Comments on: Vanden Plas

By: Robert Behan

Robert Behan — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 15:35:25 +0000

I have a photo of a back end of what appears to be a British made car and was wondering if you might help me identify it. Please let me know where I can send the photo. Thanks for your assistance. Robert.

By: Mad Dog

Mad Dog — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 21:06:53 +0000

Kevin. I do agree. However more bits have fallen off my XJ8 than my 6 cyl Vanden Plas. There’s a luck factor too. I’ll keep my fingers crossed that this one will hold up…

By: Kevin C.

Kevin C. — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 03:27:12 +0000

Time will tell, Mad Dog. The 6 engines were robust, I agree. However, it’s all the other bits that fail on these cars that give strong men to weep. I can only hope and trust Roger’s Jag will hold up well. We’ll see.

By: Mad Dog

Mad Dog — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 07:59:42 +0000

I must, most respectfully, disagree with Kevin. These last of the straight 6 engines were virtually bullet proof and a lot better than the nikasil bored XJ8s that followed (I’ve had both). I think you are in danger of having bought a sensible car.

By: Kevin C.

Kevin C. — Sat, 09 Aug 2008 08:14:34 +0000

You never seem to learn, do you? I can’t think of worse choice of vehicle, with the possible exception of a ’92 Corvette (Let’s not go there.).
Actually, it’s a beautiful Jag. There is no way you can buy as much class for the buck as these 80′s-90′s Jag sedans. Low miles are a real plus unless it was in the shop more than on the road. Time will tell, but I’m thinking (and hoping) you got a deal.