Hello, everyone. I'm not located in the UK, being a retired American living permanently in Northern Italy. 

I've owned several Jags, and find them to be wonderful automobiles, especially if (like myself) you have a background in cars and a sensitivity to each car's "personality".

My first Jag was a 1999 XJ8L with 80K miles, in a gorgeous Amaranth Pearlescent finish, with a beige leather interior. It served me well for over 30K miles with only two minor visits to my mechanic.

My next Jag was a 2006 S Type R in "Radiant" Red with a black interior. I still own this car and will probably keep it forever. It's powerful, fast, comfortable, and has everything I could need in a car. I actually prefer driving it to my newer Maserati Quattroporte, which is no slouch but not as nimble in traffic. Photo below.

I've had two BRG 5-speed X-types; my first was a 2004 with a beige interior, and now my current second Jag--a 2003 with a gorgeous saddle tan and black interior. Actually, the black is more of a deep olive brown; it's very subtle.

This current X-type has only 68K kilometres on the odometer, and presents as a new car in every respect. There is not even a crease in the driver's seat, and the spare has never been down. It's a one-owner vehicle which had travelled less than 2K kilometres in the last 8 years, having been owned by a doctor who sold it on when he turned 91!

Below is a shot of the engine compartment on the day I picked it up. I have a question concerning the locking system that I will present in the appropriate area of this Forum.

I'm looking forward to continuing my Jaguar enthusiasm with like-minded people!

Welcome to the club, Paul.

You are a real Jaguar Enthusiast.  I wanted a` Jaguar in 1964 when I say my friend's Matk 1 being refurbished.  I got mine in 2013!

Keep enjoying.

Regards,

Peter,