dr_jekyll Posted February 6, 2011 Share Posted February 6, 2011 hello ladies, gentlemen ...and nevins with my supe now too loud and hardcore (for my driving skills and sensibility levels ) to be used as i realistic road car i really want an xk8, i have seen lovely early examples with highish millage for less than 5 grand. i have loved the look of these since they first come out but im thinking i may look a bit out of place in one , im 23 and when i decide to shave i look pretty child like and i dont want to look like a 17 yr old drug dealer,. but i do love the cars . what do you think and any pros and cons you can think of will be taken on board and considerd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave finch Posted February 6, 2011 Share Posted February 6, 2011 im 22 i nearly bought an xkr before i got my skyline i should have got the xkr dont get an xk8 there cool but not supercharged cool are they Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobUK Posted February 6, 2011 Share Posted February 6, 2011 Get another Supra as a run around! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dyer864 Posted February 6, 2011 Share Posted February 6, 2011 who said you look like a 17yr old when you shave ur missus ! she was being too kind fella lol, love the xkr's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_jekyll Posted February 6, 2011 Author Share Posted February 6, 2011 i baught another supra but i just never loved it like i love my blue one and ended up selling it . if i get another supe ill be tempted to start messing with it where as id just leave the jag alone and drive it. i thaught of the xkr but i dont want power , i have my blue supe to thrash around tracks in , i just want a luxury car thats well priced and looks the mutts nuts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jevansio Posted February 6, 2011 Share Posted February 6, 2011 I roll round in a XJ8, my mates hum the "Minder" theme tune when I see them, XK's aren't drug dealers cars, you should get one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edge Posted February 6, 2011 Share Posted February 6, 2011 http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/carbycar/jaguar/xk8-and-xkr-1996?section=bad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted February 6, 2011 Share Posted February 6, 2011 i baught another supra but i just never loved it like i love my blue one and ended up selling it . if i get another supe ill be tempted to start messing with it where as id just leave the jag alone and drive it. i thaught of the xkr but i dont want power , i have my blue supe to thrash around tracks in , i just want a luxury car thats well priced and looks the mutts nuts Get the Jag XJ12 that's for sale on here if you just want a comfortable car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted February 6, 2011 Share Posted February 6, 2011 Speak to DannoSupra before you get one. He's ex Jaguar and told me to stay away last time I was tempted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lbm Posted February 6, 2011 Share Posted February 6, 2011 Ok, £5K for a high miler, but what about the inevitable repair/servicing costs etc...? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jevansio Posted February 6, 2011 Share Posted February 6, 2011 Ok, £5K for a high miler, but what about the inevitable repair/servicing costs etc...? Who cares, with the rate petrol is going up you won't make it to the garage without running out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted February 6, 2011 Share Posted February 6, 2011 Thet're gorgeous cars. My dad had a brand new one back in 1997 and if anything, they've gotten better looking with age. I'd probably look for an early XK8 with std wheels, with loads of service history for circa £5-6k. IE: http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2413586.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyT Posted February 6, 2011 Share Posted February 6, 2011 What H. said. It would be foolish not to get the gen from someone in the know and Danno does know his Jags. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_jekyll Posted February 6, 2011 Author Share Posted February 6, 2011 i will ask questions and have a read first , i know alot were recalled for engine swaps and i know ther were problems with the gearbox ecu software . obviosly petrol wil be verry expensive and parts wont be cheap , but my word arnt the pretty in all seriousness running costs dont really bother me , not that im rich or have money to burn , but i allways adopt the i could be dead tomoorow attitude so ill dig a bit deaper for fuel if it means i have something i really want. and being in the motor trade i can often get parts at reasonable prices. and the workshop next to me has a huge stack of jag parts from cars they have broken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_jekyll Posted February 6, 2011 Author Share Posted February 6, 2011 http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/carbycar/jaguar/xk8-and-xkr-1996?section=bad that does give a lot to think about , thanks for that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny g Posted February 6, 2011 Share Posted February 6, 2011 Modern day Supra from the back... Yummmy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_jekyll Posted February 6, 2011 Author Share Posted February 6, 2011 the new one is stunning but well out of my price range , 5 years down the road though who knows Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_jekyll Posted February 6, 2011 Author Share Posted February 6, 2011 well just rang a mate that owns a good tuning and performance place in cearphilly , and priced up a load of parts and its not looking too bad. here is what he told me on the parts i asked him for full recon engine £700 new front dampers £120 pair new rear dampers £100 pair front calipers new £65 each used gearbox in stock £320 individual bushes , about £12 each exhaust about £100 per box/ section thats not too bad for a big jag , im sure i could live with that if bits start failing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest wantthatone Posted February 6, 2011 Share Posted February 6, 2011 do it craig. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted February 6, 2011 Share Posted February 6, 2011 well just rang a mate that owns a good tuning and performance place in cearphilly , and priced up a load of parts and its not looking too bad. here is what he told me on the parts i asked him for full recon engine £700 new front dampers £120 pair new rear dampers £100 pair front calipers new £65 each used gearbox in stock £320 individual bushes , about £12 each exhaust about £100 per box/ section thats not too bad for a big jag , im sure i could live with that if bits start failing Doesn't seem all that bad then I'd say go for it. If it's what you want, do it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_jekyll Posted February 6, 2011 Author Share Posted February 6, 2011 think im going to have to , the bm will have new rear suspension and be on ph by friday. i could allways sell it if its a PITA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted February 6, 2011 Share Posted February 6, 2011 think im going to have to , the bm will have new rear suspension and be on ph by friday. i could allways sell it if its a PITA Just a thought. You don't want to buy a Golf instead do you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_jekyll Posted February 6, 2011 Author Share Posted February 6, 2011 Just a thought. You don't want to buy a Golf instead do you? i operate a strict rwd only policy sorry mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted February 6, 2011 Share Posted February 6, 2011 i operate a strict rwd only policy sorry mate So do I.. from now on If you want one and you know you can afford it, I'd say go for it. Just what I did about getting a Supra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_jekyll Posted February 6, 2011 Author Share Posted February 6, 2011 yea only here once and all on borrwed time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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