What's that yer say Sonny? I'm a mite deef!

Actually at 72, the last Speeding Ticket that I had was in 1972. (KNOCK ON WOOD!!)

 

Since we're all bonding I'll pitch in...60 this Nov. (slight uptick in average age) and retiring tomorrow. Have a new to us 40' Albin trawler that we'll roam around on, and a condo in Daytone Beach to get away from the ice this winter. Will be shipping the Jag down this fall for a winter of top down on the beach. My history is 69 XKE roadster (threw a rod @ 110mph after oil pressure loss) and 70 XJ6 SWB that died a more natural death. Loved them both,got married,3 kids, blah blah blah and full circle, back to a Jag roadster. Still like fixing stuff which explains the boat and the car.
Anyway a toast to you all

 

Bought (2) XKR when 24

 

Xk8+XJ8L,

No, the M-21 was a drone that was a big mistake. Refer to my answer to Rev Sam, the post 2 above your last one.

Sorry I got us off subject.

EZDriver

 

42 Currently, been driving the XK8 for 3 years.

However, my dad taught me to drive when I was 13 in his 83 XJS, and when I got my license at 16 that was the car I drove for awhile.

My Dad is 69 and just replaced his 03 xk8 he's been driving for the past 5 years for an 07 XK.

My dad had the 83 xjs (new), 86 xjs (new), 89 XJS (new), mom had 92 xjs (new).

So a few weeks ago when visiting the folks the driveway had a black 03 xk8, copper black 06 xk8 and black on black 07 xk.

Now, the parentals are taking delivery of an 2011 XJL in 2 weeks. So when I visit the folks its still a 3 jag driveway

 

I'm 45. When I bought the Jag I was 38. My wife said I bought it as my "mid-life crisis" car, however that was (7) years ago. I've noticed that many Jag owners are in their 60's and 70's. I hope my "mid-life crisis" lasts at least that long............

 

Am i the only young woman owning an XKR? I am 37 yrs old.
This car is a real head turner.....vroummmmmmmmmmmmmm.....growler.

 

I was going to pose the question - whether we'll have a same spread if we posted this poll on the current XK section .... BTW, if I recall correctly - you are the first current-gen XK owner that participated on this poll.

Excellent car choice too ... !

 

Howdy Folks:
I'm 62 and have been to Daytona about a dozen or so times in my life, but have never driven on the beach until last month. Now having the cat on a road trip through Daytona, I just had to drop the top and do it. Below is a pic on Daytona Beach.

More trip pics at https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...80/#post357539

 

54.bought my first jag[xj6 4 years ago], it's fun to drive and so i had a desire for an xk8 coupe,bought 2 years ago, black on black really cool car.it gives me a bond-ish feeling...steve.

 

"A Passenger Ejector Seat? You're Joking"
"I Never Joke about my Work!"

OOPs, That was a Aston Martin.

 

Great photo. So how do you get the beach umbrella to stay put at speed?

 

I will be 63 on July 20.

Bought a 1999 XK8 coupe in 2003 (since totaled) and a 2000 XK8 convertible last June. No airplanes, but I'll be that, relatively speaking, I have the youngest kids compared to my age. My daughter is 11 and my son will be 8 the day before my 63rd birthday next month.

I married well: my wife is 18 years younger then I. She claims the XK8 as hers, but I drive it nearly every day while she has to use the Acura MDX "mom-mobile" to ferry the kids around.

I don't ride my motos much anymore. Anyone in the market for a BMW moto? I will guarantee a screaming good time at 130 mph+.

Also, BIG PROPS to EZdriver. You are my new role model.

 

I said you're a good driver.

 

 

I turned 40 last year and started my midlife crisis with a XKR.

 

Will turn 43 on this month. I think I am avg age for the group of people on the forums. What is the avg age?

 

I know of this guy (Anton) who owns a red XKR coupe. Anton turns into a woman most saturday nights, 'bout 8:00PM or so...

Does that count?

 

SR71?

61 here. It's my wifes', not mine. I made my wife retire from riding her Harley after she crashed it last year at Sturgis (at 65mph). She's always wanted a Jag so it took the sting away of grounding her from her bike.

 

51 here. Bought the '02 XK8 (anthracite with charcoal leather) last year at 50. NEVER imagined owning a Jag as I am not from a car family culture but I was ready to spoil myself. It caught my eye and I was SOLD. It is a thrill to drive every time I get behind the wheel.

Drove it all last summer without any problems but have truly fallen in love with the beast now that I am learning to do some repairs. I have MS and drive left footed as my right leg is shot. Couldn't run ten feet if a grizzly was after me...but watch out for the Bad Kitty...she's my alter ego