Give the X350 a go. Good ones go for around £8K (£9K for the R) for the mk1 facelift cars are a bit more. I'm a tad bias as I drive one ATM. I was a bit sceptical as I didn't like the height and rear 3/4, but you don't see those things when driving. Definitely the best Jag I've had (out of 10 or 11). Currently saving for an XKR mk2 as a fun car.
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Would love an S Type I know they are old but look lovely.Originally posted by The_Equalizer View PostI have a real thing for the XJ. Just have to wait until they are 15-years-old so I can buy one.
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I rather fancied a 4-litre X308 purely for eye watering cheapness, but was on a sticky wicket when the previous Merc packed up and need a cheap fix for the missus (hence the CLK cabrio for £1550). Anyway...Originally posted by NigelJK View PostGive the X350 a go. Good ones go for around £8K (£9K for the R) for the mk1 facelift cars are a bit more. I'm a tad bias as I drive one ATM. I was a bit sceptical as I didn't like the height and rear 3/4, but you don't see those things when driving. Definitely the best Jag I've had (out of 10 or 11). Currently saving for an XKR mk2 as a fun car.Comment
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You can pick those up for around £1K for an 'R' right scream.Would love an S Type I know they are old but look lovely.
Try and lay your hands on a super v8. you should get good one for around £2K.a 4-litre X308
I was lucky with my X350, £6K for 60,000 miles fjsh, with loadsa toys (now won't ever buy anything that doesn't have a heated front screen again). Had to drive it back from Brixham
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My Dad just sold his. 56 plate, diseasel (his previous petrol was incredibly thirsty, the diesel not so bad).Originally posted by vetran View PostWould love an S Type I know they are old but look lovely.Taking a break from contractingComment
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I've got an S Type which I picked up for a grand. It's like driving a yacht but **** me does it drink fuel.Originally posted by vetran View PostWould love an S Type I know they are old but look lovely.Comment
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