Luxo Barge
#21
Yes, the Xantia was a weird step back from the BX, which combined an excellent ride with almost-Peugeot handling.
Not to mention the stupid headlights and driving position.
I wish I'd got hold of an Activa - active anti-roll should have been the ultimate development of hydropneumatic. And really, no luxury car an do without hydropneumatic.
So there's your answer, then; a W116 6,9 SEL. Good luck finding one!
Not to mention the stupid headlights and driving position.
I wish I'd got hold of an Activa - active anti-roll should have been the ultimate development of hydropneumatic. And really, no luxury car an do without hydropneumatic.
So there's your answer, then; a W116 6,9 SEL. Good luck finding one!
#23
#25
Banned
Nice cars but extremely complex and absolute money pits. They were good value a couple of years back but people now ask over £5K for ratty ones. Less painful to pour money down a drain. One of the main reasons I prefer old Jags of similar vintage is that they aren't as complex and parts are easy to source and fit. If the OP is worried about having to fix a Jag, this should give him nightmares.
#26
Nice cars but extremely complex and absolute money pits. They were good value a couple of years back but people now ask over £5K for ratty ones. Less painful to pour money down a drain. One of the main reasons I prefer old Jags of similar vintage is that they aren't as complex and parts are easy to source and fit. If the OP is worried about having to fix a Jag, this should give him nightmares.
The e38 is such a lovely, understated looking car; with a sensible, risk-averse head on, a 728i would make a great deal of sense, if not a lot of speed...
I do like the Series 1 and Series 3 XJ, but I'm still too young (at heart) for a pipe-and-slippers, wing-back chair Jag. And the new XJ, whilst a looker, is a modern interpretation of a Ford Granada hatchback IMHO.
#27
Banned
I wouldn't disagree - but I might once have had a punt if one could be had at the right price!
The e38 is such a lovely, understated looking car; with a sensible, risk-averse head on, a 728i would make a great deal of sense, if not a lot of speed...
I do like the Series 1 and Series 3 XJ, but I'm still too young (at heart) for a pipe-and-slippers, wing-back chair Jag. And the new XJ, whilst a looker, is a modern interpretation of a Ford Granada hatchback IMHO.
The e38 is such a lovely, understated looking car; with a sensible, risk-averse head on, a 728i would make a great deal of sense, if not a lot of speed...
I do like the Series 1 and Series 3 XJ, but I'm still too young (at heart) for a pipe-and-slippers, wing-back chair Jag. And the new XJ, whilst a looker, is a modern interpretation of a Ford Granada hatchback IMHO.
I don't think they ever made a Granada hatch but the Grandad wasn't a bad car.
#28
Thread Starter
Haha
i'm someone who forms quite strong opinions and when I was a hot hatch type my best buddy had an Escort RS turbo
basically they'd strapped a turbo onto a cooking 1.6 which wasn't up to the job. The ride and handling were superb compared to my Astra GTE but the engine was a piece of shit.
that and ford imteriors really grate with me
i honestly think we'll find another crossover with more grunt instead.
the question then is whether to keep the M3. It has a truly awesome soundtrack, maybe one of the best in its price bracket if you discount Tivs which will just break comstantly. Took it 3 up to the NEC at the weekend and it just eats journeys like that. I'd never track it though like some do which is where the SC S comes in.
I've hankered after a lotus for a while so maybe that's the 2017 project. Surely I can keep one of the 3 cars running , even if 2 are closing in on 20 years old
i'm someone who forms quite strong opinions and when I was a hot hatch type my best buddy had an Escort RS turbo
basically they'd strapped a turbo onto a cooking 1.6 which wasn't up to the job. The ride and handling were superb compared to my Astra GTE but the engine was a piece of shit.
that and ford imteriors really grate with me
i honestly think we'll find another crossover with more grunt instead.
the question then is whether to keep the M3. It has a truly awesome soundtrack, maybe one of the best in its price bracket if you discount Tivs which will just break comstantly. Took it 3 up to the NEC at the weekend and it just eats journeys like that. I'd never track it though like some do which is where the SC S comes in.
I've hankered after a lotus for a while so maybe that's the 2017 project. Surely I can keep one of the 3 cars running , even if 2 are closing in on 20 years old
#29
Banned
Haha
i'm someone who forms quite strong opinions and when I was a hot hatch type my best buddy had an Escort RS turbo
basically they'd strapped a turbo onto a cooking 1.6 which wasn't up to the job. The ride and handling were superb compared to my Astra GTE but the engine was a piece of shit.
that and ford imteriors really grate with me
i honestly think we'll find another crossover with more grunt instead.
the question then is whether to keep the M3. It has a truly awesome soundtrack, maybe one of the best in its price bracket if you discount Tivs which will just break comstantly. Took it 3 up to the NEC at the weekend and it just eats journeys like that. I'd never track it though like some do which is where the SC S comes in.
I've hankered after a lotus for a while so maybe that's the 2017 project. Surely I can keep one of the 3 cars running , even if 2 are closing in on 20 years old
i'm someone who forms quite strong opinions and when I was a hot hatch type my best buddy had an Escort RS turbo
basically they'd strapped a turbo onto a cooking 1.6 which wasn't up to the job. The ride and handling were superb compared to my Astra GTE but the engine was a piece of shit.
that and ford imteriors really grate with me
i honestly think we'll find another crossover with more grunt instead.
the question then is whether to keep the M3. It has a truly awesome soundtrack, maybe one of the best in its price bracket if you discount Tivs which will just break comstantly. Took it 3 up to the NEC at the weekend and it just eats journeys like that. I'd never track it though like some do which is where the SC S comes in.
I've hankered after a lotus for a while so maybe that's the 2017 project. Surely I can keep one of the 3 cars running , even if 2 are closing in on 20 years old
#30