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I-am-the-reverend said:
Yuk.
I can't stand them.
Takes all sorts I guess.I can't stand them.
I've got one, my fourth. Brilliant car. Current one is an early V8 with estate conversion and I love it.
I've had XJ6 S1 and X300, picking up a X350 tomorrow. I've also had a Silver Shadow (dreadful thing to drive)
P6 compares very well.
uk66fastback said:
lowdrag said:
Reckon you are spot on price-wise. Since 2020 only two have exceeded £30,000 at auction and that by only a tad
What car/s does that refer to?Huntsman said:
I-am-the-reverend said:
He is quite correct though in many ways.
The XJ6 was a very good car but a 3.0Si was faster, better on fuel with very good if slightly 'entertaining' handling in the wet and a nice ride. The detail finish was also much better. 'Scummy' they were not.
In truth, the original Ford Granada was closer to the Jaguar in terms of ride and handling than many would like to admit. The 3000 GXL was a remarkably good car for a lot less money.
I'm not sure about the driving position - it was a bit odd (sat quite high up and slightly askew) but never uncomfortable. Short on headroom and the XJS was much better with the lower seats.
Careful now, we'll have you in the kangeroo court dock too.The XJ6 was a very good car but a 3.0Si was faster, better on fuel with very good if slightly 'entertaining' handling in the wet and a nice ride. The detail finish was also much better. 'Scummy' they were not.
In truth, the original Ford Granada was closer to the Jaguar in terms of ride and handling than many would like to admit. The 3000 GXL was a remarkably good car for a lot less money.
I'm not sure about the driving position - it was a bit odd (sat quite high up and slightly askew) but never uncomfortable. Short on headroom and the XJS was much better with the lower seats.
P.S, You missed Rover P6 3500 in your comparisons.
Maybe I should have tried a Jaguar? I just wasn't brave enough!
Shy Torque said:
ToneyCaroney said:
uk66fastback said:
I’d be surprised if it makes their estimate (which is pretty wide!)
True. Depends on the extent of the KWE 'enhancements', I guess. Manual gearbox conversion so could be quite different from standard.Shy Torque said:
ToneyCaroney said:
uk66fastback said:
I’d be surprised if it makes their estimate (which is pretty wide!)
True. Depends on the extent of the KWE 'enhancements', I guess. Manual gearbox conversion so could be quite different from standard.Doesn't look like KWe did much to it either so £30-40k estimate looks optimitic but it does look a nice example.
ToneyCaroney said:
Shy Torque said:
ToneyCaroney said:
uk66fastback said:
I’d be surprised if it makes their estimate (which is pretty wide!)
True. Depends on the extent of the KWE 'enhancements', I guess. Manual gearbox conversion so could be quite different from standard.Doesn't look like KWe did much to it either so £30-40k estimate looks optimitic but it does look a nice example.
ToneyCaroney said:
Shy Torque said:
ToneyCaroney said:
uk66fastback said:
I’d be surprised if it makes their estimate (which is pretty wide!)
True. Depends on the extent of the KWE 'enhancements', I guess. Manual gearbox conversion so could be quite different from standard.Doesn't look like KWe did much to it either so £30-40k estimate looks optimitic but it does look a nice example.
MikeE said:
ToneyCaroney said:
Shy Torque said:
ToneyCaroney said:
uk66fastback said:
I’d be surprised if it makes their estimate (which is pretty wide!)
True. Depends on the extent of the KWE 'enhancements', I guess. Manual gearbox conversion so could be quite different from standard.Doesn't look like KWe did much to it either so £30-40k estimate looks optimitic but it does look a nice example.
Unlike you have an eye for it, these fusions of new and old style rarely work in my view - Jags/Daimlers like this are one of the most difficult to bring off …
Manual 250V8s are very rare - I don’t think it’s got the original lump in anyway from memory so probably a whole engine/box change from the likely original auto.
Manual 250V8s are very rare - I don’t think it’s got the original lump in anyway from memory so probably a whole engine/box change from the likely original auto.
uk66fastback said:
Unlike you have an eye for it, these fusions of new and old style rarely work in my view - Jags/Daimlers like this are one of the most difficult to bring off …
Manual 250V8s are very rare - I don’t think it’s got the original lump in anyway from memory so probably a whole engine/box change from the likely original auto.
I reckon those Daimler manuals are the Mk2 to have.Manual 250V8s are very rare - I don’t think it’s got the original lump in anyway from memory so probably a whole engine/box change from the likely original auto.
Huntsman said:
uk66fastback said:
Unlike you have an eye for it, these fusions of new and old style rarely work in my view - Jags/Daimlers like this are one of the most difficult to bring off …
Manual 250V8s are very rare - I don’t think it’s got the original lump in anyway from memory so probably a whole engine/box change from the likely original auto.
I reckon those Daimler manuals are the Mk2 to have.Manual 250V8s are very rare - I don’t think it’s got the original lump in anyway from memory so probably a whole engine/box change from the likely original auto.
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202401105...
I have been casting my eyes over this leviathan and in that colour and at the asking price it may struggle . I also mark it down on the Leaper and the altered rear badging (why do they do it) ? I think this period of Ford Ownership of Jaguar will eventually be viewed as a bit of an Indian Summer with all the SUV tat that followed .
I have been casting my eyes over this leviathan and in that colour and at the asking price it may struggle . I also mark it down on the Leaper and the altered rear badging (why do they do it) ? I think this period of Ford Ownership of Jaguar will eventually be viewed as a bit of an Indian Summer with all the SUV tat that followed .
reddiesel said:
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202401105...
I have been casting my eyes over this leviathan and in that colour and at the asking price it may struggle . I also mark it down on the Leaper and the altered rear badging (why do they do it) ? I think this period of Ford Ownership of Jaguar will eventually be viewed as a bit of an Indian Summer with all the SUV tat that followed .
Wrong thread, shirley?I have been casting my eyes over this leviathan and in that colour and at the asking price it may struggle . I also mark it down on the Leaper and the altered rear badging (why do they do it) ? I think this period of Ford Ownership of Jaguar will eventually be viewed as a bit of an Indian Summer with all the SUV tat that followed .
This one
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