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Chat Area => General Discussion Area => Topic started by: tunnie on 16 September 2012, 00:08:52
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I want a 4.2 V8 Jag XJ, preferably ex-government, with the fridge in the back & all the toys including memory & adjustable rearseats, :o electrically adjustable pedals, touch screen media centre and V8 smoothness.
Josh will you take 1 x 2.2 LPG Omega & 3.2 Elite ::) ;D
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took a quick spin today in a xj8 4.0 supercharge jobbie. :D :) :D
Headroom a bit low, trim spot on, chassis corrosion? , chaindrive?? . still very nice sound and drive. Consumption. If you have to ask, dont bother..
Did i forget to mention the performance. ;D
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I'm 6ft5, found headroom ok when I adjusted what I wanted.
One I saw did not have any bodywork corrosion, or though did not have a chance to look underneath. No sign in the engine bay either, just a nice big V8 in there :-*
Current owner was averaging 27mpg, which is what I get from my 3.2!
(sorry should have put this in General Car Chat)
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took a quick spin today in a xj8 4.0 supercharge jobbie. :D :) :D
Headroom a bit low, trim spot on, chassis corrosion? , chaindrive?? . still very nice sound and drive. Consumption. If you have to ask, dont bother..
Did i forget to mention the performance. ;D
Someone mention supercharger :P :-* 27mpg thats quite good ...
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Rear suspension needs looking at, think something was amiss - probably just a tired shock, but wasn't riding bumps at speed too well
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Tunnie, if you think the insurance for your Omega is bad, get an eye watering quote for the Jag ;D
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took a quick spin today in a xj8 4.0 supercharge jobbie. :D :) :D
Headroom a bit low, trim spot on, chassis corrosion? , chaindrive?? . still very nice sound and drive. Consumption. If you have to ask, dont bother..
Did i forget to mention the performance. ;D
Someone mention supercharger :P :-* 27mpg thats quite good ...
he 27mpg was not supercharged.
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took a quick spin today in a xj8 4.0 supercharge jobbie. :D :) :D
Headroom a bit low, trim spot on, chassis corrosion? , chaindrive?? . still very nice sound and drive. Consumption. If you have to ask, dont bother..
Did i forget to mention the performance. ;D
Someone mention supercharger :P :-* 27mpg thats quite good ...
he 27mpg was not supercharged.
Indeed. Supercharged will do high teens driven reasonably sensibly but single figures with my driving style... Better on a run though
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I must say I've always had a soft spot for the XJ, had an 04 XJR once upon a time, 7 MPG was an average after resetting the trip computer and seeing how quick it was (god it did fly :-*), I do find them cramped compared to 7 Series', S-Classes' and A8's however.
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Tunnie, if you think the insurance for your Omega is bad, get an eye watering quote for the Jag ;D
I'm not doing any, that would end the dream ;D
Rear suspension needs looking at, think something was amiss - probably just a tired shock, but wasn't riding bumps at speed too well
I noticed a slight wobble from back when "pressing on" at speed around the by-pass, but I was giving it some.
took a quick spin today in a xj8 4.0 supercharge jobbie. :D :) :D
Headroom a bit low, trim spot on, chassis corrosion? , chaindrive?? . still very nice sound and drive. Consumption. If you have to ask, dont bother..
Did i forget to mention the performance. ;D
Someone mention supercharger :P :-* 27mpg thats quite good ...
Yeah 27 average was from non-supercharged, I always said it had to be supercharged, but if I'm honest in standard form it had plenty of go!
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I must say I've always had a soft spot for the XJ, had an 04 XJR once upon a time, 7 MPG was an average after resetting the trip computer and seeing how quick it was (god it did fly :-*), I do find them cramped compared to 7 Series', S-Classes' and A8's however.
Not masses of room I agree, but its on of the few cars I've instantly gone "ahh this is a nice place to be" - The middle arm rest, was just in right position, the bonnet view, dials, position of the pedals. I could have sat there all day.
I even offered to drive Josh home, just to drive it some more ;D
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Tunnie, if you think the insurance for your Omega is bad, get an eye watering quote for the Jag ;D
I'm not doing any, that would end the dream ;D
Rear suspension needs looking at, think something was amiss - probably just a tired shock, but wasn't riding bumps at speed too well
I noticed a slight wobble from back when "pressing on" at speed around the by-pass, but I was giving it some.
took a quick spin today in a xj8 4.0 supercharge jobbie. :D :) :D
Headroom a bit low, trim spot on, chassis corrosion? , chaindrive?? . still very nice sound and drive. Consumption. If you have to ask, dont bother..
Did i forget to mention the performance. ;D
Someone mention supercharger :P :-* 27mpg thats quite good ...
