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Old Dec 18, 2016 | 04:16 PM
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Hello! Been lurking for a while, but very glad to be here.

Got my first Jaguar a couple of months ago, a 2002 XJR 100 with 44,000 miles on it. It had been owned by a doctor in Los Angeles (he passed away last year). He was a massive F1 fan and Ferrari fanatic (owned a Daytona, I'm told), and took very good care of it. It's mostly been dealer-serviced, though before I brought it to NYC it had been sitting around for a while, so I've been blowing out the cobwebs here and there (sometimes literally).

I've always loved the Geoff Lawson rethink of the XJ design, and being around this one just makes me love it even more. It really is a special car, especially compared with its peers of the time. It truly is the last, greatest, three-box design.

I'm really nervous about curbing those BBS Montreals, but I was beguiled by the 100, so I'll just have to be really careful...

My first issue was with the driver's side power-seat module. (The seat would recline but wouldn't return.) But with help from the guys in the X308 forum, I pulled the module, found the problem, and will likely perform the dreaded circuit-board patch soon. We'll see how that goes! Next comes the saggy headliner...

Indeed, hanging out here has already paid for itself in headache prevention. Many thanks, and see you soon.
Mike



The 2002 XJR 100 on its first trip to crazytown (Brooklyn).




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And on its first proper road trip in the country.






The 2002 XJR 100 on its first proper road trip.
 
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Old Dec 18, 2016 | 04:32 PM
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Old Dec 18, 2016 | 05:31 PM
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Ooo! It's BLACK! My Favorite!
Congratulations, Mike, on both acquisition of your 'new' Jaguar and your successful repairs!

At 44,000 miles it's just well loosened up; you should be able to get another 100K out of it Easily! That will give you loads of practice not curbing those Gorgeous rims!

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Old Dec 18, 2016 | 05:42 PM
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Welcome to the forum Mike,

Good to have you with us at Jaguar forums.

I can see you've already found your way to the X308 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.

You can also visit the US Northeast Region forum by following this link US Northeast - Jaguar Forums - Jaguar Enthusiasts Forum
to find other members in your region.

Enjoy the forums.

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Old Dec 18, 2016 | 08:42 PM
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Welcome aboard Mike
 
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Old Dec 18, 2016 | 10:27 PM
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Gorgeous car! You should get a lot of use out of that one!

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Old Dec 19, 2016 | 01:26 AM
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Welcome.

Like Elinor, BLACK is the ONLY colour for any "R" spec Jaguar.
 
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Old Dec 19, 2016 | 05:35 AM
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welcome to the forum - nice find - enjoy!!
 
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Old Dec 19, 2016 | 09:44 AM
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Welcome to Jaguar Forums Mike,

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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