hey guys, first off thanks for a great site! ive been lurking for the past week or so, so thought id go ahead and join. im brand new to the world of jaguar, just bought a 95 xjr, and guys, i do think i got a jewel with this one. i intended to buy it, fix it up, and sell it, but the more i look at it, i just want to keep it...

so heres some background info and some questions also

the car again is a 95 xjr, green with beige interior. i bought it for, get this, $380 in non running condition. so far the issues with the car are as follows:
1) trunk wont open with the key
2) trunk release wont work from inside of car(even with jumper cables installed at under hood jump terminal
3) alternator is locked up, and caused the belt to fail
4) paint is fading on roof
5) power door locks dont function with key, or with switch inside of car
6) climate control just reads err"
7) it has the black jaguar hood ornament, and 2 black wheels and 2 silver wheels( i dont think its been painted, but ive never seen a black leaper, or black wheels on a jag)

so i guess thats it for now, i havent really done a complete check on the car, just loved the price tag so i bought it! any info you guys can share on some of my problems would be greatly appreciated. also, is this considered an x300? im sorry i dont know the first thing about these cars! it does look like it has a newer supercharger and steering rack in it, so im really hoping a got a steal and itll just need a new alternator to get going again!

thanks again,
andy

 

Welcome to the forum Andy,

You can't really lose at that price. I see you have posted in the X300 forum, I'm sure you will get the help you need there.

 

Thanks bro! Great to be here!

 

welcome virginian! Good luck with the cosmetic surgery and outpatient procedures (that's my best analogy...sorry) You'll have it back to its full potential in no time!

 

Hi there asativa, welcome aboard one of the friendliest sites around

Good to have you here with us.

I'm sure we can help out with some of your issues

There's some great guys / techs here and always plenty going on, great info and usually plenty of banter.

I've manually upgaded you to full forum access so jump right in and enjoy

Good luck

 

Welcome to the forum!

Oh one other thing you need to put your car details in your signature. I am speaking of the Year, Make & Model. Without it you may not get the input you are looking for.

Please take a moment and read the information provided to you explaining the rules. Be patient and enjoy the site.

 

Hi from Hampton Roads!