Yeah I replaced the two "pensioners" in my Jag ,with my wife and I. It runs
much better now ;>).
"sbryan" <sbryan@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote in message
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> Get the convertible! These are small cars inside and it is not as
> "confining" with the top down. I have owned my 2001 XKR convertible for
a
> little over one year now. It is the most fantastic automobile I have
> owned
> or driven (and I'm a senior citizen now). The rag top is well insulated
> against temperatures and noise. Try to get one with the 4.2 liter
engine
> (MY 2002 and later) although the earlier years are good once the
> pensioners
> are replaced.
>
> Try these web sites for more valuable information:
> http://www.roadfly.com/jaguar/forums/
>
http://www.maxperformancecars.com/index.php?option=com_fireboard&Itemid=53
>
http://www.xkec.co.uk/xkforum/viewforum.php?f=13&sid=fefe26f53369a05de9d33087b03f14dc
> http://www.jaguar-enthusiasts.org.uk/
> http://www.jec-xk8-forum.org.uk/
>
> If you join the local Jaguar club you will have access to a world of
> information and sup****t.
> http://www.jcna.com/
> http://www.jags.org/
>
> Here is a site to compare prices with
> http://www.texascarsdirect.com/PublicWeb/UI/WebForms2/Default.aspx
. I
> have
> purchased two Jags from this firm and have five personal friends who did
> as
> well. Worth the trans****tation for a well maintained auto if you can't
> find
> one in your area. If you deal with anyone else get a "pre-buy"
> inspection.
> If it is available buy the extended warranty by EasyCare. When
something
> breaks on these cars it is not cheap! Also ask around for an
independent
> mechanic that specializes in Jaguars. The dealers have been know to
take
> advantage of the unsuspecting.
>
> I know you will love your car once you find it. Email me pictures of
> yours
> when you get it.
>
> Bryan
> Dallas, TX
>
>
> "Red" <RedNick@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote in message
> news:06o024pa8otiq786jp2jv65l5jjii62bjf@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>> Hello Kim;
>>
>> Welcome to the world of Jaguar. There are three words all men lust to
>> say at one time in their lives;
>>
>> "That's my Jag".
>>
>> Do some very fine price scrutinization before buying. The numbers you
>> quote start high for those years. Watch the dealers on Ebay and see
>> what the cars are really selling for. If you decide to buy on line,
>> which many are doing, you can have the car ****pped cheaper than if you
>> did a road trip. There's a guy here in Dallas that is an exceptional
>> dealer and ****ps all over. texascarsdirect.com . Don't be shy about
>> calling them and asking questions. No affiliation, just got my
>> education there, and I'll buy my next one from him.
>>
>> There's nothing like a rag top but what your friends say is true.
>> You'll need to make that determination for yourself. Top down,
>> beautiful day, crusin the highways, grabbin' all the looks of
>> jealousy!
>> The wear and tear is hogwash! Just treat the machine like the fine
>> piece of equipment it is and it'll give you many years of service.
>> Expensive to maintain? They all can be but you need to be smart about
>> your plans.
>>
>> The XK hardtop is what you would think. It's a secure rather stoic
>> breed that is very special in itself. For an old bastard like me, it
>> may be the next one, although I like to ride folks around.
>>
>> Ideally you want a no damage car from the original owner who has had
>> it maintained by the dealer and has kept all the records.
>>
>> Good luck and enjoy to journey!
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> lOn Mon, 5 May 2008 08:41:50 -0700 (PDT), kimshapiro100@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>> wrote:
>>
>>>Need advice on pre owned XK8 Jag
>>>
>>>We have never owned a Jag. We live in the SF Bay Area, CA
>>>We are thinking of buying a pre owned XK8 Convertible.
>>>Model year 1998 to 2003.
>>>The prices seems to range from $18,000 to $30,000.
>>>We are not sure which model year we will end up with...
>>>it will depend on the deal we get.
>>>
>>>
>>>We are undecided as which XK8 to get..convertible or hard top ?
>>>Any thoughts?
>>>
>>>
>>>We would like to get a convertible.
>>>Though we have a few friends who say convertibles may bring a set a
>>>problems...
>>>1. the rag top may need replacing every so often and that could be an
>>>expensive issue.
>>>2. The temp inside the car may not be like a hardtop when it is comes
>>>to
>>>AC or heating or there may be leaks.
>>>3.There may be a lot of noise.
>>>4.The wear and tear on mechanisim of raising/ lowering the top may be
>>>expensive if it needs attention or replacement. Are these prone to
>>>problems?
>>>
>>>Can anyone who has had such a car please comment on the above
>>>re:Jag convertibles vs hardtops?
>>>Any advice as which one is better in your opinion?
>>>
>>>In terms of model years..are there any that are better than others ?
>>>or any model years to be avoided ?
>>>
>>>We would really like to get a convertible.
>>>
>>>
>>>Any other tips would be highly appreciated.
>>>
>>>
>>>Thanks in advance for your input.
>>>Kim
>>
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