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A decidedly inauspicious collection of vehicles have been owned by myself, starting with: '59 Simca Vedette; '59 Austin Westminster, '69 Renault 10 [New], '66 Toyota Crown 2000 'S' [for 33.5 yrs], '87 Ford Falcon GL Wagon, '90 Mitsubishi Magna Wagon, '97 Ford Fairmont [New], '00 Ford Fairmont Ghia [New, for 17.5 yrs] '05 Jaguar S type And five Motorbikes from Honda 50 in '72, Yamaha 90 [earned my license on], Suzuki 425N, Honda VF750 Shaft, Honda ST1100 [New] in '98 [Handed my license in 2016].

G'Day to you Paul and 'Cheerio' to all my Forum Friends including Carole + significant other, Russ, Joe [Dot.Com] and please forgive any omissions, Well folks, tomorrow the 1st day of July marks my first calendar month of Jaguar ownership and her ladyship Juliette is travelling beautifully. Having neither logged time at the helm nor noted her odo, I have no real idea just how far we've travelled however Wendy and I are settling into our respective 'bridge' duties [Wendy chooses to leave me to drive - Honest!!]. My very capable mechanic of several years, Doctor Pat, plugged his OBD machine into her yesterday and no untoward messages appeared. You may have noticed the driver's door seal damage - we ordered a replacement from Melbourne which should arrive Monday in which case Juliette shall undergo minor surgery a.s.a.p. ready for our sojourn North a few hours where we will enjoy an overnight romp on my birthday weekend. The girl is ever eager to advance at the pace of a startled Gazelle with a growl so she requires close supervision at Constabulary 'Hot-Spots' and the engine room is under strict instructions to deny 'All Ahead Both' requests from the bridge To mark the Lunarversary I dispatched a few photo's to the previous owner.as evidence of Juliette's level of care.

Juliette's Cockpit for night flying.

Hi All, Wanting to know about that part which is attached, somehow, to the underside of the dash. This is loose and was so when I took delivery of this car on the 1st of June although that's all down to me and is certainly not open for discussion/analysis here because I have the compartment cover, aka glove box lid in my kitchroom where I've just given it a go with Jif which has improved the look of it no end but, of course, has done nothing w.r.t. functionality. Could someone assist me with either removing the loose bit or correcting it's looseness in-situ [which may be best if in fact it's do-able. So, everyone please, in a nutshell I need guidance with rectifying the glove box lid catch looseness and inability to actually hold the lid closed. That is all. Dutchy

Prior to my Jaguar fascination a Gold duco-ed XR6T topped my wish-list. The six is as tractable as the 8 though rather more fuel efficient and as torquey which, I believe, is a result of the power pulses being delivered about a common axis whereas the 8 is not sure if perhaps it wants to be a boxer. The sequential 6 speed would be most fun to use and the driver retains control although the auto is very very clever and can assume much of the mental chore of achieving best practice. As for a replacement it would appear likely to be a X Type Front/Four wheel drive on a US model planform or Mondeo.

Thanks Russ, Have just run an ebay search where, from the US they fetch up to $200 so I shall persevere with my unit for the moment. Today, Sunday, we're leaving our car woes behind to spend the day touring the Scenic Rim region to the west - see map and pic. As previously stated, my pre-purchase inspection was a non event. Good Day All.

Well now Laz, you are more than likely quite correct my friend although please remain mindful of my unspoken inference that my statement referred to motor car power plants since this site is in fact given over to motor cars generally and Jaguar models more specifically and as such would not intend to include the overwhelming range of engines various, fixed, power generation, for the use of.

