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Title: Sooo tempting...
Post by: tunnie on 10 May 2013, 17:14:25
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201304206375277/sort/default/usedcars/price-from/4000/maximum-mileage/up_to_80000_miles/price-to/7000/model/xj/make/jaguar/onesearchad/used/onesearchad/nearlynew/onesearchad/new/page/5/radius/1500/postcode/nn136er?logcode=p (http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201304206375277/sort/default/usedcars/price-from/4000/maximum-mileage/up_to_80000_miles/price-to/7000/model/xj/make/jaguar/onesearchad/used/onesearchad/nearlynew/onesearchad/new/page/5/radius/1500/postcode/nn136er?logcode=p)

Flog the bike & Elite and get one of these, I'd change the grill for the Chrome Supercharged style one. But apart from that, the price, spec. Hummmm  :-*
Title: Re: Sooo tempting...
Post by: omega3000 on 10 May 2013, 17:20:57
Very nice mr.tunnie , take it for a nice long test drive ... only 170 on the speedo  ::) ;)
Title: Re: Sooo tempting...
Post by: dbug on 10 May 2013, 20:13:57
Give it a go mate, you won't be disappointed!!  Only comment I'd make about this particular one is that it hasn't got the large touch screen, it has the 2 smaller screens.
Title: Re: Sooo tempting...
Post by: SMD on 10 May 2013, 20:27:00
What a beauty, please dont buy it  :o
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Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 10 May 2013, 21:23:29
I thought you were a young fella Tunnie, didn't realise you're 67!!  ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: cam2502 on 10 May 2013, 22:32:09
Very nice. Go for it man, your only here once!  :y
Title: Re: Sooo tempting...
Post by: tunnie on 10 May 2013, 23:12:07
Give it a go mate, you won't be disappointed!!  Only comment I'd make about this particular one is that it hasn't got the large touch screen, it has the 2 smaller screens.

One I drove that Josh had, that had big screen. Very nice it was too, screens in the rear too.

Like Omega you really do get a lot of car for the money, the diesels are considerably more than V6/V8 too.

Tempted to sell bike; stash the cash. Wait also for share save scheme to complete and get one :)
Title: Re: Sooo tempting...
Post by: MV6Matt on 11 May 2013, 15:36:34
....Go for it; are you really sure you wouldn't miss the 'bike though?

I haven't really got over my two -wheel thing since my last was nicked and put under a Car (after he jumped the lights)  :'(

Looks a lovely motor though................... ::)
Title: Re: Sooo tempting...
Post by: Gaffers on 11 May 2013, 16:16:24
That would be fun, but that would be a b!tch to LPG.......




 ::)


I know you are thinking about that ::) ;D
Title: Re: Sooo tempting...
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 11 May 2013, 17:09:15
Nice enough, but expensive for a car that is very nearly a decade old.

£3300-£4000 would be closer to the mark.......or perhaps I'm just a tight bastard. ;)
Title: Re: Sooo tempting...
Post by: tunnie on 11 May 2013, 17:10:59
Nice enough, but expensive for a car that is very nearly a decade old.

£3300-£4000 would be closer to the mark.......or perhaps I'm just a tight bastard. ;)

Similar spec Mercs and BMWs are considerably more than the Jaaaaag.

I know the sensible option is gas the 3.2   ::)
Title: Re: Sooo tempting...
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 11 May 2013, 17:16:15
Nice enough, but expensive for a car that is very nearly a decade old.

£3300-£4000 would be closer to the mark.......or perhaps I'm just a tight bastard. ;)

Similar spec Mercs and BMWs are considerably more than the Jaaaaag.

I know the sensible option is gas the 3.2   ::)


More than seven grand for a 2004 anything ( unless exotic)  is pricey. ;)
Title: Re: Sooo tempting...
Post by: paul.lovejoy on 11 May 2013, 17:34:51
did not think it was a bad price myself :-[ mind you what do i know :D nice motor though :y
Title: Re: Sooo tempting...
Post by: henryd on 11 May 2013, 19:52:38
Nice enough, but expensive for a car that is very nearly a decade old.

