Hi all. Peter from Batemans bay, on south coast NSW. We are certainly outnumbered by the Victorians on this forum. Had Jaguars when I was younger, but had to drive boring cars for about 15 years. Then my wife bought me a 1999 XJ8 for christmas, they can't wipe the smile off my face. Has anybody had any experience with OBD readers for cars this age. I hear that even though they must work in USA, they may not work on Australian cars.
Pete

 

hi to everyone my name is Rob -Julie(partner)just bought (pick it up today)S Type 2001 v8 first time Jag. owner we are on the sunshine coast qld.

 

Hi all

Just thought I would pop in and say Hi to the AU/NZ members... i am a Kiwi living is Aus (well, Tasmania), so fit well in here!

I have just picked up an 89 XJ40 Sovereign, which is my first Jag.. although ive owned a number of classic Euro's in the past, so familiar with pouring my wallet into the glovebox!

Jag has been great so far, but I need to source some (minor) parts (Like a visor and rear fog light)

Also wondering if anyone has any experience having paint work done? (ie the roof) and rough estimates (ie is it worth it?)

Cheers

 

And hello from Canberra, from another new owner of a Jag. I've been after one for years (got very close to buying a series 2 XJ12 when I was younger.... probably good that I didn't), and have finally made the plunge. I've already posted into the welcomes section of the main forum:

"Having entered my second week of Jaguar ownership, I think it's more than time to say hello - hopefully I won't need to bother any of you with maintenance or other problems!

"Weekend before last I collected a 1998 XJR (picture attached, more to follow when I get around to taking some, or more accurately, when it stops raining), and made the 800km journey home, leaving around 3pm, and getting in just after midnight. I needed three stops, two for fuel, and one to fuel myself. The drive back home was a joy, and made me wonder why I didn't pick up one of these brilliant cars years ago. Although they aren't as cheap here as they are in the UK or USA, they are a true bargain when compared to other European sedans.

"The car is stock, and in great order, and seems to be running perfectly. There are no flaws I've discovered in the past week and a half, although I did notice the headlining has dropped an inch or two directly above the rear passengers.

"The XJR is currently fighting for garage space with a 1984 Citroen CX25IE Pallas, and a 1974 Rover P6B (3500S), which suffered a catastrophic failure of the passenger side wiper in pouring rain, so I now have two British V8s with one wiper each.

"Anyway, as the title says, greetings from Australia (Canberra), and I look forward to hours of pouring over this forum (the iPod threads have already been thoroughly examined)!"

 

Hi All. Just wanted to introduce myself. I am waiting for the arrival of a 2006 XKR Later shape. The XKR is coming from the UK i live in New zealand. Should take around 31 days to get here. Originally i come from the UK. Moved to NZ approx 7yrs ago.
To say i am excited about its arrival is an understatement!!!!
There should be a pic of the XKR below, taken by my sister in the UK. If i have done right.
I no doubt will have a few questions so i hope you guys will be able to help.
If anyone from NZ wants a meet when my car arrives that would be great.
Cheers for now

 

New to sight,would welcome discussion re tech tips and where to procure parts in NZ,.Can anybody tell me where the handbrake adjuster is on my XJS ?

 

Hi, the name is Glenn and been a member here for a couple of months. Currently own a 1994 Sovereign, 1996 X300 and a 1989 Pontiac Trans Am convertible.

Looking for a mechanic on the NSW Central Coast.

Cheers...

 

Hey. Recently joined the forum, residing in the south eastern suburbs of Melbourne.
Currently slogging away on this, running a veery tired 350 that will be replaced a little down the line.
My daily ride is the red CM Regal.

 

Hi Everybody, My name is Matthew and I am restoring a 1969 Jaguar 420G. Its being painted in Botanical Green Metallic, a 2010 XF colour. I live in Noosa with parts of the car but the shell is in Moorabbin being painted by TLC smash repairs. My daily driver is a 2001 Holden Monaro 5.7L V8 which I have owned since new and have just clocked up 350,000kms on.

 

G'day all, I'm Rob from Perth.
Have a Black 2006 X-type with a couple of issues.
Hoping this forum can help.
Thanks in advance

 

Hi all ,My name is Peter and I live in Tassie.The fater in law just bought his third jag XJ40 1987, and its need of repairs (of course). I love to drive them and work on them, but they can make you wish you hadn't. If anyone has a line on spares let me know please. Cheers

 

I have an x350 2003 Jaguar and there are zero used spares in Oz but I have been buying them from the UK where there are lots and very cheap.

I use E bay but many will not ship down under in which case you need a freight forwarder, or a friend in the UK who will ship them on.

As for new spares here I havn't dared ask!

BTW the quality of the used spares have been superb.

Good luck

 

Hi all, Im Tim I live in Wellington New Zealand.
I just got a 2004 X Type wagon, it's got everything I wanted, all wheel drive, wagon, manual and full leather!

Look forward to conversing

Tim

 

Hi all
Am based in Palmerston North NZ, with my 2010 XFR. :-)

Good to see so many Kiwis / Aussies in here !


How about a classic joke ?

How does a Kiwi find a sheep in the long grass?

Veeeeeery nice.......

 

Hi everyone, just joined tonight. have a couple of projects and am really interested in getting serious horsepower from the V12. My last 2 Jags were a series 2 xjc4.2 and a series 3 sovereign that i fitted a BBC454 into. Now I have an xj12 and am looking to make it roar...and purr

 

I have a 2006 S-Type Sovereign 3.0. I have found the information on this site to be very useful already, thanks for all who contribute.

 

Welcome awanohi (and all other recent Kiwi members). I see from your profile that you are involved in IT. I am a consultant in health IT so we probably have something in common there aside from our interest in Jags.

Regards
Stuart

 

Good morning all!

Having used this forum for the past six months or so, it has struck me that the Australia/NZ folder is sometimes a pretty quiet place! Obviously the individual model folders are where most of us head for information, but I think it would be good if we could make this particular folder a place to share our unique Antipodean Jaguar experiences.

In time, I would like to post up the details of any Australia/NZ Jaguar club events that are happening. This will involve me reaching out to those clubs individually, so if any of you have any contacts I would very much appreciate knowing them.

With that in mind, I'd like to ask those Australia/NZ members to take the opportunity to introduce (or re-introduce) themselves here. For those that want to, I think a simple reply including your name, location, car details, and perhaps any Jaguar club you are affiliated with would be perfect!

So, I'm Dave in Canberra, and I'm in a 1998 XJR. I'm also (very passively) looking for a MkX/420G!

 

Hi I'm Paul in Otago NZ. Signed up today after much browsing of this site. Great info and support to be found here.
MyCat
Jaguar XFDS 2009 pearl grey, 40k kms. loving it.
Any help with satnav disc for nz would be mighty appretiated.

 

Hi I have posted my membership in other ares before finding this page. My name is Paul and I love Jags. Have recently imported an xfds from europe anyone want to swap euro sat nav discs for nz australia disc, love to hear from you. Cheers Paul