Might be trading up..

My dad's looking into buying a written off (panel damage only) 1999 Jaguar XKR Supercharged convertible that's going cheap. Second hand they normally go for £14,000 and this one's going for.. well a lot less. Needs major panel work but the internals are all fine and well cared for. Blue exterior, cream leather interior.

He shocked me by saying I could have it, although it's more like just a long term loan as he'd be the owner and I'd be the driver. But I'd need to sell my MG. Is it silly to grow so attached to a car that you automatically respond with "NO! EFF OFF!" even when you'd be massively trading up? :shake:

On the plus side, you lot would get first dibs on my car and all the bits I'd be taking off it to sell seperately.

This is still a pipedream and I'm torn over how I would respond if we actually got it.

Well it's a lovely car but it wont drive like the TF - yes it will be quick but you wont be bale to chuck it round corners and feel like you're on a skateboard with seats!

Wow thats a toughie, go with your heart dude, whichever has the greatest pull is the one

good luck with your decision

You won't be able to go to MG meets and hang out with us dudes. Some may see that as an advantage.

What I am basically saying is, nice car but will the community come with it?

The Jaguar club people are all over 50 and smoke pipes. Not exactly exciting. :lol:

TBH when on runs the XKs were closely matched with the TF on the twisties. on the straights obviously it was a different story.. but ask yourself will you get to really use that SC V8?

MikeKnight;12345 wrote: The Jaguar club people are all over 50 and smoke pipes. Not exactly exciting. :lol:

I could start smoking a pipe....:dunno:

MikeKnight;12341 wrote: My dad's looking into buying a written off (panel damage only) 1999 Jaguar XKR Supercharged convertible that's going cheap. Second hand they normally go for £14,000 and this one's going for.. well a lot less. Needs major panel work but the internals are all fine and well cared for. Blue exterior, cream leather interior.

He shocked me by saying I could have it, although it's more like just a long term loan as he'd be the owner and I'd be the driver. But I'd need to sell my MG. Is it silly to grow so attached to a car that you automatically respond with "NO! EFF OFF!" even when you'd be massively trading up? :shake:

On the plus side, you lot would get first dibs on my car and all the bits I'd be taking off it to sell seperately.

This is still a pipedream and I'm torn over how I would respond if we actually got it.

Hmm a dillema indeed, things to bear in mind when pondering your decision.They are really thirsty, about 15 mpg round town, 30 on a run if you barely breath on the throttle, and about 20 - 22 combined. If you drive it sportingly you will only get single figures. Also facter in a new set of rear tyres every 8000- 10000 miles. But having said that you can really make them fly, good for 175 + if derestricted.
Chris

Panic over, the deal fell through. I'm still one of you. :grouphug:

I'm actually quite glad. I did a little reading the the 1999 XKR's (especially the the V8's and not the straight six) are utter crap! In terms of build quality and reliability, they are shocking.

MikeKnight;12360 wrote: Panic over, the deal fell through. I'm still one of you. :grouphug:

I'm actually quite glad. I did a little reading the the 1999 XKR's (especially the the V8's and not the straight six) are utter crap! In terms of build quality and reliability, they are shocking.

great news :grouphug:

AdamElphick;12342 wrote: Well it's a lovely car but it wont drive like the TF - yes it will be quick but you wont be bale to chuck it round corners and feel like you're on a skateboard with seats!

this made me giggle a little, on the last Teesside run mike exclaimed it was the first time he'd been pressed into the side of his seat :dc:

mind you i was err.... having fun

David Aiketgate;12353 wrote: I could start smoking a pipe....:dunno:

I used to smoke one when I was younger...... with perhaps the wrong substances within :dunno: