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Fellow X350 barge owners, how have you found maintenance to be? I understand the main culprits are the expensive suspension struts (£900 each from Jaguar) Although I understand there are alternative options available.
I've done a bit of homework prior to purchase and compared to the equivalent BMW/Mercedes they seem very reasonable. Time will tell but I'm loving my XJ6 so far.
I also think my gearbox sensation is possibly normal. The early X350 torque converters were programmed with a vehicle warm up phase that does include a fluttering sensation that improves somewhat after 15/20 miles. I did a 32 mile drive last night and by the 20 mile mark I could hardly feel it, and that was all around the hilly Dorset countryside. Regardless gearbox oil and filter change plus adaptions booked in for the end of the month. And I'm going to get the fuel straps replaced too.
I've done a bit of homework prior to purchase and compared to the equivalent BMW/Mercedes they seem very reasonable. Time will tell but I'm loving my XJ6 so far.
I also think my gearbox sensation is possibly normal. The early X350 torque converters were programmed with a vehicle warm up phase that does include a fluttering sensation that improves somewhat after 15/20 miles. I did a 32 mile drive last night and by the 20 mile mark I could hardly feel it, and that was all around the hilly Dorset countryside. Regardless gearbox oil and filter change plus adaptions booked in for the end of the month. And I'm going to get the fuel straps replaced too.
SpeckledJim said:
tog said:
SpeckledJim said:
Yes, it's definitely real. But surely one of the inspirations for David Brent. I'd say it pre-dates the modern mockumentary trend by a long way, and the other episodes weren't as sad/funny as the company car one.
If you like his work, Martin Parr photographed a wonderful accompanying book.https://www.martinparr.com/books/#gallery/8__29778...
tiny description below the picture said:
FROM A TO B, 1994
From A to B, published by BBC Books, 1994. The first - and only - edition, published to accompany the BBC TV series also directed by Nick Barker, this is a comedy of manners about car ownership in Britain. Parr's portraits of car drivers are coupled with quotes that reveal the fantasies, aspirations and self-image of people behind the wheel. Published by BBC Books, 1994. Text by Nicholas Barker. Designed by Cornerhouse Publications, Manchester. Printed by Jackson Wilson Ltd, Leeds. Softback. w 234x h 230mm.
Comedy of manners is a new one to me butFrom A to B, published by BBC Books, 1994. The first - and only - edition, published to accompany the BBC TV series also directed by Nick Barker, this is a comedy of manners about car ownership in Britain. Parr's portraits of car drivers are coupled with quotes that reveal the fantasies, aspirations and self-image of people behind the wheel. Published by BBC Books, 1994. Text by Nicholas Barker. Designed by Cornerhouse Publications, Manchester. Printed by Jackson Wilson Ltd, Leeds. Softback. w 234x h 230mm.
google said:
Comedy of manners, witty, cerebral form of dramatic comedy that depicts and often satirizes the manners and affectations of a contemporary society
So that means it ain't real innit?ETA: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1066285.From_A...
Edited by Emeye on Wednesday 9th June 13:10
AdrieBiemans said:
Is it friday yet? Only £13750 for a good SL600, with the current covid pricing that seems like a steal.
https://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C1348647
I have its facelifted V8 clone, same colour and interior. When clean, they polish up really well. https://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C1348647
I actually prefer it with the earlier ginger-cators.
Edited by QuantumTokoloshi on Wednesday 9th June 13:12
W201_190e said:
Fellow X350 barge owners, how have you found maintenance to be? I understand the main culprits are the expensive suspension struts (£900 each from Jaguar) Although I understand there are alternative options available.
I've done a bit of homework prior to purchase and compared to the equivalent BMW/Mercedes they seem very reasonable. Time will tell but I'm loving my XJ6 so far.
I also think my gearbox sensation is possibly normal. The early X350 torque converters were programmed with a vehicle warm up phase that does include a fluttering sensation that improves somewhat after 15/20 miles. I did a 32 mile drive last night and by the 20 mile mark I could hardly feel it, and that was all around the hilly Dorset countryside. Regardless gearbox oil and filter change plus adaptions booked in for the end of the month. And I'm going to get the fuel straps replaced too.
I bought mine with 135k miles on the clock. I did 30k miles in in 3 years before getting rid of it. I spent £3476.52 on repairs and servicing on it (excluding tyres which was another £1200 ish). Apart from warn out stuff I had to replace the following:I've done a bit of homework prior to purchase and compared to the equivalent BMW/Mercedes they seem very reasonable. Time will tell but I'm loving my XJ6 so far.
