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Macv
08-20-2007, 05:43 PM
Where's the drooling smiley when you need it?
http://picture.vzw.com:80/mi/191574263_635783495_0.jpeg

It's getting a full restore and it's only got like 2k miles on it. The paint is almost flawless.... but the dude's rich so whatever.

Part of my job requires me to transport some high-end cars (Porsches, Ferraris, Jags) and go get them filled up at the gas station which is a long smooth straight road from the shop. :D Something tells me they arent going to let me drive this one though. :( I'll have to do some major persuading.

Anyone seen one upclose?
Jon K
08-20-2007, 05:44 PM
Up close?

You mean like this?

http://blowneuroz.com/mygallery/Super%20Jam/lawl.jpg

(my weird friend, not me)
Macv
08-20-2007, 05:48 PM
I knew you had..... post more pics.

Did you get to drive it?
Macv
08-20-2007, 05:51 PM
Another pic btw... sorry for the camera phone.

http://picture.vzw.com:80/mi/191574469_635784225_0.jpeg
Barney Paull-Edwards
08-20-2007, 06:33 PM
See, we can make cars over here! Better get ordering some bag tanks, they only last three years, ouch,you wont believe what has to come out.
Jon K
08-20-2007, 06:39 PM
See, we can make cars over here! Better get ordering some bag tanks, they only last three years, ouch,you wont believe what has to come out.


Ehh debatable.
Macv
08-20-2007, 07:41 PM
Ehh debatable.

haha
Evan
08-20-2007, 11:47 PM
you made the 64 E Type... one of the best cars ever
Sidney Rough-Diamond
08-20-2007, 11:55 PM
you made the 64 E Type... one of the best cars ever

Which was then promptly destroyed by the American market. Just messing with ya ;)
Evan
08-21-2007, 12:25 AM
we're good at destroying things
Macv
08-21-2007, 05:46 AM
lyke da english language yo

word
BigKriss
08-21-2007, 07:14 AM
the Jag XJ220 was reviewed on top gear in the wet. they were saying it's an awful car.
icesoft
08-21-2007, 07:25 AM
lyke da english language yo

word

dats 'werd'
[1990]525
08-21-2007, 09:10 AM
the Jag XJ220 was reviewed on top gear in the wet. they were saying it's an awful car.
Awful compared to....?
BigKriss
08-21-2007, 09:43 AM
my e34.
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no handling, no brakes http://youtube.com/watch?v=WcouF2MfsDY


525']Awful compared to....?
Macv
08-21-2007, 01:46 PM
I've heard bad reviews as well. And as an update... I did get to drive it. However from my 30 seconds of pedal to the floor straightaway driving, I thought it was a wonderful drive. It seemed to have the high speed hunker down like most cars do around 120-140... but it had it all the way through the speeds. Didn't take any turns at a decent speed.
M20Turbo
08-21-2007, 03:35 PM
Macv... And to think you get paid to do this as well, not a days work....



I've heard bad reviews as well. And as an update... I did get to drive it. However from my 30 seconds of pedal to the floor straightaway driving, I thought it was a wonderful drive. It seemed to have the high speed hunker down like most cars do around 120-140... but it had it all the way through the speeds. Didn't take any turns at a decent speed.
525SEI BRIT
08-21-2007, 03:46 PM
See, we can make cars over here! Better get ordering some bag tanks, they only last three years, ouch,you wont believe what has to come out.

er... when did Ford buy Jaguar again??..
Barney Paull-Edwards
08-21-2007, 03:53 PM
[QUOTE=525SEI BRIT]er... when did Ford buy Jaguar again??..[/QUOTE
BF, Before Fawd,would you believe it has a MG Metro engine!!! Not the best high speed effort and eclipsed by the McLaren, also british.Seen many Saleen`s about?
bmwrp8
08-21-2007, 05:51 PM
the Jag XJ220 was reviewed on top gear in the wet. they were saying it's an awful car.

don't care, I want one in my garage:D
Macv
08-21-2007, 08:48 PM
Macv... And to think you get paid to do this as well, not a days work....

The majority of my workday is consumed by detailing these gorgeous beasts. Then I get to drive them about a 1/4 mile to the warehouse they're stored in until the owner comes by. I love this job.