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Ich komme aus Düsseldorf und würde gern morgen nach Krefeld zu Hornbach fahren und über das 699 € Angebot von Globus die TPG bei Hornbach in Anspruch nehmen. Das Problem ist, dass Hornbach schreibt: „Das Angebot muss verfügbar sein.
Verfügbar meint, in ausreichenden Mengen beim Wettbewerb vorhanden und im üblichen, stationären Umfeld des Marktes erreichbar.“

Der nächste Globus Markt, der die PortaSplit verfügbar hat ist in Marl, knapp 1h von Krefeld entfernt. Hat jemand Erfahrung damit, ob das wohl klappen wird oder eher nicht? Theoretisch könnte ich ja aus Oberhausen kommen und würde zu beiden Märkten ca. 30 min. brauchen.

Kann man auch 2 gleichzeitig kaufen? Ein Familienmitglied braucht auch eine und würde auch mitkommen.

Danke im Voraus!

Need quick advice on a Jaguar XK8 situation (Germany / possible US history):

I’m looking at a 1999 Jaguar XK8 (X100, 4.0 V8, ~112,000 km / ~70k miles). The dealer advertised it clearly as “DEUTSCHES FAHRZEUG” (German car) and even stated “German first delivery”. Based on that, I paid a €500 deposit — but I clearly said I would only buy the car after a test drive (which was scheduled).

Now I checked CarVertical/AutoDNA and it shows at least ~50,000 km (~30k miles) in the US with 2 owners there. That was not mentioned anywhere in the listing or documents.

Dealer says the car was never in the US and claims CarVertical can be wrong (says he had a similar case with a Porsche). He wants to confirm with Jaguar on Monday.

What the ad says was done:
- “German vehicle / German first delivery”
- full service history
- timing chain + coolant hose done at Jaguar
- gearbox oil (10/2025)
- engine oil (10/2025)
- wheel bearings front & rear new
- ignition coils, thermostat new
- control arms new
- starter new
- coolant level sensor new
- strut mounts new
- brake discs + calipers new
- spark plugs new
- convertible cylinder new
- lambda sensor new
- upgraded sound system (€1850)
- invoices available

Actual condition:
- 4.0 AJ-V8 (Nikasil engine)
- timing chain tensioners replaced (2011)
- suspension done
- convertible top hydraulic hose currently broken (will be fixed)
- battery dead (only ~1500 km / ~900 miles driven in last 10 months)
- minor issues: headlight seal loose, antenna broken, rearview mirror aging
- rear left wheel arch liner has a large hole (plastic, not metal — I have photos)
- underside looked okay at first glance (not fully inspected yet)

My concern:
If it really had US history → higher sulfur fuel back then → possible Nikasil wear risk.

Questions:

1. Would you be concerned about possible US history + Nikasil at this point?
2. If the engine runs fine today, would you still consider it safe?
3. Would you wait for Jaguar confirmation or already walk away?
4. As a non-expert without a lift, can I realistically spot serious rust on this car myself?

Appreciate any input.