I also think my gearbox sensation is possibly normal. The early X350 torque converters were programmed with a vehicle warm up phase that does include a fluttering sensation that improves somewhat after 15/20 miles. I did a 32 mile drive last night and by the 20 mile mark I could hardly feel it, and that was all around the hilly Dorset countryside. Regardless gearbox oil and filter change plus adaptions booked in for the end of the month. And I'm going to get the fuel straps replaced too.
Air spring suspension control Module
O/S headlamp
Drivers door Module
Drivers window regulator
All bits sourced from Jaguar breakers. So about £1600 a year all in.
W201_190e said:
Fellow X350 barge owners, how have you found maintenance to be? I understand the main culprits are the expensive suspension struts (£900 each from Jaguar) Although I understand there are alternative options available.
I've done a bit of homework prior to purchase and compared to the equivalent BMW/Mercedes they seem very reasonable. Time will tell but I'm loving my XJ6 so far.
I also think my gearbox sensation is possibly normal. The early X350 torque converters were programmed with a vehicle warm up phase that does include a fluttering sensation that improves somewhat after 15/20 miles. I did a 32 mile drive last night and by the 20 mile mark I could hardly feel it, and that was all around the hilly Dorset countryside. Regardless gearbox oil and filter change plus adaptions booked in for the end of the month. And I'm going to get the fuel straps replaced too.
From what I can remember:I've done a bit of homework prior to purchase and compared to the equivalent BMW/Mercedes they seem very reasonable. Time will tell but I'm loving my XJ6 so far.
I also think my gearbox sensation is possibly normal. The early X350 torque converters were programmed with a vehicle warm up phase that does include a fluttering sensation that improves somewhat after 15/20 miles. I did a 32 mile drive last night and by the 20 mile mark I could hardly feel it, and that was all around the hilly Dorset countryside. Regardless gearbox oil and filter change plus adaptions booked in for the end of the month. And I'm going to get the fuel straps replaced too.
60k miles in a 2003 XJ6
Fuse box, £300, general electrical issues another £500.
£280 for a sump gasket
£400 for a preventative gearbox oil change
60k miles in a 2003 XJ Super V8
Used suspension strut, £100. Would have bought aftermarket for around £300 but was in France and it was a bit of an emergency.
Coolant expansion tank, £50
20k miles in a 2004 XJR
Both front struts needed changing but I didn't bother as I was going to sell it
Bonnet release failed just after I sold it
5k miles in my current 2006 XJ 4.2
EML on for codes P0171 and P0174. Car drives perfectly, should be sorting it next week but hopefully not too expensive.
Bonnet latch failed, fixed for free by repositioning and tightening it
Coolant temperature gauge wasn't working, fixed by touching the battery terminals together
Sunroof drains blocked, fixed for £40
General issues from being abandoned in the sun which I don't think you'd encounter in the UK: drivers sun visor, centre console, latch for the rear picnic table and a couple of trim pieces need replacing.
Soft close on the boot doesn't work, should be the motor which costs about £200 to fix.
Could probably do with a gearbox oil change soon
As you can see, none of them ever suffered any kind of expensive or catastrophic failure, hence why I mentioned earlier that by older barge standards, they're pretty reliable.
My old 732i is for sale, with the mechanical issues fixed and a replacement interior! http://www.classicbahnstormers.com/e23-732i-automa...
rider73 said:
olly755 said:
Without wishing to piss on any bonfires, I seem to recall that the contemporary consensus of the V12 R129 was that it added cost, weight, complexity, consumption, bragging rights, and very little else over its similarly performing V8 brother?
and - its a v12is that rear seat belts? could i perhaps get a wee pooch to sit on the back seat!
all i need is a towbar for a bike rack and i'm signing the cheque ;-)
He’s a pleasingly foppish, expensive Wellington-boot wearing sort of chap too. It’s not like he’s crammed pooch in there with no thought. I expect it has a monogrammed, or at least Mercedes branded mat.
We share a look that suggests an passant canine sniffing of rectums is both inevitable and unpreventable.
Nearby there’s also a chap with a black lab that occasionally rides in the back of his dad’s 997 cab. Rural lancashire turns out to be a good place to spot good dogs in inappropriate cars.
First drive on the motorway in the LS460 today since having the wheel bearing replaced.
All I can say is that the wheel bearing must have been grumbling a little for some time. The car is really quiet now. On smooth roads the only thing you can hear is a little wind noise around the tops of the doors and that's it, it's definitely whisper quiet at 100.
All I can say is that the wheel bearing must have been grumbling a little for some time. The car is really quiet now. On smooth roads the only thing you can hear is a little wind noise around the tops of the doors and that's it, it's definitely whisper quiet at 100.
