Negative and positive reactions from people to owning a Jaguar XJ
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Negative and positive reactions from people to owning a Jaguar XJ
After owning the Jaguar XJ supercharged model for a month, I experienced two obvious attempts of people trying to damage my car consciously. Today, a stranger made scratches and a dent using his keys while I was away shopping for 30 minutes in a Polish neighborhood. Two weeks ago, I had a gentleman congratulating me for my choice and asking me if I could take a picture of him with his IPhone next to my car, he considers as his dream car. This car has created extreme positive and negative reactions from people. Please share your own experience dealing with positive and negative behavior with people.
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I own a previous generation XJ -- I've received compliments about the body lines and color. Was at a fuel station and a very nice gentleman complimented the color combo.
Also get a lot of stares from cars next to me when at stoplights. Never sure if the stares are complimentary or negative.
Also get a lot of stares from cars next to me when at stoplights. Never sure if the stares are complimentary or negative.
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Positive remarks
I've had my 2012 Midnight Black XJL foe exactly 1 year and I still have friends make comments . Just last night at a Christmas party people kept asking is that your Jaguar? Can we sit in it? Take us for a ride? I've had s class mercedes before this and people react as if this is some rare car that costs a fortune. When in fact it cost 10-20 thousands less than a similarly equipped s class.
Today at a grocery store I parked next to a 2012 black xjl and me and the other owner were remarking to each other how many positive remarks about how beautiful our cars are. It,s nice but a little weird.
Today at a grocery store I parked next to a 2012 black xjl and me and the other owner were remarking to each other how many positive remarks about how beautiful our cars are. It,s nice but a little weird.
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You do know that it's written in the secret code of owner's ethics that we DON'T tell these people the truth. Shhh- mum's the word.
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It is my understanding that older and used XJs end up in the hands of Russians. Russians with Jags are mob/gang members and the Polish know this, maybe that is why --even though new-- you car got keyed. It is ridiculous, but that goes to show you how stupid some humans still can be, and how perceptions can be so different among different cultures.
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i usually get a lot of positive feedback with my XJ. With my previous Jags...i used to have my hood ornaments stolen...i dont think it was a jealousy type attack, more like people being stupid. And then because of my young age, id get the usual "oh why are you driving your grandfathers jag?"........i used to get it a lot more years ago (when i was 19 with an XJ)
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The Polish people have a general distain for the Russian people because of a violent campaign to take control over Poland. The Katyn Forest Massacre would be a major reason followed by the Warsaw Uprising (powstanie warszawskie) where the Red Army under Stalin's command stood by and watched as Polish resistance forces were crushed by German forces. It is estimated that about 16,000 members of the Polish resistance were killed and about 6,000 badly wounded. In addition, between 150,000 and 200,000 Polish civilians died, mostly from mass murders. Jews that were being sheltered in Polish homes were exposed by German house-to-house clearances and mass evictions of entire neighbourhoods.
"Initially, the Poles established control over most of central Warsaw, but the Soviets ignored Polish attempts to establish radio contact and did not advance beyond the city limits. Intense street fighting between the Germans and Poles continued. By 14 September, Polish forces under Soviet high command occupied the east bank of the Wisła River opposite the insurgents' positions; but only 1,200 men made it across to the west bank, and they were not reinforced by the bulk of the Red Army. This, and the lack of Soviet air support from a base 5 minutes flying time away, led to allegations that Joseph Stalin tactically halted his forces to let the operation fail and allow the Polish insurrectionists to be crushed."
"Initially, the Poles established control over most of central Warsaw, but the Soviets ignored Polish attempts to establish radio contact and did not advance beyond the city limits. Intense street fighting between the Germans and Poles continued. By 14 September, Polish forces under Soviet high command occupied the east bank of the Wisła River opposite the insurgents' positions; but only 1,200 men made it across to the west bank, and they were not reinforced by the bulk of the Red Army. This, and the lack of Soviet air support from a base 5 minutes flying time away, led to allegations that Joseph Stalin tactically halted his forces to let the operation fail and allow the Polish insurrectionists to be crushed."
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jaguar jealousy and envy
After owning the Jaguar XJ supercharged model for a month, I experienced two obvious attempts of people trying to damage my car consciously. Today, a stranger made scratches and a dent using his keys while I was away shopping for 30 minutes in a Polish neighborhood. Two weeks ago, I had a gentleman congratulating me for my choice and asking me if I could take a picture of him with his IPhone next to my car, he considers as his dream car. This car has created extreme positive and negative reactions from people. Please share your own experience dealing with positive and negative behavior with people.
Jaguar XJS owners should REGISTER their cars with XJS Data, a site that keeps track of all XJS's on the road, salvage yards and sometimes the race track. It is also a good idea to buy parts from reputable dealers like Welsh Enterprises who would never have anything to do with stolen cars or parts. If somebody ordered parts for your car and Welsh Enterprises knew the car was stolen they would report iy to the police I am sure. It would be a good idea to order something small so they have your vehicle ident number on record. This way if somebody steals the car it needs parts they can't buy parts without having to give the Vehicle Identification number and the address. In the event that the car is ever stolen you may get it back, but that is unlikely as these cars are pre-ordered and paid for before the wheels ever leave the ground and bound for Eastern Europe!. I have numerous disabling features on my car and it is locked in a garage with the battery disconnected, too wheel locks, the gas anti roll button engaged so the car gets no gas, and the garage door is unplugged, and the is no light in the garage! And I have an alarm on the man door that rings in my bedroom right by my head if somebody picks the lock and gets in. When I used to park it and go shopping for 30 minutes I remove the plug wire from the coil to the distributor! As you can tell, I hate thieves and determined to never have my car stolen after investing $40,000 in upgrades and maintenance.!!! Next summer I am buying a wheel/tire lock so the car cant be towed away! One other thing, keep your keys in your bedroom at night as thieves have often been known to break into house for car keys which too many people leave on a HOOK BY THE FRONT DOOR!
Sorry this reply is so long, but I was hoping to make sure nobody who owns a Jaguar ever gets it stolen.
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