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"Adysthemic" <erm-no@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote in message
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> 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
> news:_CZTj.15703$qW.1805@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>> 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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