Jaguars In Thailand

[ThailandLovr]

But here is the good thing. Buy one with a Toyota engine inside, ussually they do this job with a 2JZ or 1UZ motor and then is no problem.

Can never work this out... I beleive the 1UZ is from Lexus ?

So a 2002 Lexus cost about the same as a Jag with a Jag engine...

I notice that cars here with a JZ or UZ engine is worth less, so a Jag with a Lexus engine will not hold the value ? even if it was better with that engine.

I have no idea so asking, would it be better to buy a Jag with a Lexus engine or buy a Lexus in the 1st place, both being the same price for the same year...?

Sure can understand if you already own a European car and the engine blows up, would be cheaper to use the JZ or UZ engine, but would worry me if a 2002 luxury car had already had the engine changed.

To a true Jag lover, changing engines is an act of heresy. I would also love to have a Jag here, as I've owned many dating from '63 on in the States, but I would only do so if money were no object in maintaining it. Otherwise, the frustration of having an imperfect Jag would drive me nuts, since all mine were meticulously maintained and were magnificent. The only car I enjoyed more was my '79 Rolls Silver Wraith.

[SantiSuk]

I ran an XK8 for three years from new and am currently on an XKR from new after ten years. They have given me 13 years of blissful trouble-free motoring. The old Jaguar stereotypes of unreliability are tosh IMO.

Just wish I could justify importing my baby from the UK to run it here. Anyone know a Jaguar mechanic in the boondocks of Issaan? Thought not!!

[ThailandLovr]

I ran an XK8 for three years from new and am currently on an XKR from new after ten years. They have given me 13 years of blissful trouble-free motoring. The old Jaguar stereotypes of unreliability are tosh IMO.

Just wish I could justify importing my baby from the UK to run it here. Anyone know a Jaguar mechanic in the boondocks of Issaan? Thought not!!

Even if there were a Jag mechanic in Isaan, you don't have enough money to pay to bring her here, dam_n near nobody does. Unbelievably expensive unfortunately.

BTW, awesomely beautiful Jag, lucky bugger you are!

[ignis]

8 years, perhaps uk spec(not hotclimate cooling), oilfilter not replaced when needed due to hard to find, cambelt not replaced at 60k km as required, gasohol, bkk trafficjams with 6 enginehours a day mostly idling. why would it last more than 8 years?

Yes that is what I mean, a car has far more moving parts to be looked after then the engine, so my thinking a 8 year old car with a replaced engine, what other items need to be replaced.. There are cars here that are well looked after serviced at least every 5,000km and been round the clock 2 or 3 times..

When looking at a car, OK many will check the dip stick of the engine oil, normaly is new, check the auto box dip stick, if not looked after then the fluid is dirty black or cloudy, an auto box for a European car cost more that another engine. the gearbox filter and seal are hard to find + expensive, so it is an item that is passed on.

[katabeachbum]

2005 Jaguar XJ 6 3,2 at 890k baht. sounds like a bargain. Havent heard about this engine in XJ before. Can anyone enlighten?

[Flatouthruthefog]

as this is a "Jaguar" thread i take the liberty to ask whether anybody knows an E-type convertible for sale in Thailand. since three years i am craving for one but without success. i am looking for an older model with carburettors, not fuel injection! the car is mainly meant to have a good time working on it. as for driving i would use it once a week for an hour or so to have a cup of coffee at the beach.

any information which leads to a purchase will be honoured with a handsome (six digits!) "finders fee"!

Only just seen this post. Probably far too late for you, but in Bkk right now there is an E-type roadster, Series 1, in red, for sale.

Now I have your attention, it is a 3.8 'flat floor', in superb original condition, Thai registered with all taxes paid and full paperwork.

I have pics and full details.

If the figure of 5m baht does not scare you off, please PM me with YOUR e-mail address. The vendor is a senior Thai friend who is extremely shy and will never advertise this car openly.

This is genuine. You are not a dreamer and neither am I.

[LaoPo]

as this is a "Jaguar" thread i take the liberty to ask whether anybody knows an E-type convertible for sale in Thailand. since three years i am craving for one but without success. i am looking for an older model with carburettors, not fuel injection! the car is mainly meant to have a good time working on it. as for driving i would use it once a week for an hour or so to have a cup of coffee at the beach.

any information which leads to a purchase will be honoured with a handsome (six digits!) "finders fee"!

I guess Malaysia would be a better bet to find a good E-Type convertible....

http://malaysiacar.o.../jaguar-e-type/

..sorry: SOLD: but I would give them a call if I were you; they probably know more about cars on the market.

http://www.jagsclass...46|&Repost=True

PS: one of the most beautiful convertibles EVER.....

LaoPo