Yeah 27 average was from non-supercharged, I always said it had to be supercharged, but if I'm honest in standard form it had plenty of go!
I hope you wasn't, else that would be disappointing. Even n/a, they should pick up its old man skirts and take off.
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I must say I've always had a soft spot for the XJ, had an 04 XJR once upon a time, 7 MPG was an average after resetting the trip computer and seeing how quick it was (god it did fly :-*), I do find them cramped compared to 7 Series', S-Classes' and A8's however.
Not masses of room I agree, but its on of the few cars I've instantly gone "ahh this is a nice place to be" - The middle arm rest, was just in right position, the bonnet view, dials, position of the pedals. I could have sat there all day.
I even offered to drive Josh home, just to drive it some more ;D
Oh no doubt they're lovely :y.
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Forget the Jag. GO and buy this .............for pocket money 8)
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-E32-740iL-/320982848657?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item4abc119491
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Get an XJR, there are so few of them they qualify for classic insurance. It's mostly cheaper than a miggy to insure :y
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I want a 4.2 V8 Jag XJ, preferably ex-government, with the fridge in the back & all the toys including memory & adjustable rearseats, :o electrically adjustable pedals, touch screen media centre and V8 smoothness.
Josh will you take 1 x 2.2 LPG Omega & 3.2 Elite ::) ;D
Mercedes were doing all this in 1991 ::)
Sure the Jag looks the part, but credit where it's due...
It's called the 600SEL, has four individual nappa leather chairs with variable heating and 3 independently adjustable lumber zones on each seat, seat cushion length adjustable independently from seat rake and electric headrests. Not to mention electric memory reach/rake wheel adjustment and 3 electrically adjustable, self dipping rear view mirrors. Fridge cost 10 litres of tank capacity but was big enough for a bottle of bubbly and some canapes. Actual double glazing, the door windows are nearly a centimeter thick. The only thing that it dips out on is the touch screen infotainment, which hadn't been invented then. It does have a 10disc cd changer and bose.
All available now for about the same price as a very tidy Omega 8)
P.S. did I mention the super smooth 6 litre V12?
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took a quick spin today in a xj8 4.0 supercharge jobbie. :D :) :D
Headroom a bit low, trim spot on, chassis corrosion? , chaindrive?? . still very nice sound and drive. Consumption. If you have to ask, dont bother..
Did i forget to mention the performance. ;D
Someone mention supercharger :P :-* 27mpg thats quite good ...
he 27mpg was not supercharged.
It should do 40mpg+ with tunnie driving it ;D ;D
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Easy ;D ;D ;D
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I want a 4.2 V8 Jag XJ, preferably ex-government, with the fridge in the back & all the toys including memory & adjustable rearseats, :o electrically adjustable pedals, touch screen media centre and V8 smoothness.
Josh will you take 1 x 2.2 LPG Omega & 3.2 Elite ::) ;D
Mercedes were doing all this in 1991 ::)
Sure the Jag looks the part, but credit where it's due...
It's called the 600SEL, has four individual nappa leather chairs with variable heating and 3 independently adjustable lumber zones on each seat, seat cushion length adjustable independently from seat rake and electric headrests. Not to mention electric memory reach/rake wheel adjustment and 3 electrically adjustable, self dipping rear view mirrors. Fridge cost 10 litres of tank capacity but was big enough for a bottle of bubbly and some canapes. Actual double glazing, the door windows are nearly a centimeter thick. The only thing that it dips out on is the touch screen infotainment, which hadn't been invented then. It does have a 10disc cd changer and bose.
All available now for about the same price as a very tidy Omega 8)
P.S. did I mention the super smooth 6 litre V12?
Yes please Al. 8) :y
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Forget the Jag. GO and buy this .............for pocket money 8)
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-E32-740iL-/320982848657?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item4abc119491
Don't forget about the lovely 840 Don. :-* :-* :y
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£650 for a single front shock for an XJ :o
Maybe Omegas don't suck after all ::)
Makes Self Levelling look cheap! ;D
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£650 for a single front shock for an XJ :o
Maybe Omegas don't suck after all ::)
Makes Self Levelling look cheap! ;D
Some parts are available from specialist suppliers for reasonable prices.
Thou saying that, i was asked to fit a balljoint to an S type, only came with the aluminium wishbone. Trade price £317 :o
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The earlier xj8s and r's are notorious for rear suspension bushes, only way to diagnose is have someone bounce the back end while you feel for play in the bush, from balljoints and wheel bearings are also very common on these, the later x350 xj8s and r's are known for rear suspension arm bushes and shock absorber bushes, the bushes are roughly £50 a pop and you have 3 per side including the shock absorber bushes, the performance on these is amazing considering the size of the car and they handle really well, I have driven a fair few through work and I have also noticed that the xjr's tend to be looked after much better than the regular xj8's.
