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Old May 6, 2009 | 12:46 PM
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Default Jaguar as my first car, at the age of 10!

As you can probably tell by the title I am a car enthusiast.

I was looking for a classic MINI on eBay and came across a 1988 Jaguar Sovereign (non-runner) for £170, bid and won. Took it took the local mechanic and got it repaired for £150, which altogether is £320 It is a lovely car and near to showroom condition
 
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Old May 6, 2009 | 04:03 PM
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Congrats and I appreciate your passion for Jaguar as well
 
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Old May 8, 2009 | 09:48 AM
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Wow! Congrats on your first car! Hopefully this car treats you very well
 
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Old May 8, 2009 | 12:38 PM
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Congrats. Jags aren't just for old people, even though that's what 90% of people will tell you. I hope it works well for you.
 
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Old May 8, 2009 | 12:48 PM
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Comon, age 10? you're kidding right? Does that mean you're gonna let it sit at home until you can legally drive?
 
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Old May 13, 2009 | 01:09 PM
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Usually, friends at school are like you can't drive or that Jags are for old people. But as I'm proof that Jags aren't only for old people. Unfortunately I just had my Jag fail the M.O.T. test and need to pay £250 to get it back on the road, however my mum will pay for that so I'm not really concerned about it.
 
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Old May 15, 2009 | 11:43 AM
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So I'm assuming your parents will be driving this until you can?

Out of curiosity, when can you get your learners license over there?
 
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Old May 15, 2009 | 05:18 PM
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Just make sure your parents keep driving it and do all the maintenance on it to get it back in top running condition. Then you will have a terrific car when you get your license.
 
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Old May 16, 2009 | 04:43 AM
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You can get your licence here when you're 17 and yeh my parents are going to give it a good run from time to time. (i've driven it but only down my close)
 
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Old May 16, 2009 | 06:25 PM
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Damn 7 years to go. Hopefully it still runs ok then. 7 years is a long time.
 
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Old May 16, 2009 | 07:47 PM
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Or you can hire a driver to take you all over.
 
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Old May 17, 2009 | 01:46 PM
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Originally Posted by AJ16er
Or you can hire a driver to take you all over.
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I wish I had my own driver when I was 10.
 
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