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LowerSouth said:
I thought this was a particularly good watch.
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that was quite entertaining, though started to get a bit predictable.
Bought it from "one owner", stripped it back or restated to original, and actuall uses them for track days, some for driving around.
Also are they all under dust covers the rest of the time, as they looked far too shiny for cars kept in a giant shed.
Where did he get the money from?
 
MarkG said:
that was quite entertaining, though started to get a bit predictable.
Bought it from "one owner", stripped it back or restated to original, and actuall uses them for track days, some for driving around.
Also are they all under dust covers the rest of the time, as they looked far too shiny for cars kept in a giant shed.
Where did he get the money from?
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You would be amazed at some of the cars people find in garages or that have been inherited by people who don’t know what daddy left them, my boss is going to Liverpool today to see a Merc that daddy left to her 30 years ago, it’s been garaged since he died and she doesn’t even know what it is, it’s done 7,000 miles.
 
Manorlounger said:
One question - Why?!! That era of Jags were delivered from new with rust built in. Took decades for them to recover their status as a serious manufacturer. (and now they have issues with their electric cars, apparently)
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Because I used to have a Daimler and it was the best driving experience I've ever had. It nearly bankrupted me and I'd love a slightly cheaper version of the same thing!!
 
bashamwonderland said:
I've been after a Jag XK8 or XKR for a few years now but it's almost impossible to find one without serious rust problems, regardless of mileage.

Would love an XJS (NOT the V12!) but the reliability would be a concern.
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Keep an eye out on “ Collecting Cars”.
One pops up from time to time .
 
bashamwonderland said:
Because I used to have a Daimler and it was the best driving experience I've ever had. It nearly bankrupted me and I'd love a slightly cheaper version of the same thing!!
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Stick to the memory. A lot cheaper and, far less heartache. My F type cost me best part of £10k in just a year through repairs and depreciation but, I loved the noise and the drive. Value for money? Never. Would I buy another? Not a chance. Move on, get the next experience.
 
Manorlounger said:
Stick to the memory. A lot cheaper and, far less heartache. My F type cost me best part of £10k in just a year through repairs and depreciation but, I loved the noise and the drive. Value for money? Never. Would I buy another? Not a chance. Move on, get the next experience.
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And it won’t be as good as the car you remembered.
 
Manorlounger said:
Stick to the memory. A lot cheaper and, far less heartache. My F type cost me best part of £10k in just a year through repairs and depreciation but, I loved the noise and the drive. Value for money? Never. Would I buy another? Not a chance. Move on, get the next experience.
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What went wrong with it?? I've also been looking at a few of those - if/when they come down to the £20k point I'd definitely take a punt on one.

I'm also very tempted by a GR Circuit Toyota Yaris - values on those are starting to creep down now and a facelift is coming out soon.
 
bashamwonderland said:
What went wrong with it?? I've also been looking at a few of those - if/when they come down to the £20k point I'd definitely take a punt on one.

I'm also very tempted by a GR Circuit Toyota Yaris - values on those are starting to creep down now and a facelift is coming out soon.
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Just after I picked her up from a "specialist dealer" I had problems with the fuel injectors. Ran diagnostics and 2 showed faulty plus one that was a possible. Dealer was very reticent about fixing anything and only after some words and mention of sale of goods act etc, did they agree to change 3 injectors. My local mechanic who specialises in performance cars (and had trained at Jaguar) recommended changing all eight as did Jaguar themselves. One year later and two more failed. Cost to change, £1.6k. Add in that I discovered that it had had some fairly serious body work, at some time in the past, and my mind was made up. Sold at the wrong time of the year but it was gone and I managed to get a deal on an Audi TT 245ps black edition soft top.
The injectors are, apparently, a common fault unless very well looked after from day one. I was the unlucky one!
If you are looking to spend "only" £20k then forget the top end, you won't get one that still runs. Lower engine size - 3 litre top. The 5 litre R is still selling for far more. Mine is back on the market for £37k way more than the dealer gave me, of course! It won't sell at that price but I can see them hanging on for the sunnier times! F Type for sale The pictures are terrible, can't believe they imagine it will sell from some dodgy filtered snaps!
 
