Hello, everyone. I am an (old) owner of a 2001 XJ8L & a 1974 XJ6L. I also have a 1994 Miata and, the mule, my 2006 Subaru Outback turbo. I also sail, having a 1994 Hunter Legend 40.5 sailboat and partner in a 1996 Playcraft 24' pontoon. The Miata and '01 XJ my wife will claim as hers, and she is pretty possessive of the sailboat too.

I have owned Jaguars for over 30 years. This affliction started with my first car when I was 14, a 1951 MG TD. I also had a Triumph Spitfire, Sunbeam Alpine, Fiat 1500 Spyder and, of course, lots of domestics including two 1965 Mustangs with V8's and 4 speeds, one a convertible. My wife also had a 1976 XJ6L she owned for 25 years, selling it in 2006. The XJ8 was a surprise for her and it is a match in color and interior to her 76 except 25 years newer. Picked it up this year with 46K original miles. I have had the 74 XJ6 for 31 years

Anyhow, I suspect I will lurk around here a while to figure out what's what. Currently, the 74 XJ had carbs overhauled, hoses & belts, a front end rework and rebuilt steering rack installed. She has a Series lll trans and there is now a grinding with load which I incorrectly thought was a bad rear trans mount. Now I think it's internal. The 01 XJ has a (used) back up module and antenna on my bench to install. With all these toys, I don't always have the experience or time to do everything, but if I couldn't do a lot of it, I sure couldn't afford to own them. I expect I will be using the search engine on this site to look over others' postings ( I already have).

See ya around!
Rick D.
SoCal Mountains

 

Welcome to the forum Rick,

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Graham

 

welcome to the forum - you will find plenty of info and support here and even some non-Jag stuff. It is the best tool in a Jag owner's tool box. You can add a signature using the User CP link in the upper left - recommend adding model and year to you sig - makes it easier to get the right answers to questions.

 

Welcome to the forum Rick, nice to have you on board.

 

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Welcome!

 

Welcome to the forum Rick,

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.

 

...my signature and photo. Thanks for the direction. I also checked out the Inland Empire Jaguar Club to see if they are still around. I joined years ago but never attended an event since my cars hibernate over winter and the location is about 80 miles from me. I sent them an e-mail to see if their October concours is still on.

Thanks for the welcome and guidance.