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Phil_v8
3 posts
100 months
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gck303 said: >>>> Slight blow from exhaust manifold when cold (not loud and doesn't effect performance - theres a pair of really good spare manifolds included too)
Very worrying. I had an XJS with the same AJ16 engine and the exhaust manifolds were a notorious weak point. Once they are fixed the car is quiter, more powerful and will get through an MOT.
The fact the seller thinks a blowing exhaust manifold does not affect the power makes me think he does not know much about cars.
In response to all you who would prefer a V8, the AJ16 six cylinder car has no Nikasil or timing chain issues and is VERY strong.
If I could afford to fuel it though, I could afford a better one. Which is why I guess it is only 1k - little more than scrap.
Errrr Im the seller, my knowledge on cars is good enough thanks - its obviously my honesty that lets me down, or more likely your lack of understanding on cars like this. The manifold blow is so minor you only really notice it with the bonnet up and your ear to it (it seals once warm and stops) Likewise theres a set of as near-new as you'll find manifolds included (not cheap or easy to come by) with no stripped or damaged threads to worry about; so whats its an easy fix. Its as cheap as it is because I need it gone (it has now sold by the way) Its never had any welding, the scabby bits are exactly as described - no worse. "little more than scrap" eh? You should see it compared with other jags of this age, you'd be plesantly surprised - I'm always very critial when I sell a car, the same as when I buy them. Im losing out by selling it so cheap; but personal circumstances dictate that it had to go. Dont pass judgement until you've seen/driven it - and please, dont question my knowledge. Whats the old saying? Opinions are like A**eholes, everybody's got one.......... Cheers!
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Phil_v8
3 posts
100 months
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DS3R said: Phil_v8 said: Its the greatest SOTW ever, I love it - but then I would, its mine! At least it is until Sunday when the new owner picks it up...... Nice to see its had so many good comments, I'd advertised it for over 6 weeks and had virtually zero interest and i actually agreed a price lower than the £999 in the end. Still at least it made the prestigeous title of "Shed" (shame it wasnt a week or two earlier!)  Cheers!! 88 months here and ONE post! Legend!! And? Whats the problem with that? I often browse the forums but rarely feel the need to post. 24 months on here and 496 posts, nothing better to do eh?
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JaguarsportXJR
102 posts
12 months
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TEKNOPUG said: I've been in a Chasseur Twin-Turbo some moons ago - deceptively fast! Mmmmmm... Would love to have a go in one of those. Wonder if there's any left?
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theironduke
6,196 posts
57 months
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JaguarsportXJR said: TEKNOPUG said: I've been in a Chasseur Twin-Turbo some moons ago - deceptively fast! Mmmmmm... Would love to have a go in one of those. Wonder if there's any left? Im sure there was one on PH a while ago, or it may have been on car and classic. Was up for about 20 bags i think.
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pSyCoSiS
1,583 posts
74 months
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Phil_v8 said: Errrr Im the seller, my knowledge on cars is good enough thanks - its obviously my honesty that lets me down, or more likely your lack of understanding on cars like this. The manifold blow is so minor you only really notice it with the bonnet up and your ear to it (it seals once warm and stops) Likewise theres a set of as near-new as you'll find manifolds included (not cheap or easy to come by) with no stripped or damaged threads to worry about; so whats its an easy fix.
Its as cheap as it is because I need it gone (it has now sold by the way) Its never had any welding, the scabby bits are exactly as described - no worse.
"little more than scrap" eh? You should see it compared with other jags of this age, you'd be plesantly surprised - I'm always very critial when I sell a car, the same as when I buy them. Im losing out by selling it so cheap; but personal circumstances dictate that it had to go.
Dont pass judgement until you've seen/driven it - and please, dont question my knowledge.
Whats the old saying? Opinions are like A**eholes, everybody's got one..........
Cheers! Well said! You get so many negative comments about some SOTWs. It's worth just taking the plunge - it's £1k, not £15k, for a superb piece of engieering. There's no satisfying some people!
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k-ink
4,628 posts
48 months
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After some thought I have decided to get an XJR for my next ride. I'll probably be looking at the most mint examples. Which versions are the most reliable engine wise? Thanks...
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iainv8
5 posts
28 months
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Absolutely perfect for one of gumball style rallies for bangers like ramshackle rally etc
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ILoveMondeo
7,652 posts
95 months
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Oh Lordy I've been doing the maths on an xj since this was posted... Not good, the last time that happened I ended up with a ruinously expensive s8 from the bargain barge thread for 12 months.
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Dominicc01
418 posts
36 months
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k-ink said: After some thought I have decided to get an XJR for my next ride. I'll probably be looking at the most mint examples. Which versions are the most reliable engine wise? Thanks... X300 (95-97) straight 6 AJ16, as per the SOTW, are the most reliable cars Jag ever made. The X308 V8s post Sept 2011 had redesigned cylinders to avoid the Nikasil issues, but to be honest, if it's survived this far and isn't losing gallons of oil, it will be fine - so all of the V8s should be fine, but not as reliable as the straight 6.
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ILoveMondeo
7,652 posts
95 months
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Dominicc01 said: k-ink said: After some thought I have decided to get an XJR for my next ride. I'll probably be looking at the most mint examples. Which versions are the most reliable engine wise? Thanks... X300 (95-97) straight 6 AJ16, as per the SOTW, are the most reliable cars Jag ever made. The X308 V8s post Sept 2011 had redesigned cylinders to avoid the Nikasil issues, but to be honest, if it's survived this far and isn't losing gallons of oil, it will be fine - so all of the V8s should be fine, but not as reliable as the straight 6. Slightly cheaper servicing with the s6 rather than the v8 too. But when it comes down to it we all want a v8 really! 
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sumnide82
13 posts
12 months
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I've bought the car. Slapped a deposit down.
