I will be looking at a 2005 XJR with 65k miles on it next week. The asking price is $17,900. I know these cars have a great reputation but I would like the forum members to give me some known spots on these cars that could be problem areas. Any advise is welcome. Thanks in advance

 

Pay special attention to the air springs and the evenness of the car. If it is not even it could be a sign of a bad air spring or worse. So the suspension is a weak spot with so many miles. You might even bring a tape measure with you before you buy and measure pavement to fender, to the creases of the bumper and various points around car.

 

That is a high price by the way but I am sure you know that.

 

Thanks for that adivice I ended up passing on that car but did use the tape measure and found a 2005 Super V8 with all the options in mint cond. for $12600. Had it inspected and all they found wrong was a pass. torn wiper blade. Thanks again!

 

Did you get it? Pics? How's that headliner?

 

Hi saternV
I know the one you are talking about with the bad headliner. Its about 20miles away from me. I passed on that one too. I ended up getting a Onyx white and ivory interior Super V8 with the VDP package in pristine condition and with optional 20" Sepang wheels

 

$12.6k that's a good deal for a super charged 05... congrats man

 

Great deal on the super V8. I have a 2004 XJR, also with 20 inch Sepangs. If you have dings in your wheel trim rings they can be replaced to bring them up to new condition

RyeJag

 

Where can I get the trim rings from?

 

Steve at sales@SBwheels.co.uk. website is www.sbwheels.co.uk He can send an article on rebuilding the wheels for reference. takes about an hour per wheel, plus extra time to clean to your personal level of perfection.

RyeJag

 

I believe you can also get the Sepang trim rings from Coventry West parts in the US. Good luck

RyeJag