Skoze Posted May 28, 2017 Share Posted May 28, 2017 Hello chodrades, With the imminent return of my Land Rover to daily transport duties I think it's time to find a new home for my best Jag. Bought it because cheap Jag at the end of last year and it's done a sterling service since, never let me down and done around 3000 miles in my ownership. It's got a certain je ne sais quoi about it but it's also very much a dirt cheap XJ6. Like a rescue pup pissing on a blanket at Battersea. As below; slightly beat up blue 1996 XJ Sport, 3.2 straight six, originally bought by someone who couldn't afford any of the optional extras (seriously just look at all the missing relays in the fuse box it's hilarious) Anyway, i'll start with the bad bits; It's done 170k and the history is MIA, a bit crusty round the arches, two pinholes in the bootlid and some grot on the leading edge of the bonnet that only ever closes on one side, there's also a few dents and scrapes just about everywhere, the paint on the roof and bonnet "needs some suncream mate" according to a guy in Basildon on Friday, wheels could do with a balance as it doesn't think much of 50-53mph, slight PAS leak (I top it up maybe once a fortnight with lots of round town driving) diff whines a bit as they all do (mate) and it gives a good hearty clunk to let you know you're in reverse, ABS light on, inhibitor switch can be a bit dicky so sometimes needs starting in neutral rather than park. Good bits; "it looks gangster as fuck though mate I like it mate" so continued our Basildon friend before he went and had a barney with the missus outside Harvester, it drives straight, the brakes are bloody good, the engine is smooth and it shifts well when you ask it to, gearbox is smooth in all forward gears, incredibly comfy half leather seats (I know, right?!), good set of Maxxis tyres all round, 8" sport alloys which seem to sell well should you end up pulling it to bits, electrics and instruments all work, alright JVC head unit in it which is currently locked in to a great pirate station for bigginitupjungliststyleind'aaaaaarea and the overall look of the vehicle gives you right of way over just about everyone. It's a very nice place to be when you're driving. Test til November. As much as I hate the phrase, it really is what it is; everything you'd hope for and more for a car up for less than 2% it's original retail price. Speaking of which, not sure what exactly to value it at but £600 is what it owes me, would be delighted to see that back. The shite is right; located in Southend, Essex, can deliver it to near the M25 if that's of any help. PM me or text/ whatsapp me on 07890766240. Big up yourself,Matt eddyramrod, mercedade, loserone and 12 others 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cavcraft Posted May 28, 2017 Share Posted May 28, 2017 If there's a better car in this world for an asking price of £600 I'm flipped if I've seen it.Those seats are so gopping as to actually be fantastic. If this doesn't sell on here something is very, very wrong. Slartibartfast, mercedade and RobT 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick Posted May 28, 2017 Share Posted May 28, 2017 "8 inch alloys" - you'll get the VAG scene kids interested if they are that small 😊 Sent from my ASUS_T00F using Tapatalk robinmasters and alcyonecorporation 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Jimmy Posted May 28, 2017 Share Posted May 28, 2017 Those seats are so gopping as to actually be fantastic.Best described as 'Desert Storm' pattern. Magnificent Rustbucket and eddyramrod 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddyramrod Posted May 28, 2017 Share Posted May 28, 2017 I have no idea how I resisted this thread for as long as I have. Actually that isn't true, I know exactly why: no money. World surplus of Want; noticeable shortage of Roffle. Count me in for two. pompei 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddyramrod Posted May 28, 2017 Share Posted May 28, 2017 a dirt cheap XJ6. Like a rescue pup pissing on a blanket at Battersea.As if the beginning of this quote wasn't enough, you had to pour double cream over the cake with the rescue-pup reference. I got paid last week, £701. Are you a serpent in your supervillain life? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Insideimsmiling Posted May 29, 2017 Share Posted May 29, 2017 It does look tempting at this price and if needed I am sure a second hand set of leather seats could be sourced, whilst the rusty wheel arches look sortable over the summer. I am tempted myself, if I don't pay the mortgage this month I can buy the jag and live in it instead ( goes away to seriously consider this option ). