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SetH
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Looks a beast that
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VR4 engine iirc. twin turbo hmm
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Cav turbo
SetH
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quote:
Originally posted by Jay
Looks a beast that


Yeah debatable if it fits the sleeper criteria i guess.
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lexus soarer

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S-Type 4.0 V8.

My uncle has the 3.0 V6 variant, takes a few seconds to get going but it shifts when you plonk your foot down
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Can anyone clarify the drive train configurations for the S and X type Jaguars please?
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Just get a supercharged V8 XJR
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Just get a supercharged V8 XJR


Highly tempting. Will only have it for a year hence the idea of a comedy car whilst I save for something decent
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quote:
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Can anyone clarify the drive train configurations for the S and X type Jaguars please?


S-Type is RWD with switchable traction control
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My old man used to have one of these, suppose it's a bit different and possibly newer than some of what's been posted in here but not that quick.

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1820726.htm
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There you go under 2k

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201025361781649/sort/priceasc/usedcars/price-to/5000/make/jaguar/radius/1501/page/1/keywords/xjr/postcode/fk29ar?logcode=p
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vrs estate
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Or you could just buy an actual LS400

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1593542.htm
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Jag or Vectra 3.2 GSI
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Vectra 3.2 GSi... No.
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quote:
Originally posted by flybikeslee
vrs estate


I have had 2 VRS saloons before and even though they were great all rounders dont really want to go back.
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Thanks for all your posts so far, quite a few things to look into and consider.

Eck would it cost much to get a T5 to 300bhp? I dont want to go OTT on mods.

the XJR is very tempting but will i get one for 4k that doesnt have a million things wrong with it?

X type & S type look sensible barge options and im loving the Jag touch of class bit grandpa image.

Im worried if i get anything like a Legnum or Legacy ill either drive like a loon making dump valve noises with my mouth or actually fit an HKS SSQV

Again with the AMG mercs will a 4k one be a complete shitter?

The other japanese offerings not really tempting me tbh.
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Oh 540 definitely in contention especially if its a Touring.
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I'd have said any E39 BMW with a V8. Apparently their handling isn't so good in SE guise because the steering rack is different due to the heavy V8. Try and get a de-chromed SE with larger alloys and M Sport suspension

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De-chromed, slightly better alloys.


Or:



[Edited on 19-07-2010 by deano87]
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dont know if it was a duff one seth, but my old boss had a 540i auto, and i was easily pulling on it in my s2k - bearing in mind s2k is not supercar fast, i was abit disappointed by the beemer tbh.
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My Audi V6 was only £1400 mate belter of a car! If a bit slower than you might want
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Seth the RICA remap takes them up to 300bhp so no, not much at all
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Seth the RICA remap takes them up to 300bhp so no, not much at all


Thats on standard exhaust, cat, breathing etc?

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