Shadow II v. Spirit II
Discussion
Hello PistonHeaders, my very first posting.
I'm seeking advice/insight into the (first time) purchase/running of a late SY2 v. late SZ2 I've trawled the RR&B section of the forum and can find nothing close, so am posting.
Budget - Initial purchase: £25k Remedial work: £5k (figures not cast in stone). Telephone Interview to shortlist. My own viewing. Specialist Examination. Then purchase.
I'm a bit of a spanner wielder and am not afraid of dirt and grease. However, I know my limitations (I'm S2/S3 vintage and there are systems here which need expertise!)
On the one hand I'm really drawn towards a late Shadow II - aesthetics, simpler engineering (in relative terms) as opposed to a Spirit II - aesthetics, updated dash; cross banded veneers, more 'modern' features (and therefore more efficient/reliable or troublesome?) Better Air Con/Heat/Vent, EFI (mechanical early version v. later digital?), ABS, 4 speed box, Active Ride etc ( I don't like the SZ3 airbag steering wheel and the later front seats with the altered squab, the later centre console seems a touch gauche to me; less is more?)
I note from a well known South West London Indy that SY2 servicing is surprisingly reasonable (I've run Jag S. III 4.2 & V12 and Range Rover 3.9) but later SZ Service C (I think it was) is POA I'm not unduly upset by this just curious; is it because the list of areas that might need attention (over and above an SY2) is so vast, it really is a 'It all depends upon where your car is right now in relation to the factory schedules', or 'if you need to ask the price ... '
Well, over to you all
I'm seeking advice/insight into the (first time) purchase/running of a late SY2 v. late SZ2 I've trawled the RR&B section of the forum and can find nothing close, so am posting.
Budget - Initial purchase: £25k Remedial work: £5k (figures not cast in stone). Telephone Interview to shortlist. My own viewing. Specialist Examination. Then purchase.
I'm a bit of a spanner wielder and am not afraid of dirt and grease. However, I know my limitations (I'm S2/S3 vintage and there are systems here which need expertise!)
On the one hand I'm really drawn towards a late Shadow II - aesthetics, simpler engineering (in relative terms) as opposed to a Spirit II - aesthetics, updated dash; cross banded veneers, more 'modern' features (and therefore more efficient/reliable or troublesome?) Better Air Con/Heat/Vent, EFI (mechanical early version v. later digital?), ABS, 4 speed box, Active Ride etc ( I don't like the SZ3 airbag steering wheel and the later front seats with the altered squab, the later centre console seems a touch gauche to me; less is more?)
I note from a well known South West London Indy that SY2 servicing is surprisingly reasonable (I've run Jag S. III 4.2 & V12 and Range Rover 3.9) but later SZ Service C (I think it was) is POA I'm not unduly upset by this just curious; is it because the list of areas that might need attention (over and above an SY2) is so vast, it really is a 'It all depends upon where your car is right now in relation to the factory schedules', or 'if you need to ask the price ... '
Well, over to you all
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