I'll add my name to the list of geographic members. I live on Salt Spring Island. My cars are 86 XJ12 VDP, running very well, 61 3.8 MK2 restoration due to complete in 2014. 68 OTS E Type series 1 1/2 50% done on complete restoration.
I often go to Jags on the Island and the May All British in Vancouver.

 

Welcome, Gordon. I am a bit surprised that (so far) forum members are spread around BC, rather than being concentrated in the Lower Mainland, where the population centres are.

 

Rob:
No surprise: it doesn't have much to do with where the populations centres are - it has to do with where the Jaguars are! And there are more Jaguars in the Victoria/Vancouver area than anywhere else in BC (and as many in Victoria as in Vancouver!).
For all BC owners - and those in Washington and Oregon: please put Jaguars on the Island on your calendars for 2014 - this is the largest Jaguar show in North America - your car wants to be on the field: July 25-27. I'll post more information as the event comes near but there will be details on the website of the Jaguar Car Club of Victoria: jaguarcarclub.ca

 

This is true - I lived in Perth, Australia and per capita has the highest ratio of Jaguar ownership worldwide apparently. Perth is a relatively small city in the middle of nowhere.

 

So you brought that beast all the way from Austria?... amazing, truly.

 

Hey Napolean, maybe after the holidays we could try for a small meet at your shop? That RHD sounds interesting....................

 

Greetings from the Canadian Perth! Our little town of ~6500 pop. boasts a grand total of three Jags, including mine.

 

I`d be delighted. I`m always looking for an excuse to swill coffee and talk Jaguars. There are a few differences between NA spec cars and UK spec cars. We can discuss all of that in person. She's undergoing head gasket/block replacement surgery right now.
Anyone can call me athe shop any time. 778-285-3205, Sure Blast Ltd. Sandblasting - Do-it-yourself, Automotive, Industrial, Commercial, Marine, Household and Burn off Oven

GM - Yes, the ol`girl was container bound across the Pacific to the Left coast. It was my daily driver when I was there. At the time it worked out to only be about $1500 to ship the car with our home contents.
Here it is strictly for pleasure with collector plates. I`m looking at doing it again with a Land Rover Defender when I put together a few $$$ which I should have bought instead of the Pathfinder.


Ron

 

I've been through your Perth a hundred times too! I got all growed up in Ottawa. No Jaguars back then - mainly beaters...

 

Amazing, there's one I often see (similar to the Rover) locally, little beat up but still raw beauty, strength to go the distance.

 

You must be talking about that caramel coloured one I see occasionally. Looks like it has all the kit for trail/camping. Real niiiiiice.....
The only way to go is overseas. Look up what Defenders are going for in North America. Here's one for about $12k plus shipping in the UK...

 

I just discovered this thread,add two more clean examples to the tally.Hopefully make it to Victoria this summer,sounds like a good excuse to ditch work and take the wife down isle for some fun!Which car to take,hmmm,
cheers,
Jim.

 

The obvious solution is for you and the missus to each bring a car!

 

hello from sunny Kamloops

 

Hi Navcan man! Navcan as in ATC?

 

Hi from Grindrod. N.okanagan.

 

2013 XKR, Dynamic Pack, Speed Pack, Performance Exhaust, Performance Seats. Vancouver Island

 

Hello Everyone:

My car is a 2005 X-Type Sportwagon 3.0l that has 180,000km. I am at the point where I need some finnicky repairs...some rear end shock work (burning up inside of rear tires). Elecgtrical stuff from malfunctioning back-up sensor, speaker problem, power seat movement etc.

Who do you recommend? Most work I get done at MCL but for this I am thinking I will try an independant and someone that doesn't mind a laundry list of little things and wants to make them all work again.

I also need a new key. I only have one and it does not funtion to oepn the power locks, tailgate, emerg light. Any ideas....

Thanks for your opinions on a service providor in Vancouver or Okanagan BC

Nigel

 

Nigel,

I'd try starting a whole new thread. This part of Canada is pretty quiet on the forum.

Check out this thread, it had some recommendations- https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/c...s-30561/page7/

 

1996 Jaguar XJR Vancouver BC here