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Old 01-17-2013, 12:56 PM
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Hi, My name is Paula. I live in Mesa, AZ. The jaguar became my dream car when I saw one when I was in the Army stationed in Germany in the early 80's. I never thought I would own one. After I told my husband the Jaguar was my dream car, he started doing some research and really liked what he found out about them. Last Tuesday we bought a 2006 XJ8 with 38,000 miles on it. So far we love it. We're still getting used to having a luxury car.
 
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Paula - welcome to the forum - lots of great information here. Thanks for your service to country!!!
 
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Old 01-17-2013, 01:12 PM
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Welcome to this friendly Forum, Paula.
A week is about as long as you will retain your love affair !!
Your car section is
XJ ( X350 & X358 ) XJ6 / XJ8 / XJR - Jaguar Forums - Jaguar Enthusiasts Forum
and there's a Regional Section too
Southwest US - AZ TX NM OK - Jaguar Forums - Jaguar Enthusiasts Forum
Enjoy your car and your membership here.
 
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Old 01-17-2013, 01:14 PM
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Welcome to the forum Paula,

Congratulations on the XJ8 - you've certainly waited patiently to fulfill the dream.

Follow this link https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/xj-x350-x358-xj6-xj8-xjr-28/ to the X350 section for help, advice and information.

Remember to add vehicle details to your Signature to help others to give relevant advice. Go to the User CP button on the left of the top menu bar, then Settings & Options under Your Control Panel. Select Edit Signature and enter the details.

You may also like to visit the US Southwest Region section by following this link https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/southwest-us-az-tx-nm-ok-37/ to find other members in your region.

Enjoy the forum.

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Welcome to the forum Paula,

Good to have you with us.
Enjoy the forum.

If you haven't already done so you should add your car details to your signature to help others to help you.
 
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Old 01-17-2013, 06:23 PM
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Hey there Paula and welcome aboard....... good to have you here with us here at Jaguarforums

Sounds like you waited a few years to fulfill your dream......Now you have I'm sure you'll enjoy it...

Thanks for your service

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Please also take the time to check out the regional section for your area!
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I've manually upgraded you to Full forum access so you can better view the site and all its features
Please Jump on in and enjoy the site.................
 
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Old 01-17-2013, 08:01 PM
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Thanks everyone for your kind welcome. I'm sure I'll enjoy the forum
 
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Welcome Paula.....you've come to the right place! You'll find friendly people to address any concerns you may have or to just shoot the breeze.......Enjoy
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Originally Posted by Paula Hospelhorn
Hi, My name is Paula. I live in Mesa, AZ. The jaguar became my dream car when I saw one when I was in the Army stationed in Germany in the early 80's. I never thought I would own one. After I told my husband the Jaguar was my dream car, he started doing some research and really liked what he found out about them. Last Tuesday we bought a 2006 XJ8 with 38,000 miles on it. So far we love it. We're still getting used to having a luxury car.
Welcome to the Jaguar family... Hope you enjoy your cat for many years.
 
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Old 01-24-2013, 02:29 AM
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Hi Paula,
The car sounds a dream, Good Luck and Bon Voyage!
The Jaguar is the Drive, hope to see it soon?
Stu
 
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