TyrannosauRoss Lex said:
First drive on the motorway in the LS460 today since having the wheel bearing replaced.
All I can say is that the wheel bearing must have been grumbling a little for some time. The car is really quiet now. On smooth roads the only thing you can hear is a little wind noise around the tops of the doors and that's it, it's definitely whisper quiet at 100.
Those are the most satisfying fixes - ones which have gradually crept up on you. Was it a cheap fix? I seem to remember doing wheel bearings on my LS400 was quite pricy and my The Man swore he would not do them on another LS400!All I can say is that the wheel bearing must have been grumbling a little for some time. The car is really quiet now. On smooth roads the only thing you can hear is a little wind noise around the tops of the doors and that's it, it's definitely whisper quiet at 100.
0a said:
TyrannosauRoss Lex said:
First drive on the motorway in the LS460 today since having the wheel bearing replaced.
All I can say is that the wheel bearing must have been grumbling a little for some time. The car is really quiet now. On smooth roads the only thing you can hear is a little wind noise around the tops of the doors and that's it, it's definitely whisper quiet at 100.
Those are the most satisfying fixes - ones which have gradually crept up on you. Was it a cheap fix? I seem to remember doing wheel bearings on my LS400 was quite pricy and my The Man swore he would not do them on another LS400!All I can say is that the wheel bearing must have been grumbling a little for some time. The car is really quiet now. On smooth roads the only thing you can hear is a little wind noise around the tops of the doors and that's it, it's definitely whisper quiet at 100.
It was very cheap for me. I didn't pay a single penny for part or labour
The only issue with this is that the car will not really come with much of a service history under my ownership. I'll be able to get proof of services etc but for various reasons I can't for parts. I'm keeping a tally of what's being done though. Any buyer later down the line will either believe me or not I guess! That said, it's pretty obvious, if one wanted, to check that the radiator, battery, brakes etc are new if needed.
0a said:
TyrannosauRoss Lex said:
First drive on the motorway in the LS460 today since having the wheel bearing replaced.
All I can say is that the wheel bearing must have been grumbling a little for some time. The car is really quiet now. On smooth roads the only thing you can hear is a little wind noise around the tops of the doors and that's it, it's definitely whisper quiet at 100.
Those are the most satisfying fixes - ones which have gradually crept up on you. Was it a cheap fix? I seem to remember doing wheel bearings on my LS400 was quite pricy and my The Man swore he would not do them on another LS400!All I can say is that the wheel bearing must have been grumbling a little for some time. The car is really quiet now. On smooth roads the only thing you can hear is a little wind noise around the tops of the doors and that's it, it's definitely whisper quiet at 100.
bolidemichael said:
0a said:
TyrannosauRoss Lex said:
First drive on the motorway in the LS460 today since having the wheel bearing replaced.
All I can say is that the wheel bearing must have been grumbling a little for some time. The car is really quiet now. On smooth roads the only thing you can hear is a little wind noise around the tops of the doors and that's it, it's definitely whisper quiet at 100.
Those are the most satisfying fixes - ones which have gradually crept up on you. Was it a cheap fix? I seem to remember doing wheel bearings on my LS400 was quite pricy and my The Man swore he would not do them on another LS400!All I can say is that the wheel bearing must have been grumbling a little for some time. The car is really quiet now. On smooth roads the only thing you can hear is a little wind noise around the tops of the doors and that's it, it's definitely whisper quiet at 100.
TyrannosauRoss Lex said:
0a said:
TyrannosauRoss Lex said:
First drive on the motorway in the LS460 today since having the wheel bearing replaced.
All I can say is that the wheel bearing must have been grumbling a little for some time. The car is really quiet now. On smooth roads the only thing you can hear is a little wind noise around the tops of the doors and that's it, it's definitely whisper quiet at 100.
Those are the most satisfying fixes - ones which have gradually crept up on you. Was it a cheap fix? I seem to remember doing wheel bearings on my LS400 was quite pricy and my The Man swore he would not do them on another LS400!All I can say is that the wheel bearing must have been grumbling a little for some time. The car is really quiet now. On smooth roads the only thing you can hear is a little wind noise around the tops of the doors and that's it, it's definitely whisper quiet at 100.
It was very cheap for me. I didn't pay a single penny for part or labour
The only issue with this is that the car will not really come with much of a service history under my ownership. I'll be able to get proof of services etc but for various reasons I can't for parts. I'm keeping a tally of what's being done though. Any buyer later down the line will either believe me or not I guess! That said, it's pretty obvious, if one wanted, to check that the radiator, battery, brakes etc are new if needed.
he no longer works there, but I'm helping a few members of staff there so they help me out 
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