Hello guys, this summer I have aqired a lovely 2000 XJR, I use it as a daily driver on a short distance commute. I know that this model has suffered from corrosion, this leads me to my next question.

Is it feasible to keep this car outside on a permanent basis?

I love the car but I don't have a garage for it, I would like to keep it but I'd rather sell it if It will rust away in a few years time..

 

Well, my 88 has lived outside all its life and corrosion has never been an issue, so I wouldn't worry.

 

Well, my 98 has lived outside all its life and corrosion has never been an issue, so I wouldn't worry.

 

I'd be just as worried about sun damage, as corrosion. The clearcoat, the interior leather, and the veneer will all suffer from sunlight exposure.

My 2002 is just starting to show a couple of spots of clearcoat damage, so I'm trying to keep it out of the sun as much as possible.

 

Mine's also a lifer in the elements w/ zero corrosion.

 

I used to leave my '308 outside all the time, ( since I had no garage ) and no corrosion, etc. If you plan to keep it in the sun, may I suggest a leather conditioner and plastic cleaner with UV protection, as well as a nice coat of wax that protects against UV's as well.

 

Hi, are you in the UK Chester? If so I would seriously recommend investing in some rust protection. I've seen so many of these cars fall victim to tin worm, one car in Blackpool was so bad you could see the carpets through the bulkhead. There are a few areas to consider, check out this thread: https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...onsider-59153/

Also it's worth pulling the front wheel arch liners off and cleaning and sealing behind there, as well as cleaning and sealing the inside of the wheel arch lips where mud pies are created. Get into the habit of regularly cleaning that area.

As far as the actual paint goes, get the car covered with a nice thick layer of wax to protect the paint, I know a detailer who'd travel out to Chester to detail your car for piece of mind, he's passionate about his work so you know it's done right.

How short is your commute? These car's don't like too short a journey as a regular thing, it's best to give the car a good run every so often if your commute is less than 5 miles. Also it's worth getting the transmission fluid changed as a short journey won't be allowing the box to fully warm up.