Re: Looking for a cheap runaround - fate?
I got one of these Jags a couple of months ago, what an AMAZING CAR. It cost more than my house when it was new but under a grand now. The X300 series like that one are regarded as the best ever and the last proper Jag. They benefitted from the full Ford Motors quality input and are well known to do 400,000 miles without engine work. They were made 1995 - 1997 (before they changed to V8 Nikasil disaster motors). They have a reputation for great reliablility.
I used to go out on the bike on Sundays but now I'm just as likely to just take the Jag out for a drive, it's so relaxing and powerful. Classic Car insurance is £200 comp and £180 for a years tax. eBay has loads of spares so no need to pay Jag spares prices. It does about 25mpg. The silky engine has head pinning acceleration and quite a powerband after 4000rpm, the handling is awesome for any car let alone a big one, it goes round roundabouts as flat as a pancake. Not for everyone but very addictive.
Last edited by arenalife; 17-03-09 at 08:02 PM.
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