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May 16, 2015 12:32:04 GMT
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Chuffing gorgeous. Glwts. A true wafter...
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New cars. Who needs em.....
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May 17, 2015 21:30:38 GMT
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6 litre V12 Jag anyone? MOT - end of Nov Miles - 144k MPG - some s1244.photobucket.com/user/pie-eater1/library/XJ12 Lots of pictures in that link. The car was cheuffer driven for a company director, then bought by the cheuffer and then bought by another guy who spent a fair bit on in recently, inc a new aircon condenser and some suspension bits, to name just two. It has a full dealer service history to 122k, all done at RA Creamer and son LTD, Kensington. There's a thick folder of receipts that come with the car, as well as all previous MOTs The wheels are A1 and all covered with very good P6000 tyres. The 4 speed box is great, and then there's the engine......... The sound it makes is motor porn and the way it pulls is a thing of beauty. She starts, drives and stops as she should and everything seems to work, including the (apparently) rare electric sunroof. The aircon blows cold and even the car phone works. Faults: the steering wheel is stuck in its position. The motor is working so it can probably be freed up. The power steering pump is a touch groany on startup, but goes quiet after a couple of minutes. Cruise control may not work, but that might be me not working it out properly. The body is good but has a bubble on one arch and the odd scab, but still very presentable. The interior has worn well and is a sea of biscuit! Pic to come soon. The car can be brutal and sounds like an American muscle car, but is also serene, easy to drive and so, so smooth. Insurance for me is £100 PA, fully comp via Footman James on a classic policy. |
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Last Edit: May 17, 2015 21:36:25 GMT by pieeater
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May 17, 2015 21:34:23 GMT
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I did 100 miles in her today, mixed town and fast A roads. It was a pleasure, despite the £30 it cost in fuel....
She's thirsty, but worth every penny.
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Last Edit: May 17, 2015 21:40:05 GMT by pieeater
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That is a lovely motor. Very rare and to the untrained eye, looks like an ordinary XJ (until you prod the throttle, that is!).
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Love for old BMWs, Mercedes, Jaguars and Swedish Slabs!
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May 18, 2015 20:19:56 GMT
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Yes, she's a rare sight. Bleeding gorgeous to drive and listen to. My wife drove it for a bit yesterday (she usually hates my cars) and was surprised by how easy it is to drive - and she loved the way it left everything behind at the lights on the A217 mad mile bit.
This is an itch to scratch car, for a spot of V12 experience. This is my second 12 pot, after having a BMW 750 E32. The jag is a lesser car overall, but the engine in this is better IMO.
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Last Edit: May 18, 2015 20:22:43 GMT by pieeater
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Totally agree. I had an XJ8 last year and my wife drove it, albeit only around the Tesco car park. But she was also surprised how easy it was to drive and manoevure, literally finger tip control of a barge that big!
Jaguar really did create something magnificent with the XJ - and to this day I would still class them as one of the best wafters on the road. It's a shame that the build quality was not on par with ze Germans, as that's what has always let them down. Engine wise, especially the AJ16 and the V12, they are nigh-on bullet proof. |
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Love for old BMWs, Mercedes, Jaguars and Swedish Slabs!
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My mrs has a heavy right foot and took this to national speed limit levels in a few seconds..... When I pointed out she was nearing 3 figures she said it felt like 50mph.
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May 19, 2015 17:13:08 GMT
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I'm open to swaps or a PX on this. Try me - it just needs to be a runner, have a decent MOT and qualify for classic insurance. 6cyl+ and German preferred, but I'm open minded.
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