Howdy, Jaguar Forums.

I've already found a lot of the info here helpful in the last couple of weeks, so I reckoned I'd sign up with an actual account. I just bought an Emerald Metallic Green 1999 Jaguar XJ8 Vanden Plas Supercharged with 83,500 miles. It's beautiful inside and out, and drives like a dream. It was a one-owner car from Minnesota according to its CarFax report. My wife and I plan to use it as our "long road trip" car, and to occasionally ferry her folks around Metro Detroit. The smooth ride and extra room in the backseat are perfect for what we needed.

It does put out a bit of smoke on cold startup, so I'm sure I'll need to keep an eye on how much oil it burns. Hopefully I'll get a lot of happy miles before I have to do something expensive.

 

I bet that's a pretty car!
At 83,500 miles it shouldn't be burning oil, it should just be well broken in. You're right though, it does bear watching.

Welcome to the forums from ElinorB.
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It is indeed pretty. I've never seen a color quite like it: bright green in direct sunlight, but it changes to dark green, dark blue, and black depending on the angle and the lighting. It's a pretty amazing effect.

 

Hmmn ... looks like the "My Garage" feature could use a few classic British brands: MG, Triumph, etc. I was going to add my other British car to my garage, my 1976 MGB roadster, but MG isn't an option.

Oh well, I reckon I'll post a photo here in this intro thread, anyways. The MGB is actually a 50th anniversary edition (built in '75, titled in '76) with the overdrive transmission. It's been a lot of fun on sunny days.

 

Welcome to the forum Patioboater,

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The V8's often put out steam from the exhausts on a cold start in damp weather but burning oil is very unusual.

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Graham

 

welcome to the forum - you will find plenty of info and support here simply follow the links Graham has provided - enjoy!!!!!!!!

 

Welcome Patioboater to the finest Jaaag forum in town...enjoy..

 

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Welcome to Jaguar Forums Patioboater,

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