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Old Sep 29, 2014 | 02:52 PM
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Hello everyone!

New to the forum.

Thanks to my wife's generosity and good taste, I'm now driving a black XF-R with red interior. Pics posted in my profile under the album name, Love Affair: XF-R.

We still haven't decided on a name for her (the car) and its proving a fun exercise to find a name that's befitting. Our last car was simply named, Lexi.

Would love to hear some of the fun names that you guys have come up with for your Jag!

Looking forward to learning and participating on here.

Cheers!
 
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Old Sep 29, 2014 | 04:38 PM
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Hi and welcome from a fellow Canadian and Ontario resident! There's lots of us here, mostly in the GTA.

My sig has a link to our dedicated regional section, please stop by to see what's going on locally.

Here's a link to the tech section for your car:

XF and XFR ( X250 ) - Jaguar Forums - Jaguar Enthusiasts Forum


As for car names, a long time customer and friend in Northern Norway named Dagmar spent years getting an ancient XJ6 back on the road. I always got a silent chuckle with his pronunciation 'Yagvaaar', so our S-type has been nicknamed 'Dagmar' in his honour.
 
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Old Sep 29, 2014 | 05:13 PM
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Welcome to the forum NewGenJag,

Good to have you with us at Jaguar forums. I must leave your Intro open for my wife to read and see if such generosity is catching!

Follow Mikey's link in post #2 to the X250 forum for help, advice and information.


Please remember to add vehicle details to your Signature to help others to give relevant advice. Go to the User CP button on the left of the top menu bar, then Settings & Options under Your Control Panel. Select Edit Signature and enter the details.

Enjoy the forums.

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Old Sep 29, 2014 | 09:03 PM
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Hey there NewGen. Couldn't find any pics. It's good to see another XF-R on here. Congrats on the new ride!!
 
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Old Sep 29, 2014 | 09:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Mikey
Hi and welcome from a fellow Canadian and Ontario resident! There's lots of us here, mostly in the GTA.

My sig has a link to our dedicated regional section, please stop by to see what's going on locally.

Here's a link to the tech section for your car:

XF and XFR ( X250 ) - Jaguar Forums - Jaguar Enthusiasts Forum


As for car names, a long time customer and friend in Northern Norway named Dagmar spent years getting an ancient XJ6 back on the road. I always got a silent chuckle with his pronunciation 'Yagvaaar', so our S-type has been nicknamed 'Dagmar' in his honour.
Mikey,

Thanks ever so much for the warm welcome and sharing that great story!

Looking forward to meeting "Dagmar" at some point in the future.

Appreciate the links - I'll certainly check them out.

If Leaside-Bennington is familiar to you, that where we are.

Best,

Declan
 
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Old Sep 29, 2014 | 10:05 PM
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Welcome from an ex-pat living in warm and sunny Georgia. Glad to have you on board and hope you enjoy that XF-R.


Go Als!
 
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Old Sep 29, 2014 | 10:17 PM
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Originally Posted by GGG
Welcome to the forum NewGenJag,

Good to have you with us at Jaguar forums. I must leave your Intro open for my wife to read and see if such generosity is catching!

Follow Mikey's link in post #2 to the X250 forum for help, advice and information.


Please remember to add vehicle details to your Signature to help others to give relevant advice. Go to the User CP button on the left of the top menu bar, then Settings & Options under Your Control Panel. Select Edit Signature and enter the details.

Enjoy the forums.

Graham
Graham,

You've got a gorgeous XK in the pic there, mate.

Thanks for the signature pointers. Updates forthcoming per your recommendation.

From one married gent to another, I'd suggest you prepare an answer in advance for your wife just incase she happens to ask sharply after reading your innocently laid open post: Graham, what do you think he does for his wife for her to buy him a Jaguar…? (Been there before myself - Cheers!)
 
