Can a Jaguar specialist look after a DB7?
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Benjaminpalma said:
I ask as I live in Mallorca, and the AM specialist here has just closed down. I don't have time for the oily bits myself, and am looking to change my TVR Chimaera for something with a couple of extra 'seats'.
How much of a DB7 is XK8?
a db7 is all jag xjs rear suspension,front suspension with minor changes,engine same but aston head. hope this helpsHow much of a DB7 is XK8?
Benjaminpalma said:
.How much of a DB7 is XK8?
Well, actually a DB7 is mostly XJS not XK8. Aston, under the ownership of Ford, pulled a fast one and launched an "Aston" using mostly Jaguar parts and charged twice the price. Be very careful since if you do your research the actual build quality of a DB7 wasn't that good. No wonder it was quickly given the name "The Jag in Drag" in the fraternity. AJ16 engine with bolt-on power upgrade, Jaguar floor pan and suspension but iffy quality control. Personally, being where you are and the cost of spares, I'd giv it a miss and look elsewhere. Why not a Bristol for example? Plenty of room, american engine with cheap and easily available spare parts, alloy non rusting body. Just a thought.Must rush to the defence of the DB7 here. Whilst I agree with lowdrag that the build quality of the DB7 is generally regarded as patchy, they did improve quality control on an ongoing basis. I have a 7Vantage, one of the earlier ones from 2000 and it's used everyday, all weathers with 70k miles on it to date.
You pays your money and takes your choice. I can't tell you about the (i6) as I've not driven one, that was based on the Jag unit mentioned, mine is the V12. Naturally running costs are higher, so far the 7V's cost me £1500 this year, but, if a big service is due, say the 45000 mile coil packs etc, then it could be nearer 3k. I'd recommend getting one that's already had that service done.
As with all things, prevention's better than a cure, so it's rigorously maintained and it doesn't let me down. I'd thoroughly recommend this model to anybody.
Your geography is a problem without an A.M. dealer on hand, but a competent Jag mechanic should easily find his way around a 7. There will be some things he'll need to speak to a specialist about and for that I'd recommend Rick at Derby Motor Services, or chat to Dom at Chiltern who can despatch parts worldwide.
T'internet makes the world a smaller place and between this site and the AMOC, Bloxham forum, all your questions should be answered. As for buying one, I'd say Full Dealer/Specialist Service History is a necessity, anything less..walk away.
You pays your money and takes your choice. I can't tell you about the (i6) as I've not driven one, that was based on the Jag unit mentioned, mine is the V12. Naturally running costs are higher, so far the 7V's cost me £1500 this year, but, if a big service is due, say the 45000 mile coil packs etc, then it could be nearer 3k. I'd recommend getting one that's already had that service done.
As with all things, prevention's better than a cure, so it's rigorously maintained and it doesn't let me down. I'd thoroughly recommend this model to anybody.
Your geography is a problem without an A.M. dealer on hand, but a competent Jag mechanic should easily find his way around a 7. There will be some things he'll need to speak to a specialist about and for that I'd recommend Rick at Derby Motor Services, or chat to Dom at Chiltern who can despatch parts worldwide.
T'internet makes the world a smaller place and between this site and the AMOC, Bloxham forum, all your questions should be answered. As for buying one, I'd say Full Dealer/Specialist Service History is a necessity, anything less..walk away.
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