£3300-£4000 would be closer to the mark.......or perhaps I'm just a tight bastard. ;)

Yup :D :D ;D
Title: Re: Sooo tempting...
Post by: Gaffers on 11 May 2013, 19:55:53
get a XJR6 like mine and we can both learn from each other while converting them :y
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Post by: SMD on 11 May 2013, 20:21:10
No offence but why would you want a 3.5 V8? I mean you're not know for having a lead foot so it would be pointless to buy a car like this and drive it like miss daisy. Mind you, you'll probably he able to get 35mpg out of it  ;D
Title: Re: Sooo tempting...
Post by: paul.lovejoy on 11 May 2013, 20:32:05
get a XJR6 like mine and we can both learn from each other while converting them :y

now theres a chat up line if ever i heard one ::) blimey what is it about Tunnie first he was being chased by lizzie and her puppies now Gobblers after him too :o :o :) :)
Title: Re: Sooo tempting...
Post by: Gaffers on 11 May 2013, 23:08:51
get a XJR6 like mine and we can both learn from each other while converting them :y

now theres a chat up line if ever i heard one ::) blimey what is it about Tunnie first he was being chased by lizzie and her puppies now Gobblers after him too :o :o :) :)

now now Miss small.cock, no need for these green eyes ::)
Title: Re: Sooo tempting...
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 12 May 2013, 00:26:07
I still think it's an old mans car!  :P
Title: Re: Sooo tempting...
Post by: tunnie on 12 May 2013, 08:55:32
I still think it's an old mans car!  :P

And the Omega is not? I drive an Omega so I don't really care if its old or new really  :)

No offence but why would you want a 3.5 V8? I mean you're not know for having a lead foot so it would be pointless to buy a car like this and drive it like miss daisy. Mind you, you'll probably he able to get 35mpg out of it  ;D

All about "waft-ability" in these I think, one I drove was 4.2 V8, silence and plenty of go.

get a XJR6 like mine and we can both learn from each other while converting them :y

Does mean the older versions though  :(
Title: Re: Sooo tempting...
Post by: omega3000 on 12 May 2013, 09:23:51
I must admit i quite fancy one of these for little money http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1999-JAGUAR-XJ8-AUTO-SILVER-/221225371325?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item33820f46bd
Would save you a barrow load of cash mr tunnie .
 :)
Title: Re: Sooo tempting...
Post by: tunnie on 12 May 2013, 09:32:28
True, I do like those as well. I'd have to get Supercharged version though  :-*

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Jaguar-XJR-4-0-V8-Auto-1999-T-reg-/140972749281?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item20d2a171e1 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Jaguar-XJR-4-0-V8-Auto-1999-T-reg-/140972749281?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item20d2a171e1)

Lot cheaper, take a long time to burn though the 3k saved in fuel.
Title: Re: Sooo tempting...
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 12 May 2013, 11:24:10
I still think it's an old mans car!  :P

And the Omega is not? I drive an Omega so I don't really care if its old or new really  :)


I think you miss my point Tunnie, it's not about the age of the car but the age of the driver.  My Uncle has a Jag XJ something or other and he's a 72 year old retired company director and probably the typical Jag driver....  :-\

So when I say it's an old man's car it's a bit like saying it's a hairdresser's car!  ;D
Title: Re: Sooo tempting...
Post by: paul.lovejoy on 12 May 2013, 12:19:12
I still think it's an old mans car!  :P

And the Omega is not? I drive an Omega so I don't really care if its old or new really  :)


I think you miss my point Tunnie, it's not about the age of the car but the age of the driver.  My Uncle has a Jag XJ something or other and he's a 72 year old retired company director and probably the typical Jag driver....  :-\

