Ok club members, I’m hooked. I brought my first Jaguar, a 2006 S-type and a real beauty (see photo #1).  My 83y.o. mother saw photos of it and wanted one for her own. I should add that I’m in London and she’s in Indiana. So being the good (and only) son, I bought her a 2006 S-type. It needed quite a bit of attention and I’ve made sure that is sorted. She loves it! (See photo #2) The interior leathers will get a good clean and conditioning in a fortnight. Now for my dilemma.

I am thinking of another purchase. This time a 2010 XF. I haven’t found the right one yet but I’m looking. Have I lost my mind? Clearly there’s no cure. 

Edited September 9, 20178 yr by Interpolitan
2nd photo of mother’s cat

Well done, Gary.

The s type keeps you young -- even where I live which is only 6 miles from the factory you still get head turns when you drive past. I know, I am also 83.

Regards,

Peter.

 

 

Peter, I thank you for your kind words and wisdom. I will let my mother know that one of her contemporaries shares a passion for adventure! I did warn her against testing the 170mph limit of the S-Type. Her response: You know that I have a heavy foot. 

Hi Gary....welcome to the Club

Great to see two fantastic Jags being so coveted....they both look great!

Good to have you onboard

Cheers,   Trevor

Thank you 

Wow what engine has got 170mph power.

It has the 3.0 petrol engine and that should be 140mph rather than 170! She’d try it though. 

On 05/10/2017 at 4:31 PM, Waffen john said:

Wow what engine has got 170mph power.

Interestingly My V8 S-type was "limited" to 155 but I saw an indicated 165 and it was still accelerating, so who knows?

Surely that picture of the lady wearing a red top isn't your Mum as you stated she is 83yrs old?   Anyhow, nice to read how she became a Jaguar owner.  Moving on, the XF is such an amazing car.  Luxury travel and every drive is a treat!  I used to own an X type which is a totally different car. I can't comment on the S type as I havn't owned one of those, although I am told they are also very comfortable.  I love my XF 3.0D Premium Luxury (2011) but if I where looking for a replacement I would have a look at a Portfolio S.  

Regards

Graham