Ok well I`m new here my name is Theo just wanted to say hello and also get some advice.

I recently bought a 2002 jag that was not running the seller said he "thinks" it only needed timing chains and the tensioners replaced. Also that he had all the parts to do this work they are OEM parts.

So I was think wow I love the car the list of what he had done to the car was very extensive and had all the proof to back it. Below is this list of what was done to the car and this list is legit.

So I bought the car only later to find out when he paid a guy to check out the engine the whole thing needs to now be replaced .

So instead of thinking well the labor I`ll just cover and I already have the parts $1200-1500 now has turned into a $3700 job this is with the engine delivered and installation done etc...

I ended up telling him to keep the parts and re-sell them and pocket the $$$$ for storage fees in keeping the car in the garage. Etc... seeing the car is also in a different state. I feel that was the only right thing to do.

He has 3 other cars and they are all VERY nice so I know this guy is a good person and seems to not be crooked at all.

I would like to know if I got a good deal and its worth the investment on getting a rebuilt engine with a 1yr warranty put into the car or I'm just wasting my time. I also have included pics of my car.
















The total Cost I paid for this car $1800.00 so far. With the engine installed the total cost will be $ $5500.00

Transmission replaced $4739

Thermostat and housing $300

Timing Parts $2800

Paint job $3100

Chrome Grilles $300

Shocks and lowering spring $800

Chrome Headlight Bezels $80

New Leaper $130

New Headliner $475

Tinted windows $130

Rims $1200

Thermostat and housing $300

HID Headlights and fog lights $200

 

Welcome to the forum

 

Its only a 2000 wow now I really feel like I might just call it quits on this one and save for a different jag. IDK I do love the way it looks and everything thats been do to it. Also it checks out clean as far as accidents go. Please if anyone can give me some insight into what I should do it would be helpful thx.

 

Hi Theo, If you ask any questions you have in the S-Type forum plenty of people there who know your model will be able to help.
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Cheers.

 

ok thank you.

 

Welcome to Jaguar Forums Theo,

Good to have you with us.
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welcome to the forum

 

Welcome Theo ... and greetings from fellow enthusiasts in Australia.

Great pics of the S-Type and I look forward to catching up with you in the model specific S-Type section where there is plenty to read and absorb.

I also encourage you to visit the regional section shared by other members in your area ... local and regional events are second only to the advice from fellow members of recommended service providers in your area.

Finally, if you haven't done so, please add your car details to your signature as a permanent flag to enable other members to offer accurate advice ... from Main Menu, click <User CP> then <Edit Signature>.

All that remains is to dive into the forum ... and enjoy!

Best wishes,
Ken

 

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A late 'Welcome' to Jaguar Forums from me Theo.

I've been away driving my Jaguar across Europe and had no internet access.

Graham