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Since: Jan 10, 2004
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(Msg. 1) Posted: Sun Nov 07, 2004 2:38 pm
Post subject: xjs advice
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Hi All,
I have always wanted an xjs and the time has come to get one,but i can't
decide if i should get a 3.6 or a 5.3HE.I dont think there is a lot of
diffrence between the two on fuel economy or peformance (or so i have been
told),but since i have'nt driven any xjs before could someone give me some
idea of fuel economy,performance and which one of the two would be the more
reliable.
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Since: Nov 07, 2004
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(Msg. 2) Posted: Sun Nov 07, 2004 2:38 pm
Post subject: Re: xjs advice [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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My xjs 5.3 HE (1988) makes 100 km with 18,5 litres (mixed: road & city). I
drive a little fast but do not abuse. (Ferrari mondial T from 1990 makes 15
litres at same type of driving).
Car performance is very good, but it is not a race car. Yo can drive to 250
kph but not in safe conditions. I have this car for daily use and I can say
yes, it is a reliable car.
It is a "comfortable" GT car (If you don't have passngers in the back seat;
there is not enough space for people above 12 years o adults with legs...).
I love this car, but you have to be sure of buying it. It is a 2 seat car in
wich, ocassionally for short distances, you can drive 2 mor pax on the back
seat.
I never have driven a 3.6 but I guess that fuel consumption may be nearly
the same (probably a couple of litres less). If you think about economy, a
3.6 with manual gear box would be a good choice.
ragards
--cc--
"Simon" <SIMON.TakeThisOut@richardson45.fsworld.co.uk> escribió en el mensaje
news:cmlgs9$lcr$1@newsg3.svr.pol.co.uk...
> Hi All,
> I have always wanted an xjs and the time has come to get one,but i can't
> decide if i should get a 3.6 or a 5.3HE.I dont think there is a lot of
> diffrence between the two on fuel economy or peformance (or so i have been
> told),but since i have'nt driven any xjs before could someone give me some
> idea of fuel economy,performance and which one of the two would be the
more
> reliable.
> Many Thanks,Simon.
>
>
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Since: Jan 10, 2004
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(Msg. 3) Posted: Sun Nov 07, 2004 3:20 pm
Post subject: Re: xjs advice [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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Many thanks for the advice.
"--cc--" <rt RemoveThis @ya.com> wrote in message news:cmline$cd2$1@news.ya.com...
> My xjs 5.3 HE (1988) makes 100 km with 18,5 litres (mixed: road & city).
I
> drive a little fast but do not abuse. (Ferrari mondial T from 1990 makes
15
> litres at same type of driving).
> Car performance is very good, but it is not a race car. Yo can drive to
250
> kph but not in safe conditions. I have this car for daily use and I can
say
> yes, it is a reliable car.
> It is a "comfortable" GT car (If you don't have passngers in the back
seat;
> there is not enough space for people above 12 years o adults with
legs...).
> I love this car, but you have to be sure of buying it. It is a 2 seat car
in
> wich, ocassionally for short distances, you can drive 2 mor pax on the
back
> seat.
> I never have driven a 3.6 but I guess that fuel consumption may be nearly
> the same (probably a couple of litres less). If you think about economy, a
> 3.6 with manual gear box would be a good choice.
>
> ragards
> --cc--
>
>
>
> "Simon" <SIMON RemoveThis @richardson45.fsworld.co.uk> escribió en el mensaje
> news:cmlgs9$lcr$1@newsg3.svr.pol.co.uk...
> > Hi All,
> > I have always wanted an xjs and the time has come to get one,but i can't
> > decide if i should get a 3.6 or a 5.3HE.I dont think there is a lot of
> > diffrence between the two on fuel economy or peformance (or so i have
been
> > told),but since i have'nt driven any xjs before could someone give me
some
> > idea of fuel economy,performance and which one of the two would be the
> more
> > reliable.
> > Many Thanks,Simon.
> >
> >
> >
>
>
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Since: Jan 09, 2004
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(Msg. 4) Posted: Sat Nov 13, 2004 11:40 am
Post subject: Re: xjs advice [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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Ok gents, lets not be silly about this. If you want fuel economy then buy a
mini.
Now a message for all you X type and S type drivers. There is only 1 engine
that should be under the bonnet of a jag, and its got 12 cylinders !!!
Simon, buy a V12 and enjoy yourself !!!