Manorlounger said:
Stick to the memory. A lot cheaper and, far less heartache. My F type cost me best part of £10k in just a year through repairs and depreciation but, I loved the noise and the drive. Value for money? Never. Would I buy another? Not a chance. Move on, get the next experience.
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How does the Audi TT compare?

My JLR experience was not great. From the day I drove my RR out of the garage there were problems with corroded /warped break discs, dodgy electrics, turbo death whistle, which ultimately meant a new engine after 18,000 miles because they never fixed it correctly.

Always fancied the F type but plumped for a Boxster instead, prior to the RR.

Wouldn’t go back to JLR ever. Been there, done that, not a patch on German engineering.
 
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Chalk and cheese. Mrs L loves the TT because it's so much quieter than the F Type. Much more boot space and more useable. Only 6 months old when I got it from a dealer in Manchester - ex staff member's car, low mileage and not a mark on her. Sadly, not all the extras that I would have liked and she was delivered with a cut to one tyre. Subsequent complaint to Audi customer service resulted in a phone call with apology and two new rear tyres paid for when I want. Went to Marshals Audi in Oxford and the service is top. Even sorted out my dash cam for free.
Not as fast as the F Type and the acceleration is lower but, still got plenty of go and I've been happy with the performance so far. Much smoother ride but a little road noisy. P Zero tyres fitted so I'll change them to Michelin Pilots next time - should be better.
I had a Boxster before the Jag, very basic but reliable for the most part. Agree with you about JLR engineering, brother bought a Velar and kept it all of 2 weeks! Total disaster with engine and gearbox issues. Sold it and bought an Audi.
 
Manorlounger said:
Chalk and cheese. Mrs L loves the TT because it's so much quieter than the F Type. Much more boot space and more useable. Only 6 months old when I got it from a dealer in Manchester - ex staff member's car, low mileage and not a mark on her. Sadly, not all the extras that I would have liked and she was delivered with a cut to one tyre. Subsequent complaint to Audi customer service resulted in a phone call with apology and two new rear tyres paid for when I want. Went to Marshals Audi in Oxford and the service is top. Even sorted out my dash cam for free.
Not as fast as the F Type and the acceleration is lower but, still got plenty of go and I've been happy with the performance so far. Much smoother ride but a little road noisy. P Zero tyres fitted so I'll change them to Michelin Pilots next time - should be better.
I had a Boxster before the Jag, very basic but reliable for the most part. Agree with you about JLR engineering, brother bought a Velar and kept it all of 2 weeks! Total disaster with engine and gearbox issues. Sold it and bought an Audi.
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Michelin P4S/P5S are excellent .
 
My first "car" was a 3 wheel Reliant which I could drive on my motor cycle licence before I was old enough to legally drive a 4 wheeler.
The engine was 600cc producing about ½ a horse power.
Having driven my brother's jag, that ½HP was just not enough for me. So I attempted to shoe-horn a Ford V6 under the bonnet.
Surprise surprise, it fitted!
Had to shorten the Ford exhaust pipe and figure out how to hang it on, but eventually I succeded.
So let it back down onto the floor of the garage.
Feeling really chuffed with myself, especially when I opened the door and without getting in, started the motor. Music!
So now I was ready for a short test ride.
I was not fat in thos days so I jumped enthusiastically into the beast.
The suspension of the front wheel collapsed and the Ford engine crashed onto the floor making spaghetti of the exhaust and manifold.
This was my first, and last attempt at self-tuning a car.

p.s. none of this is true, except for the first 2 sentences.
 
My friend who used to be at Headington Secondary back in 1966, has recently acquired a Triumph Stag, having previously had a Jaguar XJS…,registration was XJS 53L
 
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