Picking it up tomorrow. Can't wait.
Got a 2.5 hr drive home, Kickdown all the way.
If it blows up, I'm in the RAC
If I smash it up, I don't care
I'm gonna smoke it around like bullet tooth tony until I get bored of it.
I've bought a pair of tights to pull over my head for extra effect.
Then I'll put a new MOT on it and get my money back or maybe make a few quid.
Can't beleive so many people have to hesitate before spending less than a grand on something that is worth that in bits.
I've lost a grand on much more boring stuff than 330bhp ram raiding missile...
Whats the worst that can happen?!
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ILoveMondeo
7,652 posts
95 months
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sumnide82 said: I've bought the car. Slapped a deposit down.
Picking it up tomorrow. Can't wait.
Got a 2.5 hr drive home, Kickdown all the way.
If it blows up, I'm in the RAC
If I smash it up, I don't care
I'm gonna smoke it around like bullet tooth tony until I get bored of it.
I've bought a pair of tights to pull over my head for extra effect.
Then I'll put a new MOT on it and get my money back or maybe make a few quid.
Can't beleive so many people have to hesitate before spending less than a grand on something that is worth that in bits.
I've lost a grand on much more boring stuff than 330bhp ram raiding missile...
Whats the worst that can happen?! Top lurking! You are my hero for the weekend! Good luck! Please report back on how it goes!
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Roadrunner23
445 posts
64 months
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ILoveMondeo said: Top lurking!
You are my hero for the weekend!
Good luck! Please report back on how it goes! +1 Well done.
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Big Rod
3,716 posts
85 months
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sumnide82 said: I've bought the car. Slapped a deposit down.
Picking it up tomorrow. Can't wait.
Got a 2.5 hr drive home, Kickdown all the way.
If it blows up, I'm in the RAC
If I smash it up, I don't care
I'm gonna smoke it around like bullet tooth tony until I get bored of it.
I've bought a pair of tights to pull over my head for extra effect.
Then I'll put a new MOT on it and get my money back or maybe make a few quid.
Can't beleive so many people have to hesitate before spending less than a grand on something that is worth that in bits.
I've lost a grand on much more boring stuff than 330bhp ram raiding missile...
Whats the worst that can happen?! LIKE!
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Jaguar steve
2,754 posts
79 months
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Dominicc01 said: k-ink said: After some thought I have decided to get an XJR for my next ride. I'll probably be looking at the most mint examples. Which versions are the most reliable engine wise? Thanks... X300 (95-97) straight 6 AJ16, as per the SOTW, are the most reliable cars Jag ever made. The X308 V8s post Sept 2011 had redesigned cylinders to avoid the Nikasil issues, but to be honest, if it's survived this far and isn't losing gallons of oil, it will be fine - so all of the V8s should be fine, but not as reliable as the straight 6. Post 2011?  Over a decade out there... 2000 model year in fact. Cars with conventional steel liners instead of a nicasil coating directly on the aluminum bores can be identified by the last 6 figures of the VIN number being one letter followed by 5 numbers. Several earlier nicasil coated cars cars will have had replacement steel lined engines fitted under warranty and can be identified by a metal tag at the RH rear of the block or by interogating the engine management software.
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Welshbeef
13,049 posts
67 months
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sumnide82 said: I've bought the car. Slapped a deposit down.
Picking it up tomorrow. Can't wait.
Got a 2.5 hr drive home, Kickdown all the way.
If it blows up, I'm in the RAC
If I smash it up, I don't care
I'm gonna smoke it around like bullet tooth tony until I get bored of it.
I've bought a pair of tights to pull over my head for extra effect.
Then I'll put a new MOT on it and get my money back or maybe make a few quid.
Can't beleive so many people have to hesitate before spending less than a grand on something that is worth that in bits.
I've lost a grand on much more boring stuff than 330bhp ram raiding missile...
Whats the worst that can happen?! A short MOT with the airbag warning light on at a time when the MOT rules have changed to specifically to deal with faulty airbags. So it could be spares or scrap much sooner than you may think. Good luck though
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JaguarsportXJR
102 posts
12 months
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sumnide82 said: I've bought the car. Slapped a deposit down.
Picking it up tomorrow. Can't wait.
Got a 2.5 hr drive home, Kickdown all the way.
If it blows up, I'm in the RAC
If I smash it up, I don't care
I'm gonna smoke it around like bullet tooth tony until I get bored of it.
I've bought a pair of tights to pull over my head for extra effect.
Then I'll put a new MOT on it and get my money back or maybe make a few quid.
Can't beleive so many people have to hesitate before spending less than a grand on something that is worth that in bits.
I've lost a grand on much more boring stuff than 330bhp ram raiding missile...
Whats the worst that can happen?! Fair play mate and good luck to you. Airbag light is probably just a loose connector under the seat. I've had three different cars which suffered from that. In the end I got sick of fiddling under the seat and just soldered everything together, although obviously I'd never suggest anyone did such an irresponsible thing...
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sumnide82
13 posts
12 months
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Well I'm off to pick up the shed of the week,
Hope the air bag light doesn't blind me on the way home.
Something is making the light come on so something can make it go out...
Can't expect not to have a little Challange or two when buying something cheap,
But he who dares wins...
And it helps having an MOT bay on site...
And if you have something with no MOT then there are plenty of nutty Europeans and Africans lurking on eBay that are actually genuine and value their cars differently to us fairy English- the bigger the car, the more it's worth!
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induction
85 posts
38 months
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I own one of these, classic insurance less than 200 pounds a year, fab to drive and supercharged whats not to like 
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k-ink
4,628 posts
48 months
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So the straight six only has 320 ponies. What can be done to give it a kick up the rump? Are there supercharger upgrades for more poke?
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