Good deal?
#1
Good deal?
Have always loved jaguar cars, the way they look. I have never owned one and do not now but someone I know is selling a 1998 xjr with 150k miles on it. It needs a new fuel pump on it and I work at a parts store so can get a good deal on it. I also have a mechanic friend that will change it out for me for free if I get this car. They want $2000 for it, is this a good deal?? The car looks great, only has 2 small rips in the interior. One on driver seat and one on console. And the outside has a dent on top from hail. Other than that is is very good condition. Appreciate any answers I can get on this...thank you
#2
You are assumming the only problem is the fuel pump, I guess. You will also need to change the secondary timing chain tensioners ( if they have not been changed ) to the metal gen III type. The parts are a couple hundred bucks and you can do it in a few hours if you know what you are doing.
The price is not a steal, but is in line with needing a $350-$400 fix. Does your frind know what a bitch it is to change the fuel pump on an XJ-8?
The price is not a steal, but is in line with needing a $350-$400 fix. Does your frind know what a bitch it is to change the fuel pump on an XJ-8?
#3
For me, I'd pay half that amount considering the mileage, potential gearbox issue in your future, timing chain upgrade required, it all adds up.
#4
Easy way to fix your fuel pump is to take back seat out. Take rear deck cover out. Cut a hole from the rear sub hole. Make it like a "trap Door" if u will. Once it's cut u can access the fuel pump and change it out in an hour or 2 from start to finish. Once ur done the deck cover will hide your cut mark and u can laugh at the others that don't know ur the ****!!
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Thank you all for the responses. My friend has changed fuel pumps and worked on several jags before. The car itself is in really good shape aside from 2 small tears. On of the console and one on one of the seats. Brand new tires are on it as well. Once the fuel pump is replaced I would consider the car to be in good condition. Even at fair condition the blue book value is 4300 according to kelley blue book. That is why I thought this may be a good deal. I still have not made up my mind yet but if this is something I do get and down the road it requires major repairs, I can park it for a while. This won't be my main driver. I have just for the longest time loved the look of these cars and always wanted to own one.
#9
Do it.
The REAL value of this car not running is $1000-$1500 no matter what Kelly blue book says.
Look at it this way- I bought a car and the guys said "My wife overheated on the freeway"
I found a piece of a connecting rod poking through the crankcase when I removed it.
I pay according to worse case scenario, not best case scenario. Fortunately for me, I recovered what I paid in selling the headlights and wheels alone.
The REAL value of this car not running is $1000-$1500 no matter what Kelly blue book says.
Look at it this way- I bought a car and the guys said "My wife overheated on the freeway"
I found a piece of a connecting rod poking through the crankcase when I removed it.
I pay according to worse case scenario, not best case scenario. Fortunately for me, I recovered what I paid in selling the headlights and wheels alone.
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