My first Jaguar

[NEV3]

Good day everyone. I've just recently purchased my very first Jaguar; a 2001 XJ8 Executive.

This is a marque I've coveted for most of my life, but now I have retired I've finally taken the plunge.

she's not a new model by any means, but I believe she is a beauty which has been well cared for by her previous owner of 12 or so years. She has done quite low mileage and drives like a dream.

I'm still familiarising myself with your forum so not sure if the picture will come up.

 

Regards

 

Nev

 

No, sorry picture not working. Think my internet is too slow at the moment. I'll try again when it's running a bit faster.

[knightsmith]

Neville,

 

Welcome. Are you trying to put the picture on one of these pages or the Gallery ?

 

Nice description by the way, but what's the car like?

 

ATB,

 

Trevor

[Kasandrich]

I am new to the Jaguar fold also, picked our first one up yesterday, a 2009 XF 3.0 Diesel Premium Luxury in Red. 

 

Loving it!  :D  :D  :D

[NEV3]

Hi Trevor. I've been trying to attach picture to this post but no luck so far.

 

 

[Kasandrich]

Click on more reply options, then select choose files, select the picture you want and upload

[Old Peter]

Welcome to the club, Neville.

 

I have still not yet mastered putting on a photo on the site.

 

But you will enjoy that lovely big Jaguar.

 

Regards,

 

Peter.

[knightsmith]

Peter,

 

It is as simple as Richard says.

 

 

My new Dust caps, chavtastic!

 

ATB,

 

Trevor

[NEV3]

Many thanks for all you replies and advice.

 

Yes I've tried a few different ways on your system but I think it is my ISP that is the problem. I have to rely on satellite internet link and it has been causing me a few speed problems lately. Also my laptop is getting on a bit and giving the odd blip.

Maybe time for an update methinks.

 

Regards

 

Nev

[knightsmith]

Neville,

 

I suppose being realistic you do live in Norfolk , which makes us Devon peeps seem advanced ( only joking)

 

It sounds like your ISP is the problem ( who are you with) , you should be able to connect via broadband without any hitches . Your computer should be ok.

 

I'm with Plusnet and find them fine.

 

ATB,

 

Trevor

 

P.S, You could always try buying a different router as the ones the ISP's send out are rubbish, I have a Netgear, and it is excellent .

 

http://www.pcworld.co.uk/gbuk/networking/networking/bt-wireless-routers/netgear-dgn2200-n300-wireless-adsl-modem-router-06930370-pdt.html

 

Or Amazon

 

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Netgear-Wireless-N-Router-Modem-connections/dp/B003FS40KU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1401870977&sr=8-1&keywords=netgear+n300

[NEV3]

Yes Trevor you are VERY advanced compared to this part of Norfolk.

 

I have NO landline broadband, NO mobile phone coverage and sporadic Terrestrial TV, so rely pretty much on satellite for everything. It's my own fault for living here, but I love the place.

 

Newv

[knightsmith]

Neville,

 

You can't have everything, sound similar to Devon. but with less rain.

 

Nice countryside, low crime, cheaper car insurance, colour telly from next year .

 

ATB,

 

Trevor

[NEV3]

Colour Telly??? You must have that new fangled lectric then!

 

Regards

 

Nev

[NEV3]

Eureka!

 

Got there at last after numerous attempts.

 

Regards

 

Nev

[knightsmith]

Nev,

 

Well done young man ! , nearly time to tackle that sliced bread then .

 

ATB,

 

Trevor

[Kasandrich]

Nice looking car and I like the number plate :)

[NEV3]

Trevor

 

Bread! BREAD?

 

Can't afford bread now I've got a Jag.

 

The powers that be say: "let him eat cake".

 

BTW, what part of Devon are you in? Hope to be down your way later in the year. (Honiton area).

 

Regards

 

Nev.

[knightsmith]

Tis a nice car, not sure about the number plate though

 

ATB,

 

Trev

[NEV3]

Thanks Richard, Yes I'm very pleased with her.

 

Never had a cherished number before, but couldn't resist this one. 

 

I felt the old lady deserved something a little special and dropped lucky on this one. Bought direct from DVLA at a very reasonable price.

 

I just hope that I can treat the rest of her in the manner to which she has obviously become accustomed. 

 

Regards

 

Nev

[knightsmith]

Nev,

 

It's cheaper to change your name by deed poll to the number plate.

 

ATB,

 

Trevor

[knightsmith]

Nev,

 

Never eat bread, that's northern fare.

 

I live in Ilfracombe, North Devon , or Liverpool On Sea as the locals call it.

 

I reckon the XKR would make it to Honiton

 

ATB,

 

Trevor

[BigAl]

Welcome Neville, Enjoy the forum

[NEV3]

Thanks BigAl, My apologies for the delay in replying. \I've been a bit pre-occupied with a few problems for the past few days.

 

Thankfully none Jaguar related.

 

Regards

 

Nev

[NEV3]

It's cheaper to change your name by deed poll to the number plate.

 

 

Probably true Trevor but would only confuse the wife. She has problems with Nev at times.

 

Regards

 

Nev

[knightsmith]

Nev,

 

Changed my surname by deed poll the day before I got married just to confuse the wife, and I changed my christian name by deed poll a few weeks ago just for fun,

 

ATB,

 

Trevor

[NEV3]

By eck Trevor your an early riser!

 

Or is it Trevor?  You could be a reincarnated rock guitarist for all I know; masquerading as a moderator.

 

Kind regards

 

Nev