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A list of mechanics were included in the ad, you will just need to call them. I believe if they were included in the ad then they probably specialize
or have some knowledge of Jags. Give them a call. Mexico is not always as cut and dry as the US. Mentioning mice, I left my car at my sister's
house in San Diego for a month. I had left a package of oatmeal in the car, and mice got in. I hear that mice can chew up all your electrical
wiring. This might be your problem. | Quote: | Originally posted by MsTerieus
Thank you for your efforts, Dr! My Spanish-speaking skills are limited, but what I see in your link is (a) an article about a Jaguar model (that is
newer and much costlier than mine), plus (b) a list of mechanics that seems to bear no relation to the article. Am I missing something? 
[Edited on 11-25-2012 by MsTerieus]
[Edited on 11-25-2012 by MsTerieus] |
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You ask many questions, Hook, and I'm happy to answer most. However (to all readers), I asked for a mechanic, not for advice about whether or not to
sell the car, what it is like to own a Jaguar, what it is like to drive it in BC, etc. I really don't need advice on those subjects, thank you! See
below (***)
| Quote: | Originally posted by Hook
Let me sit down before you tell me how much the ignition modules cost.
OK, I'm sitting.............
*** A LOT!
What model is this? How many miles on it? How long have you owned it?
1998 XK8 convertible, British Racing Green. 43,000 miles on it. I have owned it since about 2005.
How long have you lived in the Ensenada are? I realize you are in Punta Banda but you still have to drive it into town.
*** Since January 2011.
I ask because I would think many Jags would be a desirable car to thieves and Ensenada is said to be a town with a high rate of car theft.
*** I don't drive it there (or anywhere, lol) too often. I don't know that it is a great thief magnet because (a) it is SO identifiable that a driver
would be relatively easily spotted, (b) its parts probably could not be easily used or sold and (c) it has a very good security system. But you never
know, and it's possible that I (not the car) could be targeted because I drive it.
Just suggesting that if the car is a thief magnet as well as difficult to get service on, maybe you should consider changing wheels, if you can afford
it.
*** I have great wheels - the Subaru. The Jaguar was my "mid-life crisis, have FUN car. I'd hate to sell it, especially for what I could get for it,
i.e., not that much $ (to me) compared with the pleasure of driving it - when it is not stinking of mouse chit!
My sister used to own an XJS. It did give her problems but it sure was a pleasure to drive when it was running, so I can understand having an
attachment to Jaguars. |
*** Yes, it is.
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MsTerieus
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| Quote: | Originally posted by EnsenadaDr
A list of mechanics were included in the ad, you will just need to call them. I believe if they were included in the ad then they probably specialize
or have some knowledge of Jags. Give them a call. Mexico is not always as cut and dry as the US. Mentioning mice, I left my car at my sister's
house in San Diego for a month. I had left a package of oatmeal in the car, and mice got in. I hear that mice can chew up all your electrical
wiring. This might be your problem. | Quote: | Originally posted by MsTerieus
| Quote: | Originally posted by EnsenadaDr
As per Google:
"Just ... call them" is easy for you to say, fluent Dr. Yes, I could probably manage to make myself understood to them, but I doubt I'd understand
most of the answers. I hate calling Spanish-only places on the phone!
No, mice chewing wiring is not the problem. Last year, they did chew off some wire covering, but that was repaired, and this time, I caught the mice
early on. The car needs 2 computer modules ... "ignition sensors," I believe. I do suspect that the AWFUL, bumpy dirt road between the main road and
my house may have something to do with it. |
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" A LOT "
LOL! I knew that!
Happy motoring, mysterious one. Jaguars are a unique driving experience, no question.
I'm out............
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Jaguar
Ensenada Jaguar is right next to the smog testing station accross the street from the porshe dealership !!!
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MsTerieus
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| Quote: | Originally posted by DENNIS
| Quote: | Originally posted by MsTerieus
I came across another thread in which I asked about the 2000 Subaru Outback I'd just inherited. You, Dennis, had advised me to get rid of it. I
can't figure out why you would have advised that: It's an AWD car, on which I put all-terrain tires, and it is GREAT for this part of the world. (I
admit that the Jag is another story.) |
I can't imagine having said that since I know less than nothing about the vehicle. |
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"Sell it today. This thing is way more trouble than it's worth."
http://forums.bajanomad.com/viewthread.php?tid=49005&pag...
