My "new" cat
 

So I was lucky enough to learn how to drive in this big cat a few years ago. 95 6cyl. When the owners decided to sell it, I had to have it. Good engine, fairly steadily driven with good mileage, but it's been kept outside and somewhat ignored over the past few years. Red flags! I know. But the heart wants what it wants. Anyways it's up on my mechanic's lift right now, right off the bat it needed a new alternator, trans mount is gonna be an issue, cat converter is cracked, fan's seized up and it's gonna need new rotors... It's seen better days. Looking forward to keeping you guys updated on my 95's road back to its former glory. https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.jag...724f2774b6.jpg

Congratulations and welcome aboard !


Cheers
DD

Welcome aboard and good luck with your renovation.

This forum has a wealth of knowledge and is friendly.

Nice looking cat! Beats the station wagon I learned to drive in!.

Thanks! I've been lurking for a few weeks reading up on the issues I should look for. Definitely gonna be here asking for advice. Did I mention this is my first car? Any pointers are welcome. Glad to have a good community to see me through the inevitable surprises.

Certainly a dramatic entry into the world of car ownership.
Good luck with the cat, and with luck she won't be too hard to get purring again.

That's a sweet first car!

When I bought my XJS last year, I made a list of repair/ maintenance priorities needed to get it road worthy. A plan helps you budget your time and money, especially if there are things you feel comfortable putting off for a year or two. Don't put off a making sure the coolant system is up to snuff.

Paul

Welcome, you are in good company! Auto or manual?


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First, a hearty welcome and even heartier congratulations.


Things have surely changed, big time.


My first car, circa 1946, was a derelict 23 Ford T. No rims or tires. Russelled up some and with school mate, Billy, got it running. I self taught myself to drive it.
Much to the chagrin of my parents!!!


Decades later, time for driving lessons for son, at 16. Vehicle. 57 Ford pickup. 312 CI Tbird power and four on the floor. Truck style, granny low. Old oil field dirt roads in Granada Hills, Ca. just right to learn on, before getting on dtreets and freeways and other traffic.


Carl

With a 5 speed no doubt!
congratulations.!!!

That's one nice car, just love it! Your lucky to own it and it will be worth the effort to sort it out and restore it to it's glory!

Welcome, once you get started there are things you work through and decide...well I'll just clean that while I doing this. I always start just a little more before I quit for the night. Next thing it's 1:30 am and I have work tomorrow.

I think the 5 speed belongs to Airport rat. But wish ya lots of fun with the new car.

Thanks all! Repairs are going smoothly, the brakes ended up being fine, just not happy from disuse. Airportrat, that might be the prettiest XJS I've seen. Paint job is jaw dropping. My hood needs some fresh clear coat so I'm a little green with envy. I think I read that the clear coat fading off the hood is a known issue? Anyways I can't wait to get it polished and looking pretty (after I tackle the transmission mount + cat converter which are the major issues right now). I'm lucky enough to live right by the Hudson River so expect some updated photos with a little gratuitous scenery from the marina.