Not French but....
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Re: Not French but....
Much better than a SCRAPtiva. Enjoy the Jaaaaaaaagggg!!
1990 XM 2.1 Turbo SD
1991 BX 16 TGS Auto
1992 ZX 1.6 Aura Auto
1994 Xantia 2.0 16V VSX
2008 C5 2.7 Exclusive
1991 BX 16 TGS Auto
1992 ZX 1.6 Aura Auto
1994 Xantia 2.0 16V VSX
2008 C5 2.7 Exclusive
Re: Not French but....
If you see over 20mpg your doing VERY well from the SC engine
Wafting along is a very enjoyable place to be Toby
I do wonder if i can get anymore people to test JLR's from the chevron fold
Wafting along is a very enjoyable place to be Toby
I do wonder if i can get anymore people to test JLR's from the chevron fold
Re: Not French but....
Well I've had this for a couple of months now. Had a small hiccup to start my ownership in that my alarm wouldn't shut up. It had armed itself and at that exact moment the Key Transponder module decided to die so I couldn't disarm it. This meant I couldn't drive it for a couple of weeks and eventually had to have it recovered to a Jaguar specialist.
I'm averaging about 18mpg which I don't think is too bad. Once I've bought myself a push bike for work the Jaguar will only get used at weekends mainly, just as well really because I've got a list of stuff I want to get done so I need to save. This includes the timing gear which is going to cost me about £1200 .
Absolutely loving it though. Its an armchair with a rocket strapped it. So comfortable and having 370bhp on tap means it really is quick! Handles quite nicely too, CATS adaptable suspension means it really doesn't feel as big as it is down country lanes. You can also guarantee it'll turn heads too.
I'm averaging about 18mpg which I don't think is too bad. Once I've bought myself a push bike for work the Jaguar will only get used at weekends mainly, just as well really because I've got a list of stuff I want to get done so I need to save. This includes the timing gear which is going to cost me about £1200 .
Absolutely loving it though. Its an armchair with a rocket strapped it. So comfortable and having 370bhp on tap means it really is quick! Handles quite nicely too, CATS adaptable suspension means it really doesn't feel as big as it is down country lanes. You can also guarantee it'll turn heads too.
Toby
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2004 Peugeot 407 HDi 138 SE Luxury Pack
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2001 Peugeot 406 V6 Coupé
1998 S2 Xantia Activa
2000 S2 Xantia HDi 110 SX
1999 Peugeot 406 2.0 16v Estate
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2004 Peugeot 407 HDi 138 SE Luxury Pack
2001 S2 Xantia HDi 110 SX
2001 Peugeot 406 V6 Coupé
1998 S2 Xantia Activa
2000 S2 Xantia HDi 110 SX
1999 Peugeot 406 2.0 16v Estate
Re: Not French but....
Just noticed this Toby. What a cracker! The secret with these cars is to stop the silly running about town and to the shops.
On proper journeys you will get mpg you can live with. Quite right to buy one.........why deny yourself? I bet it sounds something when letting rip
What is with the timing gears? How many miles on it?
On proper journeys you will get mpg you can live with. Quite right to buy one.........why deny yourself? I bet it sounds something when letting rip
What is with the timing gears? How many miles on it?
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Vel Satis 3.5 v6
ZX 1.9D Est.
ZX 1.9DHatch
Xantia 1.9td est.
Xantia 2.0 hdi Est.
Xantia V6 MK1
Xantia V6 MK 2
French Mistresses gone.
Citroen C5 HDI Mk 1 hatchback
Vel Satis 3.5 v6
ZX 1.9D Est.
ZX 1.9DHatch
Xantia 1.9td est.
Xantia 2.0 hdi Est.
Xantia V6 MK1
Xantia V6 MK 2
Re: Not French but....
It does sound nice. Cruising along its very quiet though, these have a double bulkhead, at idle you can barely tell its running. I notice a lot XJR owners over in the states have been fitting these with exhaust cut outs which bypass the rear silencers
Timing gear is chain driven and as mine is an original engine rather than a replacement steel lined engine it is likely to have plastic tensioners which were known for failing. I want to get the entire lot done though as then it should be good for another 100k. Currently has 89k.
Timing gear is chain driven and as mine is an original engine rather than a replacement steel lined engine it is likely to have plastic tensioners which were known for failing. I want to get the entire lot done though as then it should be good for another 100k. Currently has 89k.
Toby
Previous:
2004 Peugeot 407 HDi 138 SE Luxury Pack
2001 S2 Xantia HDi 110 SX
2001 Peugeot 406 V6 Coupé
1998 S2 Xantia Activa
2000 S2 Xantia HDi 110 SX
1999 Peugeot 406 2.0 16v Estate
Previous:
2004 Peugeot 407 HDi 138 SE Luxury Pack
2001 S2 Xantia HDi 110 SX
2001 Peugeot 406 V6 Coupé
1998 S2 Xantia Activa
2000 S2 Xantia HDi 110 SX
1999 Peugeot 406 2.0 16v Estate