Ray from Hampstead MD.
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09-27-2014, 06:38 AM
Ray from Hampstead MD.
I am a new used Jag owner. Came to the site just looking for info on the headlamp issue and decide to register and login.
I got my 2001 S type 4L V8 the other weekend. Not sure what the color is called but it is light blue. I will get pics posted once I am allowed. We went to the auto auction to actually by my son a car.
We weren't even looking for another car for myself. I saw the Jag sitting there, but didn't even go look at it. It was all nice and pretty but just didn't think I could win it a the auction. So we were sitting at line watching cars come through and my wife turns to me and says I am bidding on the Jag, I said yeah right.
So she did and the price went up and finally settled out and before I knew it we owned a Jag. After the initial shock wore off I finally went and took a look at the Jag and was quite pleased. In good shape both interior and exterior.
It has a few issues like the headlights and the 2 passenger side window don't work but other than that it is fantastic Once we got home my wife turned to me and said happy birthday. WOW what a present.
I have always liked JAGS but to actually own one, just WOW. Now all I have to do is get it inspected. Going out to try the headlight fix Wish me luck.
I got my 2001 S type 4L V8 the other weekend. Not sure what the color is called but it is light blue. I will get pics posted once I am allowed. We went to the auto auction to actually by my son a car.
We weren't even looking for another car for myself. I saw the Jag sitting there, but didn't even go look at it. It was all nice and pretty but just didn't think I could win it a the auction. So we were sitting at line watching cars come through and my wife turns to me and says I am bidding on the Jag, I said yeah right.
So she did and the price went up and finally settled out and before I knew it we owned a Jag. After the initial shock wore off I finally went and took a look at the Jag and was quite pleased. In good shape both interior and exterior.
It has a few issues like the headlights and the 2 passenger side window don't work but other than that it is fantastic Once we got home my wife turned to me and said happy birthday. WOW what a present.
I have always liked JAGS but to actually own one, just WOW. Now all I have to do is get it inspected. Going out to try the headlight fix Wish me luck.
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09-27-2014, 08:45 AM
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Welcome to the forum, Ray! Great story, and happy birthday! You'll find the headlight fix by Brutal (in S-type stickies, I believe) to be a very easy and effective fix for drooping headlights unless all the mounting points have broken, in which case you may be helped by JoycesJag's bumper removal with pics and my own "I made the mistakes so you don't have to" thread. (and send the wife out shopping - you'll need her oven for car parts) If just foggy, there are myriad threads on several possible fixes in both the S-type and Detailing forums. Enjoy! Glad you've joined.
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09-27-2014, 01:17 PM
Welcome to the forum Ray,
Good to have you with us at Jaguar forums.
Start worrying about what kind of birthday present your wife is expecting after that surprise for yours!
Follow this link S-Type / S type R Supercharged V8 - Jaguar Forums - Jaguar Enthusiasts Forum to the S-Type forum for help, advice and information. The 'HOW TO' thread at the top is a good place to start for info on regular issues.
Please 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 can also visit the USA Mid Atlantic Region forum by following this link USA Mid Atlantic - MD VA DC DE WV - Jaguar Forums - Jaguar Enthusiasts Forum to find other members in your region.
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Graham
Good to have you with us at Jaguar forums.
Start worrying about what kind of birthday present your wife is expecting after that surprise for yours!
Follow this link S-Type / S type R Supercharged V8 - Jaguar Forums - Jaguar Enthusiasts Forum to the S-Type forum for help, advice and information. The 'HOW TO' thread at the top is a good place to start for info on regular issues.
Please 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 can also visit the USA Mid Atlantic Region forum by following this link USA Mid Atlantic - MD VA DC DE WV - Jaguar Forums - Jaguar Enthusiasts Forum to find other members in your region.
Enjoy the forums.
Graham
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Welcome to Jaguar Forums Ray,
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Good to have you with us.
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