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But after that, you posted some very helpful information about where/how to fix the car, so maybe you changed your mind.
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they say that there is no stupid question !!
But,,in this case !!
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| Quote: | Originally posted by captkw
But,,in this case !! |
THIS was the question; I doubt that anyone with half a brain would call it "stupid."
"About 2 years ago, someone mentioned a mechanic in Ensenada whom they thought could fix Jaguars, but I cannot find that thread. Does anybody know of
one?"
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OK let me call Ensenada Jaguar for you ...and give you the directions to get there, also I will ask if they have anyone there to speak English.
[Edited on 11-26-2012 by EnsenadaDr]
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I just realized it was Sunday there, so I will call tomorrow. I also realized that Capt. KW was pulling my leg...there are no smog stations or
Ensenada Jags or Porsche's sales. An idea though might be to call the Volkswagen dealers they might know some mechanics that work on foreign cars.
Don't pay any attention to the male chauvinist comments..any woman question or comment is stupid it seems on this board if it's the least out of the
ordinary or original.
[Edited on 11-25-2012 by EnsenadaDr]
[Edited on 11-26-2012 by EnsenadaDr]
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Hola
Maybe this link will help you:
http://www.cylex.com.mx/autos+europeos.html
The link doesn't post to the page for Jaguars, you have do do a search.
There are Jaguar mechanics in Ensenada listed.
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| Quote: | Originally posted by EnsenadaDr
Don't pay any attention to the male chauvinist comments Niki...any woman question or comment is stupid it seems on this board if it's the least out
of the ordinary or original.
[Edited on 11-25-2012 by EnsenadaDr] |
the only thing stupid is your comment above!
edit: way to generalize there Doc!
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EnsenadaDr
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Appears there is no freedom of speech either...can't express opinions either, you are called stupid, see what I mean? | Quote: | Originally posted by woody with a view
| Quote: | Originally posted by EnsenadaDr
Don't pay any attention to the male chauvinist comments Niki...any woman question or comment is stupid it seems on this board if it's the least out
of the ordinary or original.
[Edited on 11-25-2012 by EnsenadaDr] |
the only thing stupid is your comment above! |
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yeah, i guess i was echoing your sentiments.
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Gypsy Jan
There are Jaguar mechanics in Ensenada listed. |
 Have you
ever met a worker, of any type, down here who would admit to something he couldn't do?
Not often.
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Have a wonderful day, I know I will!!
oK Woody, you were being nice, I'm sorry...I didn't get it at first. I was stirring the pot as usual, sincerely though have a wonderful day!! | Quote: | Originally posted by woody with a view
yeah, i guess i was echoing your sentiments. |
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| Quote: | Originally posted by EnsenadaDr
OK let me call Ensenada Jaguar for you Niki...and give you the directions to get there, also I will ask if they have anyone there to speak English.
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Why wouldn't they speak English? Jags are made in GB.
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Ha Ha Good one Dennis...
I knew there was something I liked about you!! | Quote: | Originally posted by DENNIS
| Quote: | Originally posted by EnsenadaDr
OK let me call Ensenada Jaguar for you Niki...and give you the directions to get there, also I will ask if they have anyone there to speak English.
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Why wouldn't they speak English? Jags are made in GB. |
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Gypsy Jan
Maybe this link will help you:
http://www.cylex.com.mx/autos+europeos.html
The link doesn't post to the page for Jaguars, you have do do a search.
There are Jaguar mechanics in Ensenada listed. |
Thanks for the link, Jan. I guess I'm really bad at Espanol, because I searched "Jaguar" there - (in any category), got 54 results (most, if not all
of which were in MX), and found none in Baja California. There was a 2nd page of results, (after the 54 were listed), which looked more like regular
search engine results and seemed to all concern Spain.
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MsTerieus
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| Quote: | Originally posted by EnsenadaDr
I just realized it was Sunday there, so I will call tomorrow. I also realized that Capt. KW was pulling my leg...there are no smog stations or
Ensenada Jags or Porsche's sales. An idea though might be to call the Volkswagen dealers they might know some mechanics that work on foreign cars.
Don't pay any attention to the male chauvinist comments Niki...any woman question or comment is stupid it seems on this board if it's the least out of
the ordinary or original.
[Edited on 11-25-2012 by EnsenadaDr] |
A friend is taking his VW to his mechanic in Ensenada, soon. He says he'll ask his mechanic and thinks the mechanic will know of someone if he
himself can't fix Jags.
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