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  1. Champboat/Champcar

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    #1 Champboat/Champcar, Sep 6, 2011
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    Anybody here on the forum own one of these 4 door streamlined cars? how are they, do they run good , are they reliable? For some reason i am attracted to them+ might buy one in the future. sorry i misspelled it , the correct spelling is Lagonda, ( i think )
     
  2. GuyIncognito

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    #2 GuyIncognito, Sep 7, 2011
    bwahahahahahaha!

    that's a good one! :p
     
  3. docmirror

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    #3 docmirror, Sep 7, 2011
    Lagonda purchase is restricted to individuals with a minimum of a BS deg in Elec engineering, with a minor in mechanical or material science. Applicant must have 4 years of progressive experience in digital, and analog to digital circuit design, diagnosis, and troubleshooting.

    Ability to work upside down, in poor light and tight conditions is required.
     
  4. agup48

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    #4 agup48, Sep 7, 2011
    I lol'd! That's a great one :D:D
     
  5. JasonMiller

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    #5 JasonMiller, Sep 7, 2011

    With that said, they are awesome cars... I will buy one someday!
     
  6. Champboat/Champcar

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    #6 Champboat/Champcar, Sep 7, 2011
    ....................Thank you Jason , i expected some goofy replies , but in the NY spotters thread , somebody snapped a photo of a Lagonda cruising the streets of Manhattan , So how much of a mad scientist do you have to be to drive one ? I have heard about digital problems before , but how do they run? if the motor and transmission are mechanically good, like i mean if i can start it , even if i have to hot wire it in case of electrical gremlins, + i can get it to turn over + run , then i am o.k with it .
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  7. docmirror

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    #7 docmirror, Sep 7, 2011
    gebeezzuss..... Go for it. I double dog dare ya.:D
     
  8. Champboat/Champcar

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    #8 Champboat/Champcar, Sep 7, 2011
    .......................I found one black with a black interior , really really clean,i stumbled on it by mistake reading the Lamborghini forum .
     
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    #9 Schatten, Sep 9, 2011
    Clean? This phenomenon occurs when working on the electronics for many hours. It is believed the owner will start to clean a portion of the car while trying to figure out those gremlins. eventually, the entire car becomes clean, but it still doesn't run.

    That said, I have always loved the look of these cars.
     
  10. AxerJk

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    #10 AxerJk, Sep 11, 2011
    Wow, I had no idea the Lagonda was so problematic! It's bizarre looking, but I absolutely love the design. Very unique!

    Chris
     
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  12. AxerJk

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    #12 AxerJk, Sep 12, 2011
    The center console looks very nice with the wood, but the dash/HUD looks like something from the Lunar Module. The exterior is just stunning though.

    Chris
     
  13. toggie

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    #13 toggie, Sep 12, 2011
    Yeah, I was thinking the digital dash looks more like a Radio Shack TRS-80 computer or Atari video game.
     
  14. thirteendog

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    #14 thirteendog, Sep 13, 2011
    I actually thought it was a joke pic... until I realized he was serious.
     
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    #15 staatsof, Sep 13, 2011
    Think Star Trek - the original series. God that command & control center is ugly.
     
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    #16 staatsof, Sep 13, 2011
    Stumbled? It probably would be preferable to be run over by one. Just saves so much pain.
     
  17. Champboat/Champcar

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    #17 Champboat/Champcar, Sep 13, 2011
    Thanks for the photos toggie, the first photo the steering wheel is different then the 2 cars i am looking at , probably the year the car is determines which steering wheel the car has, that particular steering wheel is just terrible , and the second photo it appears to have a drip pan under the front of the motor , perhaps a oil leak + they don`t want to ruin the ground at that show . the dash reminds me of a Subaru XT , i don`t like the dash or the digital , but i like the car `s style along with the 4 doors. but Do they run good? Anybody know someone who has one ? i know they are rare .I will say the motors in these cars look big .
     
  18. JOEV

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    #18 JOEV, Sep 13, 2011
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    Do you know what Series Lagonda you're looking at?

    From http://www.classicandperformancecar.com/buying/octanebuyingguide/223098/aston_martin_lagonda_19781989.html

    Check this out too http://www.lagondanet.com/
     
  19. toggie

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    #19 toggie, Sep 13, 2011
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    Exactly! Now that you mention it, it is very Star Trek like. :)
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    Easy peasy...
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    #22 AxerJk, Sep 13, 2011
    ^^ The steering wheels sure looks better. That Star Trek interior in the previous interior looked like it had a steering wheel from a Citroen.

    Chris
     
  23. Champboat/Champcar

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    ....................................................I knew i saw that wheel before !,
     
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    #24 toggie, Sep 13, 2011
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    Yep, Citroën CX steering wheel picture here.
    They are (in)famous for their single spoke. :)
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