Craigslist finds and a really stupid idea

"dtg11 - is probably on an adventure with Clifford" (dtg11) 02/06/2016 at 19:25 • Filed to: CL, Craigslist

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It’s not everyday you find a Rolls on your local CL...

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Acres of wood and leather. Also I like how it says

1987 Rolls Royce Silver Spur was traded on a new Porsche.

First time I’ve heard that.

Now for the stupid idea:

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Cons:

Every body panel has been vandalized

Cracked windshield

Has nail in tire, so 2 new tires

Needs new tie rod on rear passenger side ($100 for parts)

It’s early 2000's Ford quality with Jaguar mechanicals

Pros:

It runs (for now)

It’s $1500

*Jeremy Clarkson voice* It’s a Jaaag.

I want it.

Talk me out of it.

Please.

V6 or Bust > dtg11 - is probably on an adventure with Clifford 02/06/2016 at 19:35

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Can’t say it enough times. This thing just screams “money pit”- hell, it’s a money chasm, a money black hole, a money incinerating device. It needs thousands in repairs now, and I shudder to think of what maladies await this machine down the road.

Tohru > dtg11 - is probably on an adventure with Clifford 02/06/2016 at 19:36

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Do it, you won’t.

Bluecold > dtg11 - is probably on an adventure with Clifford 02/06/2016 at 19:42

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if it were as easy to fix that jag as you describe, the previous owner wouldve done it. CP

Chariotoflove > dtg11 - is probably on an adventure with Clifford 02/06/2016 at 20:12

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“Serious offers only. No tire kickers.”

Seriously, Man, unless you own a body shop, how on Earth could this be worth anything except for parts?

V6 or Bust > Chariotoflove 02/06/2016 at 20:24

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Well, I have to say, I can see a scenario where this might be a very appealing purchase. Say you have a reliable commuter, you’ve got $2,000 lying around, and you just want something with a big V8 to cruise around in on weekends. Maybe you’ve always had a soft spot for Jaaags. If you don’t mind the scratches, and you buy it with an “if it breaks, it breaks” kind of attitude, this could be a great weekender.

jariten1781 > dtg11 - is probably on an adventure with Clifford 02/06/2016 at 20:52

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Always a few Rollers on DC’s CL.

http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/search/sss?que…

JR1 > dtg11 - is probably on an adventure with Clifford 02/06/2016 at 20:59

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Just look at that beautiful wooden dash in the Jaaaaggg

Chariotoflove > V6 or Bust 02/06/2016 at 21:00

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Sure, except that much of the Jag’s appeal is its style. Why would you want to cruise in one that has been bashed, beaten, and trashed? The style is gone.

V6 or Bust > Chariotoflove 02/06/2016 at 21:11

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That’s a good point. Still, though, I betcha there’s someone out there who’d love to own a Jag for $1,500, scratches or no. I think, for some people, just having the thing is enough, not having the thing in perfect condition. And some people really like Jaguars.

Chariotoflove > V6 or Bust 02/06/2016 at 21:20

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Yeah, if the interior is still good, and the ride is nice, I could get behind that.

dtg11 - is probably on an adventure with Clifford > Chariotoflove 02/06/2016 at 21:56

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As V6 or bust says, its still a decent car. Scratches and dings are a big deal to me. And its a Jaaag.

dtg11 - is probably on an adventure with Clifford > jariten1781 02/06/2016 at 21:57

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I live in the middle of central Illinois

dtg11 - is probably on an adventure with Clifford > JR1 02/06/2016 at 21:58

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Full of wood, leather, and opulence.

Chariotoflove > dtg11 - is probably on an adventure with Clifford 02/06/2016 at 22:40

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Sorry we’re not doing a good job talking you out of it, I guess, but you came to a crack house for help with your addiction.

QCGoose > dtg11 - is probably on an adventure with Clifford 02/07/2016 at 11:36

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I take it you’re in the Springfield area. Did you visit Isringhausen back in the fall of ‘13 when they had the LeMans blue Jaguar XJ220?

A buddy and I drove down to see it (Quad Cities) and man it was unreal; truly incredible presence in person. I always thought it was beautiful in pics, but it was simply indescribable in person. That was a bucket-list car of mine to see and I still can’t believe I was able to cross it off the list.

dtg11 - is probably on an adventure with Clifford > QCGoose 02/07/2016 at 14:35

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No, sadly I missed that and the 50th Anniversary Aventador

Pillarless Coupe > dtg11 - is probably on an adventure with Clifford 02/08/2016 at 23:15

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You wanna throw away $1500? This is the best worst way to do it

https://springfieldil.craigslist.org/cto/5406134241…

dtg11 - is probably on an adventure with Clifford > Pillarless Coupe 02/09/2016 at 10:13

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Don’t think that I hadn’t considered that one as well. But it’s not a Jaaag

Pillarless Coupe > dtg11 - is probably on an adventure with Clifford 02/09/2016 at 12:14

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No, it’s no Jag, but the S-type is in no danger of being remembered among the great Jags either. I can’t speak for that particular Benz of course, but I’ve had 3 124 chassis cars and that same motor in a w210 and the two combined make for a pretty bulletproof combo. By no means cheap to fix when stuff goes bad, but the quality of the parts generally mean once you fix something, you’re done with that for another 7 years.