Please allow me to (re)introduce myself

"GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus" (genuinealexreid)
02/02/2016 at 17:00 • Filed to: me, Alex Reid

I am a man of (not much) wealth, and taste.

My name is Alex Reid, I daily drive a 28 year old Volkswagen Golf 4 door.

My fun summer car is a V12 Jaguar convertible,

and I’m reviving a 1968 Datsun Roadster, my dream car.

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I’ve been trying to update people on the progress of restoring this almost 50 year old mess, but I’m seriously lagging behind!

The Jag XJS seems to be a popular topic around here, so ask me anything about mine!

People have been complaining that old cars are unreliable and that you can’t daily drive them, that’s total crap!

So here I stand before you, a renaissance man, living life through the rose coloured glasses of the past. I’m going to attempt to be a more active member of this wonderful community.

DISCUSSION (35)

cletus44 aka Clayton Seams > GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus
02/02/2016 at 15:41

But can you see why kids love the taste of cinnamon toast crunch?

GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus > cletus44 aka Clayton Seams
02/02/2016 at 17:00

It’s definitely the SUGAR

Chariotoflove > GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus
02/02/2016 at 17:05

Welcome! I’ll l look forward to hearing about the Jag restoration.

GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus > Chariotoflove
02/02/2016 at 17:08

The Jaguar is in perfect shape, it needs no restoration, the Datsun is the one that needs the help.

Steve in Manhattan > GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus
02/02/2016 at 17:15

That Datsun ... friend’s dad had one growing up. Like nothing else I’d seen.

Any electrical/wiring issues with the Jaaaag?

Caleb "If a rally car can do it, so can my Malibu" M. S. > GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus
02/02/2016 at 17:18

Welcome!

GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus > Steve in Manhattan
02/02/2016 at 17:18

I’m in love with my Datsun :)
The Jag has only had 1 electrical issue so far, and that was a couple of dirty contacts on the window switches, other than that, it’s flawless!

Manwich - now Keto-Friendly > GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus
02/02/2016 at 17:19

So when are you going to combine all three to make a Frankencar called the Jagsunwagon Golf XJS-Roadster?

Manwich - now Keto-Friendly > GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus
02/02/2016 at 17:21

“The Jag has only had 1 electrical issue so far,”

I initially read that as “the Jag has only had 1 electrical fire so far”

LOL

RallyWrench > GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus
02/02/2016 at 17:25

Great trio of machines you have.

OPPOsaurus WRX > GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus
02/02/2016 at 17:30

Nice Jag. I’m tempting fate with this

Kinja'd!!!

GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus > Manwich - now Keto-Friendly
02/02/2016 at 17:32

TODAY

BmanUltima's car still hasn't been fixed yet, he'll get on it tomorrow, honest. > GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus
02/02/2016 at 17:32

Does perfect shape mean that it starts on the third try instead of the fourth?

dailydoseofmindlessness > GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus
02/02/2016 at 17:34

Kinja'd!!!

How can anyone not want one?

GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus > OPPOsaurus WRX
02/02/2016 at 17:35

Rode in one of those out to the mountains for a ski trip, comfy machine!

Jake - Has Bad Luck So You Don't Have To > GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus
02/02/2016 at 17:36

Got any interior shots of your Jag? What year is it?

GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus > dailydoseofmindlessness
02/02/2016 at 17:46

I have one, and I still want more.

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus
02/02/2016 at 17:53

Pleased to meet you. Hope you guess my PSI.

GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus > BmanUltima's car still hasn't been fixed yet, he'll get on it tomorrow, honest.
02/02/2016 at 18:08

Haha, actually every myth about the Jag seems to be unfounded at this point. It starts first crank every time, and is comfortably and surprisingly sporty!

GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus > Jake - Has Bad Luck So You Don't Have To
02/02/2016 at 18:09

I’ll refer you to the post I made when I first got it: http://oppositelock.kinja.com/oppo-ive-gone-…

It’s a 1989 model year.

My bird IS the word > GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus
02/02/2016 at 18:15

does your jag have the optional car phone? props by the way I was considering one of those but the mechanicals scared me off.

beardsbynelly - Rikerbeard > GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus
02/02/2016 at 18:25

People have been complaining that old cars are unreliable and that you can’t daily drive them, that’s total crap!

I agree you can daily drive them, but there’s only so much you can do to fight against a cars slide towards unplanned disassembly.

Rust, worn bearings, perished rubber and plastics, weather damaged paint, difficult and or expensive second hand parts because OEM has long since discontinued.

Sure you can maintain a car so it never breaks down, but you’re still gonna spend more time under it than a 2013 Honda.

BmanUltima's car still hasn't been fixed yet, he'll get on it tomorrow, honest. > GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus
02/02/2016 at 18:29

I congratulate you and offer best wishes with your British unicorn.

Also I’m a tad jealous because you have three really cool cars.

Hot Takes Salesman > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
02/02/2016 at 18:41

What’s confusing you is the, nature of my engine

DrScientist > GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus
02/02/2016 at 18:52

hi alex...

just sold my XJS this past fall. :( it was the first car that i ever fell in love with... you know as a child.

she drove me all around the country. literally.

Kinja'd!!!

and then a bunch of photos from the return trip here:

http://oppositelock.kinja.com/roadtrip-monta…

they can be driven daily. but they do require some taking care... i just didn’t have the garage space to keep her moving as i needed to. :(

welcome!

Steve in Manhattan > GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus
02/02/2016 at 18:54

A lot of people bitched when Ford bought Jaguar. But as I have said before, there was at least one good aspect ... Ford can build a wiring harness. There was a lot they did wrong in the mid-90s, but making wiring harnesses wasn’t one of them.

Chariotoflove > GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus
02/02/2016 at 19:00

Ah, I misread. Well then, I’m jealous.

GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus > DrScientist
02/02/2016 at 19:10

You, are a true legend. Love your car!

GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus > Chariotoflove
02/02/2016 at 19:13

Don’t be too jealous, the work I’ve had to do on the Datsun more than makes up for the condition of the Jag, haha!

GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus > Steve in Manhattan
02/02/2016 at 19:14

This is true, mine however, is not a Ford, so we’ll see what the future holds!

GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus > beardsbynelly - Rikerbeard
02/02/2016 at 19:20

I’d rather spend days under my Jaguar than buy a modern transportation appliance.

P.S, Your MR2 is a beaut!

gmporschenut also a fan of hondas > Hot Takes Salesman
02/02/2016 at 20:35

I was stuck in low side road, in need of a tire change

gmporschenut also a fan of hondas > GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus
02/02/2016 at 20:36

JAAAAAAAAGGGGGGGGG

beardsbynelly - Rikerbeard > GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus
02/03/2016 at 02:02

You’re not wrong. I’m envious of your XJS and the Datto, how is the XJS to work on? Even with such a long bonnet there’s not much room after the V12 if stuffed in there.

and thanks, All my examples were personal experience either on that MR2 or the one I had before it haha. Daily driven.. except for the last week where I’ve been waiting on parts to get here from Japan.

GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus > beardsbynelly - Rikerbeard
02/04/2016 at 00:00

Luckily I haven’t had to work on it at all, and the real problem with the engine bay is that the engine is underneath all the wires and fuel stuff, so it’ll be a real mess if anything goes wrong. Fingers crossed!