So when I say it's an old man's car it's a bit like saying it's a hairdresser's car!  ;D

so why did you not just say its a hairdressers car in the firstplace, you been on the carrots again you cruncher :o :o :o :) :-*
Title: Re: Sooo tempting...
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 12 May 2013, 12:41:49
I must admit i quite fancy one of these for little money http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1999-JAGUAR-XJ8-AUTO-SILVER-/221225371325?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item33820f46bd
Would save you a barrow load of cash mr tunnie .
 :)

If it went for not a penny more than £1500 (with 12 months MOT) I think this could be a reasonable buy. :y
Title: Re: Sooo tempting...
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 12 May 2013, 13:34:28
so why did you not just say its a hairdressers car in the firstplace, you been on the carrots again you cruncher :o :o :o :) :-*

Oooo Arrr Lovecrunch! You should get ee aands on some of our finest Carrot Zider we av round yer!! Puts yer ead in the shed it do!!  ;D ;D ;D

So yes lets call the Jag a hairdressers car, but the hairdresser should be elderly, indistinguishable from male or female, wear a flat cap and smoke a pipe, whilst driving round at no more than 40mph.....  ;) Get it??  :P
Title: Re: Sooo tempting...
Post by: serek on 12 May 2013, 14:19:15
True, I do like those as well. I'd have to get Supercharged version though  :-*

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Jaguar-XJR-4-0-V8-Auto-1999-T-reg-/140972749281?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item20d2a171e1 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Jaguar-XJR-4-0-V8-Auto-1999-T-reg-/140972749281?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item20d2a171e1)

Lot cheaper, take a long time to burn though the 3k saved in fuel.
nice, but will be better with brembo and BBS pack
Title: Re: Sooo tempting...
Post by: omega3000 on 12 May 2013, 14:35:04
I must admit i quite fancy one of these for little money http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1999-JAGUAR-XJ8-AUTO-SILVER-/221225371325?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item33820f46bd
Would save you a barrow load of cash mr tunnie .
 :)

If it went for not a penny more than £1500 (with 12 months MOT) I think this could be a reasonable buy. :y

+1 ill keep an eye on it  :y
Title: Re: Sooo tempting...
Post by: tunnie on 12 May 2013, 14:39:43
4 days still to go, think it will go for just over £2k, maybe £2.5k.

Least with this age, DIY work is still a real possibility, unlike Modern cars
Title: Re: Sooo tempting...
Post by: omega3000 on 12 May 2013, 16:26:56
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1999-JAGUAR-XJ8-AUTO-SILVER-/221225371325?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item33820f46bd

Thats in optiland , just round the corner then for you sir ... worth a look as long as it will fit in the garage  :-\
Title: Re: Sooo tempting...
Post by: Taxi_Driver on 12 May 2013, 17:04:41
I must admit i quite fancy one of these for little money http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1999-JAGUAR-XJ8-AUTO-SILVER-/221225371325?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item33820f46bd
Would save you a barrow load of cash mr tunnie .
 :)

If it went for not a penny more than £1500 (with 12 months MOT) I think this could be a reasonable buy. :y

+1 ill keep an eye on it  :y

What would put me off, its had 6 owners! why? bought it then couldnt afford to run it? or it keeps breaking??
Title: Re: Sooo tempting...
Post by: 05omegav6 on 12 May 2013, 17:29:24
Repetitive breaking results in not being able to run it ::) especially if it needs a tyre or two, or tax, or fuel ;D

As for fitting in the garage...It won't so no need to measure it ;D
Title: Re: Sooo tempting...
Post by: Taxi_Driver on 12 May 2013, 18:04:12
Repetitive breaking results in not being able to run it ::) especially if it needs a tyre or two, or tax, or fuel ;D

As for fitting in the garage...It won't so no need to measure it ;D

I was thinking of not being able to afford to run it.....as in the petrol it uses  :y

Ive seen some Rangie owners driving at 50-55 on the M4.......smacks of " i can afford to buy it, but i carnt afford to put the fuel in it"  ;D ;D