I am looking at a 2000 XJR- one owner, ~80,000 miles, well maintained, summer driven, Brembos, very clean except for tires. Seller asking $8800. I know the timing gear issues. What does the list think? Car would be a daily driver. All my Jaguar experience is with the nearly bulletproof 95-97 XJ6's. Have owned several- I know that this is a completely different car- some well-sorted, some not so much. Feel free to contact me off-list. dan.polk@ymail.com. thanks to all in advance- especially the frequent posters and list masters.

 

This would be the price for a "one owner with all records" car for me. If you do the tensioners, you should not have any problems with it. I am on the market for the "R" as well, and I am finding many with multiple owners, and no records. The quest is complicated by the wrong color combos too, and patience is a must. Found a "cream puff" white one, but I don't care for white cars (or red for that matter).

Y2K unit has the Nicasil engine (non issue for me), and the rest that you know about. Take it to the Indy, and have it inspected (money well spent). Based on the results of the inspection, make the offer factoring the upgrades the car will need at full retail. Armed with the inspection report, estimate for the upgrades, and a wad of cash, make the offer seller can't refuse. have them look at the Brembos especially close (they are MUCH more expensive to replace than regular brakes). Seals on the caliper pistons can be dried out, and the caliper overhaul is pricey. Have them pay attention to all bushings, shocks, and the rest of the suspension components.

Good luck.

 

It's worth it period, buy it you'll be happy.

 

That is a fair price for the car as described.

Does it have upgraded wheels to go with the Brembos?

Buy it, do the tensioners and change the transmission fluid. Check that the water pump and it's plastic housing have been replaced.

You will be very happy.
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