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Hello and Greetings from Arizona

dpcessna120

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Greetings from Arizona - I am a new member that earlier this year purchased a 1986 Jaguar XJ6, Series Three Vanden Plas (picture attached). So far my experience has been positive - this was a "must have" car that had to wait till retirement caught up to me. While no friend or family member encouraged the purchase - I remained unanimous in my decision to make the dream car a reality. When you do something like this, and minor mechanical challenges arise - my advice is to not complain - at least out loud.
My first purchase related to this car was to buy a competent "volt-ohm" meter. I use it. I have overcome climate control operation, temper mental headlights and understand the "Kiekert" door locking system better than I ever wanted to. $$
Growning up, cars like this were no stranger to me and my siblings. We would watch my dad work on bug-eye sprites (the first car I ever drove) MG-TD's, one TR4-A and a red Triumph Spitfire. None of them ran perfectly all the time - but I'd go on amazing test drives.
Well, thanks for inviting me into the Forum - it has already been a handy reference as I sort out cruise control issues, try to figure out what really is a "ski slope" and what the heck is an "escutcheon".
Inspiration: Returning from getting fuel a couple of weeks ago - a young kid (in his twenties) riding in the car next to me, rolled down the window and hung out to his chest, waving both hands with thumbs up. I lowered the window and he shouted "Hey man, now that's a real classic - a beautiful, beautiful car!" So you see, there's hope that these cars will again pass to a younger generation - and not just be owned by guys like me - with grey hair and a snappy volt-ohm meter. David
 

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Welcome neighbor (I"m next door in NM). We used to have an XJ6 as our every day driver. Loved that car! Would not mind getting another one some day!
 

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Hello David

Welcome to the forum.

Great looking XJ6.

The Pub is an area of the forum where almost anything comes up for discussion.

David
 
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