Here are the 2 cars. I can't make up my mind. Here are the facts. Please help me pick one. The only difference in options is that #2 has the NAV and Alpine upgrade stereo. I am leaning to #2, but #1 is so nice and I could install an aftermarket Nav unit in it for about $1k.

CAR #1
2004 XJ8, 73k miles, non-nav, base radio. Pacific Blue Metallic / Beige Interior, Perfect outside and inside, 3 owner, carfax clean, no maintenance history last 40k miles. Tires 1/2 worn. Repossessed vehicle. $13,000.

pros:
-favorite ext / interior combo
-very clean
-lower miles
-non smoker car
cons:
-no maintenance history last 40k miles
-3 owners, last one deadbeat no maintenance and repoed
-transmission had very small area with light oil spot, but not dripping
-NO navigation
-tires 1/2 worn (vibration while driving needed balancing)
-No Tint

CAR #2
2004 XJ8, 85k miles, NAV/ Alpine upgrade radio. Black / Dove Interior, Perfect outside and inside minor flaws, 1 owner, carfax clean, religious mainteance history every 3 to 5k miles Tires new. Brakes new, battery new $12,900.

pros:
-smoother driving (probably cause of tires)
-NAV and Alpine
-New Tires
-New Tint
-New Battery
-felt better driving
-non smoker car
-spotless underneath
cons:
-Black is high maintenace. Dove (light grey) color interior does not go well with black
-mileage
-steering wheel leather worn
-dime sized hole in carpet in rear from cig lighter burn
-Trunk lid has some scratches (very minor, but through to paint)

 

#2

You can get another steering wheel and repaint the trunk. I do not think the color combo is bad.

 

Car #2 , I would go for it

 

#2. Better equipped and better maintenance history. Repos generally will be neglected. If they can't afford the payment, they can't afford the maintenance.

 

Car #2, no question. Black paint is relatively easy to match so painting the trunk is a viable option.

 

car number 2 sounds the best bet, well looked after and easy to sort out boot lid and wheel, first one may look great now but been neglected obviously and you dont know what lies beneath !!

 

 

We're excited for ya Clifsmith!

 

You can also re-dye the steering wheel leather and use a leather clearcoat dye. It will look like new!

 

Welcome to the club : ) Congrats

 

Thanks. It drives like a dream. I can't get over the power. I am used to driving a toyota matrix 4 banger. wow what a difference. a little more challenging to park though. I have a little getting used to it.

 

I thought this car was black when I looked at it yesterday (overcast skies). After I bought the car today, when the sun came out, I discovered it is actually "Midnight Metallic". Very Dark Grey Metallic. I like that even better, than just plain black. The sun gave it a really cool look. It has Dove interior. I am pretty impressed with the Alpine Stereo. It is good enough for me!

 

where can i get this?

 

Enjoy it Clifsmith, we are happy for you.

I remember after driving my Xj8 for 2 weeks, I went to sell my Hyundai - I thought the engine was working only on 2 cilinders.

Unfortuntely, now I'm used to it and I'm eying an XJR.

 

Welcome to Jaguar ownership. I hope you enjoy your car and it's not problematic.

A little more challenging is an understatement. Parking is one of the downfalls on this car; especially if you're use to a smaller car like I am. The hood and lousy steering radius make for a less-than-ideal car for the parking lot. I love how the mirrors turn in with remote.

 

As someone who recently bought his first Jag I know how you feel. Congratulations! And I agree, the smooth power is intoxicating. Enjoy!

 

congratulations

 

Also when parking, if you have HID's, you'll notice that if you park head-in to the wall, that there is a ring of light from the HID's that gets smaller as you get closer to the wall, I can park my car with 2" of clearance, using the "HID ring"! Practice a bit and you'll see what I mean....

- Tim

 

Enjoy the car, I got my first one nearly 20 years ago and have stayed with the brand through 7 cars now, just couldn't have my main car any other brand !!

 

haha, i know what your talking about. hid projectors come with that lil glare to help light up street signs. there called squirrel finders over on HID forums.