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Hello everyone,
My name is Craig and I'm a retired Fed living in Alexandria. I bought my 2001 XK8 Roadster, British Racing Green, in 2002 when it had 6,000 miles on it. The car does not have the navigation system, which is the way I wanted it. I prefer the look of the three gauges instead. The car now has 38,000 miles on it. I've had to have the oil pan gasket replaced twice since I've had it, and had a leaky thermostat and related plumbing replaced. I also recently put Continental ExtremeContact DWS tires on the car. I've always disliked Z rated tires and was glad to find Conti offering something for performance cars with a soft and quiet ride that would last 50,000 miles. Those tires made the car much easier to live with.
I used to have the car serviced at the dealer from whom I bought it, Rosenthal, in Fairfax county, but have since found a private garage that I trust to do great work at reasonable prices. Makes owning one of these things more pleasurable.
I've lusted after owning a Jag roadster ever since I saw my first XKE back in the early 60's. I've had better cars, but none as lovely.
My name is Craig and I'm a retired Fed living in Alexandria. I bought my 2001 XK8 Roadster, British Racing Green, in 2002 when it had 6,000 miles on it. The car does not have the navigation system, which is the way I wanted it. I prefer the look of the three gauges instead. The car now has 38,000 miles on it. I've had to have the oil pan gasket replaced twice since I've had it, and had a leaky thermostat and related plumbing replaced. I also recently put Continental ExtremeContact DWS tires on the car. I've always disliked Z rated tires and was glad to find Conti offering something for performance cars with a soft and quiet ride that would last 50,000 miles. Those tires made the car much easier to live with.
I used to have the car serviced at the dealer from whom I bought it, Rosenthal, in Fairfax county, but have since found a private garage that I trust to do great work at reasonable prices. Makes owning one of these things more pleasurable.
I've lusted after owning a Jag roadster ever since I saw my first XKE back in the early 60's. I've had better cars, but none as lovely.
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I'm a geezer, so I prefer actual maps. It is easier to access more data: Just turn the page.
Anybody from this area (NoVa, DC, MD) know or remember when that auto show is held in Rockville(?) I remember seeing lots of Jags and other British cars there the one time I went. If the weather is good, it can be a nice afternoon.
Anybody from this area (NoVa, DC, MD) know or remember when that auto show is held in Rockville(?) I remember seeing lots of Jags and other British cars there the one time I went. If the weather is good, it can be a nice afternoon.
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Craig, welcome to the Forums. I am south of you by about an hour (down in Great Mills, MD). If you ever need any work done, let me know. I love working on cars. Give you a chance to learn some about your kitty too.
As for shows, check out the "Concours d'Elegance" site. They do Jaguar only shows and they hold them all over the place. I have seen them advertised for both Fairfax, VA and Richmond, VA. That is probably what you were seeing. Lots of nice cars at these shows.
So, if you ever need anything, just hollar. I'm always willing to turn a few wrenches and get greasy.
As for shows, check out the "Concours d'Elegance" site. They do Jaguar only shows and they hold them all over the place. I have seen them advertised for both Fairfax, VA and Richmond, VA. That is probably what you were seeing. Lots of nice cars at these shows.
So, if you ever need anything, just hollar. I'm always willing to turn a few wrenches and get greasy.
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