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02-12-2022, 01:19 AM

JS NZ

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Petrol head from New Zealand

Hi all,

Just picked up a nice example 2012 XJ V8 Supercharged Portfolio. Fully optioned I believe. The car has had one prior owner, great order, 90t km, FSH. I also have a same year(2012) Mercedes SLS Roadster, black, 30T km and a 2000 Mercedes S500, 3 owners, with 200T km which I fondly call the Nigerian taxi(hope that is not offensive). I also do a little flying. I own a 1969 Piper Navajo(2 x 9 litre odd piston engines). Don't have a job(no one will offer me one I guess) so have to invest money and I have done NZ Army reserves for a long time. Civilian background started in equities, moved to funds management and last decade tough asset recovery. last 6 years a windfarm thrown in. The windfarm to make up for the fuel burners(I am kidding no-one right?) Driven and crashed a number of cars, never my fault though.

Trying to buy more V8s maybe a V10 also. The SLS and XJ are keepers. On the shopping list(pending a rich auntie passing away and showing favour) a V10 S6, C63 Black Series, either a Scud or Speciale, prob Scud. Not into the Aussi metal and ho-hum on the US.

I will post some photos as I go and look forward to learning from the experienced Jaquar members and hearing the stories of all. Cheers John

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02-12-2022, 02:05 AM

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02-12-2022, 05:28 AM

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Welcome to the forums John,

Good to have you with us.

Follow this link https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/xj-x351-53/ to the X351 forum for help, advice and information. You can also use the New Zealand Region forum by following this link https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/new-zealand-97/ to find other members in your region.

Please read the guidance for new members ( https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/n...ned-up-241802/ ) which answers many of the most frequent questions about getting started.

Enjoy the forums.

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02-12-2022, 08:08 AM

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Welcome to Jaguar Forums John,

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.
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