More busted knuckles than brains!
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03-05-2011, 12:11 PM
More busted knuckles than brains!
So, I have a low mileage (85K) '91 VDP that died last fall on the way to Ohio for my family reunion. My father in law helped me haul it home and get it in my garage. Winter passed, things happened, transmission went out in my 96 Lincoln Continental, spring came, time for a new car. Or maybe fix the '91? Nah, let's go buy another Jaguar! 
Went lookng for a Saab for fuel economy and safety, found a '99 XJ8 with 71K. Bought it for the style and the luxury.
I know the xj40s have issues with door handles breaking, minor electrical gremlins, etc. So, we'll by an XJ8, and enjoy the reliability built in after Ford bought Jaguar, right? Nah, now we have timing chain tensioners to worry about!
At least with broken door handles, you can still drive the car!
Thankfully, I'm very good as a diy'er, so I plan to fix the '91 and sell it this summer, and do more research on the tensioners for the '99 XJ8. There's still no prettier car on the road (or in my garage) than a Jaguar.
JagLoverX2
'99 XJ8, BRG/Cashmere, 71K
'91 XJ6VDP, Jet Black/Magnolia, 85K, awaiting resurrection
Went lookng for a Saab for fuel economy and safety, found a '99 XJ8 with 71K. Bought it for the style and the luxury.I know the xj40s have issues with door handles breaking, minor electrical gremlins, etc. So, we'll by an XJ8, and enjoy the reliability built in after Ford bought Jaguar, right? Nah, now we have timing chain tensioners to worry about!
At least with broken door handles, you can still drive the car!
Thankfully, I'm very good as a diy'er, so I plan to fix the '91 and sell it this summer, and do more research on the tensioners for the '99 XJ8. There's still no prettier car on the road (or in my garage) than a Jaguar.
JagLoverX2
'99 XJ8, BRG/Cashmere, 71K
'91 XJ6VDP, Jet Black/Magnolia, 85K, awaiting resurrection
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Hey JL, welcome aboard one of the friendliest sites around
Good to have you here with us .......Sounds like you're gonna fit right in here with that mentality
One helluva car you got there as you obviously know
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