It's worth going to as the meal deal now includes a Costa.
Jim's XJ X351 ownership thread...
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Well, here will be my home thread for the foreseeable future, having bought my beautiful dream car a few days ago.
For those that don't know, The last 4 years have been a whirlwind of ownership in my XJ X358, A car I loved and enjoyed having many happy memories. She was with me for just a shade over 4 years having bought her at 62k miles around my 50th birthday, gone but not forgotten as they say
http://www.jaguarforum.com/showthread.php?t=67352
I started to get to thinking that around 15k - 20k per year was a little too much moving forward as she reached 130k miles so it was time for a change, I started looking quite enviously and in greater detail at the X351, See my looking, just looking thread here... http://www.jaguarforum.com/showthread.php?t=103110
This was briefly followed by the I looked, I saw I bought thread here... http://www.jaguarforum.com/showthread.php?t=106603
This now leads me to start my actual ownership thread relating the experiences of my time with the X351 Portfolio LWB I am now lucky enough to own.
Someone, Henry B I think it was said they were looking forward to a thread such as my X358 ownership thread. I have to say that is unlikely as this car has so many features and options there will be little I can do to change / improve although I will try.
It's more of a thread concerning ownership, the positives and any issues as they pop up, but may be more about cleaning it and adding pics initially
I had actually looked at and was almost ready to buy an Autobiography when my BFAM Ashanti made me aware at the eleventh hour of this beauty I now own, she's a Portfolio LWB version in 3.0d guise and has been spec'd with around 12k worth of options.
Black exterior again but with London Tan interior this time, a 65 plate so just 2 years old with only 16,795 miles on the clock, 20" Orona alloys in immaculate condition and lots of toys, someone really stepped up for this car, that became a bargain for me. She comes with just under 2 years Jaguar used approved warranty
Here she is......
There's so much to see and learn
The rear window and side window electric operated blinds are a really cool feature :grin:
The heated and cooled seats all round with 4 variable settings on them too were also a big hit!
Played around with the TV and rear media for a while, BBC / CNN checked them out, so much more available though. It has it's own wifi hotspot so connectivity to the internet is possible and checked that out also.
The cameras are amazing, 360 degree surround camera with birds eye view is crazy, blind spot monitor and lots more.
Looks like I'll have to contact Jaguar to set up the Incontrol account as it's already registered to the PO but I'll get that sorted asap.
Loving the soft blue hue that accentuates the door handles, clock and various window buttons etc in the evening, although not on the air vents as previously thought. These will look even better once I do the illuminated sill tread plates mod.
Looks like I'll be nerding out on this stuff for quite a while
In all honesty I can't see how there is much I can do to put my own stamp on this, but we'll see as time goes by
Initial thoughts are very simple and straightforward.....
1. Personal plate added as soon as the DVLA do their thing
2. Bootlid spoiler
3. Wheels off and hubs/ calipers painted, the Red will go nicely imo
4. Front n rear dashcams are a must
5. Illuminated sill tread plates
The journey begins.....:mrgreen:
Jim
For those that don't know, The last 4 years have been a whirlwind of ownership in my XJ X358, A car I loved and enjoyed having many happy memories. She was with me for just a shade over 4 years having bought her at 62k miles around my 50th birthday, gone but not forgotten as they say
http://www.jaguarforum.com/showthread.php?t=67352
I started to get to thinking that around 15k - 20k per year was a little too much moving forward as she reached 130k miles so it was time for a change, I started looking quite enviously and in greater detail at the X351, See my looking, just looking thread here... http://www.jaguarforum.com/showthread.php?t=103110
This was briefly followed by the I looked, I saw I bought thread here... http://www.jaguarforum.com/showthread.php?t=106603
This now leads me to start my actual ownership thread relating the experiences of my time with the X351 Portfolio LWB I am now lucky enough to own.
Someone, Henry B I think it was said they were looking forward to a thread such as my X358 ownership thread. I have to say that is unlikely as this car has so many features and options there will be little I can do to change / improve although I will try.
