Rocket88 Posted September 5, 2022 Share Posted September 5, 2022 Subaru replaced with uneconomical, probably catastrophically unreliable waft machine…. 3 litre auto, for maximum penury…. Flat4, privatewire, oldcars and 40 others 43 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aston Martin Posted September 5, 2022 Share Posted September 5, 2022 Well fucking done. oldcars 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camryv6 Posted September 5, 2022 Share Posted September 5, 2022 I didn't know people actually bought cars from them, the prices they advertise the cars for !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaseracer Posted September 5, 2022 Share Posted September 5, 2022 Nice. Very nice. I thought the X-type was finally extinct, it's so long since I've seen one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocket88 Posted September 5, 2022 Author Share Posted September 5, 2022 Oh, I probably paid far too much,and it’ll probably explode almost immediately… but it’s rather lovely Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Low Horatio gearbox Posted September 5, 2022 Share Posted September 5, 2022 Lovely . I had a 53 plate 2.5 for 2 years the 3.0 is the better pick as you get a bit more poke and the same mpg. Excellent colour and wheel combo too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheefag Posted September 5, 2022 Share Posted September 5, 2022 Four wheel drive as well isn't it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camryv6 Posted September 5, 2022 Share Posted September 5, 2022 You can never over pay for a car that you like and want Low Horatio gearbox, HillmanImp, Matty and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erebus Posted September 5, 2022 Share Posted September 5, 2022 Very nice. I've always thought these were very underrated cars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aston Martin Posted September 5, 2022 Share Posted September 5, 2022 I believe the spark plug garage time is 8 hours, good luck. Rocket88 and theshadow 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuboy Posted September 5, 2022 Share Posted September 5, 2022 AnnoyingPentium 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiny Norman Posted September 5, 2022 Share Posted September 5, 2022 niCe mOndEO m9....😛 Seriously though, I like these and that looks just the exact spec I'd have myself. 3 litres of wafty V6 goodness and a nice old slushmatic box. Bonus points for not having the beige leather/orange wood combo that afflicts most Jags. Hope you enjoy it. Rocket88 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iainrcz Posted September 5, 2022 Share Posted September 5, 2022 Ooh Estate friends. Rocket88 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sutty2006 Posted September 5, 2022 Share Posted September 5, 2022 Is it the same engine from the ST220? Fords 3.0 v6? Spark plugs were cheaper to order from Rockauto than anywhere in the UK. I replaced them while the engine was out 😆. Very nice car indeed. Aston Martin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl1981 Posted September 6, 2022 Share Posted September 6, 2022 Lovely car, just the right spec, colour, engine everything… I’m not jealous! eddyramrod 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocket88 Posted September 7, 2022 Author Share Posted September 7, 2022 On 9/5/2022 at 6:21 PM, Sheefag said: Four wheel drive as well isn't it? Yup…… reading through various articles it seems to be a fairly reliable system Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheefag Posted September 7, 2022 Share Posted September 7, 2022 I remember Clarkson liked it - privatewire 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loserone Posted September 7, 2022 Share Posted September 7, 2022 2 minutes ago, Sheefag said: I remember Clarkson liked it - Holy shit did you just post car content? I can absolutely see the appeal of these. Bet it's a much better drive than the legacy and probably less crushing appetite for corrosion. NorfolkNWeigh, tooSavvy and Shirley Knott 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheefag Posted September 7, 2022 Share Posted September 7, 2022 Corrosion finally did for my 3.0 Legacy, a great car let down by an awful auto gearbox. This I imagine is a far superior prospect. Rust Collector and tooSavvy 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colino Posted September 7, 2022 Share Posted September 7, 2022 The Xs, XFs and S Types certainly know how to rust, even the door trim succumbs to dissimilar metal corrosion. Plenty of good ones around and they are worth the effort. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocket88 Posted September 14, 2022 Author Share Posted September 14, 2022 Well, that didn’t go well… went in for it’s MOT prior to me paying for it… catastrophically failed on sill rot……..this left me in a bit of a pickle, due to an impending 250 mile round trip… so an emergency vehicle purchase was carried out….. amazingly, it’s not exploded yet E320 diesel Low Horatio gearbox, loserone, Erebus and 16 others 18 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Low Horatio gearbox Posted September 14, 2022 Share Posted September 14, 2022 A shame -the plastic sill covers hide the rot. Good save with the Eclass tho. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motorpunk Posted September 14, 2022 Share Posted September 14, 2022 Jag seller - "Solid Motors Ltd - Quality Used Cars" Solid, you say? Quality, too? Where do I sign? MOT says... Do not drive until repaired (dangerous defects): Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) Offside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) Nearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) Offside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately (major defects): Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended center belt (7.1.2 (c)) Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Monitor and repair if necessary (advisories): Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b)) Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) So, apart from all the rust, the fucked engine, the fucked brakes, the fucked seatbelts, the fucked lights and the wheels about to fall off, it's a Quality Solid motor, right? paulplom, Rust Collector, Coprolalia and 15 others 8 5 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camryv6 Posted September 14, 2022 Share Posted September 14, 2022 I think it was a bullet dodged to be honest, i like the Merc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soundwave Posted September 14, 2022 Share Posted September 14, 2022 Sounds more like a soiled motor than a solid one. I hope you didn't give them a deposit! Merc looks good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daviemck2006 Posted September 14, 2022 Share Posted September 14, 2022 I think that jag needs the crusher and your lucky that you did not buy it.Sent from my SM-T585 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
w00dy Posted September 14, 2022 Share Posted September 14, 2022 Those I6 E320s are lovely. Lucky escape from the X Type. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl1981 Posted September 14, 2022 Share Posted September 14, 2022 That’s a shame, looked a lovely motor on the surface. I bet you’re disappointed on one hand and massively relieved on the other! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talbot Posted September 14, 2022 Share Posted September 14, 2022 1 hour ago, motorpunk said: Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) Offside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) Nearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) Offside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) The concerning implication of this wording being that only having one fixing missing would not be a fail. It's a new one one me. I'm fairly sure I've always presented cars for MOT with all the wheel bolts present. Seems a tad "fundamental" to me. Or am I just being traditionalist? Snake Charmer, spike60, bunglebus and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matty Posted September 14, 2022 Share Posted September 14, 2022 2 hours ago, Rocket88 said: Well, that didn’t go well… went in for it’s MOT prior to me paying for it… catastrophically failed on sill rot……..this left me in a bit of a pickle, due to an impending 250 mile round trip… so an emergency vehicle purchase was carried out….. amazingly, it’s not exploded yet E320 diesel Thank fuck you had them MOT it though. Good save that Wibble 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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