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Yep, I really do think they have.
It's an interesting point that even though petrol is 30p a litre more than 12 months ago and there's the threat of retrogressive taxation increases back to '51 reg cars - causing a massive collapse in the value of older large engined cars - a quick back of a fag packet calculation suggests that by factoring out a massive chunk of depreciation you'd otherwise have lost it's just as cheap or possibly even cheaper overall to buy and run a Jaguar now than it was a year ago - all other things being equal.
The Ecomentalists won't like that at all will they?
It's an interesting point that even though petrol is 30p a litre more than 12 months ago and there's the threat of retrogressive taxation increases back to '51 reg cars - causing a massive collapse in the value of older large engined cars - a quick back of a fag packet calculation suggests that by factoring out a massive chunk of depreciation you'd otherwise have lost it's just as cheap or possibly even cheaper overall to buy and run a Jaguar now than it was a year ago - all other things being equal.
The Ecomentalists won't like that at all will they?
diesel piston said:
You get what you pay for still applies.
Yes, but my question was is that the going rate for an early S-Type, it's possible that even at theis price it could still be overpriced and I'd be better off spending the same money on a pretty mint XJ40!I think you may be right Steve and as long as you can afford the running costs it makes it an attractive proposition compared to driving an equivalent age Focus!
PeetBee said:
diesel piston said:
You get what you pay for still applies.
Yes, but my question was is that the going rate for an early S-Type, it's possible that even at theis price it could still be overpriced and I'd be better off spending the same money on a pretty mint XJ40!
a8hex said:
PeetBee said:
diesel piston said:
You get what you pay for still applies.
Yes, but my question was is that the going rate for an early S-Type, it's possible that even at theis price it could still be overpriced and I'd be better off spending the same money on a pretty mint XJ40!...although if you saw it when having a service, then you'd probably be right.
PeetBee said:
Brilliant, I can hijack my own thread!
Groomi, I thought that the x300 was an xj40 in a curvier frock, is there much difference between them?
I've only had xj40 in the past and am tempted with an x300, but do like the slight boxiness of the xj40!
X300 is undoubtedly the better car. No rust, electrics that work, better build quality. You're right that they are essentially the same car, but there were steering and suspension changes which means the X300 will actually go round corners, whereas the XJ40 will resolutely refuse to do so, but you'll never know because the ride is so damn good it'll iron out even the nastiest of roadside ditches.Groomi, I thought that the x300 was an xj40 in a curvier frock, is there much difference between them?
I've only had xj40 in the past and am tempted with an x300, but do like the slight boxiness of the xj40!
My own personal preference if I ever go down that route again is a V12 Daimler XJ40. Who needs handling when you have such waftability.
groomi said:
X300 is undoubtedly the better car. No rust, electrics that work, better build quality. You're right that they are essentially the same car, but there were steering and suspension changes which means the X300 will actually go round corners, whereas the XJ40 will resolutely refuse to do so, but you'll never know because the ride is so damn good it'll iron out even the nastiest of roadside ditches.
LOL, I may start looking for an x300groomi said:
My own personal preference if I ever go down that route again is a V12 Daimler XJ40. Who needs handling when you have such waftability.
now that would be nice...Thanks poorcardealer, that suggests the s-type I saw was priced about right, but this creates an s-type v x300 dilemma!
groomi said:
PeetBee said:
Brilliant, I can hijack my own thread!
Groomi, I thought that the x300 was an xj40 in a curvier frock, is there much difference between them?
I've only had xj40 in the past and am tempted with an x300, but do like the slight boxiness of the xj40!
X300 is undoubtedly the better car. No rust, electrics that work, better build quality. You're right that they are essentially the same car, but there were steering and suspension changes which means the X300 will actually go round corners, whereas the XJ40 will resolutely refuse to do so, but you'll never know because the ride is so damn good it'll iron out even the nastiest of roadside ditches.Groomi, I thought that the x300 was an xj40 in a curvier frock, is there much difference between them?
I've only had xj40 in the past and am tempted with an x300, but do like the slight boxiness of the xj40!
My own personal preference if I ever go down that route again is a V12 Daimler XJ40. Who needs handling when you have such waftability.
a8hex said:
groomi said:
PeetBee said:
Brilliant, I can hijack my own thread!
Groomi, I thought that the x300 was an xj40 in a curvier frock, is there much difference between them?
I've only had xj40 in the past and am tempted with an x300, but do like the slight boxiness of the xj40!
X300 is undoubtedly the better car. No rust, electrics that work, better build quality. You're right that they are essentially the same car, but there were steering and suspension changes which means the X300 will actually go round corners, whereas the XJ40 will resolutely refuse to do so, but you'll never know because the ride is so damn good it'll iron out even the nastiest of roadside ditches.Groomi, I thought that the x300 was an xj40 in a curvier frock, is there much difference between them?
I've only had xj40 in the past and am tempted with an x300, but do like the slight boxiness of the xj40!
My own personal preference if I ever go down that route again is a V12 Daimler XJ40. Who needs handling when you have such waftability.
POORCARDEALER said:
took a S type 3.0 Sport manual in recently 2001 Y 60K Blue, leather, FSH..............its value £2300, quite ridiculous for what you get.
Mate of mine's got the same as above but with auto box, has heated seats and new wheels/tyres.Edited by POORCARDEALER on Sunday 24th August 09:15
Says he'll sell it to me for just above what the Jag dealer offers him p/x.
I was expecting £3k+, but sounds like it may be less..
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