Second time around

[barrybristle]

Hi,

 

After emptying my wallet with a bright red XJS 3.6 in the early nineties I thought it was time to try again, this time in retirement, with an S-Type 2.7 diesel.

 

I'm just going throught the somewhat lengthy process of registering a 2008 model "Midnight Black SE" in France, it's a right hand drive car with an almost immaculate exterior/interior. It drove over from the Uk without a hitch, what a great motor this Euro-diesel is too.

On closer inspection I did find that it had collected dents in both rear rims due perhaps to hitting a curb in reverse but who knows. Maybe I'll get them strraightened in due course but to hasten getting it running I dug deep and put two replacements on. Otherwise I'm ready to go, the Prefecture willing that is. It seems that they are dealing with a backlog at present, here's hoping for next week.

 

Anyway that's enough from me, time I took a look at the Forum and what's going on out there.

 

:)

Barry

[Old Peter]

Hi Barry, and welcome to the club.

 

There is another member [stray Cat - Jim] in a silver S type, also in retirement in France!

 

The car you have is not too disimilar to mine, also a 07 plate SE 2.7 diesel, which is a rather good engine, and which you will be surprised with at its performance.

 

Regards,

 

Peter.

[barrybristle]

Peter,

Good to hear from you and thanks for mentioning Straycat, he appears to be located very near to us in Tarn et Garonne.

 

I was certainly pleasantly surprised at both the smoothness and quietness of this engine. I kept the speed down on the run through France and only opened it up exiting the Toll booths on hitting the Resume Cruise Control button, exhilarating!

 

Your car looks very good in that dark blue metallic, have you owned it for long?

 

best regards,

Barry.

[Old Peter]

Hi Barry,

 

Jim is a nice guy, and I think you will get on.

 

I bought  my s type in June 2013 a few days after my X type SE was car jacked.  I like to keep my cars in good order, and this car is going to last me a long time -- hopefully.

 

The only issue I have had with it is the occasional "Parkbrake Malfunction" which is cured by disconnecting the battery for ten minutes and as long as you  keep a note of the radio code you will be OK.  The EGR valves sometimes get a bit sticky and the code of P0402 comes up when you scan it with an OBD2 scanner.  A good blast on the motorway or a can of Wynns EGR Diesel cleaner [about £10] does the job.

 

Let us know how you get on with the car - and France.

 

Regards,

 

Peter.