Hi all,

I'm a displaced Brit living in the Milwaukee, WI area. I've recently taken on a new job with a long commute that I'd rather not do in any of my current cars for various reasons.

In looking for something relatively inexpensive and comfortable to commute in I've turned my attention to the X350 XJ8's. I've found a seemingly suitable 2004 VDP that I'm interested in pursuing. It's kinda high mileage at almost 120k, and a little rough around the edges on the exterior, but it has a nice interior and drives very well. The only poor manners I could find were a slight pull to the right and brakes that are weaker than I would expect, I think the brakes are probably the nature of the beast.

I've joined this site to help with information regarding this potential purchase and for help with maintenance and troubleshooting moving forward.

While I really don't want to buy a car that's going to require a lot of expensive maintenance and repairs, I do accept that I may need to do a coil spring conversion if the air suspension goes bad.

Am I nuts for considering this?

 

Welcome!

 

Welcome to the forum AM150,

Good to have you here with us at Jaguar forums.

I can see you've already found the X350 tech section. We usually discourage double posting but, with this particular question, I would have copied it there for you anyway. The 'HOW TO' thread at the top of each tech section is a good place to start for info on regular issues.

You can also visit the US Mid West East Region section by following this link Mid West US - IL IN IA MI MN MO OH WI - Jaguar Forums - Jaguar Enthusiasts Forum to find other members in your region.

Enjoy the forum.

Graham

 

Welcome to the forum AM150,

Good to have you with us.
Enjoy the forum.

If you haven't done so already you should add your car details to your signature to help others to help you.

 

Welcome AM150:
And greetings from the Midwest Region. No, I don't think you're crazy. Actually, I think you are being quite reasonable. Older Jags aren't that expensive, and many of them have been well taken care of. Of course, some haven't. The general rule of thumb is to buy the BEST Jag for the money, regardless of color or even year. It will certainly make your commute that much more enjoyable!

cheers,
Scott

 

Thanks all for the warm welcome.

I've been getting some great advice over on the X350 section regarding my specific question. This looks to be a very helpful community, I'm excited to be here.

 

welcome to the forum

 

Hey there and welcome aboard....... good to have you here with us here at Jaguarforums

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Please also take the time to check out the regional section for your area!
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Hi AM150,
It’s great to have you as part of this forum, and welcome from the Midwest Region. I am a displaced Brit as well, came to the USA March 1994 for 6 months, decided to stay.

Please check out the link in my signature, this will get you in touch with members that are local to you.
All the best to you and yours.

 

Welcome aboard.

You will find a ton of helpful information for all things Jaguar around here.

We have model section "How To's", great and helpful tech minded members.

And a model specific FREE Tech File Download Library.

Which apart from the various forum menus can be found through the Download link in my signature.