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Re: New wheels
« Reply #45 on: 27 May 2015, 15:29:24 »
I think why was directed at other point  ;)

MrsTB knows Jag/Land Rover well  :)
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Re: New wheels
« Reply #46 on: 27 May 2015, 16:27:50 »
Quote from: Mr.OmegaMan on 24 May 2015, 21:10:44
Just noticed something




What is that round small white looking thing below the right side tail light? Can't be a key slot surely  :-\

Its a button for opening the electric boot - only works if car unlocked and alarms unarmed.


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I keep coming back to this thread and looking at the pics.  Its definitely growing on me.

//TB strokes chin, and ponders....

Land Rover/Jaguar, yes I can see why. But can it be gassed...?
Why?

Because gas is cheaper. :) ;)

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Re: New wheels
« Reply #47 on: 28 May 2015, 00:23:07 »
Why, can't the valves take it? ;D
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Re: New wheels
« Reply #48 on: 28 May 2015, 15:24:43 »
Gorgeous car, in a great colour, well done sir!
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Re: New wheels
« Reply #49 on: 28 May 2015, 18:32:35 »
Quote from: chrisgixer on 28 May 2015, 00:23:07
Why, can't the valves take it? ;D
Same engine as newer RR's, which I believe respond OK to LPG?
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Re: New wheels
« Reply #50 on: 28 May 2015, 18:59:42 »
From experience of owning a modern Jaguar I'd suggest that if one can't afford the petrol/diesel, then servicing costs are going to be... erm... an uncomfortable experience  :D 
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Re: New wheels
« Reply #51 on: 28 May 2015, 19:05:16 »
Quote from: X30XE on 28 May 2015, 18:59:42
From experience of owning a modern Jaguar I'd suggest that if one can't afford the petrol/diesel, then servicing costs are going to be... erm... an uncomfortable experience  :D 

Oh you rekon I'd let any other erjit touch my jaaaaag?


....I dont need to pay someone to opps it up, I'm quite capable of doing that meself ;D (....but at least I'd then know what to put right ;) )
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Re: New wheels
« Reply #52 on: 28 May 2015, 19:08:28 »
Quote from: TheBoy on 28 May 2015, 18:32:35
Quote from: chrisgixer on 28 May 2015, 00:23:07
Why, can't the valves take it? ;D
Same engine as newer RR's, which I believe respond OK to LPG?

Interesting.... Where the tank going? :-\
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Re: New wheels
« Reply #53 on: 28 May 2015, 19:12:31 »
Quote from: chrisgixer on 28 May 2015, 19:05:16
Quote from: X30XE on 28 May 2015, 18:59:42
From experience of owning a modern Jaguar I'd suggest that if one can't afford the petrol/diesel, then servicing costs are going to be... erm... an uncomfortable experience  :D 

Oh you rekon I'd let any other erjit touch my jaaaaag?


....I dont need to pay someone to opps it up, I'm quite capable of doing that meself ;D (....but at least I'd then know what to put right ;) )

If you'd paid £44k for it and it was under Jaguar warranty I'd suggest you only let a VAT registered garage do any work... but of course that would be entirely your call.  The cost of parts alone is eye watering mind... :o

Pencil sized metal rod with plastic bush... That'll be £300+VAT sir.   


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Erm? EX-*******-SCUSE ME??... three hun...  :o :o
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Re: New wheels
« Reply #54 on: 28 May 2015, 19:16:42 »
He doesn't know me very well does he ;D


Firstly I would never pay that money for a car as it's about due to depreciate by about 8k odd in the next year. Or someridiculous amount....?

Hence, any car I own will not be in warranty. Hence no eejits! Seemples. Any LPG conversion would void the warranty anyway. Obviously.


Maybe in a few years. ....or maybe a proper car, a vxr8 instead. ;)
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Re: New wheels
« Reply #55 on: 28 May 2015, 19:22:53 »
Will be interesting to see if these modern jaguars remain reliable into old age for sure. 

I'm not a fan of LPG at all. There seems to be way too high of a correlation between "LPG" and "spares or repairs" on Ebay and the like.  But whatever makes folk happy I spose.
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Re: New wheels
« Reply #56 on: 28 May 2015, 19:24:16 »
And yes, the XJ is currently THE worst depreciating car of all currently on sale I believe. Loadddssaa monnneyy  8) ;D
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Re: New wheels
« Reply #57 on: 28 May 2015, 19:26:47 »
Quote from: X30XE on 28 May 2015, 19:22:53
Will be interesting to see if these modern jaguars remain reliable into old age for sure. 

I'm not a fan of LPG at all. There seems to be way too high of a correlation between "LPG" and "spares or repairs" on Ebay and the like.  But whatever makes folk happy I spose.

I'm a great fan, there seems to be a great correlation between running the car I actually want, which currently an omega, at a price that is more sensible. ....there are some marques I wouldn't gas like any ford, or anything French but I also wouldn't own a ford or anything French most certainly.
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Re: New wheels
« Reply #58 on: 28 May 2015, 19:27:11 »
Quote from: X30XE on 28 May 2015, 19:24:16
And yes, the XJ is currently THE worst depreciating car of all currently on sale I believe. Loadddssaa monnneyy  8) ;D

Rub hands, save money, buy later :y
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Re: New wheels
« Reply #59 on: 28 May 2015, 20:05:42 »
Quote from: chrisgixer on 28 May 2015, 19:26:47
Quote from: X30XE on 28 May 2015, 19:22:53
Will be interesting to see if these modern jaguars remain reliable into old age for sure. 

I'm not a fan of LPG at all. There seems to be way too high of a correlation between "LPG" and "spares or repairs" on Ebay and the like.  But whatever makes folk happy I spose.

I'm a great fan, there seems to be a great correlation between running the car I actually want, which currently an omega, at a price that is more sensible. ....there are some marques I wouldn't gas like any ford, or anything French but I also wouldn't own a ford or anything French most certainly.
Round these parts, the savings are getting trimmed by the extra journeys to find fuel.

Did I mention the local BP is run by, and staffed by, effing retards?


Still, rear tyres are lasting better
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