This popped up on my favourite's list with the NZ equivalent of eBay:

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/c...4?bof=toih8Dh0

Currently at NZ$1,710. Hard to say how high it will get, and usually the price doubles in the last few minutes, but I would not be surprised if it struggled to reach $5,000. It has the usual air spring / suspension worn problems, but otherwise looks like a nice car. If I was bidding, I would factor in a complete replacement of all suspension moving bits including the air springs, compressor and all the ball joints, arms, bushes, etc. It has the dove grey interior, which is less common and most attractive, and appears to have been gently used. Originally a Singapore car and came to NZ in 2012.

 

Looks like it might be a nice car.
Just too far away, for me to drive home.

 

That would be the cheapest entry to X350 motoring I've ever seen, and a great project for someone who knows what they are doing. I'd be interested but really don't have time to do it, still have work to do on mine. Have you seen this #ChrisMills? Alert to all NZ members!

Edit: VIN shows a 3.0 petrol V6, RoW market, SE spec, 2004 MY.

Pete

 

Yep seen the ad but I already have a good one. $17k never mind I love her I love her.

A few weeks ago there was one attacked by a tree, similar to a current thread. But I want one that's been attacked by a walnut tree :-)

 

I have added this to my watchlist. Will be interesting to see how it finishes. If it looks even remotely favourable I might consider the $1 reserve myself when the time comes. I'd take a punt on low 4's. I'm placing a bet on $4250.00 Anybody?

 

2004 Jaguar XJ8 | Trade Me Motors
Sold for NZ$2,213

 

Timing is everything. This one just popped up. https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/c...2?bof=VcLbtkLC

Combine the two and you have a nice car.



Currently at $1,000.

 

Just add some seats and you're away...


Honestly, I'm not into "projects" nowadays.

 

Haunted for sure. Probably the car that killed him.

 

2003 XJ6 / 105,000 KM

I reckoned it would sell for $4-5,000. Looks like someone got a pretty good deal.

Final Bid NZ $3,005 (about US$2,100 / £1,500)

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/c...1&bof=LueejzKF

That leaves good money to buy a new set of air springs, full set of bushes and ball joints and fixing the other minor details.

 

There was also the expense of transporting the car on a trailer from a relatively remote location (Papamoa in Bay of Plenty). That made it impractical for those of us in the South Island. Best of luck and congratulations to the new owner and I hope to see them on this forum.
Pete M

 

Isn't it the same with just about everything? Everything's invariably on the North Shore or some other North Island backwater. At least you're close to Ch-Ch I suppose.

 

Well, who knows what it might cost to fix *professionally". And not really a distinctive provenance.

Now, back to watching Mark Shorter's 97 XK8 convertible...for $55,000!!! <wince> it's on the north shore too - Wellsford actually.