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Old 02-08-2017, 04:07 PM
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Hi new member here, I have a rough 1999 xk8,my first jaguar, lots of work ahead, looking forward to reading lots of posts , I'm from Birmingham uk about 2 mile from the jaguar factory at castle Bromwich, was my car built there anyway hi to all
 
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Welcome. It's a great site; and welcome to the Jag family.

Nice that you're that close to the factory, do they do tours?
 
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Old 02-08-2017, 04:37 PM
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Thanks Nigelw not sure about tours will call in next time I'm passing
 
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Welcome to the forums mate! Nice choice of Kitty there.

Be sure to check out the XK8/ XKR section if not already:

XK8 / XKR ( X100 ) - Jaguar Forums - Jaguar Enthusiasts Forum

Happy driving!
 
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Hello,
Someone will be along shortly to direct you to the correct section where you can get help refurbishing your Xk8.

Welcome to the forums from ElinorB.
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Old 02-09-2017, 02:28 AM
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Looks like you got yourself a very interesting and exciting project. I'm sure this '99 will be getting only better with all the work you planned on it. Good luck and keep us posted!
 
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Old 02-09-2017, 03:31 AM
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Welcome to the forum robo,

Good to have you with us at Jaguar forums.

Follow this link XK8 / XKR ( X100 ) - Jaguar Forums - Jaguar Enthusiasts Forum 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.

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You can also visit the UK & Eire Region forum by following this link UK & Eire - Jaguar Forums - Jaguar Enthusiasts Forum
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Enjoy the forums.

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Old 02-09-2017, 03:35 AM
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Originally Posted by NigelW
..... Nice that you're that close to the factory, do they do tours?
YES

Jaguar Factory Tours | Experience Jaguar

Used to be free when it was the old Browns Lane factory but the current charge is 49UKP ($61.50) for either the Solihull or Castle Bromwich plant.

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Old 02-09-2017, 03:48 AM
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Hi thank you all for the warm welcome , looking forward to learning about my car and hopefully putting something back !! once again many thanks this I feel is going to be an awesome forum.one question can anyone tell me where my vehicle was made castle Bromwich or browns lane? its a xk8 1999 model year
 
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Old 02-09-2017, 04:01 AM
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......one question can anyone tell me where my vehicle was made castle Bromwich or browns lane? its a xk8 1999 model year
The XK8/XKR from 1996 to 2005 was built at the old Browns Lane factory.

The last XK8 (an XKR Coupe) came off the line on Friday 27th May 2005.

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Old 02-09-2017, 04:24 AM
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Many thanks Graham remember seeing some coming out of the castle brom factory must have been the later ones always loved to see them going across the road to the delivery park.
 
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going to have to do the factory tour sometime
 
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has my signature pic loaded?
 
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has my signature pic loaded?
Changes to Signatures appear with your NEXT post - not immediately. This catches out a lot of members.

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thanks again to all for warm welcome
 



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