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skoze Posted May 31, 2017 Author Share Posted May 31, 2017 I am sure a second hand set of leather seats could be sourcedWoah there, let's not go messing with this fine interior just yet! It's genuinely like going round your nan's house, so comfortable. Eddy, I'm no serpent but I do have a hand on the knob of the door to your future. Seriously though, offers considered, px/ finance may be available... eddyramrod and BorniteIdentity 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mercedade Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 Those seats are superb - they look dreadful (and therefore are already amazing), but I really get grumpy about leather seats. Both my 40s would have been improved with cloth seats. DeeJay 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skoze Posted June 4, 2017 Author Share Posted June 4, 2017 Agreed, a friend had an XJ40 Daimler and this is genuinely better. Only downside is the lack of coke-snorting tables on the backs for when you're en route to do over a bookies'. eddyramrod 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skoze Posted June 6, 2017 Author Share Posted June 6, 2017 Fully open to offers/ swaps for something smaller/ raffles/ Ninja Warrior AS edition/ Chess Tournaments etc eddyramrod 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddyramrod Posted June 6, 2017 Share Posted June 6, 2017 Stop it man, I can't afford it!!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheezey Posted June 6, 2017 Share Posted June 6, 2017 I known of an identical car being broken in Bo'ness if any bits are needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skoze Posted June 6, 2017 Author Share Posted June 6, 2017 Stop it man, I can't afford it!!!!!!!!!!!!!Try me, I think you'd be good together. eddyramrod 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssDeeWon Posted June 6, 2017 Share Posted June 6, 2017 I thought I passed this down by Rochford station at the weekend but said car didn't have tinted rear lenses. Looked good though. Great thing to smoke around in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skoze Posted June 7, 2017 Author Share Posted June 7, 2017 I thought I passed this down by Rochford station at the weekend but said car didn't have tinted rear lenses. Looked good though. Great thing to smoke around in. Certainly seem to be a few people appreciating the old smokers at the moment locally! It is brilliant, I wish I had a reason to keep it. Think the 3.9 V8 is gonna keep my wallet occupied enough without this to add to the mix... As we're in June, i'm gonna drop the price to £500 - it's like Shite finance. £100 a month for each remaining month of ticket. eddyramrod 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddyramrod Posted June 7, 2017 Share Posted June 7, 2017 3.9, hah! I'm drooling over this thing and I've already got a 7.7 sitting outside! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddyramrod Posted June 10, 2017 Share Posted June 10, 2017 Free bump, even though I have industrial levels of Want for this thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Partridge Posted June 10, 2017 Share Posted June 10, 2017 Buy it. It will be bomb proof. I want to replace my X308 with another X300 soon myself eddyramrod 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddyramrod Posted June 12, 2017 Share Posted June 12, 2017 I'm beginning to think Skoze is avoiding me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Insideimsmiling Posted June 15, 2017 Share Posted June 15, 2017 Damn all it is gonna take is another glass of red and I will end up with this on my drive. Jim Bell 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beko1987 Posted June 15, 2017 Share Posted June 15, 2017 Damn all it is gonna take is another glass of red and I will end up with this on my drive.Did it happen? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Insideimsmiling Posted June 15, 2017 Share Posted June 15, 2017 Well I have messaged the seller with questions about the Jag and about possible collection venue and so I am awaiting his response. I need it like a hole in the head, but some people swear by Trepanning! The Moog 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skoze Posted June 15, 2017 Author Share Posted June 15, 2017 Sorry chaps, I've been absolutely flat out at work past week or so and as such only just got to check in! While I would've happily sent it in the direction of my right honourable gentleman's driveway, it's actually got a buyer and is already booked up for a trip to the Nurburgring. God speed that brave soul. somewhatfoolish and Vantman 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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