New Guy
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Hi all. Found this forum and it looks like a great one for info. Have not purchased a Jag yet, but we are looking. We are looking at 87-92 XJ-S for a fun summer type car. We live in the mountains of Idaho so a Jaguar is for summer only. We have a 90 and a 92 Audi V8's for our winter drivers. From the looks of things there are a lot of XJ's out there for sale and at decent prices. Any advise is appreciated.
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RE: New Guy
Check for fuel leaks around the fuel rail. These like to burn and it's easily prevented. If it's a 89.5 and up. Plan to change cap and rotor. They are expensive! They are heavy cars, so suspension components take a pounding. Shocks, ball joints, and all bushings. Check for leaks in engine and power steering racks particularly. Check around the windsheild for rust bubbles in the paint.
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Hey there kentnsuzi.......welcome to the forum
Ken is no doubt offering sound advice as he is one of our "gurus" on these older models.
Good luck n happy hunting!
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If I'm not mistaken, these also came with a few electrical question marks right? Nothing to serious, just something to consider. Check anything electrical with the car i.e.: power windows, seats, etc.
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Thanks for the welcome and the information. I will keep those things in mind as we are looking. I will probably end up buying off the internet as there are few Jaguars for sale in the mountains of Idaho. Thanks for all the heads up on things.
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