How about this 1989 Jaguar XJS coupe, V12:
https://reno.craigslist.org/cto/d/re...464658412.html
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How about this 1989 Jaguar XJS coupe, V12:
https://reno.craigslist.org/cto/d/re...464658412.html
Aw... hell, yeah. This is MontuckyFried's Holy Grail.Quote:
Originally Posted by El Chupacabra
DO IT!
It looks to be in excellent condition for the body and interior, and very low miles. So it's just the simple matter of baselining fluids and making sure all the electrical and rubber bits are holding up. Should be a snap!
If anything screams "snap!" in the car world it's a 1989 Jag with a V-12 that hasn't ran in 15 years.Quote:
Originally Posted by El Chupacabra
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Ha. Looks wise, totally. Having driven a few of them though... meh. They're ok. Driving one a few times was enough to get it out of my system.Quote:
Originally Posted by skaredshtles
Plus, you know the old adage. Better have enough money for 2 of those, as one will always be in the shop. And that was when they were NEW! Haha. Perfect for the spirit of this thread, though. Beautifully unreliable.
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I wasn't sure which car thread to put this in...
A few things to know before stealing my 914
914 reminds me: has a Fiero been considered? Maybe too reliable.
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A Fiero with a stupid engine swap would be a good fit. Not the LS that should be in there, but something weird, like a 911 turbo.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jong Lafitte
2.2 cosworth twin turbo.
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Cut the cats off and let that V12 exhale. Double your horsepower instantly.Quote:
Originally Posted by MontuckyFried
That's not a "stupid" engine swap for a Fiero.Quote:
Originally Posted by El Chupacabra
This is.
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Yes!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by Touring_Sedan
Ha! Though that’s quite like an LS, no? The GM small block 32v. Dope!!
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Only in that it's a GM V8, otherwise, not much like a pushrod LS. Northstar engines were DOHC, aluminum, complicated for their era.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jong Lafitte
They were known to be unreliable - IIRC head gasket failures were on a level that a Subaru owner would find familiar.
Oh right DOHC etc.. Funny they had to fuck with things. Too bad. My buddy’s folks had an STS and an ETC with north stars and those motors had pull. They didn’t keep them into high miles tho. FWD iirc though, kinda a drag.
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Ive had a Northstar. Silky smooth with plenty of power and shockingly good mpg. I'd get around 28 hwy in my DeVille. I'd get one again in a heartbeat but would make sure to do the headbolt upgrade first thing. I prolly put about 150-160K on mine with no trouble before the car unfortunately died an early demise due to rodents chewing up wiring and causing a fire under the hood. What a waste of a surprisingly great car. Was like floating down the highway in a La-Z-Boy. :'(
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I'd llike to float down the highway in a La-Z-Boy. That sounds like fun.
Wanna buy a nicely worn in Range Rover? It's like a Barcolounger with a supercharger.Quote:
Originally Posted by riser4
Not, really, thanks.Quote:
Originally Posted by gravitylover
It'll zip right up that hill that has your Highlander stymied. Lol
2jz swap
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The hill is fine. That's not the issue, it'll climb in a straight line just fine.its trying to navigate an unplowed twisty road that sucks. Shitty site lines and shitty steering. And it isn't that relaxing at 80 on the interstate. So ya, the Rover would be better. However, I can't afford to repair that beast you have and I'm not mechanically inclined. Sure, I drive relatively few miles. But I don't want to be on some trip when it decides to let the smoke out. Putting all that smoke back sucks.Quote:
Originally Posted by gravitylover
That's gotta be fake. 51K on a Yugo???? C'mon. Unless they pushed it by hand or pulled it with something.
34 years. At least some in Wisconsin. I'm more impressed that it hasn't disintegrated into a pile of brown dust.
That too.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ted Striker
2003 Cadillac CTS, $900.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/reno...53975721309223
I can't believe I forgot about this gem. We moved into the neighborhood in 2007. It was there then. It's still there today. The Google shows it in 2011. $.53 if you can identify it. Hint, the wheels are pretty specific.
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Originally Posted by Touring_Sedan
That Google pic is like a wet tshirt
Oh wow. I wonder what the story is behind that one.
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I just wanna know if it's a V12. The house is on it's second owner. I lost count of car covers.Quote:
Originally Posted by mcphee
Going against the spirit of the thread, I’d honestly rather have the 6 cylinder. Those V12s were dogs that sounded cool but were neutered by the catalytic converters.
How you wanna pay me that $0.53? Lol
That car sold for $3,990Quote:
Originally Posted by ill-advised strategy
In 1988
Wow.
An RX-8 just popped up in Polson, it’s no Yugo but you should probably pull trig.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...6736251289457/
Daaang
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A wanker engine.
And a stick.
And suicide doors?
I want that car!
He has a couple quarters but prob needs change for a nickel.Quote:
Originally Posted by mcphee
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Xjs did the cannonball
https://bringatrailer.com/2013/06/20...ll-run-winner/