My First Jaguar
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My First Jaguar
Hello, everyone... I'm Ben from Dallas, TX. I've already been posting a bit over in the F-Type area, so I wanted to make sure and introduce myself before I managed to forget.
I just purchased by first Jaguar, a 2016 V6S F-Type Coupe with a manual transmission, back in late January. She's British Racing Green, my favorite car colour of all time, with a Camel / Jet interior. I've already put just under 2000 miles on her - she'll be my daily driver.
I've been driving an assortment of European cars for my entire driving life. I had been on a 15 year BMW bender until recently, having been through several M3s, MZ4s, 540s and a 650i. While I used to be quite a BMW aficionado, I've recently become quite disillusioned with the brand after repeated quality issues (timing chain, anyone?) and a lack of decent customer service from BMW corporate. So, I've happily turned my attention to Jaguar - a marque that I've long admired, but hadn't ever ventured into buying. The F-Type has been truly fantastic, thus far. I recently attended the XE "Audition" roadshow here in Dallas and spent some time driving the XE-R - Given the condition of the roads here in Dallas and my experiences with BMW suspension and our rampant potholes, I was shocked to feel how much better the XE deals with these horrible streets, while maintaining outstanding handling and chassis dynamics. So, don't be surprised if I end up adding an XE to the family, too. I also made the decision over the course of the last week, to start the process of locating a suitable right hand drive Series 1 4.2L E-Type Coupe to restore. Is it considered heresy to convert one of these into a Low Drag Model?
Anyway, I'm happy to have found this excellent forum! Looking forward to contributing however I can!
Cheers!
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I just purchased by first Jaguar, a 2016 V6S F-Type Coupe with a manual transmission, back in late January. She's British Racing Green, my favorite car colour of all time, with a Camel / Jet interior. I've already put just under 2000 miles on her - she'll be my daily driver.
I've been driving an assortment of European cars for my entire driving life. I had been on a 15 year BMW bender until recently, having been through several M3s, MZ4s, 540s and a 650i. While I used to be quite a BMW aficionado, I've recently become quite disillusioned with the brand after repeated quality issues (timing chain, anyone?) and a lack of decent customer service from BMW corporate. So, I've happily turned my attention to Jaguar - a marque that I've long admired, but hadn't ever ventured into buying. The F-Type has been truly fantastic, thus far. I recently attended the XE "Audition" roadshow here in Dallas and spent some time driving the XE-R - Given the condition of the roads here in Dallas and my experiences with BMW suspension and our rampant potholes, I was shocked to feel how much better the XE deals with these horrible streets, while maintaining outstanding handling and chassis dynamics. So, don't be surprised if I end up adding an XE to the family, too. I also made the decision over the course of the last week, to start the process of locating a suitable right hand drive Series 1 4.2L E-Type Coupe to restore. Is it considered heresy to convert one of these into a Low Drag Model?
Anyway, I'm happy to have found this excellent forum! Looking forward to contributing however I can!
Cheers!
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Welcome to the forum Ben,
Good to have you with us at Jaguar forums.
I can see you've already found your way to the F-Type forum so there's no need for a link to it from me.
You can also visit the US Southwest Region forum by following this link US Southwest - 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.
I can see you've already found your way to the F-Type forum so there's no need for a link to it from me.
You can also visit the US Southwest Region forum by following this link US Southwest - Jaguar Forums - Jaguar Enthusiasts Forum to find other members in your region.
Enjoy the forums.
Graham
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Welcome to Jaguar Forums Ben,
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.
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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
Welcome to the forum, Ben! Congrats on your Jaguar, it looks awesome! May it provide unlimited fun and unhampered travel across all terrains for as long as you two are together. Enjoy the time behind its wheel and your time here!
Hi and welcome aboard, its good to have you here with us here at Jaguarforums
Any useful site information you may need such as how to post pictures, edit signatures, add videos, using the
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There are lots of members local to you with the same interests with info on local dealers and possible meets.
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Any useful site information you may need such as how to post pictures, edit signatures, add videos, using the
search facility etc, can be found here within the following link Using JF "How To"
There are lots of members local to you with the same interests with info on local dealers and possible meets.
Regional - Jaguar Forums - Jaguar Enthusiasts Forum
Need a Manual, a TSB, or General Info' about your Jag? Check out our >> DOWNLOAD AREA <<