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Old 10-07-2018, 09:23 PM
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It is time to move on! We are looking to let our 99 XK8 go.


 
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Old 10-08-2018, 04:48 AM
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Hi Gus, that's a lot of time and effort to walk away from, what has prompted you decision?
 
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Old 10-08-2018, 05:08 AM
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Gus,

That seems a hard choice given what a '99 is likely to fetch even though it looks (and I'm sure it is) superb.

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Old 10-08-2018, 05:55 AM
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Dang, whatever you decide hope you will remain the valued resource all of us have come to depend on.

any idea what the new love will be?
 
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Old 10-08-2018, 06:36 AM
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Gus,

As others have stated, I certainly hope you decide to stay in touch with the forum. Your advice and expertise will always be invaluable. Why are you selling?
 
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Old 10-08-2018, 07:16 AM
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We want to upgrade to an XF.

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Old 10-08-2018, 07:46 AM
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No chance to keep both, or hide the XK8 away somewhere in a barn? I know I wish I had held on to my old MK1 TT.
 
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Old 10-08-2018, 08:34 AM
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No! The car was and still is a daily drive and it was the wife's car and we both agree it will be hard to give up. With all the money and time spent on it it will be a great car for someone else.

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Old 10-08-2018, 08:40 AM
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Good luck with the sale. Hope you get top dollar for it....

I sold my 2005 S-Type this past May after 9.5 years of ownership. I waited for the right buyer and he eventually came along. While I miss it, I do not regret selling it. I hope you will come to the same conclusion....
 
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Well, I've seen some really sweet XFs, so I'm a little jealous. Keep in touch !
 
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Aw Gus, you'll miss it. The new Jags have no soul...

Lovely car - someone is going to be lucky.

Please don't be a stranger here, and if you change your mind you can store it in my barn anytime
 
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Gus, What a great choice for the replacement.
We have also looked at the XF and unable to pull the trigger on anything until the wife's angle is better.
Don't leave us, we all need your direction. Know we have all your notes, but you sure save us lots of time looking.
Best of luck with the new one.
 
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I was about to go, XF isn't necessarily an upgrade; but for a daily, it probably is a more reliable and easier daily.

What submodel XF? R, Supercharged, AWD, RWD, 4.2, 5.0, etc? They have definitely grown on me as a possible XJR replacement...
 
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WHAT??????????? Didn't see that coming but also wanted to say Thanks for all your support with our X100's. Good luck with the sale and happy hunting for her replacement
 
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