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Old 01-02-2011, 12:46 PM
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Hi there, on Dec 31 I Took delivery of my first Jag, 2011 XKR, botanical green over black leather.

...which I've wanted for about 55 years. I was born about 100 miles from the old Coventry factory.

Now is a rather excruciating time, as it's -30 here in Winnipeg and this is quite possibly the WORST winter car I've ever owned, except, possibly, for a certain 1971 Triumph Spitfire. (Doesn't bother me really, I kind of knew that wasn't going to be one of its strengths.) Would DEARLY LOVE to see a dry road right now, though.

Why on earth haven't they moved to hard disk sat nav? Here in the dead centre of the bald prairie, I have to switch DVDs depending on which direction my road trip takes me. Quaint, but I bet it will loose that appeal promptly.

Otherwise, I'm pretty much in love...
 
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Old 01-02-2011, 09:18 PM
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Hey Chris, welcome aboard, great to have you here with us and thanks for the intro!


Please jump in and check out one of the friendliest forums around. The regional section / off topic area are always good places to start.

I've upgraded you to full forum access in the meantime so you can better veiw all the sites features.....
Hoping you get some dry road soon buddy
 
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Old 01-02-2011, 10:30 PM
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Thanks, chaps.
 
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Welcome, congrats , have a nice driving and beware of snow
 
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Welcome, Chris. It's been a couple days now since you got your Cat. How many hours have you spent inside the car compared to the house?
 
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Welcome Chris,

The dry roads are coming!
 
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Old 01-04-2011, 07:36 AM
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Originally Posted by mohrd
Welcome, Chris. It's been a couple days now since you got your Cat. How many hours have you spent inside the car compared to the house?
Ha ha - it is surprisingly comfortable in there
 
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