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Old Mar 21, 2017 | 10:02 PM
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Hey everyone,

So, I'm a little conflicted on if I should post in this new member thread because:

1.) I've already posted a few times in the forum

2.) I don't own a Jag... yet.

Right now I'm looking at purchasing an XJ6 because frankly they're quite pretty. I'm also starting to appreciate the "Jaguar story".

I've owned a mid 90's Honda Accord for over a decade. When I first purchased it I anticipated that within a couple years I'd get tired of it and want to move on to something new. It's a pretty standard bullet proof and kind of boring Japanese car.

However, something changed when I started to do routine maintenance and repairs. At some point (I'm not exactly sure when) it stopped being just a car to being a sort of relationship. It went from being a mode of transportation to something that was living and needed me as much as I needed it.

Reading the forums and seeing that many Jag owners have such a deep appreciate for their cars is quite appealing to me. I hope to own a Jag soon and continue the "Jaguar story".

Glad to meet you all in this more official manner!

-Alex
 
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Old Mar 21, 2017 | 10:44 PM
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My '95 Honda Accord is coming up on 270k miles; original engine and transmission. Great little car; darn few problems in the grand scheme of things. Should have no problem reaching 300k. Just a couple hours ago ordered a 'timing belt kit'....#3 for this car. I enjoy keeping it in good shape...but it doesn't capture my heart like my Jags have


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Old Mar 21, 2017 | 11:44 PM
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Hello Alex,
It's nice to put a name on that handle.
Welcome Officially, to the forums from ElinorB.
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Old Mar 22, 2017 | 12:12 AM
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Welcome aboard Alex.
 
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Old Mar 22, 2017 | 01:17 AM
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Originally Posted by Doug
My '95 Honda Accord is coming up on 270k miles; original engine and transmission. Great little car; darn few problems in the grand scheme of things. Should have no problem reaching 300k. Just a couple hours ago ordered a 'timing belt kit'....#3 for this car. I enjoy keeping it in good shape...but it doesn't capture my heart like my Jags have


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Yep that vintage of Honda is the pinnacle of reliability IMHO. One thing I appreciate about it is it let me get my feet wet with working on a car. I've done the timing belt once. I'm pretty sure I went from a boy to a man once I got the crankshaft pulley bolt off
 
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Welcome.
 
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Old Mar 22, 2017 | 03:23 AM
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Welcome to the forum Alex,

Good to have you with us at Jaguar forums.

I can see you've already found your way to the
XJ6 & XJ12 Series I, II & III forum so there's no need for a link to it from me. The 'HOW TO' thread at the top is a good place to start for information on regular issues.

Unless you are determined on a
Series I, II or III, the later X300 is worth consideration. Robust and reliable. The intermediate XJ40 is a great car but can be a challenge with the electrics for anyone unfamiliar with Jaguars.

You can also visit the US Western Region forum by following this link https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/western-us-ak-ca-nv-ut-hi-wa-id-38/
to find other members in your region.

Enjoy the search for the right Jaguar and enjoy the forums.

Graham
 
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Old Mar 22, 2017 | 05:02 AM
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welcome to the forum - enjoy!!
 
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Old Mar 22, 2017 | 05:43 AM
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Welcome to the forum.
 
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Old Mar 22, 2017 | 04:04 PM
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Welcome to the forums!
 
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Old Mar 22, 2017 | 04:48 PM
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Originally Posted by GGG
Welcome to the forum Alex,

Good to have you with us at Jaguar forums.

I can see you've already found your way to the
XJ6 & XJ12 Series I, II & III forum so there's no need for a link to it from me. The 'HOW TO' thread at the top is a good place to start for information on regular issues.

Unless you are determined on a
Series I, II or III, the later X300 is worth consideration. Robust and reliable. The intermediate XJ40 is a great car but can be a challenge with the electrics for anyone unfamiliar with Jaguars.

You can also visit the US Western Region forum by following this link https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/western-us-ak-ca-nv-ut-hi-wa-id-38/
to find other members in your region.

Enjoy the search for the right Jaguar and enjoy the forums.

Graham
Thanks I'm starting to look at X300's for just that reason
 
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Old Mar 23, 2017 | 09:16 AM
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Welcome to Jaguar Forums Alex,

Good to have you with us.
Enjoy the forum.

If you haven't done so already you should add your car details to your signature to help others to help you.
If you need help with getting around and using the forum follow this link for some help Forum Help
 
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