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"V12 Jake- Hittin' Switches" (jbv12)
09/03/2016 at 12:46 • Filed to: None

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This is almost too good to pass up.

DISCUSSION (34)

That Bastard Kurtis - An Attempt to Standardize My Username Across Platforms > V12 Jake- Hittin' Switches
09/03/2016 at 12:51

So he wants everything but best offers?

TheTurbochargedSquirrel > V12 Jake- Hittin' Switches
09/03/2016 at 12:52

The paint is really rough and it looks like the trunk has been replaced at some point.

V12 Jake- Hittin' Switches > TheTurbochargedSquirrel
09/03/2016 at 13:01

But $1500 !!

Land_Yacht_225 > V12 Jake- Hittin' Switches
09/03/2016 at 13:02

Easy. Its nowhere near local to you. By the time you can get to it, it will be long gone.

Honeybunchesofgoats > V12 Jake- Hittin' Switches
09/03/2016 at 13:08

As an NA x308 owner, I personally wouldn’t touch anything before 2001. That’s only the second model year, so a lot of problems may not have been ironed out. With 100k, I assume it doesn’t have a Nikasil-lined engine, but I would still want to know for sure.

At $1,500 though, that’s pretty much “who gives a shit” money for a 5 second 0-60 sleeper. Just do your homework on supercharger problems, because a lot of people have them, and I’m sure that ‘98s would be some of the worst of the lot.

On the other hand, the tranny is more reliable than the one in the NAs, and I don’t think you’d have to worry about plastic tensioners.

If you really want encouragement to buy it, look on YouTube for Clarkson reviewing the 1997 XJR on old old Top Gear.

The Snowman > V12 Jake- Hittin' Switches
09/03/2016 at 13:09

They are also excepting grammar lessons.

Life and Times of Magoo: The People's Champ > V12 Jake- Hittin' Switches
09/03/2016 at 13:11

That’s sbc swap money. Do it

V12 Jake- Hittin' Switches > Honeybunchesofgoats
09/03/2016 at 13:30

My thoughts exactly. If it does blow up, I'm more than confident that I could part it out for more than I payed for it.

V12 Jake- Hittin' Switches > Land_Yacht_225
09/03/2016 at 13:40

I mean I could in theory fly out this afternoon and drive back tomorrow and be back in time for Labor Day...but it's just such a bad idea.

Honeybunchesofgoats > V12 Jake- Hittin' Switches
09/03/2016 at 13:42

At the very least, you could get $500-$700 for the wheels. And I'd be first in line for the center console lid. (I was going to say the walnut trim too, but it looks like this car has spent a lot of time in the sun, because it's pretty cloudy).

Tristan > V12 Jake- Hittin' Switches
09/03/2016 at 14:39

Do it. I want to live vicariously through you. But I’m married, and have somehow managed to acquire 5 cars already, so anything more is a solid doghouse move.

Honeybunchesofgoats > V12 Jake- Hittin' Switches
09/03/2016 at 14:43

You should take a look at this:

http://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/xj-xj8-x…

And wade through this:

http://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/xj-xj8-x…

The absolute best thing about X308s is that they tend to be purchased by extremely obsessive DIYers, so anything that could go wrong usually has a great step-by-step write up with photos, and in a lot of cases, someone will even have even made a PDF with instructions.

AMGtech - now with more recalls! > V12 Jake- Hittin' Switches
09/03/2016 at 14:44

DO IT!!! NOW!!!

Honestly would myself if it wasn’t the worst possible timing and I didn’t already own one of its two main competitors.

V12 Jake- Hittin' Switches > Tristan
09/03/2016 at 14:45

I’m slowly compiling my fleet of luxury cars... Only problem is that I’m running out of space to store them. I have a second, two stall garage/workshop but it’s far too small to fit anything short of a Miata. If only the tree currently hovering over it would just fall already.