Don't 'Dusty' me Russ, I'm Dutchy......lol. The Australian Falcon is unique in that no other production vehicle is constructed on it's floor pan whereas the S type shared the Lincoln/Thunderbird floor pan. I doubt very much that a glove box lid, sun visor or fuel flap would go anywhere near being compatible. The issues I have with the S may have happened likewise to any number of vehicles however not one of these is relevant to my 17 year old Fairmont on which every thing no matter how small or insignificant still functions as it did on the day the car left the factory. Wendy and I, having discussed the situation at some length, have agreed to go with the flow and give our 'S' a fair go. We remain disappointed that an otherwise immaculately presented vehicle might sustain damage as mentioned which could only be occasioned by a front seat passenger who was burdened with a psychopathic temper given that the glove box door catch has been displaced from it's installed position by a rather urgent force. A more than minor problem is the boot mounted cd changer, the cartridge of which is soundly jammed in place and has thus far defied all attempts at its non destructive separation. We choose to pretend there's no such device in the boot and use the single in-dash slot. Best Regards, Dutchy.

IT ALL COMES TO AN END IN OCTOBER - NO MORE AUSTRALIAN FALCON

Thankyou Russ, If that is short for Russell it's my middle name. With all due respect back at you mate I would have thought a fine British luxury motor car might have survived twelve years in a tad better shape. My 17 year old Ford had not one defect when the transporter loaded it for transfer to Melbourne yesterday and it cost me less than half what the Jag was when new. Everything, and I mean everything, works. Since taking delivery on the 29th of February 2000 I made 8 four thousand kilometre round trips to Melbourne, and such an accomplished and comfortable tourer is she that I twice drove non stop, but for fuel, from Melbourne to Brisbane and once in 19 1/2 hours. On my last trip south with Wendy for my daughter's wedding she returned a best economy of 43mpg and that's from a 4 litre six the latest iteration of which [twin-cam, turbo] is said to be the world's most powerful inline 6. So, my friend, your Jag has a little ground to make up. and should not be falling apart quite yet. Dutchy

Wendy and Moi engage in lots of pleasurable pastimes on the aforementioned balcony which affords us a panorama from Southport, where I was born 69 years ago next month, just a few kilometres to the North all the way around to South which brings you to the NSW border, the point of which your own James Cook, Captain, RN named Pt. Danger on his 1770 journey up the East coast and that's where the Ford photo with the 'Blue Oval' caption was taken. As for Juliette, her list of defects grows yet longer with the discovery of damage to the passenger sun visor [no lights/cover broken] plus the horn doesn't work. Still she is a treat to be with and this afternoon she growled some in the presence of a slowcoach in front - and I had not depressed the 'cut-snake' pedal more than a tad - shades of the Ford, which overtook us as we drove on Via Roma, on the back of the truck which had just loaded it moments earlier at the start of her 1850 kilometre journey to Melbourne where my son-in-law Andre' takes over.Best Regards, Wendy and Dutchy.

Thanks All for your support and assistance. I shan't attempt to answer you all individually as I am digitally challenged thanks to the old PD. I now have a Jaguar factory manifest so I know the configuration of Juliette ex-build and am considerably happier having perused the shop manual which covers every part of the car [and some] though no mention of the glove box latch mechanism. The manual reads exactly like an aircraft maintenance manual and also reminds me of examination essay questions beginning with 'Sketch and Describe the Operation Of ...................'. Familiar territory is so calming. Happy Jaguar-ing, Dutchy. PS: My Nikon is on the floor behind my seat ready for some pics to share with you guys - whenever! Speaking of snaps, here's one I prepared earlier of our balcony Coral Sea view

Thankyou Andy, Having a few minutes ago arrived home from Queensland Transport Wendy and I are much happier to know that Juliette Sara Jaguar is now officially a family member. Much appreciation also to everyone who has responded positively [or not], I am confident of overcoming the small number of insignificant defects/deficiencies which may appear especially with the assistance of you fine antipodean folk and my mechanic who ok'd the S purchase. What I would like from those who are able is suggestions w.r.t. a repair and maintenance manual please. Fair winds and rolling tarmac [following seas], Aye. Wendy and Dutchy PS Some outgoing Ford pic's - She stays in the family at least.

Here's a features checklist although it's provided by a third party so who knows?