It's more of a thread concerning ownership, the positives and any issues as they pop up, but may be more about cleaning it and adding pics initially
I had actually looked at and was almost ready to buy an Autobiography when my BFAM Ashanti made me aware at the eleventh hour of this beauty I now own, she's a Portfolio LWB version in 3.0d guise and has been spec'd with around 12k worth of options.
Black exterior again but with London Tan interior this time, a 65 plate so just 2 years old with only 16,795 miles on the clock, 20" Orona alloys in immaculate condition and lots of toys, someone really stepped up for this car, that became a bargain for me. She comes with just under 2 years Jaguar used approved warranty
Here she is......
There's so much to see and learn
The rear window and side window electric operated blinds are a really cool feature :grin:
The heated and cooled seats all round with 4 variable settings on them too were also a big hit!
Played around with the TV and rear media for a while, BBC / CNN checked them out, so much more available though. It has it's own wifi hotspot so connectivity to the internet is possible and checked that out also.
The cameras are amazing, 360 degree surround camera with birds eye view is crazy, blind spot monitor and lots more.
Looks like I'll have to contact Jaguar to set up the Incontrol account as it's already registered to the PO but I'll get that sorted asap.
Loving the soft blue hue that accentuates the door handles, clock and various window buttons etc in the evening, although not on the air vents as previously thought. These will look even better once I do the illuminated sill tread plates mod.
Looks like I'll be nerding out on this stuff for quite a while
In all honesty I can't see how there is much I can do to put my own stamp on this, but we'll see as time goes by
Initial thoughts are very simple and straightforward.....
1. Personal plate added as soon as the DVLA do their thing
2. Bootlid spoiler
3. Wheels off and hubs/ calipers painted, the Red will go nicely imo
4. Front n rear dashcams are a must
5. Illuminated sill tread plates
The journey begins.....:mrgreen:
Jim
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I hope he was on his way to the MoT station as the DVLA state that this 3.0 V6 diesel (M14 OJM) has an MoT that expired on 6th May 2023........
I asked him where he was parked and we walked to it, a 2014 5.0V8 and with a decent shine to it as well.
Turns out he was Jim too AND an XJ driver, what's the chances?
We had a chat, swapped stories, numbers etc, he may come along to a couple of the meets, we'll see.
I parked next to him to get a shot of them together in the end.
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Sounds like a good reason not to fill it for another 100+ miles to me
No dust down our way, and just put weed & feed on the lawn ... life's a beach down in sunny Devon
Sounds similar, such a pain.Damn dust, from the drivers seat my very sloped bonnet looks like a recently ploughed and very dry field..
Might just give mine a little tlc tomorrow, don't think I want to go like that til next week.
I hear you on the grass, sounds like a story.
I had a word with Tress earlier and said we need to move up the timescale to get the driveway tarred and astrograss in place.......can't be doing with this.
Even low maintenance is a p.i.t.a so I'm going to shoot for no maintenance lol.
Yeah.....blah, blah, blah Gina, and the cars washed polished and under cover ready for next week lolNo dust down our way, and just put weed & feed on the lawn ... life's a beach down in sunny Devon
Not even a little envious, honest!
Lol thanks for clarifying that Mac, wasn't sure.....
I don't know JD, maybe you're right. All I know is it's like opening the doors to a barn find and a car that's been in there for like 10 years.
And that's only overt he course of under a week
Jim
That's not on really, they have such a high and quick turnaround but should still be given even a quick fettle!The Audi came covered in dust, I thought they were meant to give the cars a wash and clean before going to the next customer
Yes on the disadvantage, pita sometimes lol, but when they look good, they do look good.
Pics in your thread when done Kaizers11
More than a little envious Boz, would love to have mine all done up nice and then under wraps until the day, but she's my daily unfortunately / but fortunately if that makes sense?
On that note, no way I could wait till this time next week, she was pretty grotty and so felt the need to give her a going over
The only thing about that, you notice every scratch, every stone chip lol, but came up fairly well
Mileage creeping up, need to remember the 77,777 coming up, likely on the way to Crewe, maybe at 77mph with 77 miles remaining lol.....maybe not.
All to be done again this time next week, hopefully on my way to Stoke at this point, for the Crewe Hall meet.
Jim
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