Yes Jim, I'll be sticking around. I had my eye on a gorgeous 2003 XJ8 in black, but now there's a nice Jaguar Convertible that crossed my path, a bit older but in prestine condition...decisions, decisions. At least in upstate NY (Geneva, in the heart of The Finger Lakes), we get the chance to buy a rear drive Jaguar for less when it starts snowing, as most Jaguar owners here have a front drive or 4X4 winter car. Winters here are indeed brutal. Whatever Jaguar I choose will never see a snowflake, I garage my important cars, drive a front wheel drive car till Easter.
I'll continue helping members all I can, and as soon as my new one is in the garage, I'll let you hear about it for sure, Nothing like a Jaguar...and the fine folks that own/cherish them.
Gerry

 

Thanks, but I attend the Manheim Auto Auction in Manheim, PA every week. (dealers only!)Once per month Jaguar has a big sale, usually 200 cars or more. I pay wholesale, I'm a registered dealer there for 45 years. As for buying an "S" Type, not for me. I've ALWAYS owned and driven XJ Jaguars, way back since the 70's. I like the full size Jaguar, and the "S" Type to me is to much"Ford", the door latches, door hinges, the switches, all from either a Mustang or Taurus...I hate em, but thanks. Also I can buy any Jaguar I want from the South at this auction, why go to Texas from NY? I appreciate the tip, but I buy any Jaguar I want at wholesale...and I think I might even buy a new one, they can't seem to give them away, prices are below invoice as the factory is doing everything to help dealers reduce their bulging Jaguar inventories. I havn't really made up my mind, I like the 2003 body style, but I like the features of the newest styling as well...decisions, decisions...
One thing is certain, I'll ONLY buy an XJ car, period, Van den Plas the preferred model. I thank you however for the buying tip, but I can buy the best ones at the lowest prices, why go to "Texas"? I appreciate the tip, but I won;t have any problem buying either a used or new one, I simply havn't made up my mind as to the exact one I want....I still like the 2003 styling..as old as it is.
Gerry
Gerry

 

And also, I can sell anyone on this site a beautiful used Jaguar at really low price, as I have low overhead, am "semi-retired" and after 45 years of doing this, I do it now for fun and to keep active. I work for minimum profit, so if you know of anyone looking for a nice Jaguar, I'm the man to call...315-789-3670. AND I ship all over the USA, been doing it 45 years. I have been told by many buyers I have the nicest cars in the country. Although most on this site already have a Jaguar, if they need another one or know someone who does, I can help their dream come true.
Gerry
Geneva, NY
gerrya@linkny.com