by "Honeybunchesofgoats" (honeybunche0fgoats)
Published 03/08/2017 at 14:51
by "Honeybunchesofgoats" (honeybunche0fgoats)
Published 03/08/2017 at 14:51
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But I was browsing Jaguarforum’s classified ads and saw this ad for a 2000 XK8 for a pretty sweet and unusually realistic $7k.
Then I looked at the photos.
I mean, I get how some random dipweed might ruin their XK like that, but someone on a brand enthusiast forum who has clearly poured a lot of money to keep their car on the road?
"Jake - Has Bad Luck So You Don't Have To" (murdersofa)
03/08/2017 at 14:54, STARS: 0
Is... is that a landau top? WTF?
"Jake - Has Bad Luck So You Don't Have To" (murdersofa)
03/08/2017 at 14:55, STARS: 1
Oh, I’m an idiot. It’s the leaper.
"OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars" (jakeauern)
03/08/2017 at 14:55, STARS: 0
Looks to be aftermarket convertible top.
"Chan - Mid-engine with cabin fever" (superchan7)
03/08/2017 at 14:56, STARS: 1
I would want that returned to stock before buying it.
"Chan - Mid-engine with cabin fever" (superchan7)
03/08/2017 at 14:56, STARS: 1
Nah. It’s lowered, which is not really a thing XK owners do.
"Land_Yacht_225" (nadenator)
03/08/2017 at 14:58, STARS: 1
The leaper? Or the failed air suspension that makes it look #stanced?
"Honeybunchesofgoats" (honeybunche0fgoats)
03/08/2017 at 15:02, STARS: 0
I think he just lowered it to stupid levels, because XK8s don’t have air suspension. But both, especially the leaper, since at least you can fix the suspension.
"Land_Yacht_225" (nadenator)
03/08/2017 at 15:05, STARS: 0
Really? Well, any and all desire I have ever had for an XK just went right out the window...
"Chariotoflove" (chariotoflove)
03/08/2017 at 15:06, STARS: 1
What a shame. It was so pretty, too. I’m a fan of the convertible.
It’s almost as bad as when Jennifer Grey got her nose job.
"Honeybunchesofgoats" (honeybunche0fgoats)
03/08/2017 at 15:09, STARS: 1
Really? Personally, owning a Town Car, I would never want to deal with another air suspension ever again. Plus, why would you want to substitute super stiff stock Bilsteins for a softer air ride?
"Jake - Has Bad Luck So You Don't Have To" (murdersofa)
03/08/2017 at 15:12, STARS: 0
Oh, it is? looks alright to me. either way, some springs and it’s back to normal.
"Chan - Mid-engine with cabin fever" (superchan7)
03/08/2017 at 15:16, STARS: 0
LOL. I didn’t even see that. Yuck.
"Chariotoflove" (chariotoflove)
03/08/2017 at 15:19, STARS: 1
Clicked on the ad. That forum must be pretty forgiving because no one’s said anything about it. They praise it as well sorted and cared for. Also, it makes sense that it’s a Florida car.
"Land_Yacht_225" (nadenator)
03/08/2017 at 15:21, STARS: 1
As a rule, I don’t do “normal” suspension in modern cars. Air suspension is the only way to get a luxury car to ride properly. I even find the hydraulic system in my S-Class a little too harsh sometimes. And the normal gas-struts with active dampering in the S-Type R is just diabolical. Our X350 has the best ride of all our cars, except the seats are a little to hard.
"Honeybunchesofgoats" (honeybunche0fgoats)
03/08/2017 at 15:29, STARS: 1
Yeah, they’re normally just too nice to tell people how awful they are. There are lot’s of posts where someone does that to their car and the consensus is usually “I wouldn’t have done that, but if it makes you happy, it’s your car.”
"Chariotoflove" (chariotoflove)
03/08/2017 at 15:43, STARS: 1
Wow, that kind of breaks the internet.
"itschrome" (itschrome)
03/08/2017 at 15:48, STARS: 2
HEY! FUCK YOU!
I didn’t need to go there and remember how much I want a big Ol jag.. esp a XJ8 Vanden Plas. fuck you.. fuck you.. fuck you...
actually, hey can I borrow $7500??
"V12 Jake- Hittin' Switches" (jbv12)
03/08/2017 at 18:27, STARS: 0
ABC is a little harsh sometimes. That LS460 with conventional struts is the most comfortable car I’ve ever driven though. Also, the S class will be sticking around for a month or two while I find a suitable replacement. Think 221 S65
"Land_Yacht_225" (nadenator)
03/08/2017 at 18:33, STARS: 0
Audi St. Paul had a 221 S65 for, I think $35,000? HAD one. My friend said it got loaded onto a car carrier first thing yesterday morning.
"V12 Jake- Hittin' Switches" (jbv12)
03/08/2017 at 18:35, STARS: 0
Damn, what year. Had I known I’d have been on that.
"Land_Yacht_225" (nadenator)
03/08/2017 at 18:38, STARS: 0
2007-08. Dark blue with tan interior. Keep an eye out, it probably went to auction so it may show up in Minnesota again. My guess is it’s on it’s way to Chicago though.
"V12 Jake- Hittin' Switches" (jbv12)
03/08/2017 at 19:08, STARS: 0
That’d make sense. I’m looking for a post facelift version anyways though.
"Land_Yacht_225" (nadenator)
03/08/2017 at 19:59, STARS: 0
I feel like we’ve had a similar discussion before. I’m pre-facelift all day long. I hate the newer steering wheels.
"V12 Jake- Hittin' Switches" (jbv12)
03/08/2017 at 22:33, STARS: 0
I can’t stand the tail lights. The steering wheels don’t bother me much