest Region forum by following this link US Midwest - Jaguar Forums - Jaguar Enthusiasts Forum 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 Using JF "How To"

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 <<

 

Graham and Jim,

Thanks for the regional links for more Jag resources. I'm checking them out now.

Best,

Carl