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#41 of 2773 Series 2 recollections by netranger4 Feb 28, 2001 (8:05 pm)
When I bought my '75 XJ6L the salesman, and older British gentleman gave me a pamphlet which he had produced based on his years as Jaguar salesperson. He said "If you will follow this pamphlet religiously the car will last as long as you care to drive it". One of the admonitions was never ever let the car go low on coolant or motor oil..keep both topped up all the time. After 23yrs of ownership following his instructions amazingly he was absolutely correct.
#42 of 2773 netranger4 by etharmon Feb 28, 2001 (8:13 pm)
That is actually good advice for ANY car as low oil and coolant levels can ruin an engine.
#43 of 2773 netranger4 - Pamphlet Request by christchurch Feb 28, 2001 (11:00 pm)
Your "older British gentleman's advice" sounds interesting. Could you reproduce the pamphlet for us on the web? I am sure we would all benefit from such, apparently, sage advice.   Appreciativly, christchurch
#44 of 2773 jarmstrong2 by christchurch Mar 03, 2001 (4:02 pm)
Thanks for the discussion and warranty information. I havn't heard of the company that you mentioned. I am wondering which companies you checked into and what you decided regarding each. I am in the market for a warranty and there is so much discussion owe way or the other.   (1) I would appreciate anyone helping with these decisions regarding warranties and reliable companies.   (2) Does the XJR have the lengthened wheelbase or is just the L. designated XJ series and VDP 1995 and newer?   (3) Has anyone had any expierence with "on line" JAG buying?   Happy motoring... christchurch
#45 of 2773 Jaguar Adaptive Restraints by bhill2 Mar 03, 2001 (6:58 pm)
Because my wife and I were in an accident which totalled our XK8 but not us, we bought a new one to replace it. Our new one has an adaptive restraint system (called ARTS) which modulates the deployment of the air bags based on occupant weight, seat belt usage, and position. Since the air bags in our car inflicted our only injuries, we consider this a great innovation. Does anyone know if Jaguar plans to put it in the XJ sedans (or even the S-type)?   While I'm here, if anyone really wants the supercharged engine but needs a long wheelbase, Jag now offers a supercharged Vanden Plas. It is a beautiful and evilly fast car, but bring money (83K or so).
#46 of 2773 bhill2 by christchurch Mar 03, 2001 (7:33 pm)
Jaguar has excellent safety profiles. This is obviously confirmed by your tragic accident but fortunate in its outcome.   The latest news "on the street" is that the current xj series will be replaced in , I believe, 2002-2003. This new xj is being designed with very innovative safety considerations (perhaps, on the example of the Volvo (also, owned by Ford and to which its design team has input).   In any case, the safety ratings on the current xj series are among the best in the industry.   Safe Motoring ! christchurch
#47 of 2773 by arcoates Mar 03, 2001 (8:50 pm)
The XJR is on the short wheelbase, but you can now get the VDP with the 370 hp supercharged engine, and it is just as quick as the XJR, with the longer wheelbase.~ A.R.
#48 of 2773 christchurch by netranger4 Mar 03, 2001 (9:06 pm)
Will dig amongst my paperwork to see if I still have the pamphlet. I sold the car in 1998 and I may have given the pamphlet to the new owner along with the other papers. However, I still remember 98% of the instructions from doing it daily, weekly, monthly etc. for all those years. The 2% that I may not be able to remember may be covered by the owners manual itself.
#49 of 2773 christchurch by netranger4 Mar 05, 2001 (8:35 pm)
Haven't found the pamphlet yet, but will keep looking.
#50 of 2773 netranger4 by christchurch Mar 06, 2001 (11:51 pm)
I appreciate your looking deep into the "archives". "Old gentlemen" often have sage advice. So, if you can find the "treasure" deep in the trove, pass it along to us so that we can be mentored thereby. In anticipation of the "find". christchurch

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