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Forget the Jag. GO and buy this .............for pocket money 8)
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-E32-740iL-/320982848657?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item4abc119491
Even a good BMW or Merc feel like a low rent mini-cab after a Jag. None of them are good to work on, all are expensive to keep, the German two(whatever model) feel like white goods but a Jag is a proper luxury item.
V12 XJS for me if I could afford the fuel bill.
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£650 for a single front shock for an XJ :o
Maybe Omegas don't suck after all ::)
Makes Self Levelling look cheap! ;D
You can get a pair for that from (I think) the US now.
But they dont need replacing as often as shocks - I hope - Just bought my XJ 4.2 to replace the old 3.0 Elite. I loved my Omega but this is in a different league. I just need a flat cap and pipe now ....
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£650 for a single front shock for an XJ :o
Maybe Omegas don't suck after all ::)
Makes Self Levelling look cheap! ;D
You can get a pair for that from (I think) the US now.
But they dont need replacing as often as shocks - I hope - Just bought my XJ 4.2 to replace the old 3.0 Elite. I loved my Omega but this is in a different league. I just need a flat cap and pipe now ....
I don't think they are old-man ish, the modern ones look fantastic. :)
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I saw a 2004 Merc rag top at Micheldever with ALL the inside edges ripped out if the front tyres. On checking, the geo was found to be spot on. Mercs of that era, no bloody thank you. Thay have massive caster and king pin inclination(or what ever it's called) so the wheel leans RIGHT over with not much lock applied. Although they addressed this on the newer ones, not sure of the cut off point.
...and why tf does Tunster need a supercharger? :-\
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£650 for a single front shock for an XJ :o
Maybe Omegas don't suck after all ::)
Makes Self Levelling look cheap! ;D
You can get a pair for that from (I think) the US now.
But they dont need replacing as often as shocks - I hope - Just bought my XJ 4.2 to replace the old 3.0 Elite. I loved my Omega but this is in a different league. I just need a flat cap and pipe now ....
I don't think they are old-man ish, the modern ones look fantastic. :)
Also replied to your other post :)
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I saw a 2004 Merc rag top at Micheldever with ALL the inside edges ripped out if the front tyres. On checking, the geo was found to be spot on. Mercs of that era, no bloody thank you. Thay have massive caster and king pin inclination(or what ever it's called) so the wheel leans RIGHT over with not much lock applied. Although they addressed this on the newer ones, not sure of the cut off point.
...and why tf does Tunster need a supercharger? :-\
To take the pish out of you and little fatty for having 2/3's of an engine and missing about 200bhp ;D
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I saw a 2004 Merc rag top at Micheldever with ALL the inside edges ripped out if the front tyres. On checking, the geo was found to be spot on. Mercs of that era, no bloody thank you. Thay have massive caster and king pin inclination(or what ever it's called) so the wheel leans RIGHT over with not much lock applied. Although they addressed this on the newer ones, not sure of the cut off point.
...and why tf does Tunster need a supercharger? :-\
To take the pish out of you and little fatty for having 2/3's of an engine and missing about 200bhp ;D
woof... ;D I like a challenge. ;)
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You can always borrow the XJ for a few days Tunnie, a short drive never really tells you much about a car. They are lovely cars to drive, but I think the only one I'd want next is the Daimler Super Eight. It's a nice version of the XJ, with better wood, leather, etc.
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You can always borrow the XJ for a few days Tunnie, a short drive never really tells you much about a car. They are lovely cars to drive, but I think the only one I'd want next is the Daimler Super Eight. It's a nice version of the XJ, with better wood, leather, etc.
Marks Arteries would need to harden a bit before the Daimler became a reality Josh! ;D ;)
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You can always borrow the XJ for a few days Tunnie, a short drive never really tells you much about a car. They are lovely cars to drive, but I think the only one I'd want next is the Daimler Super Eight. It's a nice version of the XJ, with better wood, leather, etc.
That might turn into a few months quite easily ::)
Very kind offer though, might take you up on it some time :)
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Can always spot an xj a mile off. It'll be taking up at least two lanes. Regardless of single or dual carriageway. ::)
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Can always spot an xj a mile off. It'll be taking up at least two lanes. Regardless of single or dual carriageway. ::)
So true, dont forget you have to plan in advance each corner you negotiate ;D
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Can always spot an xj a mile off. It'll be taking up at least two lanes. Regardless of single or dual carriageway. ::)
..and it'll be meandering around a little, and belching cigar smoke, if the sun has passed the yard arm. ::)