http://www.rustyheaps.com/2008/08/06/vanden-plas/ A Mostly British Obsession: Tue, 06 Jan 2009 02:44:06 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7 hourly 1 http://www.rustyheaps.com/2008/08/06/vanden-plas/comment-page-1/#comment-5363 Mad Dog Sun, 24 Aug 2008 21:06:53 +0000 http://www.rustyheaps.com/?p=180#comment-5363 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... 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…

]]> http://www.rustyheaps.com/2008/08/06/vanden-plas/comment-page-1/#comment-5277 Kevin C. Wed, 20 Aug 2008 03:27:12 +0000 http://www.rustyheaps.com/?p=180#comment-5277 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. 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.

]]> http://www.rustyheaps.com/2008/08/06/vanden-plas/comment-page-1/#comment-5259 Mad Dog Mon, 18 Aug 2008 07:59:42 +0000 http://www.rustyheaps.com/?p=180#comment-5259 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. 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.

]]> http://www.rustyheaps.com/2008/08/06/vanden-plas/comment-page-1/#comment-5252 Kevin C. Sat, 09 Aug 2008 08:14:34 +0000 http://www.rustyheaps.com/?p=180#comment-5252 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. 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.

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