New Member Area - Intro a MUST New to Jaguar Forums? Drop in and tell us about you, your ride and location. This is your chance to introduce yourself to the forum.

New Australian member

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Mar 5, 2016 | 11:03 AM
  #1  
GNR's Avatar
GNR
Thread Starter
|
Junior Member
Joined: Jan 2016
Posts: 18
Likes: 10
From: Longford Victoria
Post New Australian member

Just bought myself a 2001 XKR Coupe, my 7th Jaguar. It has a few "issues" and google lead me to this forum. I am blown away at the size and scope of the site - so far all my issues (except getting my d900 scan tool to work).

Having retired 2 years ago due to Parkinsons Disease, I now have more time to play with the 3 Jaguars currently in my garage. My "wife" is extremely supportive and encourages my love of this very special marque - by way of example, she arranged for one of our sheds to get a new concrete floor and fit out. When finished, I will have room to garage 8 cars.

When browsing today for a problem with my MIL I stumbled on posts for members in Gippsland, Victoria which is where I live (Longford, VIC). Looking forward to getting to meet or converse with other enthusiasts in my vicinity.


Cheers - Guy
 
Reply
Old Mar 5, 2016 | 11:31 AM
  #2  
GGG's Avatar
GGG
10 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Joined: Dec 2011
Posts: 120,439
Likes: 17,006
From: Durham, UK
Default

Welcome to the forum Guy,

Good to have you with us at Jaguar forums.

It sounds like you've already found your way to the XK8/XKR forum so there's no need for a link to it from me.
The 'HOW TO' thread at the top is a good place to start for information on regular issues.

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
 
Reply
Old Mar 5, 2016 | 11:45 AM
  #3  
LnrB's Avatar
Veteran Member
10 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Joined: Mar 2014
Posts: 26,751
Likes: 10,297
From: Tehama County, California, USA
Default

Hello, Guy,
A shed big enough for *EIGHT CARS!!* I'm positively Envious!!
Of course, I have also discovered an incontrovertible Law of the Universe: Stuff will expand and multiply to fill any available volume. (sigh)

Welcome to the forums from ElinorB.
(';')
 
Reply
Old Mar 5, 2016 | 02:28 PM
  #4  
o1xjr's Avatar
Joined: Jan 2014
Posts: 28,386
Likes: 6,340
From: Delaneys Creek,Qld. Australia
Default

Welcome to the forum
 
Reply
Old Mar 5, 2016 | 02:54 PM
  #5  
JimC64's Avatar
Veteran Member
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 47,291
Likes: 9,029
From: Glasgow, Scotland UK
Default

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
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 <<
 
Reply
Old Mar 5, 2016 | 03:21 PM
  #6  
Daf11e's Avatar
Joined: Mar 2015
Posts: 45,847
Likes: 4,706
From: Dural, Northwest Sydney. Australia.
Default

Welcome aboard Guy.
 
Reply
Old Mar 5, 2016 | 03:53 PM
  #7  
sklimii's Avatar
Joined: Apr 2012
Posts: 25,842
Likes: 4,707
From: Summerville, South Carolina
Default

welcome to the forum - enjoy!!
 
Reply
Old Mar 5, 2016 | 07:59 PM
  #8  
Grant Francis's Avatar
Joined: Feb 2010
Posts: 28,804
Likes: 11,279
From: Adelaide Stralia
Default

Welcome.

8 cars, no no no, 8 Jags is what I reckon it should read.
 
Reply
Old Mar 6, 2016 | 07:15 AM
  #9  
Norri's Avatar
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 121,040
Likes: 6,652
From: PHX some of the time
Default

Welcome to Jaguar Forums Guy,

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
 
Reply
Old Mar 7, 2016 | 12:59 PM
  #10  
GNR's Avatar
GNR
Thread Starter
|
Junior Member
Joined: Jan 2016
Posts: 18
Likes: 10
From: Longford Victoria
Default 8 Cars

Oh how I wish that you were correct. Alas force majour has worked against me.


E-type lost after asking for lift with 1st ex who said "if that *** thing (E type) has broken down again (transmission failure) why don't you get a decent car like a Porsche - I did that day - bad choice. 1st ex borrowed Porsche, hit tree - car written off - bought Aston Martin. Lovely car but too hard for me to restore.


Mk II secretly restored with the aid of a friend as birthday gift for 2nd wife. Turned out she wasn't into Jags and never drove it - ended up being sold when we divorced,


Third ex not interested in cars - especially after spending a cold winter night sleeping in the MK I after it broke down in the middle of nowhere and out of mobile range,


Fourth (current and last) other half likes Jaguars and encourages my hobby. Shortly after we got together she inherited 3 cars (Range Rover, Maxima and Corolla) to add to her Musso. Managed to rehome the Musso and Corolla so now we have just 5 cars - 60% Jaguar but I am working on it - please be patient.


Guy




Originally Posted by Grant Francis
Welcome.

8 cars, no no no, 8 Jags is what I reckon it should read.
 
Reply

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 02:58 AM.