Hi,

I've owned many British cars through the years like Triumphs, Austins, Austin Healeys but this is my first Jag. It's a 1998 XK8 convertible with about 40,000 miles. I've never been much for flashy cars which was nice because I never could afford them. I always feel for the small, odd, ugly cars. What I called cute. If you can name an odd ugly car, chances are I've owned one. I
had a BMW Isetta, Triumph Mayflower, Renault Dauphine, and on and on. I even had a Saab Sonnet. I'm not even going to mention the 15 or 16 Fiats and Lancias.
So far, I really like this Jaguar. Cup holder sucks, but they all did in 1998. There's a small rattle from time to time coming from the dash area that I need to run down. Not that Triumphs and Fiats don't get rattles from time to time but they didn't cost $75,000 in 1998!!!!
So far I love the forum and I'm finding it very helpful.

JSRoss

 

Welcome to the forum JSRoss,

That's some list of previous marques and models. Congratulations on your first Jaguar.

As you've been viewing the forum, you may already know your way around but if not, follow this link XK8 / XKR - Jaguar Forums - Jaguar Enthusiasts Forum to the XK8/XKR section for help, advice and information. The 'HOW TO' thread at the top there is a good place to start for info on regular issues.

Cupholders are a pain for many and never really got any better but the dash rattle should be easily resolved.

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 may also like to visit the US Lower Atlantic Region section by following this link https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/lower-atlantic-nc-sc-fl-ga-66/ to find other members in your region.

Enjoy the XK8 and the forum.

Graham

 

Welcome JSRoss, that a low mileage for a'98 well done.

 

Welcome to this friendly Forum, thanks for the interesting intro.
Follow Graham's advice and enjoy your membership here.

 

Welcome, seems to be quite a few first time Jag owners coming aboard as of late. Including myself. Great site here with tons of valuable info as well as helpful peeps

 

Hi,
Welcome and do enjoy the friendliest forum around, including your new cat.
There are many knowledgeable people around here, to help in case things go slightly askew.

 

Hi there JSRoss & welcome aboard Jaguarforums ....... good to have you here with us

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Welcome to the forum JSRoss,

Good to have you with us.
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.