$12000, 8, 4, 3

stroker said:

pointofdeparture said:

In reply to Olemiss540 :

I would argue they lost the plot with the transition to the N5x-series turbo engines. There are just too many horror stories out there as bad or worse than the M6x-series V8s, including a few board members here who've documented some pretty terrible experiences.

captdownshift (Forum Supporter) said:

This thread needs more jaguar suggested within it. 

They haven't sold anything with three pedals and four real seats in a long, long time.

I posted a similar request for opinions on the Lincoln LS V6 manual and somebody suggested the Jaguar S-type which was available with a manual according to Wikipedia...

Not with the V8

 

I'd get arrested or killed by my wife if I put my kid in that.

Older project may be the answer. Chevelle/Caprice/Malibu?

I would skip the X frame GM cars (and any older cars with long doors) if you care at all about safety, I have seen pictures of a GTO that someone got the gas and brake confused in an LS400 and jumped it up an embankment through the passenger side door of the GTO and nearly hit the car on the other side of it.