V12 Jake- Hittin' Switches > Honeybunchesofgoats
09/03/2016 at 14:54

Thanks man. This is scarily close to being feasible.

Honeybunchesofgoats > V12 Jake- Hittin' Switches
09/03/2016 at 14:57

I know that feeling. I came super close to jumping on this one a few weeks ago, not least because it was priced right and maintained by my Jag mechanic:

http://oppositelock.kinja.com/the-struggle-i…

(Unsurprisingly, someone else jumped on it quickly)

V12 Jake- Hittin' Switches > Honeybunchesofgoats
09/03/2016 at 14:58

A buddy of my fathers has a X308 XJR that I've been trying to get my hands on for a while. It's a gorgeous car...

Tristan > V12 Jake- Hittin' Switches
09/03/2016 at 15:06

I’ve got an NA and an NC Miata, a 24' travel trailer, a WJ Grand Cherokee, an XJ Cherokee and a ‘57 Studebaker. And we shall make no mention of the General Mayhem-esque ‘63 Galaxie hiding at my dad’s place 1,500 miles away. I have a problem... that problem is, I don’t have a 50'x80' pole barn on 10 acres. Wife disagrees...

V12 Jake- Hittin' Switches > Tristan
09/03/2016 at 15:12

I in theory would have space for a 35x25 pole barn if I get rid of the pile of wreckage that is my boat sitting in front of my work shop.

Tristan > V12 Jake- Hittin' Switches
09/03/2016 at 15:14

That’s the dream. For now I’ll just be satisfied with my RV pad, spacious driveway, 2 car garage and lack of a homeowner's association.

V12 Jake- Hittin' Switches > Tristan
09/03/2016 at 15:22

I have a lot of space as well. Big lawn/driveway with room for a storage lot workshop and a rough dirt bike/snowmobile track, all surrounded by thick forest.

V12 Jake- Hittin' Switches > AMGtech - now with more recalls!
09/03/2016 at 15:38

I already have two ! And I have a work bonus that would pay for this car and the flight out there. It's too easy...

Frenchlicker > Tristan
09/03/2016 at 15:42

My girlfriend knows that I want a house that is mainly a garage. On where the island in the kitchen is all that separates it from the garage. Maybe that is why she doesn't believe in marriage.

boxrocket > V12 Jake- Hittin' Switches
09/03/2016 at 20:13

Yeah, but how would it work since they except the best offers? Make a worst offer?

V12 Jake- Hittin' Switches > boxrocket
09/03/2016 at 20:24

Tree fiddy is a good offer

AMGtech - now with more recalls! > V12 Jake- Hittin' Switches
09/03/2016 at 21:53

So when is your flight?

V12 Jake- Hittin' Switches > AMGtech - now with more recalls!
09/03/2016 at 22:49

STOP. I don't need a 3rd full size Luxobarge. But I NEED it. I'm at a loss for what to do...

AMGtech - now with more recalls! > V12 Jake- Hittin' Switches
09/03/2016 at 23:19

There is only one choice here. The weather is socal is usually beautiful this time of year. And it’s early enough that mountain passes won’t be snow covered.

V12 Jake- Hittin' Switches > AMGtech - now with more recalls!
09/04/2016 at 00:15

AAHHHHHHHHH!!!

AMGtech - now with more recalls! > V12 Jake- Hittin' Switches
09/04/2016 at 01:19

Kinja'd!!!

V12 Jake- Hittin' Switches > AMGtech - now with more recalls!
09/04/2016 at 02:05

I decided to pull the trigger only to find out it had sold. Fuck me.

AMGtech - now with more recalls! > V12 Jake- Hittin' Switches
09/04/2016 at 10:17

That sucks.

V12 Jake- Hittin' Switches > AMGtech - now with more recalls!
09/04/2016 at 11:07

Yeah, but I'm going to cheer myself up with other car goodies

AMGtech - now with more recalls! > V12 Jake- Hittin' Switches
09/04/2016 at 11:10

Good plan.