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Old Aug 25, 2023 | 02:28 PM
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Figured I'd step forward from the shadows and introduce myself (I've been lurking in these forums for a few months!). My name's Gary and was originally born in Stafford in the UK where I lived until I was 34. From age 34, I've lived in the US and zap, just like that I'm now almost 59! LOL. I love cars and have owned a few American Muscle cars like the 25th Anniversary Z28 (2002) and a Pontiac GTO (2005). The GTO was a bit controversial because it was Australian made with a Pontiac face lift. A little "dull" looking for a muscle car but a total beast to drive.

Prior to that I found myself picking up an old 1988 XJ6 Vanden Plas! In the UK I would have never been able to own anything north of 2 liters so I really enjoyed owning that car. It had sat for years but as you might have guessed, it often had gremlins in the wonderful Lucas electrics! The car had the original window sticker and was priced right at $42,000 - in 1988!

Anyways, I no longer have any toys and have been chewing over what my next purchase might be and I've gone back and forth on quite a few cars. Ultimately, I've really settled on a Jaguar F Type and it has to be an SVR. There arn't that many available over here in the States, we're usually looking at between 6 and 12 (SVR coupes) for sale nationwide.

I've got my eye on one now, a local listing. Miles are a little higher than I was looking for (I was looking for about 30k) but it has the carbon brake option which I don't see too often. Badges are removed from the rear of the car for some reason but other than that, it looks clean. See what you think. Anyways, I will eventually put my backside in one of these beauties!!!!

https://www.cargurus.com/Cars/invent...ting=363823821

Cheers, Gary

 
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Old Aug 25, 2023 | 02:53 PM
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Welcome to the forums Gary,

CarGurus doesn't want to let me open the linked advertisement which makes me sufficiently suspicious not to pursue it.





It sounds like you've already found your way to the F-Type forum so there's no need for a link to it from me. You can also use the US Mid Atlantic Region forum by following this link https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/us-mid-atlantic-65/ to find other members in your region.

Please read the guidance for new members ( https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/n...ned-up-241802/ ) which answers many of the most frequent questions about getting started.

Enjoy the forums and good luck in the search for your SVR coupe.

Graham
 
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Old Aug 25, 2023 | 03:00 PM
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Thanks Graham! From the UK, I doubt I would trust any links from the US either!

Here's a quick pic with most of the details anyone would be interested in. It does have a couple of options I don't see often; the brakes which I mentioned previously and it has a flat bottom steering wheel. Not sure if it has a glass roof yet. Might try and look at it this weekend.




 
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Old Aug 25, 2023 | 05:38 PM
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Welcome aboard Gary.
 
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Old Aug 25, 2023 | 05:40 PM
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Welcome to Jaguar Forums Gary,

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, 2023 | 05:51 PM
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Originally Posted by tomkinsong
Thanks Graham! From the UK, I doubt I would trust any links from the US either! ......
I wouldn't trust anyone with your eMail address and phone number either. I've obfuscated them. No need to give the spammers an easy time.

Graham
 
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Old Aug 25, 2023 | 06:55 PM
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welcome to the forum- good luck in your search and here is one within the forums that is for sale https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/market/270590
 
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Old Aug 25, 2023 | 08:29 PM
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Originally Posted by GGG
I wouldn't trust anyone with your eMail address and phone number either. I've obfuscated them. No need to give the spammers an easy time.

Graham
Ah, thanks man!!!
 
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Old Aug 26, 2023 | 01:57 AM
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Welcome to the Forums.
 
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Old Aug 26, 2023 | 09:17 AM
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Hello, Gary,
I wish you success with your Latest Jaguar purchase,
Welcome to the forums from ElinorB.
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