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Post by indianajones on Aug 21, 2015 10:53:12 GMT
Hi Tony,
Being '77 it would be a series II car and yep, she does look tidy in the pictures. Thankfully here in NZ we don't salt the roads, so the cars don't rust so badly.
-Andrew
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Post by tony on Aug 21, 2015 12:20:44 GMT
Thanks, Andrew. So, it's 1977, series II. Very good look! The one I worked on a few months ago is about 1974 or less, series I. Its fuses location is at the central part of dashboard, just behind the switches. But I won't be able to see her again as the car owner sold her to a Taipei's guy. Regards Tony Hi Tony, Being '77 it would be a series II car and yep, she does look tidy in the pictures. Thankfully here in NZ we don't salt the roads, so the cars don't rust so badly. -Andrew
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Post by indianajones on Aug 23, 2015 11:05:54 GMT
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Post by indianajones on Oct 28, 2015 8:30:22 GMT
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Post by indianajones on Nov 1, 2015 23:46:07 GMT
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Post by Penguin45 on Nov 1, 2015 23:55:59 GMT
They are ridiculously cheap for what they are. A relatively rust-free one at that price must be a bargain - magnificent cars.
Chris.
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Post by indianajones on Nov 1, 2015 23:58:38 GMT
I thought the Red Series 1 looks like a deal and a half, on my watch list _b
The V12s have taken a bit of a hammering in price due to the shear cost of fueling the them, but I reckon if one was going to buy one, now's the time. I can see tidy series 1 cars picking up in value over the next 10 years.
-Andrew
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Post by peppib on Nov 2, 2015 8:36:25 GMT
I would avoid like the plague. I had a Daimler when they were 'current' (1986 car bought in 1990) and back then it cost me £15000 in dealer repairs over the 2 years I had it. That together with having to replace both front wings and have drivers door re skinned. Mate currently has a 1982 Daimler Double Six V12 VDP It has been in a garage (Jaguar specialist) for over 12 months as no one can get it to start! It is rusting away nicely and will probably be only fit for scrap by the time that engine runs again.
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Post by Nick RS on Nov 2, 2015 12:57:13 GMT
Andrew, If you do go down this route I would recommend a little pocket book by Veloce publishing that is an in depth buyers guide of what to look for with the XJ. If you can't get it in NZ then I'll send you my copy as I'm unlikely to be buying one any time soon.
Nick
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Post by indianajones on Nov 2, 2015 18:48:24 GMT
Cheers lads, the chances of me buying a V12 are next to zero, don't have the skills or pockets deep enough to look after it.
IL6 may happen, but we'll see.
Keen to expand my car cv, will be entering into my 7th year with the crab next year!
If i do get serious about getting one, I'll take you up on that offer, Nick, cheers.
-Andrew
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Post by indianajones on Dec 17, 2015 23:20:32 GMT
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Post by dave1800 on Dec 20, 2015 2:11:41 GMT
I believe the wheels can be used on a 'crab. Fine looking cars, fast but thirsty.
David
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Post by indianajones on Dec 20, 2015 20:28:27 GMT
Gotta pay the cost to be the boss? lol
Gotta make the most of these 'cheap' petrol prices. Around $1.85\L at the moment.
-Andrew
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Post by Nick RS on Dec 20, 2015 21:50:33 GMT
A lot more economical than those Jaguars you've been looking at. The V8 is the nicest but if you can track one down a 2400SD would give good mileage.
Nick
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Post by indianajones on Dec 20, 2015 22:49:19 GMT
Yeah, those Series XJ6s would be awful in terms of MPG.
A nice mid to late 90s X300 with the 3.2/4.0L IL6 or 4.0L V8 would make a lot more sense. A lot less likely to break down too lol.
-Andrew
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