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Old Jul 4, 2012 | 10:27 PM
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Here is a pic of my 86 XJ-S V12 that I traded for a old riding mower. I think I done quite well.
 
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Old Jul 4, 2012 | 10:59 PM
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I like my Jags like I like my women, white and creamy.
 
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Old Jul 5, 2012 | 01:55 AM
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Jag for a lawn mower. Enjoy it while it lasts, I think the XJS is heading for E Type status sooner rather than later. I'm stockpiling them.

Does she run?
 
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Old Jul 5, 2012 | 08:15 AM
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I think you did quite well! What shape is it in?
 
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Old Jul 5, 2012 | 08:53 AM
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It's in really good shape considering it hasen't been used for almost 10 years. At least the old owner had enough sense to put it on stands and cover it. There is absolutely no rust. It just needs a little bit of cleaning up and checking over. I'm sure I will find some issues but it'll be fun working on it.
 
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Old Jul 5, 2012 | 11:26 AM
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Replace the fuel hoses right away! They're notorious for cracking and spraying gas on the engine when they get old!
 
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Old Jul 5, 2012 | 11:54 AM
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Thanks, I will make sure that I take care of that right away.
 
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Old Jul 5, 2012 | 07:38 PM
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I do not know, looking back at my '82 purchase, I should have gotten a lawn mower instead... Enjoy and keep us posted.
 
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Old Jul 7, 2012 | 10:59 AM
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How about some interior and engine shots, man!
 
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Old Jul 7, 2012 | 05:47 PM
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I traded an old pickup that I had gotten for free anyway, for my nearly-identical '85. Also no rust anywhere and mine came with a parts car! Can't wait to get mine back from the paint shop. Ditto the engine and interior shots!
 
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it looks good.good deal on trade.
 
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Old Jul 8, 2012 | 04:08 PM
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I'll get somed interior and engine pics up asap
 
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I am looking at selling my 1992 xjs v12 convertible where and how do I go about posting it
 
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Old Jul 9, 2012 | 06:45 AM
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I am looking at selling my 1992 xjs v12 convertible where and how do I go about posting it
Try the classified section of these forums.
 
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Originally Posted by tomgadbois
I am looking at selling my 1992 xjs v12 convertible where and how do I go about posting it
There's also ebay and craigslist.
 
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