Choosing between turbo or not
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Choosing between turbo or not
Finally getting back on track regarding my move to the U.K. I want a 2001 Daimler... the question is... a Daimler Eight has no turbo, and the Super Eight does.. I really like the interior options on the Super Eight, but will the turbo be problematic... I hope to pay top dollar for a low mileage turn key car... I'm past buying a fixer upper😄
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1. supercharger
2. go for the super 8 if you can
The SC models get a bit more complicated cooling, but you get a much more robust transmission as well, over the NA. Super V8's are rare and tend to be more expensive. If you're ok with the short wheelbase and want more power, get the XJR, if you really want the legroom and squish, and don't need the extra power, get the vanden plas (aka daimler).
One of my favorite notes from Jag's marketing of the XJR was that the supercharged V8 has as much torque at 1500 RPM as the naturally aspirated makes at peak torque.
2. go for the super 8 if you can
The SC models get a bit more complicated cooling, but you get a much more robust transmission as well, over the NA. Super V8's are rare and tend to be more expensive. If you're ok with the short wheelbase and want more power, get the XJR, if you really want the legroom and squish, and don't need the extra power, get the vanden plas (aka daimler).
One of my favorite notes from Jag's marketing of the XJR was that the supercharged V8 has as much torque at 1500 RPM as the naturally aspirated makes at peak torque.
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Tensioners are an issue no matter which model, or age. No matter what you get you'll want to have them checked, and upgraded to the metal ones if they haven't been done already.
Other than the eventually needing to replace the coolant hoses under the supercharger, almost all common problems with these cars are the same across all models. They're not related to being supercharged or not.
Other than the eventually needing to replace the coolant hoses under the supercharger, almost all common problems with these cars are the same across all models. They're not related to being supercharged or not.
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You got that right!
3 out of 3 of my cars are pressurized.
1986 Buick Grand National (turbo)
2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse 4 cylinder that I bought new and was NA and is now turbo'd.
The 98' XJR needs no explanation other than I resurrected it and is going strong at 242K miles. The funny thing about this car is that the wife named it bob for bobcat. Her 00' XJ8 she named kitty.
Anyways, back on topic. You won't have to worry about tensioners as long as the last 6 of the vin is F41862 and higher. I believe that is an 02 model and up. I'd go on an 02'-03' XJR search and have fun shopping. Even a low mileage car will need maintenance seeing as the newest X308 is 14 years old. Changing all the fluids would be a minimum. There's going to be some sort of leakage somewhere also. Remember, it's not just mileage, it's age also that seals deteriorate. Good luck on your hunt!
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Good Luck with that, with the constant road works, accidents and average speed checks. The constant targeting of the motorist by the police, the councils and government. Then there's the cost of the fuel, fluids, road tax and insurance. Why on earth would anyone want to move to the UK? I live here and I can't think of any reason why I'd recommend it to anyone else.
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America was once a great place to live.. about 38 years ago... Now we are being over run by the rest of the world... by comparing item for item, it is vastly cheaper to live in London than it is to live in San Francisco's east bay... my one bedroom apartment is more costly than a 3 bedroom flat in Bromley. Food costs much less there as do taxes and utilities... many people there speak English... Here it has become a third language... I can't wait to get out of here...
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I'll have to pay thousands to become a British citizen and actually get a drivers licence, pay insurance and register my car there.... Here, you hop the fence for free, get all the social benefits for free and just buy a car with current tags.. no need to pay for all the pesky extras... In an accident?? Just get out and run... well, I've had enough, thanks