My name's Richie and I'm an addict.

I've loved Jaguars since a school trip to London in the 80s. The city was full of beautiful XJs and then and there I knew I would one day have one. Atleast one.

Last year, the dream finally came true when I got an X-Type, a sport model from 2001. While the four-wheel drive was very fun in the winter, the car was a bit small (I'm 185cm tall and way too big across, plus there's five in the family) so we sold it for a toy car (a Mercedes SLK 230 Kompressor) in addition to the SAAB 9-5 SC we already had.

But, the hunger kept tugging at me when I had a taste of veneer and leather.

This summer, a Platinum silver 2005 Jaguar Super V8 with 12500km on the clock showed up at a local dealer. We traded the SAAB in and oh my (insert personal deity here) how this thing moves.

It's like a rocket-powered ballet dancer. I can leave M3s and S4s behind at red lights without making a sound, I just float away from them like a UFO on acid.

They show up as toys in my rear view mirror and the world turns into a blur while the G force pull my cheeks back towards my neck, exaggerating my already big grin.

Kompressor! Accept no substitutes.

 

Welcome to the forum Richie,

Excellent Intro. Doesn't leave any room for doubt about your enjoyment of the XJ.

I know you've already found your way to the X350 section so no need for a link. Looks like Cameron has got you on the way to sorting out the Italian speaking car!

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Enjoy the forum.

Graham

 

Welcome to the forum Ritchie,

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.

 

Hey there Richie & welcome aboard, good to have you here with us here at JF

Nice intro and nice pics of a good looking ride, thanks for sharing

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Welcome to the forum.

Nice intro.

You have a good looking car there.