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[W00DY]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1993-JAGUAR-SOVEREIGN-4-...

Fabulous. Nice drive-mate too.

[CharlesdeGaulle]

I've said it before, and I know I'm out of step with thread-opinion, but I really can't feel the love for that model (was it the XJ40?) The massive headlights just don't work in a coherent design-sense, and overall it looks bloated.

Compare it to the svelte old one I posted higher up the page, and then try and tell me I'm wrong.

[W00DY]

A nice X40 is crisper than a fresh bank note and a design masterpiece. No-one will argue that the twin headlights don't look an awful lot better however.










Subtlely menacing. Simple yet enchanting.

[BigTom85]

W00DY said:

Who wouldn't buy a car from a man who uses a BMW bottle cap wheel as a hose reel?



http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1998-BMW-540I-AUTO-GREEN...

I'm really liking the look of that, lovely. I wonder if I can blag a trip to Cornwall tomorrow...

[dbdb]

W00DY said:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1993-JAGUAR-SOVEREIGN-4-...

Fabulous. Nice drive-mate too.

This looks to be a really nice one. I like that a lot!

[dbdb]

W00DY said:

A nice X40 is crisper than a fresh bank note and a design masterpiece. No-one will argue that the twin headlights don't look an awful lot better however.










Subtlely menacing. Simple yet enchanting.

An excellent riposte, Woody!

It's not a secret that I love the 'Forty. They're beautiful, lissom things. I even like the Fishtank headlights. They're as Eighties as Margret Thatcher's shoulder pads.

It was a good time for big car buyers then. All three choices were beautiful and distinct - whether it be a Mercedes, Jaguar or BMW.

[dbdb]

jas xjr said:

CharlesdeGaulle said:

A little over budget at nearly 7k, but 'offers invited' Recent work done and sounds a decent seller.

What majestic old beasts these are.

http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C631442

I had one of these,fantastic cars

A lovely car.

[dbdb]

CharlesdeGaulle said:

harrykul said:

Handsome car, fine advert:

http://www.usedcarsni.com/1986-Mercedes-S-Class-50...

I know this car and the pricing strategy has been discussed since it was posted, but I wanted to add that I think it looks a cracker. Really good ad too. Good work mccrackenj, and I hope it goes to a worthy owner very soon.

A very elegant car - I particularly like the interior. I have always had a thing for Mercedes velour.

[alpha channel]

W00DY said:

http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/b...

Hello.

My father's starting to look for an estate for those times they take my sisters children out, I wonder if I could persuade him... I might "need" to borrow it on occasion mind .

[QuantumTokoloshi]

W00DY said:

Hello.


http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/a...

That looks promising, needs the 4.2 but is still a barging bargain if you can get it sub 2k.

[0a]

cat220 said:

0a said:

r129sl said:

0a said:

Is anyone up for meeting at The Concours event in Edinburgh in September: http://concoursofelegance.co.uk/

Yes. We intend to go. Probably on the Sunday but maybe Saturday afternoon.

Shall we set a thread date in the diary for the Sunday? I'm definitely up for this.

I'm keen on going along. Heading off on holiday at some point that week so I'm a provisional but looks a cracking event.

My father is coming up from England for the Sunday now, so I am definitely going.

It would be great to get a barge 1-5 contingent meet up at the same time!

[SpeckledJim]

CharlesdeGaulle said:

This looks a decent, honest and cheap XJS. Really good ad.

http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C630985

Seems a fair price. That is the neither-fish-nor-fowl first facelift which I like least of the three era. The steering wheel is a welcome departure from the ugly original, but I am not sure it quite works. It will be very nice to use though, I bet.

[CharlesdeGaulle]

SpeckledJim said:

CharlesdeGaulle said:

This looks a decent, honest and cheap XJS. Really good ad.

http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C630985

Seems a fair price. That is the neither-fish-nor-fowl first facelift which I like least of the three era. The steering wheel is a welcome departure from the ugly original, but I am not sure it quite works. It will be very nice to use though, I bet.

Does that mid-facelift retain the smaller rear lights, or get the larger darker ones? I rather like it. Not hugely keen on the steering wheel myself. The colour is what puts me off most; kingfisher blue seems common and is probably my least-favourite, but it nevertheless seems a decent car.

Edited - I think that got the 'new' Ford-financed engine didn't it? Presumably worth having?

[r129sl]

0a said:

cat220 said:

0a said:

r129sl said:

0a said:

Is anyone up for meeting at The Concours event in Edinburgh in September: http://concoursofelegance.co.uk/

Yes. We intend to go. Probably on the Sunday but maybe Saturday afternoon.

