New Member from PA
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02-13-2014, 08:43 PM
New Member from PA
I logged on here sometime ago and haven't been on for a few years. So, I thought I'd post a new member thread.
I have a 2004 Jaguar X-type 3.0 Auto that I've owned since 2007. I love the car hasn't given me a single issue until recently I put in myself a new transmission at 116k miles. A lot of people say mixed things about these cars. I'm used to British cars and some of there quirks. I bought it as a CPO car with 30k miles at the time. Figures nothing would go wrong until after the warranty ran out. But, I cannot complain too much. Besides tires and brakes it has lasted me this far. I've driven it to Florida and back and countless other road trips on top of being my daily vehicle. We had a blizzard here in Pittsburgh a couple years ago and with snow tires, the awd was a beast in over a foot of snow. It's very comfortable for me to drive and surprisingly I do get compliments occasionally at the gas station or store parking lots.
During my transmission install in my garage. I also replaced all the wheel bearings, struts/shocks, brakes, rear main seal, filters, starter, plugs/coils, and a few other miscellaneous bits. The car is paid off now and while not worth too much money. I enjoy the car so much, I've decided to run it until it's death. My family tends to run cars until they die. My mother drives a 1986 MB 300e with currently 254k miles. And my father has a 1999 Rav4L with 343k miles. Both have required little maintenance and still run great.
As far as non Jaguar cars I personally own. I also have a 2005 Lotus Elise. I have the Jaguar as my dd and the Elise for fun, perfect duo.
Here are a couple pic:
https://scontent-a-iad.xx.fbcdn.net/...75205302_o.jpg
Invading the Jaguar dealer to test drive the F-type!
I have a 2004 Jaguar X-type 3.0 Auto that I've owned since 2007. I love the car hasn't given me a single issue until recently I put in myself a new transmission at 116k miles. A lot of people say mixed things about these cars. I'm used to British cars and some of there quirks. I bought it as a CPO car with 30k miles at the time. Figures nothing would go wrong until after the warranty ran out. But, I cannot complain too much. Besides tires and brakes it has lasted me this far. I've driven it to Florida and back and countless other road trips on top of being my daily vehicle. We had a blizzard here in Pittsburgh a couple years ago and with snow tires, the awd was a beast in over a foot of snow. It's very comfortable for me to drive and surprisingly I do get compliments occasionally at the gas station or store parking lots.
During my transmission install in my garage. I also replaced all the wheel bearings, struts/shocks, brakes, rear main seal, filters, starter, plugs/coils, and a few other miscellaneous bits. The car is paid off now and while not worth too much money. I enjoy the car so much, I've decided to run it until it's death. My family tends to run cars until they die. My mother drives a 1986 MB 300e with currently 254k miles. And my father has a 1999 Rav4L with 343k miles. Both have required little maintenance and still run great.
As far as non Jaguar cars I personally own. I also have a 2005 Lotus Elise. I have the Jaguar as my dd and the Elise for fun, perfect duo.
Here are a couple pic:
https://scontent-a-iad.xx.fbcdn.net/...75205302_o.jpg
Invading the Jaguar dealer to test drive the F-type!
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Ken - welcome to the forum - nice looking set of cars!
You will find plenty of info and support here. For your X-Type issues - check out the X-Type section - specifically check out the first few threads for ton of down loads, how to's TSB's, etc.:
X-Type - Jaguar Forums - Jaguar Enthusiasts Forum
Also recommend checking out the Northeast US regional section for local news/events:
North East US - ME NH VT MA RI CT NJ NY PA - Jaguar Forums - Jaguar Enthusiasts Forum
lastly recommend adding a signature to your profile by clicking the user cp link in the upper left - include model and year to ensure best responses to any questions you may have.
Enjoy!
You will find plenty of info and support here. For your X-Type issues - check out the X-Type section - specifically check out the first few threads for ton of down loads, how to's TSB's, etc.:
X-Type - Jaguar Forums - Jaguar Enthusiasts Forum
Also recommend checking out the Northeast US regional section for local news/events:
North East US - ME NH VT MA RI CT NJ NY PA - Jaguar Forums - Jaguar Enthusiasts Forum
lastly recommend adding a signature to your profile by clicking the user cp link in the upper left - include model and year to ensure best responses to any questions you may have.
Enjoy!
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Welcome to Jaguar Forums Ken,
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
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Hi and welcome aboard, its good to have you here with us here at Jaguarforums
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In the meantime, 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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Need a Manual, a TSB, or General Info' about your Jag? Check out our >> DOWNLOAD AREA <<
I've manually upgraded you to Full forum access so you can better view the site and all its features.
Please Jump on in and enjoy the site........
If you need any further help with the site moving forward, please just ask any moderator, veteran member and we'll be glad to assist.
In the meantime, 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 Helpful_information
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 <<
I've manually upgraded you to Full forum access so you can better view the site and all its features.
Please Jump on in and enjoy the site........
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