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Welcome to the forums
I'm sorry to hear that you bought a lemonish ride . Anyway, X300s models are my choice too . XJR is way sportier and firmer ride yet a fliying 4 door sedan . If you're comfort seeker then go for Van Den Plus or Sovereign that comes with more doo daats llllooollll

 

Howdy

 

yeah carfax is a very big false security blanket for most people...sorry to hear that happend! whats your planned budget looking like?

 

You never really get these cats out of your blood, do you? [sm=welcomesign.gif]Welcome to the forum and good luck. Im sure the guys will be here to give you some sound advice on the investment quaility of a $5K Jag.[sm=icon_quiet.gif]

 

Well Inert, I dont think they are mutually exclusive. You can have a love for both. Im no mechanic nor am I an expert, but I was just thinking that a $5K Jag probably wouldnt be the most reliable ride, but could probably make a good project car. Depending uponyour location anything is possible. Iknow when I was shopping for my X type, I ran across a few XJs in that price range. I wasnt in the market for that model so I didnt really take note, but I think theyhad high miles. But they looked nice.As a matter of fact, I was shopping for a MB when I saw a Jag on the lot and got hooked. I still may get my Benz. Itll be an SUV though. I was looking at the ML320, ML430, and the ML500. I still miss towering above the masses sometimes, lol.

 

Really? None of them? Thats disappointing. Isthe 1991 timeframe any coorelation with when Benz was taken over by Chrysler? Its a shame that American automakers ruinthe quality and craftsmanshipestablishedby the masters. Benz-Chrsyler, Jaguar-Ford.[sm=boosign.gif]

 

I'm also not an XJ specialist, but I have heard that the XJ6s are still one of the most reliable drivetrain-wise to this day. They will be older, of course, but maybe you can do a new paint and some interior refurbs to bring back the shine and comfort. Definately can be had for under $5k. If you've got more money, i know the newer XJs share the tranny and engine as my XK8, and they are also very robust. I just can't recall which year the XJs got the ZF tranny and such. I know it wasn't the same year as the xks (2003).

 

My Mom really loves the XJ's. I'm thinking about buying her one for her 80th Birthday this year.

 

These cars (XJ300's) are very reliable, as has been said before. Of course due to their age they'll have higher miles, but they can go well over 300,000 miles with regular maintenance. I bought mine at 140,000 miles for 4k and have since invested over another 4k (expensive paint job, out-of-this-world stereo, etc). I plan to put another 2k in the suspension, wheel bearings, ball joints, etc and it will be good as new. They are not necessarily bad maybe good for another 10k miles, but would like to get it over with. As I said, there cars are bullet proof and will make you proud.

Let us know of your final choice.

G.

 

not sure if $5k is nothing to you or if its a big deal but id def try to spend $10k for a good example, im by no means an expert and havent look at that body style in a while although, i have seen some nice ones around for $7-8k range, at least in the cosmetics. the xjs got the 6 speed transmission from zf in 04, it prem. on my 7 series in 02. very good unit overall! stype has it 03 and up, range rover also uses it 04 and up. let us know what oyu get

 

Hi inert............ken @ british parts is very ver yknowledgable on the older style jags.......perhaps pm him and ask his advice?
Good luck with your hunt.

On a side note...Queenmb, it may not mean much, but on top gear a short while ago they produced the top n bottom list of cars as voted for by the pulcic. The Merc ML range got slated big time as the " least satisfying car to own" category I believe.
Please believe me when I say I'm not slating MB as personally I think they are a good manufacturer, just quoting what the masses voted for. Also the dealers did not perform well, although this was in UK so may not be an issie for you.

Jim