What to buy?
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What to buy?
Hi all,
I grew up in Europe and always dreamed of owning a Jaguar. Come Spring I plan on adding a third car to our family. One that is just for me. I need a back seat so don't know if the XK8 would pass. I have a 6 year old with a booster seat. I love the XJ types. I don't care for the X-type. The S-type is ok I guess. I live in the North East but don't care about snow as I would only drive it part of the year. My max price is $12k. My nearest dealer is 40 miles away and I don't know if there are any independant mechanics nearby. I live in Southern NH (Nashua)
All suggestions are welcome.
Thanks
I grew up in Europe and always dreamed of owning a Jaguar. Come Spring I plan on adding a third car to our family. One that is just for me. I need a back seat so don't know if the XK8 would pass. I have a 6 year old with a booster seat. I love the XJ types. I don't care for the X-type. The S-type is ok I guess. I live in the North East but don't care about snow as I would only drive it part of the year. My max price is $12k. My nearest dealer is 40 miles away and I don't know if there are any independant mechanics nearby. I live in Southern NH (Nashua)
All suggestions are welcome.
Thanks
RE: What to buy?
Hi Kinsale and welcome to the forum..
I personally love the XJ range.....beautiful examples. Like you, not the biggest fan of the S type although the STR is awesome mostly because of the power I guess....lol
With that budget and a love of the Xj range I'd ask Ken@britishparts for some advice
Good luck
Jim
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RE: What to buy?
Caddy hit it dead on. Without a local specialist, I would stick with the 95-97 XJ6 series. Most of the work can be done with regular OBD II scanners. No special programs to flash, etc. Reliable and and still look up to date. No one would ever guess it was, at the youngest, an 11 year old car.
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RE: What to buy?
Thanks everyone. I love the XJ6. It reminds me of what a jaguar was when I was growing up. I have a good local mechanic just not a Jaguar specialist. Is it relatively easy to get parts for the 95-95 XJ6?
What do I need to look out for when I start to look at them? Whats the most expensive problem to stay away from??
Thanks
Ian
ps If anyone knows any New Hampshire or Massachusetts mechanics please let me know.
What do I need to look out for when I start to look at them? Whats the most expensive problem to stay away from??
Thanks
Ian
ps If anyone knows any New Hampshire or Massachusetts mechanics please let me know.
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RE: What to buy?
Welcome, as a newbie myself I can say what you are looking for can be had. I just got an 03 XJ8 for $11500.00 out the door and driving home. Couple minor issues that I can fix, seat heater drivers side and headliner sagging, but hey I didn't spend the price of a new one so even my wife was happy.
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RE: What to buy?
Yes, it's easy to get most parts for the 95-97 models. Things to look for:
1. steering column motors: both tilt and reach motors (these cost $$)
2. dash clock: this is a fairly easy fix
3. suspension components: this is a heavy caryou will go through ball joints, control arm bushings, shock bushings
4. differential whine: you are pushing a lot of weight around
5. rear view mirror: the interior mirrors turn into lava lamps ($$)
6. cup holder in the center console tends to break and flop all the way open. ($125)
The list looks long, but it's a solid car. Engines and trans are solid. Interiors hold up well. Remember, at the youngest, it's an 11 year old car. (In dog years that's 77 and in car years that's like 99) Still looks up to date though.
1. steering column motors: both tilt and reach motors (these cost $$)
2. dash clock: this is a fairly easy fix
3. suspension components: this is a heavy caryou will go through ball joints, control arm bushings, shock bushings
4. differential whine: you are pushing a lot of weight around
5. rear view mirror: the interior mirrors turn into lava lamps ($$)
6. cup holder in the center console tends to break and flop all the way open. ($125)
The list looks long, but it's a solid car. Engines and trans are solid. Interiors hold up well. Remember, at the youngest, it's an 11 year old car. (In dog years that's 77 and in car years that's like 99) Still looks up to date though.
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