my cheap barge

[samuelellis]

So for people who have seen my build thread of my mondeo on here will know that it has next to no practicality (thread - http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a... Because of this me and our lass have spoken about getting a nice bargain barge for times when we need to carry more than just us two, So poking round auto trader has found this, i pick it up on Saturday (its on a private plate that an old owner did not want but it is a 2000 model)













Not a bad car for less than a couple of grand, its only the 3.2 litre v8 but it goes well enough. now as the modern parlance goes

See man driving a British whip

[Shaw Tarse]

Do like this

[samuelellis]

Yea we were shocked at the amount of car you can get for the money

[aspirated]

samuelellis said:

See man driving a British whip

Let's hope you don't tint the windows and lean back whilst driving...


So much car for the money

[ThrottleBod]

Do you look like a baller? P's and dat?

Oh and that looks great for the money. I've wanted one for a couple of years now but keep thinking about fuel costs. Going to have to take the plunge soon.

[t400ble]

Love the 'german' whip references

In the market myself for one, but gearboxes appear to be a weak link on them

[samuelellis]

aspirated said:

samuelellis said:

See man driving a British whip

Let's hope you don't tint the windows and lean back whilst driving...


So much car for the money

Wondered who would get that reference, i found that music video a few days ago and could not help laugh at how stupid it was

Fuel economy is not the biggest issue because its only really going to be used once or twice a week and for special occasions.

In regards to the gearbox it seems fine but like anything mechanical things wear so it will be a time will tell thing

[Killer2005]

Good choice sir

[t400ble]

samuelellis said:

In regards to the gearbox it seems fine but like anything mechanical things wear so it will be a time will tell thing

Good buyers guide in the Jag section, worth a read

[samuelellis]

is it bad ive already ordered the first bit of trim for the jag to upgade it and i dont even have the car yet?

bagged an armrest with built in cup holders that needs a bit of repair for next to sod-all as this was not an option specced on the car when new

[PlayersNo6]

Very nice OP. I've been enjoying mine since Jan.

Check out Jaguar Steve's X308 buyer's guide on the threads in the Jaguar forum. Main things to get done are the timing chain tensioners and change the gearbox oil for peace of mind.

[samuelellis]

yep it needs an underbonnet toolkit as well, it is on the list of things to get, i just could not turn down the cup holder arm rest as i bagged it for peanuts as it needs a repair

[deltashad]

Thats a real proper barge

[GC8]

Needs more speakers.

[samuelellis]

GC8 said:

Needs more speakers.

innit blud, i am going to fit a hifi to this but nothing as mad as the mong-deo, it will still be big but not stupidly big

Ecurie Ecosse said:

samuelellis said:

yep it needs an underbonnet toolkit as well, it is on the list of things to get, i just could not turn down the cup holder arm rest as i bagged it for peanuts as it needs a repair

Indeed. I found the cup holder arm-rest most useful.

now the darker interior in that looks lovely, especially around the gearstick. I have to admit im not really keen on the cream leather surround that mine comes with so im thinking of replacing it with something like this - http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Jaguar-XK8-XKR-Gear-Sele... but that is something to worry about later once i have run the car for a bit.

I hope the weather is as nice when i go pick it up on Saturday as the car sales id on some lovely wafting country roads, perfect jag locations

[samuelellis]

And its home








Shame it is missing the jag toolkit that lives under the bonnet but im sure i can find one on ebay cheap-ish

[GC8]

I think I can see your girlfriend reflected in the brightwork. Waiting patiently whilst you fk about...

[Jimmy No Hands]

Lovely. I've just picked up an X300 3.2 and its marvelous. Think I'm a Jag convert..

[samuelellis]

She was waiting for me to get out of the way so she could take a picture

[PlayersNo6]

"Shame it is missing the jag toolkit that lives under the bonnet but im sure i can find one on ebay cheap-ish"

The under bonnet toolkit was an option. The recess should still have a cover though, even if empty.