In reply to a message from Grype sent Sun 24 Jul 2011:
As the kids say nowadays…I feel ya!
My 6 kids(all adults now)and 10 grandchildren, laugh at my picker-
upper that I can pick up things on the floor without bending
over…saving my aching back. Works good for most tools and stuff I
drag out.:>)
I remember someone saying…‘‘Your getting old when…you bend over
to pick something up…and you look around for something else to do
while you are down there.’’ That’s definitely me.–
The original message included these comments:
My biggest wish would be to have a car lift to get me off
the garage floor
In reply to a message from 87XJScoupe sent Sun 24 Jul 2011:
I am 53 years old and I have WAAAAYY TOOO many Jaguars. I am
driving a 1982 XJS with a 4.0L AJ16 and Getrag 5 speed
right now as an everyday back and forth to work transportation.–
Steven A. DuChene - XJ6VDP XJ6C XJ12C XK120SE 3.8S E-Types
Phoenix, AZ Atlanta GA, NE Oh, United States
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In reply to a message from 87XJScoupe sent Sat 23 Jul 2011:
Hey is there only me here from England, the birthplace of
the Jaguar? Come on all you Brits, join in and help keep the
British end up. As I said earlier I am 61. I love Jags and I
love this great site.–
Richard Ashley. 95 XJS Celebration. 4.0 Ltr Coupe
Scarborough, United Kingdom
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In reply to a message from TikiJack sent Sun 24 Jul 2011:
50 for me, but the XJS is my son’s and he’s only 24. He had his
first XJS at 21, but that one self-emolated. We’re hoping never to
repeat that experience!–
mminnich
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33 years old. Joined Jag-lovers when I was 19… I made $4.25 an hour, yet I could afford an XJ-S (and a 73 MGB-GT, and a 72 MGB, and a '59 MG Magnette…) because gas was less than a buck and college was free
In reply to a message from John Elwood sent Mon 25 Jul 2011:
Wel I’m 60 and goes to show one of Jags main problems is
that they just dont seem to have a young following.
would be good to see each other but dont forget to bring
along a nurse, preferably blonde fishnet stockings and a
trunk of blue pills, with cardiac equipment.
In reply to a message from jagwit sent Mon 25 Jul 2011:
Im 27
Found my XJ-S when I was 22. Love the dang thing!!
Iv had two one for about 4 months the the head blow the prev
owner trashed the poor thing.
after 5 years the only issues I have with mine was the the
alternator.
In reply to a message from smgdata sent Mon 25 Jul 2011:
47 years old. Retired from the U.S. Army in 2009. Bought
our first Jag , an '86 XJ6, as a retirement gift / project.
Spent about a year turning it into a good daily driver. It
now sees daily use as our son drives it to/from work &
school. A little over a year ago we added to the stable
with a '90 XJS that was already in good condition. It’s my
daily driver when I’m not on my motorcycle.–
Dave - '86 XJ6, '90 XJS,
Huntsville, AL, United States
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In reply to a message from 87XJScoupe sent Sat 23 Jul 2011:
OK…I am calling the poll here at 44 responses to age.
Total ages 2452 years…divided by 44 = 55.72 or 56 years old is
the average age of XJS Jag owners that replied.
Almost 1/2 were over 60 years old
Only 7 were below 40
In reply to a message from 87XJScoupe sent Tue 26 Jul 2011:
I know it’s too late to be part of the poll, but I’m 29 and
have an XJ-S. I have been questioned many times by friends
why I have one and at my age… I usually reply, if you have
driven one you would know why.
goes to show one of Jags main problems is
that they just dont seem to have a young following.
I was sort of thinking along the same line. The thought that popped into my head was, “Jags are a grown mans car”. You need to be a man in order to own one.
would be good to see each other but dont forget to bring
along a nurse, preferably blonde fishnet stockings and a
trunk of blue pills, with cardiac equipment.
Well, I’ve been semi retired for the past 3 years, and I’m a very young 53. I do refrain from telling my age, because my body does not match my age. Just last year, while crossing the border from Shenzhen China into Hong Kong, I was briefly delayed because a customs officer had a difficult time with the age on my passport, and looking at me. I spoke a little Chinese to her, which calmed her down. We laughed about it, and she sent me on my way. Most people think I’m mid 30’s so I just go with that. I guess a life of athleticism has warded off the ill effects of passing years.
A.J.
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