Hey forum! I'm 18, I've been full time employed since the day I turned 16 and I spend some of my money on are cars and computers, specifically ones off craigslist, here's a brief list of cars and the order I bought them (since age 16)

1. 1997 Lincoln Town Car Signature Series, 118k miles $800 (gave to my sister)
2. 2000 Volkswagen Passat 5spd 1.8t, 160k miles $300 (gave to my dad)
3. 1999 Mazda miata 5spd, 180k miles $1600
4. 1998 Jaguar XJR, 184k miles, $800 (newest member )

The Jaguar was bought for $800 cash, and I found $52 in the sun-glass compartment from previous owner lol so $748, its in okay condition, peeling paint, a little rust, high miles, runs rough, but for $800 it was a steal.
Car was obviously neglected so first things I did was a high mileage full synthetic oil change and new spark plugs. When doing plugs I noticed they were drenched in oil so I will be trying to do my first v8 valve cover change soon, doesn't seem to hard. It also has an idling issue, it shakes side to side around 600-700rpm, thinking this is idle air control valve or possibly a vaccum leak. I already did a cigar test but could not see any smoke leaks. I'm looking forward to utilizing the resources on this forum and sharing my cheapo jag experience. If anyone's interested I can get around to taking pictures I'd also love to be involved in the community in general so I look forward to member comments and messages as I post.

 

Welcome to the forum

 

Welcome.

Damn.

Finally got a REAL car, just kidding, I am jealous.

My first car was a 1954 MK7 Jag at 18 years old, and $300 AUS.

Plenty of assistance in the X308 section if you need it.

 

Welcome to the forum 18 & XJR,

Good to have you with us at Jaguar forums.

I can see you've already found your way to the X308 forum so there's no need for a link to it from me. The 'HOW TO' thread at the top is a good place to start for information on regular issues.

You can also visit the US Lower Atlantic Region forum by following this link US Lower Atlantic - Jaguar Forums - Jaguar Enthusiasts Forum to find other members in your region.

Enjoy the forums.

Graham

 

Welcome aboard.

 

I can see right now that you have a nose for cars!

You'll get on with your Jaguar Just Fine!! V8 valve cover gaskets are nothing to be afraid of, Piece Of Cake!! You'll find all the help you need over in the section Graham has posted the link to.

Welcome to the forums from ElinorB.
(';')

 

Welcome! I've got to say I'm impressed. You've got a knack for working on cars and real determination. You're going places!

 

Welcome to Jaguar Forums 18 & XJR,

Good to have you with us.
Enjoy the forum.

If you haven't done so already you should add your car details to your signature to help others to help you.
If you need help with getting around and using the forum follow this link for some help Forum Help

 

welcome to the forum - enjoy!!

 

Hi and welcome aboard, its good to have you here with us here at Jaguarforums

Any useful site information you may need such as how to post pictures, edit signatures, add videos, using the
search facility etc, can be found here within the following link Using JF "How To"

There are lots of members local to you with the same interests with info on local dealers and possible meets.
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