Longtime Jag Fan, First Time Owner - Dallas, TX
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Longtime Jag Fan, First Time Owner - Dallas, TX
Howdy y'all!
As per the title, I've long been a fan of Jaguar and just last month became an owner. After lurking and utilizing many of the service articles on the site, I figured I'd join!
I came into Jaguar ownership through a friend on another enthusiast forum. About two years ago, he bought a black cherry (originally Carnival Red) 1995 Jaguar XJR that someone had converted to a 5 speed manual (Getrag 290, just like the ROW cars). After having driven a friend's X300 XJR around a parking lot several years back, the hook was in. I had to have one of the rarest of cats in my garage. And finally, I got a PM from him and I hopped on a plane to Boston and between another good friend and I, bought the thing
She's got 191k on her, unknown mileage since the swap, but drives beautifully. The paint is pretty poor, but the car is straight and rust free. My only Euro car ownership experience was my E46 330i I had for 6 years, great car, but it didn't stir me like this one. And James May says, this gives me the fizz. The ride and handling is like none other: she's a controlled, flat-cornering beast, yet über compliant and silky smooth. I've always said these cars are very Jekyll and Hyde and I'm glad to be able to back this up. The supercharger whine above 3,000 revs does nothing to quell this. This Getrag 290 has lived a tough life and definitely is not the smoothest gearbox at this point in it's life, but rowing your own couldn't be much more satisfying. Many mystified valets await.
Maintenance wise, it's mainly mileage/age related issues. Cosmetically is where the most work awaits *touches wood*. I have motor mounts and trunk struts waiting to go on and after developing a surging issue, I've got a fuel pressure regulator on order (both pumps were replaced recently).
Anyway, enough text, y'all are here for pics.
With another '90s luxo-boat that belongs to a German friend, a '95 Fleetwood
A friend of mine did some re-wiring on the headlights, so now she has much nicer X308 units with LEDs for the pilot lights.
Of course, being a Jag, she wouldn't be without a temper nor would she deign from marking her territory lol.
With the old fugly lights too...
In her new home
As per the title, I've long been a fan of Jaguar and just last month became an owner. After lurking and utilizing many of the service articles on the site, I figured I'd join!
I came into Jaguar ownership through a friend on another enthusiast forum. About two years ago, he bought a black cherry (originally Carnival Red) 1995 Jaguar XJR that someone had converted to a 5 speed manual (Getrag 290, just like the ROW cars). After having driven a friend's X300 XJR around a parking lot several years back, the hook was in. I had to have one of the rarest of cats in my garage. And finally, I got a PM from him and I hopped on a plane to Boston and between another good friend and I, bought the thing
She's got 191k on her, unknown mileage since the swap, but drives beautifully. The paint is pretty poor, but the car is straight and rust free. My only Euro car ownership experience was my E46 330i I had for 6 years, great car, but it didn't stir me like this one. And James May says, this gives me the fizz. The ride and handling is like none other: she's a controlled, flat-cornering beast, yet über compliant and silky smooth. I've always said these cars are very Jekyll and Hyde and I'm glad to be able to back this up. The supercharger whine above 3,000 revs does nothing to quell this. This Getrag 290 has lived a tough life and definitely is not the smoothest gearbox at this point in it's life, but rowing your own couldn't be much more satisfying. Many mystified valets await.
Maintenance wise, it's mainly mileage/age related issues. Cosmetically is where the most work awaits *touches wood*. I have motor mounts and trunk struts waiting to go on and after developing a surging issue, I've got a fuel pressure regulator on order (both pumps were replaced recently).
Anyway, enough text, y'all are here for pics.
With another '90s luxo-boat that belongs to a German friend, a '95 Fleetwood
A friend of mine did some re-wiring on the headlights, so now she has much nicer X308 units with LEDs for the pilot lights.
Of course, being a Jag, she wouldn't be without a temper nor would she deign from marking her territory lol.
With the old fugly lights too...
In her new home
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Congratulations on your new Jaguar!
May you have a looong and satisfying relationship.
I positively Luv your "Korean refrigerator on wheels." I have one of those, and a more apt description I've never seen.
Welcome to the forums from ElinorB.
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May you have a looong and satisfying relationship.
I positively Luv your "Korean refrigerator on wheels." I have one of those, and a more apt description I've never seen.
Welcome to the forums from ElinorB.
(';')
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Welcome to the forum Led Duck,
Good to have you with us at Jaguar forums.
It sounds like you've already found the model forum but if not, follow this link https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/xj-xj6-xjr6-x300-26/ to the X300 forum for help, advice and information. The 'HOW TO' thread at the top is a good place to start for information on regular issues.
You can also visit the US Southwest Region forum by following this link https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/us-southwest-37/ to find other members in your region.
Enjoy the forums.
Graham
Good to have you with us at Jaguar forums.
It sounds like you've already found the model forum but if not, follow this link https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/xj-xj6-xjr6-x300-26/ to the X300 forum for help, advice and information. The 'HOW TO' thread at the top is a good place to start for information on regular issues.
You can also visit the US Southwest Region forum by following this link https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/us-southwest-37/ to find other members in your region.
Enjoy the forums.
Graham
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Welcome to Jaguar Forums Led Duck,
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
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
