Almost 50
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Almost 50
Hello
My name is Al and have been a car guy for decades. Typically mustangs have been in my garage including now but as I approach 50 I've been thinking I'd like something a little more special. I've always been drawn to the XJ-S coupes. They we truly beautiful.
I've decided to buy one for my 50th birthday in spring 2016 so have 18 months to learn all I can and decide which XJS is right for me.
I'm leaning towards a pre 88 car to avoid the complexities of ABS and to gain additional leg and head room. I'm 6'4". Although I do like the newer seats and interior upgrades found post 88.
Advice welcome.
My name is Al and have been a car guy for decades. Typically mustangs have been in my garage including now but as I approach 50 I've been thinking I'd like something a little more special. I've always been drawn to the XJ-S coupes. They we truly beautiful.
I've decided to buy one for my 50th birthday in spring 2016 so have 18 months to learn all I can and decide which XJS is right for me.
I'm leaning towards a pre 88 car to avoid the complexities of ABS and to gain additional leg and head room. I'm 6'4". Although I do like the newer seats and interior upgrades found post 88.
Advice welcome.
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Welcome to the forum Al,
Good to have you with us at Jaguar forums.
Follow this link XJS - Jaguar Forums - Jaguar Enthusiasts Forum to the XJS forum for help, advice and information. The 'HOW TO' thread at the top is a good place to start for info on regular issues.
You can also visit the Canada Region forum by following this link Canada - Jaguar Forums - Jaguar Enthusiasts Forum to find other members in your region.
Enjoy the forums.
Graham
Good to have you with us at Jaguar forums.
Follow this link XJS - Jaguar Forums - Jaguar Enthusiasts Forum to the XJS forum for help, advice and information. The 'HOW TO' thread at the top is a good place to start for info on regular issues.
You can also visit the Canada Region forum by following this link Canada - Jaguar Forums - Jaguar Enthusiasts Forum to find other members in your region.
Enjoy the forums.
Graham
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Hey Al! Welcome! I've owned 6 XJSs. By far, the most trouble free car I owned, was a 95 6.0 V12 convertible. The pre ABS cars had their own share of problems. The later cars are even more complex, but they seem to be great cars. For me, if not a convertible, then why?
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Welcome to Jaguar Forums Al,
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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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Welcome.
Almost 50, damn, I wish I had that again, AND know what I know now, wow.
GregH is up your way somewhere, and lurks around from timw to time.
As said, the Pre Marelli cars are somewhat easier, but age is now getting at them. If its for your 50th and special (as all XJ-S's are) then the 6ltr Conv would also be my choice.
Almost 50, damn, I wish I had that again, AND know what I know now, wow.
GregH is up your way somewhere, and lurks around from timw to time.
As said, the Pre Marelli cars are somewhat easier, but age is now getting at them. If its for your 50th and special (as all XJ-S's are) then the 6ltr Conv would also be my choice.
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