Hi everyone.
My name is Paul and I am from Ballymena in Northern Ireland.
I recently purchased my first ever Jaguar (after 44 years of driving).
Over the years I have owned a number of BMW's, a couple of Audi's and one Mercedes.
I was looking to try Jaguar for a change and started searching for an XF Sportbrake 3.0D v6 to replace my BMW 330D Touring,
but then discovered I could get an XJ for a similar price!

Last October I spotted a 10 year old XJL with low mileage and immaculate condition in Sapphire Blue (I'm told it was a wedding car in a previous life).
I fell in love with it as soon as I first drove it - so now it's mine!

It has totally changed my driving style.
It the BeeEmm I would jump in and set off everywhere at a sprint in Sport mode - but now I cruise and glide through life in Comfort mode.
It has done wonders for my stress levels and my blood pressure and makes me want to drive off towards the horizon and tour the world in it :-)

I was widowed a few years ago and remarried last year.
My new wife cannot fly - so we are looking to plan some road trips across Europe in years to come (DV).
Let me know if you have any recommendations for stunningly scenic routes to try.

I'm looking forward to embracing the Jaguar ownership experience and following this forum for general information, advice on servicing and upgrades.

oh - and Happy New Year to all of you for 2026.

 

...is this a US only forum?
I can't find any sign of Europeans in the threads I've seen so far - lot's of useful info - but I also need to be able to find contacts in UK for parts etc

 

Welcome to Jaguar Forums Paul,

Good to have you with us.
This is not a US only forum but does tend to have a US bias I'm sure you will find a wealth of knowledge here to help with any problems you may have.
You might also want to check out https://www.jaguarforum.com/
Enjoy the forum.

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Hello, Paul,
Congratulations on your First Jaguar! And your new wife.
Welcome to the forums from ElinorB.
(';')

 

Greetings Paul and welcome to JF from down under . . .

We are not all USA. Australia, up to the turn of century or thereabouts, used to be a Jaguar export market that punched above its weight, so we are fairly well represented here. That said, issues affecting our cars are universal and more a "language issue" of an engine under the bonnet/hood, battery in the boot/trunk, correct pressures in tyres/tires, and remembering that USA cars run on gas whereas we use petrol or diesel. Yes, there are plenty of UK and European members here . . . or is that a tautology?

Tongue in cheek humour/humor abounds, so another Irishman will fit right in!
Cheers and best wishes, mate.

 

Welcome aboard Paul.

 

welcome to the forum - enjoy!!

 

Welcome to the forum Paul. Yes, the Jaguar XJs are a very comforting driving experience. My daily driver is an older BMW 328i touring and just sitting in my XJ lowers my blood pressure. Though this forum is heavily weighted by US members, we definitely have a worldwide contingent here. I too have lusted for an XF Sportbrake but the prices in the US don't lend themselves to my budgeting.

 

Welcome yo the Forums.