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Hi everyone, I am considering in purchasing a 2002 xj series and I'm a single parent on a limited income. I need to know a few things before I make this purchase. First of all, what is the average cost of the vehicle registration in California? Is insurance for the car pricey? And what is the average cost for up-keep on the car i.e., oil change, gas, tune-up?
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Hi everyone, I am considering in purchasing a 2002 xj series and I'm a single parent on a limited income. I need to know a few things before I make this purchase. First of all, what is the average cost of the vehicle registration in California? Is insurance for the car pricey? And what is the average cost for up-keep on the car i.e., oil change, gas, tune-up?
You would be well advised to stay well away from a potentially huge cash drain.
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I cannot speak for the costs in Cali, but Jags are more costly to maintain than the average car. Simple maintenance like oil changes, etc, aren't significantly more, but when it needs repairs it will cost you.
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Heh heh. Jaguars? Buying one and keeping one are two different things :-)
If I didn't do all my own work I could never afford to own a Jag.....unless I used charge cards to keep it serviced and repaired.
I agree that a Jag probably isn't the right choice in this case. Nor is any used high-end luxury car, really. BMW, Mercedes, Cad, Lincoln, Volvo....whatever. None are inexpensive to own and maintain.
In my experience it's hard to beat Honda and Toyota for overall cost of ownership.
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If I didn't do all my own work I could never afford to own a Jag.....unless I used charge cards to keep it serviced and repaired.
I agree that a Jag probably isn't the right choice in this case. Nor is any used high-end luxury car, really. BMW, Mercedes, Cad, Lincoln, Volvo....whatever. None are inexpensive to own and maintain.
In my experience it's hard to beat Honda and Toyota for overall cost of ownership.
Cheers
DD
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From my experience both owning an older Jag and now a 2005, the day to day costs aren't prohibitive.. It's when it breaks that you're in trouble. Parts are expensive and IMHO it isn't easy to find a mechanic who can properly service a Jaguar when it's broken.
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