I talked to a Jag owner.

"Zipppy, Mazdurp builder, Probeski owner and former ricerboy" (zipppyart) 06/23/2014 at 18:06 • Filed to: Jaaaaaag

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One of my neighbours bought this Jag XJ-S as a project for $2,000 last year, which was a steal. All parts from the previous owner are original. It's a 5-speed V12, one of 135 (?) made.

The paint was recently redone, and was immaculate, the previous paintjob was half-assed and was gray. The owner was working on the speakers on the door at the time I went there, and just got new tires last week, and installed the rear seats. I mainly asked him about the paint, because a friend has a similar Jag, the current paint job is chipping off after 4 years since the last repaint, and wants it done right.

Friend's Jag pictured.

The previous owner was a Sea King pilot, and did everything that's mechanical properly, the previous owner was a very handy guy as well. The car had no rust at all. The current owner even sent the dashboard trim to Florida to get redone, and looks spectacular.

It's awesome to see that I have plenty of Jalops in my neighbourhood. Other than this guy with the Jag, I've seen someone with a classic Mini (always saw it covered), A classic burgundy 911 (who also owned a Volvo V70 in the same colour, with a manual), A Classic split-bumper Camaro, a Firebird, and even someone with a yellow 1st gen Audi TT.

Vince-The Roadside Mechanic > Zipppy, Mazdurp builder, Probeski owner and former ricerboy 06/23/2014 at 18:16

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This is rare. The spoiler, not many had a spoiler.

JQJ213- Now With An Extra Cylinder! > Vince-The Roadside Mechanic 06/23/2014 at 18:22

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Is that OEM? It looks aftermarket to me and too flashy imo

McMike > Vince-The Roadside Mechanic 06/23/2014 at 18:27

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Rare? You want rare? Motherfucking five speed is rare!

Five speed. Damn.

BiTurbo228 - Dr Frankenstein of Spitfires > Zipppy, Mazdurp builder, Probeski owner and former ricerboy 06/23/2014 at 18:33

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I really want a 5-speed V12 XJS. The Driven Man does kits with Tremec 'boxes, but they're pricey. All the bits you need though.

That's part of my plan to get an E46 M3-rivalling V12 XJS :)

Vince-The Roadside Mechanic > JQJ213- Now With An Extra Cylinder! 06/23/2014 at 20:09

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I am 90% sure it is stock.

Vince-The Roadside Mechanic > McMike 06/23/2014 at 20:10

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That to.

wabbalosthiskey > Zipppy, Mazdurp builder, Probeski owner and former ricerboy 06/24/2014 at 01:07

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These are funny lights. Is this normal there?

AMGtech - now with more recalls! > Zipppy, Mazdurp builder, Probeski owner and former ricerboy 06/24/2014 at 02:10

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Jags are great, I love Jags. But to me the XJS is kind of like an ex-wife. Used to be beautiful and loveable years ago but hasn't aged well and is now just some bitch who takes most of your paychecks. I would take an XJ6/8/12/R coupe or sedan any day over an XJS, unless it was 88-94 with the stupid squarish lights. Come to think of it, all Jags are kind of like an ex-wife, some age very well though. Dat 5-speed tho.

Zipppy, Mazdurp builder, Probeski owner and former ricerboy > AMGtech - now with more recalls! 06/24/2014 at 04:27

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This one has squareish lights. I forget what year this one was though.

Zipppy, Mazdurp builder, Probeski owner and former ricerboy > wabbalosthiskey 06/24/2014 at 06:02

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It's entirely normal to have lights on top of the garage. That design reflects many of the houses here. Many homeowners are swapping their snowglobe-like lights to this shape.

AMGtech - now with more recalls! > Zipppy, Mazdurp builder, Probeski owner and former ricerboy 06/24/2014 at 09:50

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Yeah, XJS's mostly do, I meant XJ sedans.

wabbalosthiskey > Zipppy, Mazdurp builder, Probeski owner and former ricerboy 06/24/2014 at 11:01

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I have never seen them in the center like that on the west coast. Neat.