Will I regret selling my XJ8 for something worse?
Discussion
I have a 1997 XJ8 4.0 which runs just perfectly on it's original nikasil engine. Circumstances dictate it'll probably have to go as I'm driving on business far more than when I bought it, much as it's lovely and reliable (since I fixed the cam chains!) it is a bit thirsty giving me 19mpg in town and 27 on a run (and that's with a hint of sensible thrown in).
I need high 30's now as it's costing me too much (10k per year just on business and that could grow).
Looking at a 2.0 - 2.5 petrol (have a TDi family shed and don't want 2 diesels) motorway thing that can also carry the family around. Mondeo or Saab probably. Obviously these aren't as nice as the XJ which is the most comfortable smooth thing ever, but will I be hugely disappointed/regretful that I parted with the XJ?
Any other recommendations?
I need high 30's now as it's costing me too much (10k per year just on business and that could grow).
Looking at a 2.0 - 2.5 petrol (have a TDi family shed and don't want 2 diesels) motorway thing that can also carry the family around. Mondeo or Saab probably. Obviously these aren't as nice as the XJ which is the most comfortable smooth thing ever, but will I be hugely disappointed/regretful that I parted with the XJ?
Any other recommendations?
Yes all good points.
Thing is wife doesn't like driving it and occasionally I do need the TDi when I've spent too much money on fuel, so it leaves wife with kids without a car she is willing to use when I'm away.
Been looking a saab 9-3 hatchbacks, as they look ok, have a turbo so probably go quite well, have a big boot, are of a size that wife won't mind using it, and they seem to be for sale for cashpoint money. Not in a hurry, one will turn up at some point. Jag is currently all good but it's an old jag so it's bound to start building up a level of bork at some point I'd rather not deal with.
Will no doubt get a 3.0 aluminium jag in the future.
Thing is wife doesn't like driving it and occasionally I do need the TDi when I've spent too much money on fuel, so it leaves wife with kids without a car she is willing to use when I'm away.
Been looking a saab 9-3 hatchbacks, as they look ok, have a turbo so probably go quite well, have a big boot, are of a size that wife won't mind using it, and they seem to be for sale for cashpoint money. Not in a hurry, one will turn up at some point. Jag is currently all good but it's an old jag so it's bound to start building up a level of bork at some point I'd rather not deal with.
Will no doubt get a 3.0 aluminium jag in the future.
Bought a Saab 9-3 hatch HOT.
It's comfy, quiet, has leather, VERY nippy (although jag would lose it on long straight)
but 36mpg on a run!!! Jag can only dream of that. It seems a decent replacement even if it's obviously not as nice, it fits my needs without being too boring.
http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/j...
It's comfy, quiet, has leather, VERY nippy (although jag would lose it on long straight)
but 36mpg on a run!!! Jag can only dream of that. It seems a decent replacement even if it's obviously not as nice, it fits my needs without being too boring.
QuiteQuietCerb said:
Hi I may be interested in it. Pm me if you wish
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