I just made a terrible decision buying a car!

mazdeuce wrote: I've finally figured out that with enough power and responsive shifting automatics are ok.

QFT

In reply to Huckleberry:

Mmm, bar hag!

always loved the XJS.. even if the Jag faithful turned their noses up at it after the E-Type

That thing needs cutouts so bad.

petegossett wrote:

mazdeuce wrote: I've finally figured out that with enough power and responsive shifting automatics are ok.

QFT

Indeed. The C55's auto was miles ahead of any auto I had driven up to that point. I still prefer a manual, but enough HP and a good auto can be acceptable.

Oh and Jav, have gone mental son?

No, I haven't worked on it since driving it home. Yesterday was family trip to the farm day and today was Street Survival School. I'll get started on it tomorrow.

Sometimes you know the pain is coming but it's worth it to keep going. I predict some heartburn but also some good times and it will always be good looking.

You know it's good when the radiator hoses have those capped off tee fittings from autozone. Those are a very common trend in my history of poor automotive purchases.

That said, I really want to see where this goes.

rob_lewis wrote: -Rob

so much want!

In reply to Bobzilla:

You can buy it!

Javelin wrote: In reply to Bobzilla: You can buy it!

no... don't tempt me. We just spent $8k on the house.... she'd kill me if she knew I was looking at his with lust filled eyes.

In reply to Bobzilla:

I'll cover for you, lol!

You seriously thinking of getting rid of it? I'm only a couple of hours away and have the rest of this week off... How bad of a nightmare would this be?

Groats wrote: You seriously thinking of getting rid of it? I'm only a couple of hours away and have the rest of this week off... How bad of a nightmare would this be?

Uh, yeah, it's kinda what I do. I buy interesting cars that need a little love, fix them up, and flip them for a profit. This one's no nightmare at all, the shop that did the swap did it right. It's a nice car!