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Re: How many cars have you owned?
« Reply #165 on: September 24, 2015, 01:28:37 PM »


How's the E-Type doing?


Haven't really done anything to it. I think I'm going to sell it, it's a bigger project than I really need or want right now. Works out okay though. It's almost doubled in value since I bought it.
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Re: How many cars have you owned?
« Reply #166 on: September 24, 2015, 02:14:30 PM »
Thinking about getting a new Jag next year.
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Re: How many cars have you owned?
« Reply #167 on: September 24, 2015, 02:21:40 PM »
I have a Ford E-250 cargo van now.  Somewhat disappointed the last van had a 5.4-liter V-8 with tons of power and averaged around 11mpg this one has a 4.2-liter V-6  not much power and averages just over 12mpg.  Not a very good trade off in my opinion though it is keeping me from speeding

How does one not get enough power from a 4.2 V6? :-\

I carry a lot of materials plus tools and also some days pull a trailer.  The vehicle itself is no lightweight either at about 5000lbs empty
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Re: How many cars have you owned?
« Reply #168 on: September 24, 2015, 02:22:43 PM »
You need a V12!!! :arrr:
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Re: How many cars have you owned?
« Reply #169 on: September 24, 2015, 03:01:09 PM »
Thinking about a 2004 F-350 superduty V8 6.0L diesel.

234,000 miles on it though.  Not sure how much more I can expect even if running well right now, and I know nothing about working on diesel.

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Re: How many cars have you owned?
« Reply #170 on: September 24, 2015, 11:51:54 PM »
I heard that diesels are an environmental hazard. :zoinks:
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Re: How many cars have you owned?
« Reply #171 on: September 25, 2015, 09:07:20 AM »
I heard that diesels are an environmental hazard. :zoinks:

I heard they do very well on tests though :zoinks:
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Re: How many cars have you owned?
« Reply #172 on: September 25, 2015, 03:52:10 PM »
Thinking about a 2004 F-350 superduty V8 6.0L diesel.

234,000 miles on it though.  Not sure how much more I can expect even if running well right now, and I know nothing about working on diesel.

The body will rot out before it dies. :LOL:

Depends on how it was driven/maintained, 400,000+ if well maintained is not unheard of. You're at the half-life mark though, chances are it will need work on the injectors soon.


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Re: How many cars have you owned?
« Reply #173 on: September 25, 2015, 03:56:38 PM »
Thinking about a 2004 F-350 superduty V8 6.0L diesel.

234,000 miles on it though.  Not sure how much more I can expect even if running well right now, and I know nothing about working on diesel.

The body will rot out before it dies. :LOL:

Depends on how it was driven/maintained, 400,000+ if well maintained is not unheard of. You're at the half-life mark though, chances are it will need work on the injectors soon.

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Re: How many cars have you owned?
« Reply #174 on: September 25, 2015, 05:47:02 PM »


How's the E-Type doing?


Haven't really done anything to it. I think I'm going to sell it, it's a bigger project than I really need or want right now. Works out okay though. It's almost doubled in value since I bought it.

I know that when someone says, "Trust me,"  we all have red flags waving in our faces. Generally we tend to ignore those people, but stop and think for a moment.

You really do not want to sell this car unless there is no way that you can keep it financially.

I toss over the "trust me card"  because I know from past experience; you will regret selling it! Mine was totally a piece of shit, mechanically and needed everything replaced (except for the fucking awesome leather interior with its ever loving hardwood pieces) but it looked so cool and it drove nice when it ran, but aside ...

It was one of the coolest cars that anyone can possibly own.  PERIOD!!

Trust me, keep it if you can and restore it back to perfection when you have the want/ability/NEED to take on a larger project.
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Re: How many cars have you owned?
« Reply #175 on: September 26, 2015, 02:06:25 AM »
I heard that diesels are an environmental hazard. :zoinks:

I heard they do very well on tests though :zoinks:

A V8 is cleaner. :zoinks:
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Re: How many cars have you owned?
« Reply #176 on: December 07, 2015, 05:02:33 PM »
Read this topic wrong, thought it said: How many cats have you owned? Impossible question of course.
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Re: How many cars have you owned?
« Reply #177 on: December 07, 2015, 05:05:49 PM »
Two cats. :M
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Re: How many cars have you owned?
« Reply #178 on: December 08, 2015, 08:37:18 AM »
I am owned by two cats. :zoinks:


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Re: How many cars have you owned?
« Reply #179 on: December 08, 2015, 02:14:36 PM »
I am owned by two cats. :zoinks:



Indeed, that is why my question was an impossible one.

Right now I'm owned by two cats too. Have been possessed by a few others before. Even by a few not living with me.
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