While shopping for a replacement vehicle for the truck my son wrecked, I landed on some old Jaguars. Always loved Jags, never thought I would be fool enough to buy one. Wife is driving my new 4 runner, son is now driving her old mini van.
Purchased an 1996 X300 in black, in mostly good order, rear suspension was shot. Spent several days replacing said suspension, most of the time waiting for replacement lower bolts which had to be surgically removed. Thanks to this forum have also replaced the nonexistent radiator and AC condenser bushes. Have many other little gremlins to sort out.
Forum has been a great source of necessary info and enjoyable light reading. See you around.
Purchased an 1996 X300 in black, in mostly good order, rear suspension was shot. Spent several days replacing said suspension, most of the time waiting for replacement lower bolts which had to be surgically removed. Thanks to this forum have also replaced the nonexistent radiator and AC condenser bushes. Have many other little gremlins to sort out.
Forum has been a great source of necessary info and enjoyable light reading. See you around.
Doug
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Caution is advisable but for a hobbyist/DIYer willing to put out the effort a used Jag is often a real bargain. You can get a lot of car for small money. Many of us worry that this little secret will get out and the prices will go up ! 
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Hello,
Congratulations on your new Jaguar!
And, on discovering one of the best kept secrets of our time!
Welcome to the forums from ElinorB.
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Congratulations on your new Jaguar!
And, on discovering one of the best kept secrets of our time!
Welcome to the forums from ElinorB.
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Welcome to the forum Jagwire64,
Good to have you with us at Jaguar forums.
It sounds like you've already found the relevant model forum but if not, follow this link https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/xj-xj6-xjr6-x300-26/ to the X300 forum for help, advice and information. The 'HOW TO' thread at the top is a good place to start for information on regular issues.
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.
You can also visit 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.
Enjoy the forums.
Graham
Good to have you with us at Jaguar forums.
It sounds like you've already found the relevant model forum but if not, follow this link https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/xj-xj6-xjr6-x300-26/ to the X300 forum for help, advice and information. The 'HOW TO' thread at the top is a good place to start for information on regular issues.
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.
You can also visit 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.
Enjoy the forums.
Graham
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Welcome to the forum! I'm just recently purchased my first Jaguar as well, which is also a 1996 x300! However mine is a metallic blue. This forum has been the best resource by far in getting my car road ready.
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Welcome.
SECRETS OUT.
SECRETS OUT.
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Hi welcome. I too was surprised at the low price tag, but blown away by the high repair costs. We have spent 10 times what we spent, repairing my son's. We are not done.
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Welcome to Jaguar Forums Jagwire64,
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
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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welcome to the forum - enjoy!!!