A tale of two Jaaags…

[NorthernMonkey]

Yes folks. 

Following a period of thinning out the fleet and fixing the ones that are left, it’s now time to set off in the middle of the night to collect another folly.

Actually quite looking forward to this one. It has the potential to be a complete money pit but my gut feeling (and having dealt with the seller several times before) is all good.

Still stupidly early though….stay tuned.

[NorthernMonkey]

Now a hour in and daylight has arrived so it’s time for breakfast!

[NorthernMonkey]

The first destination is around 1hr30 away so everything is currently going to plan

[gadgetgricey]

Good luck and hope all goes to plan. 

[grogee]

May your alternators stay rectified. Sounds like a long-ish trip, and I note you've not mentioned defaecation yet. 

I think it's a 1989 Reliant Scimitar

[NorthernMonkey]

10 minutes ago, grogee said:

May your alternators stay rectified. Sounds like a long-ish trip, and I note you've not mentioned defaecation yet. 

I think it's a 1989 Reliant Scimitar

It’s longish, but not ridiculously so.

It’s not a Scimitar but it does have one or two bits in common, including the royal connection….

As to the other collection thread feature, that was dealt with at Tim Hortons along with breakfast.

[NorthernMonkey]

One for the spotted thread

[hairnet]

mancunian area?

(it wouldnt be the bradford one lol)

how far south are you going

royal connection 

its an aston martin?

 

[NorthernMonkey]

10 minutes ago, hairnet said:

mancunian area?

(it wouldnt be the bradford one lol)

how far south are you going

royal connection 

its an aston martin?

 

I wish. This is definitely (very) low cost, (moderately) high liability.

Currently in Lincoln waiting for this to be rebuilt…

There appears to be only one locksmith in the uk who’s prepared to rebuild these barrels at a sensible cost and luckily, he’s 15 minutes off our planned route for today so it seemed prudent to kill two birds etc etc

Once that’s done, it’s exactly 100 miles to our vehicular pick up.

 

[NorthernMonkey]

Currently stopped for a quick pee break…should be at ground zero in the next 30 mins.

This will bring this particular manufacturer count in my possession to three with a combined cylinder count of 22

[HMC]

Some sort of bmw?

[HMC]

The z3 (6) / maybe a diesel of some kind (4) and you are getting a 7 series with 12 cylinders - 22 cylinders 

thats my guess anyway

[NorthernMonkey]

27 minutes ago, HMC said:

The z3 (6) / maybe a diesel of some kind (4) and you are getting a 7 series with 12 cylinders - 22 cylinders 

thats my guess anyway

Almost but not quite. 

Collection has occurred…about to commence homeward journey with firm suspension…

[NorthernMonkey]

The manufacturer is JLR, the cylinder count consisting of a V8 L322, a V6 X350 and now a V8 X350… 🤔😳

[grogee]

#wouldratherwalkthanhavelessthanfourcylinders

X350 is one of my favourites. I am a big fan. I hope it wafts you home in comfort and reliability, while the radio whispers sweet nothings into your thigh.

[Cavcraft]

Ooh, that looks class. 

[brownnova]

That does look nice. I do need to have experienced a Jaaaag soon. 

[stuboy]

5 hours ago, NorthernMonkey said:

Almost but not quite. 

Collection has occurred…about to commence homeward journey with firm suspension…

phwoar.. tasty

[NorthernMonkey]

And back home.

A massive thank you to Jamie for flogging this to me for £not much at all, especially considering he failed to mention all the bits in the boot to rebuild the front suspension at some point along with replacements for all the broken bits and the full set of five 20” BBS split rims, all with practically brand new Uniroyal Rainsport5 tyres that in their own right are probably worth more than the asking price.

TL:DR Highly recommended seller 👍👍

[NorthernMonkey]

I should also mention the quite frankly ridiculous fuel consumption of this thing.

Claire was driving her C70 D5 sport and we both stuck to 65-70mph all the way back due to the firm suspension on the XJ8.

Now, bearing in mind petrol is a good 15p/litre than diesel, the Volvo averaged 42.4mpg from Cambridge back up to the frozen north and the Jag did 36.5mpg.

If anyone wishes to do the exact maths, crack on but I don’t reckon there’s much in it!

[NorthernMonkey]

Back to the workshop today.

Got all the paying stuff out of the way so time to have a look under the new toy.

Brand new 20” Uniroyal Rainsport 5s all round? That’ll do…

Broken fog light? That was in the original ad, although no mention was made of the brand new replacement in the back.

Now for the elephant in the room…the lack of suspension at the front.

Nearside?

That looks ok…

Let’s have a look at the offside.

Ah. Right. That may* be a bit beyond a roadside repair….

😳😂😂

[NorthernMonkey]

It is a lovely thing though.

A few odds and ends to sort here and there but a 300+ hp V8 that’ll do over 35mpg on a decent run? That sounds like a bit of ok.

 

[sdkrc]

Fucking yessss! What a purchase. Big fan of these jags. I really liked the 3.6 one I had. 

It seems like there are almost no downsides to owning the 4.2 over the 3.0 or the 3.6. more power, minimal drop in mpg. Doesn't even seem like there's much different in the way of maintenance/reliability. 

[NorthernMonkey]

I concur.

Bar a little bit of bubbling on the edge of the boot lid underneath the paint and the scratch on the offside rear door/arch, there’s not a mark on it.

Absolutely no rust underneath and the engine and box are as dry as anything.

Well happy with it!

 

[NorthernMonkey]

Found the remains of the alloy shield that protects the airbag from stray debris etc.

Bet that made an interesting pop…

[HMC]

Great colour! I found the current @eddyramrod xj8 3.5 to be surprising good on fuel as well- on a long run it would do high 30s on the motorway all day long.

[NorthernMonkey]

I never know when to stop.

Replacement shock ready to fit…

And fitted…

Resulting in this…

And also no fault codes or error messages…

Just got to decide which wheels to go with now…can’t make my mind up between the 19” five spokes and the 20” BBS.

Thoughts?

[sdkrc]

BBS every time

[Broadsword]

Very, very well bought that man. I really want to try the 4.2 now, especially hearing they don't drink that much fuel. I've had a 3.0 V6 and 3.6 V8 X350, both were excellent. By the way stick with the BBS wheels and put on a mesh grille. The SE grille looks sillly, with the sport grille the car will look stunning!!

[Split_Pin]

300bhp and 35mpg, ultimate waft and no rust sounds like my dream car! 

5 spokes for me, they look easy to keep /stay clean as well.