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Old Sep 29, 2014 | 10:33 PM
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Hello, how nice of your wife to buy you such a car.
You'll find a name soon enough, about the time you bond with the car.
Welcome from ElinorB.
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Old Sep 29, 2014 | 11:10 PM
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Originally Posted by allenman85
Hey there NewGen. Couldn't find any pics. It's good to see another XF-R on here. Congrats on the new ride!!
Allen,

Good to e-connect. Thanks for your note. Pics in album on my profile. From what I understand, new members are restricted from some site content (viewing images etc.) until the "qualifying period" has elapsed.

Check out the below link for more details when you have a sec:

https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/n...gned-up-22253/

Would love to see your 2013 XFR-S black beauty. Probably puts a smile on your face just thinking about her. Have you taken her out on the track yet?
 
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Old Sep 29, 2014 | 11:14 PM
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Mine is a 2000 XKR conv, metallic black with ivory interior. Her name is Lydia. Her full and proper name is Lydia Diane or Lydia D for short. She is named after my first love, Lydia Pense. (I know I'm datin myself here)
 
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Old Sep 29, 2014 | 11:20 PM
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Originally Posted by LnrB
Hello, how nice of your wife to buy you such a car.
You'll find a name soon enough, about the time you bond with the car.
Welcome from ElinorB.
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Hi Elinor!

A delight to e-connect. Thanks for the welcome! I think you're right about the bonding experience. I'm looking forward to the "Eureka!" moment.

Be well and chat soon,

Declan
 
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Old Sep 29, 2014 | 11:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Canuck pump engineer
Welcome from an ex-pat living in warm and sunny Georgia. Glad to have you on board and hope you enjoy that XF-R.


Go Als!
Bill,

Greetings from sunny Toronto! (ha) Weather was lovely today - a bit of summer in September. We're savouring every last bit of sunshine goodness we can get over here.

Good to e-meet you. Beautiful XK8 you have there, bud.
 
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Old Sep 29, 2014 | 11:51 PM
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Originally Posted by jagxkr1010
Mine is a 2000 XKR conv, metallic black with ivory interior. Her name is Lydia. Her full and proper name is Lydia Diane or Lydia D for short. She is named after my first love, Lydia Pense. (I know I'm datin myself here)
Hi jagxkr1010,

Lydia D sounds - devine! Thanks for sharing that great story! My love affair has just begun with my FX-R so inspiration is at the door, I'm sure.

Mind you, Lydia Pense's vocals are quite inspiring too - I've gotta play, "I'm a good woman" for my wife. Thanks for that great track!
 
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Old Sep 30, 2014 | 12:37 AM
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Welcome to the forum
 
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Old Sep 30, 2014 | 05:44 AM
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Welcome Declan . . . and greetings from a Jaguar enthusiast from down under. Great tips and links from Mikey and many others, and we pride our Jaguar Forums on being a friendly experience, so jump in ... and enjoy.

Now that you are surrounded by the much loved sense of humour from Mikey and his gang, I have no doubt you are in good company.
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Old Sep 30, 2014 | 07:19 AM
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welcome to the forum - enjoy!!
 
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Old Sep 30, 2014 | 11:39 AM
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Old Sep 30, 2014 | 01:49 PM
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Welcome to Jaguar Forums NewGenJag,

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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Old Sep 30, 2014 | 08:55 PM
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Originally Posted by NewGenJag
Allen,

Would love to see your 2013 XFR-S black beauty. Probably puts a smile on your face just thinking about her. Have you taken her out on the track yet?
Not yet Headed to the dragstrip first (end of October). Most of the circuit track racing here is booked up for the month and I have to get "instructor" time to get on the track solo(sigh). But soon...very soon...

Yes, it is a blast to drive and look at
 
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Old Sep 30, 2014 | 09:18 PM
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As long as Ive had Lydia I've always used Zymol polish to give her a great shine. Being metallic Anthracite (believe that's the correct jag color specification) a good finish is always important. Any feedback on other products that would you all feel may work better than Zymol? I'm always looking for new beauty products for Lydia!
 
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