Driving the Unreliable Jaguar XJ220 and Porsche 959

The Unreliable Jaguar XJ220

• 💡 Roy recounts his experience picking up a Jaguar XJ220, a car notorious for its unreliability, with a stated 30% chance of completing a 100-mile drive.
• ⚠️ The initial drive was fraught with issues, including a three-foot flame shooting from the exhaust after a downshift, and the turbos making cracking noises instead of providing power.
• 🧩 The car's gauges were non-functional, leading to an unexpected run out of gas, requiring a Bugatti Veyron to transport fuel.
• ✨ Despite its numerous flaws, the XJ220 offered a uniquely special experience, making it feel both terrible and amazing to drive.

The Porsche 959 Experience

• 🚗 A subsequent drive involved picking up a Porsche 959, a car that, despite its hypercar status and value, drove similarly to a 993 Turbo.
• 🧐 The 959's advanced technology, like its adjustable suspension, is often broken, leading many owners to convert to coilovers.
• 💰 The consensus is that the 959 is a car to buy for its historical significance rather than for driving pleasure, as a 993 Turbo offers a comparable driving experience for a fraction of the cost.

Expanding the Collection

• 🚀 The narrative touches upon the growth of the car collection, including the acquisition of a Ferrari 599 GTO and a matte white LaFerrari.
• 📈 Other notable additions include a Porsche 918, a Versace edition Murcielago, an SF90 Spider, and an Aventador SV Roadster.
• 🏞️ An adventurous moment involved driving a G-Wagon 4x4 Squared into a river, nearly submerging it.