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Old 07-21-2012, 02:12 AM
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I was reluctant to purchase a 98 Vanden Plas 01-2012. The price was low for the miles, 85K. Shop quoted $5500 for a list of simple repairs to the seller. Thanks to jagforums' i did those repairs myself. In the last 6 months ive had 7 compliments and 5 of those were "its always in the shop, expensive to maintain, electrical problems galore, my moms friend spent $$$" ect, ect, ect comments. Whell you can do the math on how much this site has saved me. Thanks again.
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Old 07-21-2012, 02:29 AM
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Welcome to the forum Professor,

Yes - you are in the right arena.

Good to hear the information here has helped keep your running costs down.

You've discovered the big secret about Jaguars - if you do your own maintenance they aren't too expensive to run but the neighbours still think it costs a fortune. Never tell them otherwise!

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

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Hi Jon and welcome to the forum, good to have you here with us
As per Graham.....Never EVER tell them or they'll ALL buy one and used prices will go up......shhhhhhhh!!

There's a really great mix of information, camraderrie and fun here.....

I have manually upgraded you to full forum access so you can better view the whole site and all its features

Jump on in and enjoy the site.................
 
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Welcome to the forum.

Always good to see a New Member.

Kudos on doing your own repairs.

Saves a fortune.
 
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Welcome to the forum Jon,

Good to have you with us.
DIY is the key to keeping these cars affordable.

If you haven't done so already you should add your car details to your signature to help others to help you.
 
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Hello,

Yea when I get those cost inquiries and comments from people Ill roll my eyes and put the stressed look on my face and wipe the "sweat" from my forehead and comment "Yea, i hope it dosent break cause ill be s******". They fall for it every time. HA...
 
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