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Old 06-15-2017 | 05:49 AM
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I've had my Series 2 XJ6 for nearly 25 years now, the XJ Sport for 13, and picked up an XK8 this past weekend (only taken me about 22 years since I first began to see the test cars zipping up behind me on the Fosse Way - I SWORE I'd have one).

So, I live in Warwickshire, plenty of Jaguar heritage round here, from Sir William Lyons' old gaff nearby, to the aforementioned Fosse Way which is a favourite road to catch glimpses of new and interesting machines going to and fro - some nice and shiny, some cammo'd up to the eyeballs. Lots of friends went to work at "The Jag" back in the day, a couple still work there designing, I think it is natural for me to love the old beasts (um, that's the cars, not my friends!)

Been dipping into various Jag fora over the years, but haven't had the need or desire to get my hands too dirty. This old XK8 has a few "issues" though, so it looks like I'll be plumbing the knowledge pool, and hopefully will be able to give something back, even if it is just (im)moral support.

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Old 06-15-2017 | 07:04 AM
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Welcome.

The S2 is still the pick of them all in my opinion.

The XK8 will be fun, and that is what it is all about.
 
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Old 06-15-2017 | 08:07 AM
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Welcome to Jaguar Forums MrGrey,

Good to have you with us.
You'll find all the info you need in the tech section https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/xk8-xkr-x100-17/ Have fun!
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
 
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Old 06-15-2017 | 08:19 AM
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Welcome to the forum.
 
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Old 06-15-2017 | 08:19 AM
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Hello, Mr, Grey,
That's quite a fleet you've owned. My all time favorite Jag is the Series 2. I think it's the Prettiest of ALL the Jags ever to come out of Brown's Lane! And not just because I own one either!

However, my NEXT Jag will be an Xk8.

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Old 06-15-2017 | 04:04 PM
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Welcome aboard. Great to have you with us!
 
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Old 06-15-2017 | 04:54 PM
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Old 06-15-2017 | 06:51 PM
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Welcome to the forum MrGrey,

Good to have you with us at Jaguar forums.

Follow Norri's link in post #3 to the XK8/XKR forum for help, advice and information.
The 'HOW TO' thread at the top is a good place to start for information 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 UK & Eire Region forum by following this link https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/uk-eire-68/ to find other members in your region.

Enjoy the forums.

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Old 06-16-2017 | 06:07 AM
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welcome to the forum - enjoy!!
 
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Old 06-17-2017 | 03:30 AM
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Originally Posted by LnrB
That's quite a fleet you've owned.
"Owned"? Noooooooo, I'm a hoarder, I can't part with the first two! I've been bitten BAD!


Thanks for the warm welcome folks.
 
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Old 06-17-2017 | 05:01 AM
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Several times when I've PX'd a Jaguar in the past, the price offered has been so low that I've thought of keeping the car. Only storage space and road tax put me off collecting!

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