Two years and nearly 24 000 miles later.

[JAGAZ]

It's been a pleasure to own and drive but will be saying good bye to it in January, just too expensive to export to Portugal. Did a quick trip to Portugal through France and Spain in the first week in November and it was faultless returning an average of 51.7 mpg. Sadly I think it may just be getting scrapped as it will be due an mot in February and I won't have time to do it and will need to get rid just as I leave. Very sad, but needs must, so if any one in the Manchester area wants a good but cheap 2.2 deisel saloon in mid February then let me know.
Managed to find a few x types in Portugal but not a lot of choice so may end up with a Mercedes or volvo, maybe even a van yet. At least I still have my 67 420,that's staying forever.

[Dave Eynon]

Jagaz, Its great to hear just how the X-type has delivered on everything you demanded from it. With that record how can you contemplate consigning it to scrap without a better reason than you give? I urge you to make every effort to rehome it.

[JAGAZ]

The problem is that it's done over 160 000 miles, the aircon pump is seized, the remote central locking doesn't work (car , not keys) and it now has a damaged drivers wing. With only a month's mot left at most when I'm ready to let it go then sadly there isn't much value in it. I would rather it went to a good home but will have to see in January.

[Dave Eynon]

Maybe advertise it in the JEC classifieds section from now as spares or repair, with a completion / transfer date that fits in with your plans? At least you have a chance to pass it on to someone who will benefit? Just an idea.

[andypryce]

Or put it on eBay? I sold both my old XJs on there, ok didn't get a huge amount, but at least it's not getting scrapped.

[JAGAZ]

Had a result, one of the lads I work with will be taking it of my hands when I leave, so not going for scrap.
Retired today, strange feeling knowing I won't be earning any more but not complaining, not many get to retire at 56.

[JAGAZ]

Had a result, one of the lads I work with will be taking it of my hands when I leave, so not going for scrap.
Retired today, strange feeling knowing I won't be earning any more but not complaining, not many get to retire at 56.

[Dave Eynon]

A great result for both of you!
Enjoy yourself, but find plenty to do!
Dave