thoughts on 80's Jags.... I'm not kidding.

[slammin.e28]

When you own a British vehicle, and something breaks, you kinda shrug your shoulders and move on.

You become constantly surprised at how often it doesn't break.

Isn't this the truth!

But it was proven in Top Gear UK, Bolivia special (best episode ever) that the most unreliable vehicle in the world is the most reliable vehicle in the world.....and just a side note, it was the Toyota that gave the most trouble.

Rover, best 4x4xfar.

[XW70]

My godfather has owned 2 SBC powered XJ6's. His have been suprisingly ok, but lots of rust. I can see the appeal tho.

You become constantly surprised at how often it doesn't break.

:rofl::rofl::rofl:
Ive got a friend who owns an MBG and a Rangerover and he says pretty much the exact same thing.

[Stanley Rockafella]

You guys are kidding right?

you see the reviews i posted ?

[Holland]

Owning a Land Rover I feel I have merit to say this. Owning a british vehicle is a lifestyle. My truck has been great, but I'm also under the mindset of expecting things to go wrong. So when it gets me to where I need to go problem free, I get pleasantly surprised.

When you own a Toyota, and something breaks, you tend to throw a shit storm.

When you own a British vehicle, and something breaks, you kinda shrug your shoulders and move on.

You become constantly surprised at how often it doesn't break.

[mikeb23ft]

http://greenville.craigslist.org/cto/3792628733.html

[mikeb23ft]

Hey, just what I heard. Certainly not an expert. There is this.

[CrusherCurtis]

and reliable too

Though it's not really in the context of this discussion, I've heard good things about the 4.0 V8 that they developed in the early 2000s. A sort of counterpart to the M60/M62.

You guys are kidding right?

[mikeb23ft]

Though it's not really in the context of this discussion, I've heard good things about the 4.0 V8 that they developed in the early 2000s. A sort of counterpart to the M60/M62.

[Stanley Rockafella]

The late 90's Jag's are some of the best Jags and luxury cars built. The majority of buyers seem to enjoy the 6cyl models as they are also easier on gas

http://www.edmunds.com/jaguar/xj-series/1997/consumer-reviews.html?sub=sedan

Personally, I've also considered them. Soooo smooth looking, and reliable too

[Brezzi]

Tee hee! Inboard brakes on the XJSs were a fantastic idea! I recommend everyone here replace a set.

First time I saw that I thought, "thats awesome #becauseracecar" then I really thought about it and dreaded the day I would have to replace them. luckly none of the shops XJS's needed them done in my time there

[slammin.e28]

What ever you do, don't buy a Jag from the salt belt. The rockers all rust from inside out because Jag used "sealed and untreated" rockers. Jag was also really cheap at treating underbody and suspension parts (especially during the Ford X type and S type era). I've worked on many Canadian Jags and just to replace the brake pads and rotors it takes tons of WD40 and hours of torching bolts just to remove everything.

Not worth it!!!

Tee hee! Inboard brakes on the XJSs were a fantastic idea! I recommend everyone here replace a set.

[_JohnnyD_]

What ever you do, don't buy a Jag from the salt belt. The rockers all rust from inside out because Jag used "sealed and untreated" rockers. Jag was also really cheap at treating underbody and suspension parts (especially during the Ford X type and S type era). I've worked on many Canadian Jags and just to replace the brake pads and rotors it takes tons of WD40 and hours of torching bolts just to remove everything.

Not worth it!!!

[Brezzi]

since starting this thread all I can think about is slamming one on air and wire wheels... and I'm not even that much of a stance kid

[Brezzi]

I think henceforth Jags should be known as Succubus' its so fitting.

[frankenbeemer]

Oh waffleswaffleswaffleswaffles, that black coupe looks so good, I can see why someone would buy one even knowing it's going to be a time and money pit. It's a succubus.