Shall we set a thread date in the diary for the Sunday? I'm definitely up for this.

I'm keen on going along. Heading off on holiday at some point that week so I'm a provisional but looks a cracking event.

My father is coming up from England for the Sunday now, so I am definitely going.

It would be great to get a barge 1-5 contingent meet up at the same time!

We are coming down from the Highlands so will probably stay in Ed on the Saturday night or head back up on Sunday morning. I think my old man is coming, too.

[SpeckledJim]

CharlesdeGaulle said:

SpeckledJim said:

CharlesdeGaulle said:

This looks a decent, honest and cheap XJS. Really good ad.

http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C630985

Seems a fair price. That is the neither-fish-nor-fowl first facelift which I like least of the three era. The steering wheel is a welcome departure from the ugly original, but I am not sure it quite works. It will be very nice to use though, I bet.

Does that mid-facelift retain the smaller rear lights, or get the larger darker ones? I rather like it. Not hugely keen on the steering wheel myself. The colour is what puts me off most; kingfisher blue seems common and is probably my least-favourite, but it nevertheless seems a decent car.

Edited - I think that got the 'new' Ford-financed engine didn't it? Presumably worth having?

That will have the 4.0 AJ6 with about 223 bhp and, I think, the non-switchable 4-speed auto. That engine was released in 1990, replacing the earlier 3.6 version of the AJ6.

From April 1994 the AJ6 was replaced by the 238bhp 4.0 AJ16, with the switchable electronic gearbox, which is supposed to be a worthwhile step forwards. More power and better on fuel. I have only used the 16, so I cannot comment on the 6.

The AJ16 is more sophisticated than the 6, apparently over 100 new parts (!), but is still pretty simple. I have remedied a few running problems on mine, and I am a dribbling buffoon.

Kingfisher Blue is indeed very popular, but personally I really like it.

ETA: the first facelift got all the metalwork changes to rear lights, rear window, and apparently a huge number of almost invisible changes to the way the body is constructed. An enormous number of small parts were replaced by a small number of much larger parts. I read the bodies of the pre and post facelift cars might as well be different models, so much did Ford change and modernise.

What it didnt get was the modern bumpers. I find the intermediate car looks neither venerable and Templar-cool like the old cars, nor sleek and disreputable like the last cars. But I am a prat.

EETTAA:
I might be wrong on the gearbox in the first facelift, as the seller claims there is a sports mode on his. But the button behind his gear lever is different to the rocker switch behind mine, so there was a further change of some sort between that car and the last.

Edited by SpeckledJim on Sunday 28th June 13:19

[0a]

r129sl said:

0a said:

cat220 said:

0a said:

r129sl said:

0a said:

Is anyone up for meeting at The Concours event in Edinburgh in September: http://concoursofelegance.co.uk/

Yes. We intend to go. Probably on the Sunday but maybe Saturday afternoon.

Shall we set a thread date in the diary for the Sunday? I'm definitely up for this.

I'm keen on going along. Heading off on holiday at some point that week so I'm a provisional but looks a cracking event.

My father is coming up from England for the Sunday now, so I am definitely going.

It would be great to get a barge 1-5 contingent meet up at the same time!

We are coming down from the Highlands so will probably stay in Ed on the Saturday night or head back up on Sunday morning. I think my old man is coming, too.

Shall we aim for the Sunday morning session then? 60+ aged people get cheaper tickets (Derin? )

I'd also be up for a couple of pints on the Saturday night (the 5th) in central Edinburgh if anyone is about - the old man is coming up Saturday afternoon, and I have promised to show him a few real ale pubs in central Edinburgh.

Edited by 0a on Sunday 28th June 14:26

[callahan]

I quite like these: http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2015...

Any major things to look out for?

[Ace-T]

CharlesdeGaulle said:

This looks a decent, honest and cheap XJS. Really good ad.

http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C630985

I hate you (notreally). So. Much, Want.

I have just sat and looked through all the photos. I have wanted one of these for years. Anyone want to buy an X350?

Can these be LPG'd?

Edited by Ace-T on Sunday 28th June 15:04

[MissChief]

callahan said:

I quite like these: http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2015...

Any major things to look out for?

Wow a lot of car for not a huge amount of money. Stick a £200 private plate on it and most people would think 'rich flash git!'

[Ace-T]

MissChief said:

callahan said:

I quite like these: http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2015...

Any major things to look out for?

Wow a lot of car for not a huge amount of money. Stick a £200 private plate on it and most people would think 'rich flash git!'

I agree but it is similar cash to the XJS and beside that it leaves me really cold.