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Old 07-05-2018, 09:26 AM
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Hi all,
I am new to this forum, and finally have an excuse to join after buying a 1989 XJS! I have been looking for the right for years and finally found the car. I am waiting on delivery and cannot wait to drive it.
I live in Chicago and hoping to meet others here who are into those cars. Would also highly appreciate recommendations for the right shop to care for the car. So far I have heard of Coventry Classics and Euro Toys, but both are out in the suburbs, and I still looking for someone I can trust in Chicago. Any tips?
Looking forward to sharing my experiences and learning from others!
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Old 07-05-2018, 10:44 AM
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Welcome. Let's see some pictures, then!
 
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Old 07-05-2018, 03:52 PM
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It’d be a great time to add a signature line indicating the MY and engine, as well as anything else that would help troubleshoot and respond to questions in the future.
 
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Old 07-05-2018, 09:22 PM
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Welcome, K!

you are in the right place if you want to take good care of your new toy!
 
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Old 07-05-2018, 10:12 PM
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89 is the best year. Maximum part number confusion and you still get to say its an 80s car. The last of a generation.
 
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Just wondering how this purchase went? Satisfied? Terrified?
 
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Old 07-10-2018, 10:11 AM
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I just read the Kirby book. What do you know. It was XJ-S until 1991, and XJS from there. So you can't have 1989 XJS.
 
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Old 07-20-2018, 01:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Segfault
I just read the Kirby book. What do you know. It was XJ-S until 1991, and XJS from there. So you can't have 1989 XJS.
You are indeed correct. It’s an XJ-S. Says it on the back!
 
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Old 07-20-2018, 01:57 PM
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Originally Posted by superchargedtr6
Just wondering how this purchase went? Satisfied? Terrified?
A little bit of both I guess. Buying the car was easy, owning it is what scares me! But hoping to lean over on the forum for support
 
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Old 07-20-2018, 02:55 PM
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You have my sympathies
 
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