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Yes OZ the V12 is a plumber's nightmare, but that does not make it an unreliable engine.
Nor was it an old fashion one. Ask BMW V12 5 litre owners (who drive their cars - when they can) what they honnestly think of their V12.
I have owned 5 different Jag V12's and rarely drove them less 110 120 MPH minimum, on long distances and NEVER VEVER had any problems of any kind.
Again we are in a USA VS Europe situation here where cars have a different image and people only live by those image.
You will never hear in Europe that US cars are not dependable or lemons, on the contrary drive a Chevy, a Buick, a Chrysler or a Ford (US models) and people will tell you how lucky you are to have such a nice automobile. You NEVER hear of a problem with a US made car.
The jag V12 got its bad reputation here only due to the fact that it takes hours to replace the spark plugs and it is very difficult to work on them but it is not at all an unreliable engine.
Have a nice week-end
Claude
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