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Jason K Fulton
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Posted: 23 June 2026 at 9:44pm | IP Logged | 1 post reply
So, part of the reason that newer cars get written off is the array of sensors and whatnot that have to be replaced/recalibrated. Ideally, the Jag is old enough that it doesn't have those sorts of extras.
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Posted: 23 June 2026 at 10:47pm | IP Logged | 2 post reply
It’s a 1997.
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Ted Downum
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Posted: 23 June 2026 at 11:52pm | IP Logged | 3 post reply
I'm happy to hear you're okay, JB--but sad to hear about the Jaguar!
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Posted: 24 June 2026 at 11:08am | IP Logged | 4 post reply
It’s painful. That car has great emotional significance for me.

When I got divorced, although it was all very amicable, under Connecticut law the financial impact was enormous. Buying the Jag felt very much like a declaration of recovery. “I’m back!!”

I’m prepared to spend quite a bit more than the current market value to restore the car.

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Darren Taylor
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Posted: 24 June 2026 at 11:29am | IP Logged | 5 post reply
I'm glad you are okay John.

I feel second-hand emotional warmth from the thought that the car was chosen as part of some healing journey, and that the care now in someway continues that journey. Just feels nice and wholesome. 

Hopefully the whole process of repair goes smoothly JB.
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