Hello,

I don't actually have my Jaguar yet...picking it up tomorrow (6-14-13)! I have always admired Jaguars, but never entertained the idea that some day I might have one.

We are getting a 1998 Jaguar XJ8L with 74,000 miles. Purchase price after some negotiations is $4000.00.

I am hoping to get to know the Jaguar set. :0)

Hope I uploaded the pictures correctly.

 

@BabyKitty

Welcome !! Looks like a nice place to start your Jaguar ownership. Read the X308 forum (Your car is an X308, made from 98 to 03) There are a lot of great guys on there who will be very helpful. My first Jaguar was also an X308 (An '00 XJR here in the US) It was a great car and I still miss it.

 

Thanks Sarc,

I will check out the X308 forum. I have lots to learn!

 

Welcome BabyKitty, and greetings from the Midwest Region. Always good to have other near neighbor on board! Congrats on the purchase. As it turns out, I also purchased a '98 XJ8 just last week with a few more miles on it than yours. They're great cars, but do take time to familiarize yourself if you haven't already with the potential issues - most notably whether the timing chain tensioners have been replaced or not. Mine is in the shop for a few days as we speak having them done. Better safe than sorry!

Again welcome and enjoy the drive!
Scott

 

Hey Midwest Jag,

Thanks for the welcome. Before I considered purchasing the Jaguar, I read anything I could find on my year and model. The most reported complaint seemed to be the transmission and the tensioners. I'm not sure if my Jag has the plastic tensioners or not...will find out tomorrow.
I will check out the Midwest forum. Thanks again.

 

Welcome to the forum BabyKitty,

Good to have you with us.
If you need any help or advice you will get it in the tech section XJ ( X308 ) XJ8 / XJR - Jaguar Forums - Jaguar Enthusiasts Forum take a visit to your regional section also Mid West US - IL IN IA MI MN MO OH WI - Jaguar Forums - Jaguar Enthusiasts Forum

Enjoy the forum.

If you haven't already done so you should add your car details to your signature to help others to help you.

 

welcome to the forum and the Jag family. there is a wealth of info and support here - enjoy

 

Hey there and welcome aboard....... good to have you here with us here at Jaguarforums

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Please also take the time to check out the regional section for your area!
There are lots of members local to you with the same interests with info on local dealers and possible meets.

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Please Jump on in and enjoy the site.................

 

Thanks Everyone! I'm glad I stumbled upon this site!

 

Welcome to the forum. Great looking ride. Excellent place ot start. Enjoy your experience here

 

Thank you, Aholbro.

 

Welcome to the forum BabyKitty,

Good to have you here with us at Jaguarforums.

Enjoy the forum.

Graham