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Old Oct 13, 2010 | 11:26 PM
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Hi. Thought I would join up on this forum and bask in the wealth of knowledge of these cars. I've been searching for a year now and finally found the right car. A 2002 XJR black on black and I absolutely love it. I think it's great that crushing depreciation has finally allowed more people to buy into these cars. Most people don't know what they're missing or are afraid of the Jaguar "reliability". But me being a car nut, I don't mind getting my hands dirty and working on my own car.

Oh! And just turning 22 a few months ago, I'm trying to bring down the average age of the Jaaaag owner here in MN. Most drivers I've seen are quite aged. No offense.
 
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Old Oct 14, 2010 | 04:41 AM
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Welcome to the forum thinkpad, nice car for a young guy, I wish that they were around when I was your age
 
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Old Oct 14, 2010 | 05:04 AM
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I don`t know what to envy you more for, your age or your car! I`m 47, and I drive a wonderful S-Type Diesel, but I still like to give my cars a bit of a workout every now and then. Welcome, and enjoy your XJR (you lucky "$"%"$)

On second thought, it`s the car!

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Old Oct 14, 2010 | 05:39 AM
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Welcome, enjoy your ride
 
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Old Oct 14, 2010 | 07:10 AM
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Welcome aboard. As you may notice there are several members around your age. Most are in the S and X type forums.

BTW, fine choice of vehicle, if I do say so myself.
 
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Old Oct 14, 2010 | 10:03 AM
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A Jag at 22....and a XJR...You got it made mate....the girls will be flocking around you like bees to honey....enjoy.
Cheers...
 
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Old Oct 14, 2010 | 10:29 PM
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Hah. I know I still haven't come to terms with getting a Jaguar. But it's funny because I can't even afford a new compact Honda, Ford or the likes, but yet I can sit in something classy like a Jag. I really enjoy the car, but don't get to drive it much. I commute an hour everyday to work and thereafter to school. I end up using my beater $750 Nissan instead. Nothing like 40 MPG compared to about 16 MPG. Can't help stepping into the pedal! I’m currently attending University of St. Thomas to get my Masters in Mechanical Engineering. Phew.
 
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