Stu
"Simon" <SIMON.RemoveThis@richardson45.fsworld.co.uk> wrote in message
news:cmlv50$84t$1@news8.svr.pol.co.uk...
> Many thanks for the advice.
> "--cc--" <rt.RemoveThis@ya.com> wrote in message news:cmline$cd2$1@news.ya.com...
>> My xjs 5.3 HE (1988) makes 100 km with 18,5 litres (mixed: road & city).
> I
>> drive a little fast but do not abuse. (Ferrari mondial T from 1990 makes
> 15
>> litres at same type of driving).
>> Car performance is very good, but it is not a race car. Yo can drive to
> 250
>> kph but not in safe conditions. I have this car for daily use and I can
> say
>> yes, it is a reliable car.
>> It is a "comfortable" GT car (If you don't have passngers in the back
> seat;
>> there is not enough space for people above 12 years o adults with
> legs...).
>> I love this car, but you have to be sure of buying it. It is a 2 seat car
> in
>> wich, ocassionally for short distances, you can drive 2 mor pax on the
> back
>> seat.
>> I never have driven a 3.6 but I guess that fuel consumption may be nearly
>> the same (probably a couple of litres less). If you think about economy,
>> a
>> 3.6 with manual gear box would be a good choice.
>>
>> ragards
>> --cc--
>>
>>
>>
>> "Simon" <SIMON.RemoveThis@richardson45.fsworld.co.uk> escribió en el mensaje
>> news:cmlgs9$lcr$1@newsg3.svr.pol.co.uk...
>> > Hi All,
>> > I have always wanted an xjs and the time has come to get one,but i
>> > can't
>> > decide if i should get a 3.6 or a 5.3HE.I dont think there is a lot of
>> > diffrence between the two on fuel economy or peformance (or so i have
> been
>> > told),but since i have'nt driven any xjs before could someone give me
> some
>> > idea of fuel economy,performance and which one of the two would be the
>> more
>> > reliable.
>> > Many Thanks,Simon.
>> >
>> >
>> >
>>
>>
>>
>
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(Msg. 5) Posted: Sat Nov 13, 2004 2:40 pm
Post subject: Re: xjs advice [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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Cheers Stu,
Looks like the V12 is the way to go,Cheers.
"Stuart Adair" <stuartadair.TakeThisOut@btopenworld.com> wrote in message
news:cn5ahh$ncf$1@titan.btinternet.com...
> Ok gents, lets not be silly about this. If you want fuel economy then buy
a
> mini.
>
> Now a message for all you X type and S type drivers. There is only 1
engine
> that should be under the bonnet of a jag, and its got 12 cylinders !!!
>
> Simon, buy a V12 and enjoy yourself !!!
>
> Stu
>
>
> "Simon" <SIMON.TakeThisOut@richardson45.fsworld.co.uk> wrote in message
> news:cmlv50$84t$1@news8.svr.pol.co.uk...
> > Many thanks for the advice.
> > "--cc--" <rt.TakeThisOut@ya.com> wrote in message news:cmline$cd2$1@news.ya.com...
> >> My xjs 5.3 HE (1988) makes 100 km with 18,5 litres (mixed: road &
city).
> > I
> >> drive a little fast but do not abuse. (Ferrari mondial T from 1990
makes
> > 15
> >> litres at same type of driving).
> >> Car performance is very good, but it is not a race car. Yo can drive to
> > 250
> >> kph but not in safe conditions. I have this car for daily use and I can
> > say
> >> yes, it is a reliable car.
> >> It is a "comfortable" GT car (If you don't have passngers in the back
> > seat;
> >> there is not enough space for people above 12 years o adults with
> > legs...).
> >> I love this car, but you have to be sure of buying it. It is a 2 seat
car
> > in
> >> wich, ocassionally for short distances, you can drive 2 mor pax on the
> > back
> >> seat.
> >> I never have driven a 3.6 but I guess that fuel consumption may be
nearly
> >> the same (probably a couple of litres less). If you think about
economy,
> >> a
> >> 3.6 with manual gear box would be a good choice.
> >>
> >> ragards
> >> --cc--
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> "Simon" <SIMON.TakeThisOut@richardson45.fsworld.co.uk> escribió en el mensaje
> >> news:cmlgs9$lcr$1@newsg3.svr.pol.co.uk...
