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From: geoffm@netcom.com (Geoff Miller)
Subject: Any Jensen Owners Out There?
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What's it like to own a Jensen Interceptor, specifically a mid-1970s
vintage Interceptor III? 

	o  Are they practical and reliable as everyday cars,
	   or are they prone to problems (particularly electrical
	   glitches) like Jaguars of the same vintage?  

	o  Is the gas mileage as scary as that 440 implies, or
	   is it tolerable if you keep your foot out of it?

	o  Are non-drivetrain (i.e., non-Chrysler) parts difficult
	   or expensive to get?  

	o  As for the drivetrain, can you take the car to any
	   Chrysler dealership for service?  

	o  How are they to work on, for those things that don't
	   require the services of a professional mechanic?

	o  Any problems with rust?

	o  Was the FF ever sold in the U.S.?

	o  Are there any Interceptors around with manual trans-
	   missions?

I've greatly admired the Interceptor since I was in high school; 
it reminds me of a British Avanti.  I'd consider one for my next
car if it were reasonably practical.



Geoff

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