Jaguar, Common Sense Or The Heart

[Topcroc]

Guys, this is my first post and so would like to thank you for the many hours of time I have consumed reading all sorts of interesting subjects over the past 6 months.

I have a business in Papua New Guinea and commute as a lot of you guys do, married to a lovely Thai lady, have a house in Hua Hin. Being based in HH and my wife being from BKK with her family there I don't believe the little Honda City with the sewing machine engine will last the time test with frequent (fast) trips to and fro.

Have looked and studied probably all posts regarding the Fortuna-Pajero comparisons and also SUV versus Sedan. I wanted to go for the Pajero but my wife thinks it is too big. If this is going to be the case do I go for a larger sedan??. Don't like the CRV as it is too light IMO tho the wife does.

I have studied the possibility of import but just does not seem workable, many sites and posts attest to this. Great dissapointment to me as have just completed a resto of a Jag XJS and a 350 Chev transplant which I hoped to bring to LOS. Will sell in PNG now:((

A Jag guru friend suggested considering a Jag Soverign 1995-97, he says this model was the first after Ford took over. Out went the Lucas electrics and improvements to many aspects resulting in a very reliable ride.

There are several of this model being advertised including a XJS 4 Ltr Supercharged. Prices seem to be around the 800,000 to 1m to get a good condition Jag which if reliable would be a very nice vehicle compared to say a Camry or similar.

Have noticed many post relating to "China Town" re parts and modifications and also tools. Is this a particular automotive enclave where everything is available?.

Option of transplant of a Lexus V8 should the engine be problematic. Have noticed this done a lot. Is it legal or can it be made legal. From what I have seen the conversions seem well done.

Is there a Jag dealer in BKK?.

I will make my decision when there in Oct but would appreciate your imput.

Transam, found your Chip post very interesting.

TC

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Mods, this post was made by mistake, please delete if possible to avoid duplication thank you.