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Sep 15, 2011 | 09:57 AM

bkrdoug

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From: crystal river ,florida

Out with old -- In with New!

JUST SOLD THE 2001 s-type-----just bought a 2002 XJR with 69K miles---a real beauty!!---paid too much, but, what the heck --after just getting out of cardiac lab(I have had a MI)for some trimming and fixing on the beater, and just going to dentist for tooth pull!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!------------I am ready to celibrate life!!---i am 78yo---dont deserve what i have --BUT, the lord is generous to those who love him----------and i will take what i have left!!! the KINGFISH

Sep 15, 2011 | 10:17 AM

Norri

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Congratulations Doug,

Have fun with the new toy!

Sep 15, 2011 | 10:23 AM

dsnyder586

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From: Costa Mesa, CA

Amen Doug!

Looks like a beauty. Don't forget to adjust the throttle cable for full power...

Sep 15, 2011 | 10:36 AM

burmaz

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Originally Posted by bkrdoug

Welcome!!!

Sep 15, 2011 | 04:27 PM

Vector

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From: Central Florida

Awesome! XJR's rock! Now we can do our timing chain tensioners together!
Vector
(Bkrdoug's neighbor!)

Last edited by Vector; Sep 15, 2011 at 04:29 PM.

Sep 15, 2011 | 10:35 PM

MidlifeXJR

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that's a big change from a NA S-Type. Gotta love the Rrrrrrrrrrrr!

Sep 16, 2011 | 03:46 AM

bkrdoug

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From: crystal river ,florida

Xjr

thanks guys!!----VECTOR knows i am a mechanical dummy and he will have to use his skills------I must ask him about that throttle cable hhmmmmmmm. doug

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Sep 16, 2011 | 04:09 AM

Cadillac

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Happy safe driving ,that's a wise choice indeed

Sep 16, 2011 | 04:30 AM

JimC64

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Good on ya Doug

Happy motoring

Sep 16, 2011 | 08:16 AM

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Mayday30

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Rock on Doug! I hope I am in XJR shape at 78!!!!

Sep 17, 2011 | 04:53 AM

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bkrdoug

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Xjr

JIMC64----my full name is MALCOLM DOUGLAS HUM------named after an estate in SCOTLAND!! wish i could have seen your beautiful land. doug

Sep 17, 2011 | 05:18 AM

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JOsworth

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Nice upgrade!! (uh oh don't tell my S Type buddies I said that)

Sep 18, 2011 | 10:55 AM

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Vector

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From: Central Florida

Throttle Cable

I did mine last week, all we need is a new zip tie and about 5 minutes, easy!
Vector

Sep 18, 2011 | 11:56 AM

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bkrdoug

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From: crystal river ,florida

old/new

VECTOR---hope you and Diane are lounging in luxury ay the RC!!!!!----anyone approaching that facility in a big black beautiful JAG would naturally get VIP treatment-------and deservedly so!!!-------------see ya soon doug

Sep 20, 2011 | 11:25 PM

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northerncat

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From: Cochrane AB

bkrdoug, live large no matter what your age is, because when at the wheel of an XJR, we're all just a little juvenile. Admit it, you didn't really need to floor it coming off that last ramp.