PGT for sale

[SSeeya]

I have been working with a guy named Rex at Downtown Jaguar on buying an XKR (which fell through). He is a really easy going, no pressure, kind of sales person which is why I offered to help him out.

He has what I think is a 95 Probe GT sitting on the lot. Its black and thats all I can tell about it right now. He told me its under $5,000 and in great shape.

If anyone is interested let me know or call Downtown Jaguar and ask for Rex. I only live 3 blocks away from the dealer so if anyone is truely interested I can go up there and take some pictures.

[Splat]

I've got a friend looking for a probe... is it an Auto??

(I've tried to talk him into a manual but he's too stupid to drive one I guess...)

[SSeeya]

I will check on my way home from work. I only saw the back of it but when I take the kid for a walk I will bring my camera and snap some photos of it.

I get as much information as I can about it and post it up later.

[MN Probe GT]

So why did you skip on the XKR? It seems like a nice car...pretty spendy though.

[SSeeya]

Originally posted by MN Probe GT
So why did you skip on the XKR? It seems like a nice car...pretty spendy though.

They were going to give me $13,500 trade on my SS and I had around $10,000 to put down. The car was used and going for $75,000. With $23,500 down I would have been looking at the same financing as a new ZO6 would have been which was ok with me since the payments would have been around $1,500 a month with about the same insurance as a Vette.

Once I had everything rolling I decided to tell my girlfriend and she didnt seem to mind so I went to get financing. The financing people wanted more and more money (basically they wanted close to 50% down) which I wasnt about to try since I am also looking for a house and a house is more important than a car.

So to end it all, I stopped looking at the Jag and started looking at a 95 Lotus S4S they had that was just around $30K. I tried (thats right TRIED) to drive it but my feet were to big so I just gave up and went home to wash the SS.

While washing the SS it dawned on me, my girlfriend needed a car and I didnt, I just wanted one. So I went out and got her a 97 RS Camaro (that was her choice, not mine). I also decided that she is perfect for me so I got her a nice diamond ring and sealed the deal.

I went looking for a new car and ended up with a cheaper newer car and a fiance. Its not an XKR but I am happy with my decision. :)

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AAAARRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRGGGGGGGGGGGgg :eek:

[MN Probe GT]

oooo...I would rather have the ZO6. Especially when you compare the price.

But that is an interesting story. :)

I've been to downtown jaguar a few times. I drove an XK8 the last time I was there. We also got a tour of all their cars. They had 2 lotus esprit's that I was checking out. They pretty nice and not too much money.

[defylaw]

ok, someone give me 30K so i can get that lotus. it will be worth it, trust me.

[SSeeya]

Originally posted by defylaw
ok, someone give me 30K so i can get that lotus. it will be worth it, trust me.

Sorry everyone, I went to the dealer this morning to talk to Rex and take some pictures of the Probe and it was sold last night.

Although, while I was there I got in the Lotus again and was wishing my feet werent size 13 so I could drive it easier. Unfortuantely my feet are still the same size and the car is still for sale and sitting right out front on Washington avenue as I write this.

That thing is on hold weekly from dreamers putting a couple of hundred dollars down and then taking a week to find out they cant get financing or insurance would kill them.

If you really want to know about the Lotus here is what I can tell you.

1995 Lotus Esprit S4S
Red
Single turbo four cylinder engine
5 speed manual
tinted windows
bright paint with little spiderwebbing (I guess to the Lotus guys this means its good)
Good tires
around 26,000 miles
Tan leather interior showing a little wear
Removable top
power seats and windows and mirrors
I think the radio is either Alpine or JVC I wasnt to concerned since I didnt like it and it was hooked up wrong anyways.

My brother in-law is a mechanic and checked out the car for me. He says he would work on it because he liked the cars but just bringing it to a mechanic would prove to be spendy. The easiest way to work on anything on the front of the engine is to raise the car on a hoist and drop the engine out from the bottom. The plus side is that a lot of the bolt-on parts can be swapped for GM parts. Tail lights and stuff can be found on older Toyotas so finding parts for it (less the exhaust) shouldnt be to bad.

[MN Probe GT]

hmmmm...not the V8, but still plenty of power. :) And....it's got the looks.

[SSeeya]

Originally posted by MN Probe GT
hmmmm...not the V8, but still plenty of power. :) And....it's got the looks.

They just sold a brand new Lotus TT V8 for $111,000 last week.

[cam]

hey that doesn't sound too bad at all good luck with your new car