Well, I'm trying to keep my 1982 BMW 633CSi alive for another 2 or 3 summers, still looking decent around the top but too rotten underneath to restore given the prices of near rustfree California 6ers.
Bought a 1985 VW Cabriolet actually for her but likely will be "our" summer toy once the 6 is gone, looks pretty sad as is but solid structure & worth restoring.
What other Euro brands do you own?
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shanegtr
- Posts: 133
- Joined: 24 March 2013
- Year and Model: 1999 V40 2.0T
- Location: Perth, Western Australia
Well, I got no other Euro brands in my garage right now - Im a bit all over the world at the moment:
Euro - Volvo V40
Jap - Toyota Landcrusier 80 series
Aus - Holden Torana LJ
I've previously owned a Land Rover
Euro - Volvo V40
Jap - Toyota Landcrusier 80 series
Aus - Holden Torana LJ
I've previously owned a Land Rover
Give it some Jandal!
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Ben850
- Posts: 1613
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- Year and Model: 1996 850 R Wagon
- Location: Michigan
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I don't own another one yet, but have looked for a new project.
What I am looking at is a Jaguar XJS, 1993- 1996.
It does seem specific, but if there is one thing I have learned from this forum for sure, is read.
So in my reading, I believe I would like to tackle the 6.1 V12 version of this one pictured.
What I am looking at is a Jaguar XJS, 1993- 1996.
It does seem specific, but if there is one thing I have learned from this forum for sure, is read.
So in my reading, I believe I would like to tackle the 6.1 V12 version of this one pictured.
- Not the exact one, but in the area.
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1993 850 GLT , You wouldn't know it.
1996 850 Turbo Wagon White.
1995 T-5R Black. New work in progress.
1998 V70 XC Cross Country White.
1994 850 N/A Wagon Black.
1997 850 Sedan Black.
1996 850R Wagon White.
1997 850 Sedan Red ( not white or black!)
1996 850 Turbo Wagon White.
1995 T-5R Black. New work in progress.
1998 V70 XC Cross Country White.
1994 850 N/A Wagon Black.
1997 850 Sedan Black.
1996 850R Wagon White.
1997 850 Sedan Red ( not white or black!)
Ben850 wrote:I don't own one yet, but have looked for a new project.
What I am looking at is a Jaguar XJS, 1993- 1996.
It does seem specific, but if there is one thing I have learned from this forum for sure, is read.
So in my reading, I believe I would like to tackle the 6.1 V12 version of this one pictured.
Wow! I hope you'll do A LOT of reading on these cats. I perfectly well understand & share the attraction of these cars, but they do have a considerable amount of quirks & quarks. While I have never worked on one of this generation, I have done some work on the previous body style with a double-six, these things are an absolute PITA. If you are absolutely sure you want to challenge yourself with the double, you have my admiration, if not, stick with the single, they are nice & smooth engines too, but less than half the trouble.
Good luck, Ben
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Ben850
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- Year and Model: 1996 850 R Wagon
- Location: Michigan
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Well, I am not sure.
But it looks like fun.
I am not afraid.
Yet.
The Quirks I get.
The quarks are what I am looking for.
Still not afraid.
This is all something to be taken on.
All in good time.
I had not considered it a "project" for nothing.
Updates to come for sure.
As far as I know, these were the reasonable years to deal with.
But it looks like fun.
I am not afraid.
Yet.
The Quirks I get.
The quarks are what I am looking for.
Still not afraid.
This is all something to be taken on.
All in good time.
I had not considered it a "project" for nothing.
Updates to come for sure.
As far as I know, these were the reasonable years to deal with.
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1993 850 GLT , You wouldn't know it.
1996 850 Turbo Wagon White.
1995 T-5R Black. New work in progress.
1998 V70 XC Cross Country White.
1994 850 N/A Wagon Black.
1997 850 Sedan Black.
1996 850R Wagon White.
1997 850 Sedan Red ( not white or black!)
1996 850 Turbo Wagon White.
1995 T-5R Black. New work in progress.
1998 V70 XC Cross Country White.
1994 850 N/A Wagon Black.
1997 850 Sedan Black.
1996 850R Wagon White.
1997 850 Sedan Red ( not white or black!)
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Ben850
- Posts: 1613
- Joined: 8 September 2011
- Year and Model: 1996 850 R Wagon
- Location: Michigan
- Been thanked: 7 times
The quotes were combined to the above post, but may I add another photo.
Really, What could go wrong?.... 
- Maybe not the wheels.
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1993 850 GLT , You wouldn't know it.
1996 850 Turbo Wagon White.
1995 T-5R Black. New work in progress.
1998 V70 XC Cross Country White.
1994 850 N/A Wagon Black.
1997 850 Sedan Black.
1996 850R Wagon White.
1997 850 Sedan Red ( not white or black!)
1996 850 Turbo Wagon White.
1995 T-5R Black. New work in progress.
1998 V70 XC Cross Country White.
1994 850 N/A Wagon Black.
1997 850 Sedan Black.
1996 850R Wagon White.
1997 850 Sedan Red ( not white or black!)
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Ben850
- Posts: 1613
- Joined: 8 September 2011
- Year and Model: 1996 850 R Wagon
- Location: Michigan
- Been thanked: 7 times
I have an honest plan to meet some Jaguar enthusiasts this weekend at a benefit here in Michigan.
They don't seem to mind my affinity to my 850s.
I trust I may get some direction.
T5 Wagon.
Daily driver now.
They don't seem to mind my affinity to my 850s.
I trust I may get some direction.
T5 Wagon.
Daily driver now.
1993 850 GLT , You wouldn't know it.
1996 850 Turbo Wagon White.
1995 T-5R Black. New work in progress.
1998 V70 XC Cross Country White.
1994 850 N/A Wagon Black.
1997 850 Sedan Black.
1996 850R Wagon White.
1997 850 Sedan Red ( not white or black!)
1996 850 Turbo Wagon White.
1995 T-5R Black. New work in progress.
1998 V70 XC Cross Country White.
1994 850 N/A Wagon Black.
1997 850 Sedan Black.
1996 850R Wagon White.
1997 850 Sedan Red ( not white or black!)
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JohannAffengruber
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- Joined: 5 December 2013
- Year and Model: FH12 2005
- Location:
Ben850 wrote:The quotes were combined to the above post, but may I add another photo.
Really, What could go wrong?....
wow cool car！
My wife has audi Q5