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Old Aug 24, 2020 | 10:52 PM
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Hello all,

I signed up a while ago when I was strongly thinking about getting an F type. Problem was it wasn't too practical with wife AND kid, so I never pulled the trigger. Ended up driving an XKR and couldn't say no- my 3 year old had a blast, me and my wife loved it so we made it happen. Didn't really need 4 cars but I mean... why not? Lol.






 
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Old Aug 24, 2020 | 11:14 PM
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Welcome to the Forums.

Why not indeed.

Future Jaguar Enthusiast right there.

Good luck
 
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Old Aug 25, 2020 | 01:11 AM
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Welcome aboard .....yep, both beautiful!
 
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Old Aug 25, 2020 | 02:40 AM
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Originally Posted by Dcdeuce

Welcome to the forums Dcdeuce,

The FIRST post I can recall showing an X150 rear seat passenger.

I know you've already posted in X150 and US Northwest Region forums so there's no need for any links from me.

Please 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.

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Old Aug 25, 2020 | 04:13 AM
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Welcome to Jaguar Forums Dcdeuce,

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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Old Aug 25, 2020 | 05:44 AM
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welcome to the forum - enjoy!!!
 
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Old Aug 25, 2020 | 09:33 AM
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Teach 'em while they're young, I say!
Congratulations on your new Jaguar!
Welcome to the forums from ElinorB.
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Old Aug 25, 2020 | 04:15 PM
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Hello from Seattle as well! Welcome!
 
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Old Aug 25, 2020 | 07:32 PM
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Welcome! Enjoy your new car!
 
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Old Aug 25, 2020 | 08:46 PM
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Thanks everyone! I can already see this forum will be a huge help as I plan to DIY as much as I can. I used to paint cars for a living and I'm pretty committed to keeping this car the original color and not painting anything that isn't needed lol.
 
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Old Aug 26, 2020 | 02:43 AM
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Originally Posted by Dcdeuce
..... I used to paint cars for a living and I'm pretty committed to keeping this car the original color and not painting anything that isn't needed lol.
Your skills may be needed. My 2014 had corrosion repair above the vent under warranty in 2018:







Two years on and it hasn't reappeared.

My 2007 in Indigo Blue had no similar issues when I sold it in 2017.

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Old Aug 26, 2020 | 03:36 AM
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Welcome to the forums.
 
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Old Aug 27, 2020 | 09:15 AM
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Welcome DcDeuce. Nice looking XKR. I am the proud owner of an 08 convertible. Very fun car.... and on occasion my daughter has hitched a ride in the back seat. She is just as adorable but 20years old! Not sure how anything fits back there.

Keep us updated on your experiences surrounding the XKR. I do the majority of work on my XKR. Mostly maintenance, but I get into more advanced repair on some of my other vehicles. Truth is, the Jag has not needed too much. I am hitting 70K mi on it so there may be more work to do.

Including pic of my Jag

 
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Old Aug 27, 2020 | 10:11 AM
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Hey man, welcome to the forums AND to Seattle! I've had my own XKR for about 9 years. When I first got it, all 3 of my boys and I could fit in it. Now they're all almost 6' tall and no one acknowledges the back seat anymore.

So recently I saw an XJL SuperSport on BaT and now, once again, my kids will acknowledge that my Jaaaaag has a back seat.



 

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Old Aug 28, 2020 | 12:30 AM
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Thanks! I've already been a little unexpectedly surprised that every XK I pass around here waves at me lol. Brings me back to the motorcycling days! Nice looking XKR!
 
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Old Sep 2, 2020 | 12:50 PM
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Yeah, it's fun to watch which car/bike cultures wave at each other.

The XKs are so rare, that you're surprised when you see one on the road.
Bikes are just mandatory, you always wave.

There's an ABFM down towards Portland this weekend. Y'all should bring your Cats out! I put the info in another post.
 
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