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From what I have seen, most people only care about getting the most they can from the insurance company. The moment an adjuster says the word “totaled”, the insured usually is looking for another ride. A more discerning client who has emotional attachment may challenge the estimate.
I think I am going to park it under a cover for a few months and think about it. To me it's to beautiful to just simply make it a racer. At the same time if I fully restored it with a full re inspection maybe it would be worth it.
I'm not looking to make money, but I don't want to lose lots.
The only thing I think is the service history, and the fact that it was a rear impact. Not a frontal. No airbags were deployed.
Sadly the people i bought it from didnt understand the value of the car.
I'm leaning to doing a full resto in a few months when i have the money!
I'm leaning to doing a full resto in a few months when i have the money!
Hi Karl, good for you - they are rare and in time it will have real value. You might want to look through the lengths I went to bringing one of these back to life.
To make this project a real win, like others have said find a set of OE wheels. If she's still equipped with Brembo brakes you will need an 18" option for clearance. There's a couple of options here I think, BBS Milan fit, or any of the XK options up to 9" width - I even think Asteroids fit?
Rather more than just a trim job, these cars went through the SVO line at Brown's.....super sport suspension, with uprated springs dampers and AR bars front and rear.
An AJ27S spec engine with all the upgraded timing gear including oil pump from the 4.2 units, so yes the timing has been taken car of way back at the engine plant in Wales.
Premium Alpine system, Brembo brake package with BBS Montreal wheels, door trim delete, black window surrounds, factory tinted windows, XJR100 kick plates all round. MOMO steading wheel and gear knob (trimmed by).
I'm just going through mine - a refresh that's got a little bit more involved than I'd like, stainless steel fixings this year!
Before you park it, it could be a good move to spray on some WD-40 (or your penetrant of choice) on any nuts
you might want to remove so that when it comes time to do so, the task will be easier.
Hi Karl, good for you - they are rare and in time it will have real value. You might want to look through the lengths I went to bringing one of these back to life.
To make this project a real win, like others have said find a set of OE wheels. If she's still equipped with Brembo brakes you will need an 18" option for clearance. There's a couple of options here I think, BBS Milan fit, or any of the XK options up to 9" width - I even think Asteroids fit?
Rather more than just a trim job, these cars went through the SVO line at Brown's.....super sport suspension, with uprated springs dampers and AR bars front and rear.
An AJ27S spec engine with all the upgraded timing gear including oil pump from the 4.2 units, so yes the timing has been taken car of way back at the engine plant in Wales.
Premium Alpine system, Brembo brake package with BBS Montreal wheels, door trim delete, black window surrounds, factory tinted windows, XJR100 kick plates all round. MOMO steading wheel and gear knob (trimmed by).
I'm just going through mine - a refresh that's got a little bit more involved than I'd like, stainless steel fixings this year!
Sean, haven't seen you post in a while! Welcome back my 100 brother.
hello. late to the game here, but curious if you're selling this as is. have a recently acquired one which needs bits and pieces so may be interested. i'm in canada as well. let me know if you have a minute. thx
Today was an interesting day! I made a purchase on a rare car which leads me confused as to what to do next.
I got a 2002 Jaguar XJR-100 with 190,000kms or 118,000 Miles. I am aware of the rarity of this car but it isn't without its issues.
The car was abandoned in a back yard for the last few years. I didn't get to much history out of the seller apart from he was in Jail for a few years, yes that's right and it was parked at his dad's house. Skeptical of the story and history I bought a full carfax to understand what was going on.
Once I pulled the carfax, I found it had a rebuilt title. From a rear end impact that declared the vehicle salvage! However this was 8 years ago and the car didnt appear to have any damage issues. Apart from the small alignment issues in back door is very slightly off.
The reason the previous owner was in jail was due to distribution of drugs! No Kidding! Let's say he was locked away for 8 years. Once he get out in 2016 im guessing he had excess cash. As the vehicle comes with $20,000 worth of receipts to make the car mechanically perfect. However being parked up for the last couple of years there are Issues.
Issues
1. Salvage, now rebuilt title. Rear end damage. Insurance est. Was 6500 USD.
2. Once I got home a warning message came up 'High Gearbox Temparture, and well appears oil on my drive.'
HELP WITH THIS ONE
3. Knock Sensor as well as another code I cannot remember.
4. Traction Control and ABS not working due to a front sensor on the wheel apparently.
5. Rust on the wheel well corners. Quite normal on the X308.
6. Low Brake Fluid warning
7. REBUILT TITLE
8. Timing Chains? Cant see that they have been done.
9. Dont have OEM Wheels.
Positives as follows.
1. Lots of maintenance and engine work done.
2. A very rare car.
3. Engine runs very smooth.
4. Low ish Miles
5. Clean Interior overall for a 20 Year old car.
6. New $3000 Coventry Rims and Tires.
Now i have three options. I already have a few Jaguars.
2005 XJR, 2005 SUPER V8, 1994 XJS, 1970 E TYPE. I Have had many other x350 XJR AND X308 XJ8, X306 XJR and other Jags.
Option 1.
Drive as is until it dies.
Option 2.
Find a new buyer
Option 3.
Restore and make it perfect again. But would it be worth it with the rebuild title?
I don't know.....
I only paid $4500 Canadian, or $3800 USD.
Thanks Karl
Most corners like this, but this is the worse.
hello, curious as to whether you're parting it out or perhaps selling the vehicle altogether. have an '02 xjr100 which needs a variety of parts and would be interested in a chat if that's the direction you're aiming. / kevin
Late to this post. I would fix it and then just love it until it dies. Once you get the paint sorted out, nothing looks like it on the road. I just had my 100 paint corrected and touched up and it's a stunner. There is nothing on the road today that looks as good as these 308s.
It's a bummer not having the Montreal wheels, but maybe find something similar and silver to fool anyone but the purists.
The car is a great daily driver so fix it, and then love it. It needs to be driven. But if you part it out, put me down the shift knob...
In my opinion, the X308 is in a class by itself. Truly there are few if any other cars which exude the
regal bearing and road command of a well-kept Jaguar. And, that's before you even get behind the
wheel to notices its' quiet and masterful road handling.