> >> > Hi All,
> >> > I have always wanted an xjs and the time has come to get one,but i
> >> > can't
> >> > decide if i should get a 3.6 or a 5.3HE.I dont think there is a lot
of
> >> > diffrence between the two on fuel economy or peformance (or so i have
> > been
> >> > told),but since i have'nt driven any xjs before could someone give me
> > some
> >> > idea of fuel economy,performance and which one of the two would be
the
> >> more
> >> > reliable.
> >> > Many Thanks,Simon.
> >> >
> >> >
> >> >
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >
> >
>
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(Msg. 6) Posted: Fri Dec 17, 2004 12:14 am
Post subject: Re: xjs advice [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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My wifes 92 Xjs has v-12 and performs great. She has decided to sell it
though.
"Simon" <SIMON.TakeThisOut@richardson45.fsworld.co.uk> wrote in message
news:cn5lb9$3fc$1@newsg3.svr.pol.co.uk...
> Cheers Stu,
> Looks like the V12 is the way to go,Cheers.
>
> "Stuart Adair" <stuartadair.TakeThisOut@btopenworld.com> wrote in message
> news:cn5ahh$ncf$1@titan.btinternet.com...
>> Ok gents, lets not be silly about this. If you want fuel economy then buy
> a
>> mini.
>>
>> Now a message for all you X type and S type drivers. There is only 1
> engine
>> that should be under the bonnet of a jag, and its got 12 cylinders !!!
>>
>> Simon, buy a V12 and enjoy yourself !!!
>>
>> Stu
>>
>>
>> "Simon" <SIMON.TakeThisOut@richardson45.fsworld.co.uk> wrote in message
>> news:cmlv50$84t$1@news8.svr.pol.co.uk...
>> > Many thanks for the advice.
>> > "--cc--" <rt.TakeThisOut@ya.com> wrote in message news:cmline$cd2$1@news.ya.com...
>> >> My xjs 5.3 HE (1988) makes 100 km with 18,5 litres (mixed: road &
> city).
>> > I
>> >> drive a little fast but do not abuse. (Ferrari mondial T from 1990
> makes
>> > 15
>> >> litres at same type of driving).
>> >> Car performance is very good, but it is not a race car. Yo can drive
>> >> to
>> > 250
>> >> kph but not in safe conditions. I have this car for daily use and I
>> >> can
>> > say
>> >> yes, it is a reliable car.
>> >> It is a "comfortable" GT car (If you don't have passngers in the back
>> > seat;
>> >> there is not enough space for people above 12 years o adults with
>> > legs...).
>> >> I love this car, but you have to be sure of buying it. It is a 2 seat
> car
>> > in
>> >> wich, ocassionally for short distances, you can drive 2 mor pax on the
>> > back
>> >> seat.
>> >> I never have driven a 3.6 but I guess that fuel consumption may be
> nearly
>> >> the same (probably a couple of litres less). If you think about
> economy,
>> >> a
>> >> 3.6 with manual gear box would be a good choice.
>> >>
>> >> ragards
>> >> --cc--
>> >>
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> "Simon" <SIMON.TakeThisOut@richardson45.fsworld.co.uk> escribió en el mensaje
>> >> news:cmlgs9$lcr$1@newsg3.svr.pol.co.uk...
>> >> > Hi All,
>> >> > I have always wanted an xjs and the time has come to get one,but i
>> >> > can't
>> >> > decide if i should get a 3.6 or a 5.3HE.I dont think there is a lot
> of
>> >> > diffrence between the two on fuel economy or peformance (or so i
>> >> > have
>> > been
>> >> > told),but since i have'nt driven any xjs before could someone give
>> >> > me
>> > some
>> >> > idea of fuel economy,performance and which one of the two would be
> the
>> >> more
>> >> > reliable.
>> >> > Many Thanks,Simon.
>> >> >
>> >> >
>> >> >
>> >>
>> >>
>> >>
>> >
>> >
>>
>>
>
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(Msg. 7) Posted: Sun Dec 19, 2004 10:40 am
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>>> Now a message for all you X type and S type drivers. There is only 1
>> engine
>>> that should be under the bonnet of a jag, and its got 12 cylinders !!!
>>>
>>> Simon, buy a V12 and enjoy yourself !!!
And I would say that the 12 is gas thirsty maintainence intensive overkill.
I prefer the 6 cylinder.
'68 XKE with three SU's,
'94 XJ40
Richard H. Kuschel
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