Hello from sunny socal
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From: santa paula ca
Hello from sunny socal
Glad I found this site,already a wealth of information.
I'm an English car/motorcycle fan,having several Triumph bikes in the 60s.
Purchased a stunning 66 xke 4.2 coupe white/red leather back, in 1972.Prior to that had a nice 59 3.4 sedan.I made a bad decision to trade the xke for a new 74 camaro....keep kicking myself. They gave me 800.00 for the xke! I was young and dumb. After numerous street rods I got back into bikes,2007 bonneville t100, now a 2011 bonneville speedmaster.
Now facing 70 I wan't to explore either the xk or xkr. Maybe like the bikes the reliability has improved.I'm hoping to find something towards the end of the year,preferably 6-7yrs old. Sorry fr the long intro.Bob
I'm an English car/motorcycle fan,having several Triumph bikes in the 60s.
Purchased a stunning 66 xke 4.2 coupe white/red leather back, in 1972.Prior to that had a nice 59 3.4 sedan.I made a bad decision to trade the xke for a new 74 camaro....keep kicking myself. They gave me 800.00 for the xke! I was young and dumb. After numerous street rods I got back into bikes,2007 bonneville t100, now a 2011 bonneville speedmaster.
Now facing 70 I wan't to explore either the xk or xkr. Maybe like the bikes the reliability has improved.I'm hoping to find something towards the end of the year,preferably 6-7yrs old. Sorry fr the long intro.Bob
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From: Los Angeles
Welcome Robert,
Another So Cal double XKR owner here, one X100 and one X150. They are both terrifically beautiful cars, the X100, probably a bit more like your XKE in its sensual looks, but the X150, a vastly improved automobile. The 5.0L (2010+) is frighteningly and exhilaratingly quick, tight as a drum and solid as a rock, with a more muscular presence. It is a pleasure to own and drive. But you will have to get used to driving a car without any gauges and with no dipstick, somewhat unnerving especially if you make an occasional trip to the track.
Good luck with your search.
Ted
Another So Cal double XKR owner here, one X100 and one X150. They are both terrifically beautiful cars, the X100, probably a bit more like your XKE in its sensual looks, but the X150, a vastly improved automobile. The 5.0L (2010+) is frighteningly and exhilaratingly quick, tight as a drum and solid as a rock, with a more muscular presence. It is a pleasure to own and drive. But you will have to get used to driving a car without any gauges and with no dipstick, somewhat unnerving especially if you make an occasional trip to the track.
Good luck with your search.
Ted
Joined: Dec 2011
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From: Durham, UK
Welcome to the forum Bob,
Good to have you with us at Jaguar forums.
Follow this link XK / XKR ( X150 ) - Jaguar Forums - Jaguar Enthusiasts Forum to the X150 forum for help, advice and information. They have become a lot more reliable than the E-Type or the 3.4.
You can also visit the US Western Region forum by following this link US Western - 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 XK / XKR ( X150 ) - Jaguar Forums - Jaguar Enthusiasts Forum to the X150 forum for help, advice and information. They have become a lot more reliable than the E-Type or the 3.4.
You can also visit the US Western Region forum by following this link US Western - Jaguar Forums - Jaguar Enthusiasts Forum to find other members in your region.
Enjoy the forums.
Graham
Joined: Feb 2010
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From: Adelaide Stralia
Welcome.
Good luck.
I kick myself also, as I should have kept the MK7, but when your young, the brain is even younger.
Good luck.
I kick myself also, as I should have kept the MK7, but when your young, the brain is even younger.
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Welcome to Jaguar Forums Bob,
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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