Thank you for the comment, Andrew. I am optimistic that the car will ride and drive nicely, otherwise I may not hand over the cashiers check! What a disappointing 11 hour ride home that would be.

I ordered a Mann fuel filter and a supercharger oil change kit. I am getting mixed information and wildly varying prices on the belts however. Could someone please provide links to the best choice for a new serpentine belt and supercharger belt? I have always been partial to Continental belts but I am open minded.

Also, I may need a new oatmeal third bake light assembly.

PS- I read that if the CATS system fails it defaults to the "firm" setting all the time. So, I guess if I notice a reduced ride quality that may be what has happened.

Also- I have to advise against Samsung tablets. I bought this one a year ago and it is very low quality. Short rant, sorry.

 

I am in Florida with cashiers check in hand. I test drove the car. I am not buying it. Very disappointed!

Anybody in South Florida have an XJR for sale? I head back to NC tomorrow. Must not have dark colored interior.

 

What didn't you like about it?

One in NY- http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-s...ear=1998&Log=0

In FL- http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-s...00847128&Log=0

 

I like the one in NY, I considered that one. I would prefer not to have a black car though. The green one in Florida; I talked to him twice today. Super nice guy and I may go see it tonight. However, that one would need a paint job. He said the car is great except it needs to be re-painted. Plus, original tensioners.

I am checking out a couple more while I am here. I may buy one yet!

The one I came to see has not been mechanically maintained. There is also rust on the car and it shifts rough. There is just no substitute for checking out a car personally.

 

He said it needs paint?
His description in the ad says it's been painted??

"The car has just been painted and runs like a champ, come and drive it but do not waste my time with ridiculous offers. A/C ice cold, All scheduled maintenance, Mostly highway miles, Never seen snow, New paint, Non-smoker, Title in hand"

For $9800 it shouldn't need ANYTHING..

 

Yeah, I asked him about that. He said the place did a horrible job and the paint is crappy, to use his words. He said the place went out of business right after they finished his car. He was a little bitter about it, understandebly. He said many people may not care, but he could tell from talking with me that I would not be happy with it. Again, a very nice guy.

 

@ $9800 I'd keep looking.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Jaguar-XJR-/...m=121933847797

 

I know you said you didn't want black but keep in mind it's actually "Anthracite".
This with somewhat low miles, CA car, 03, and the price...
https://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/d...7226/overview/

 

And when the anthracite catches the sun..

 

I would totally be interested in that car. CA is just too far to be practical. After all, this would be a 4th car in a family with 2 drivers. I don't need to rush.

 

I don't know how to be practical when it comes to what I want
Hell, I shipped a wrecked 100 across the country..
So a $7-800 flight and $1200 to ship I'd be looking at that car for $8k and offering $7k if it was what I wanted..LOL

 

So, I am looking at one this morning that has the "R" package. Can anyone tell me what that means? It has a fancy "R" on the trunk, a different design wheels and red calipers, that is what I noticed from the pictures anyway...

 

Brembo brakes same as the 100's

 

Is that a 19 inch wheel? I can't tell from the pictures. If so, would that ride rougher?

 

I've only seen 19's on the 100's .
Looking up wheels on car-parts they show a 18x8-1/2" 5 spoke for the "R" package .
But that wheel is 10?

 

Is a 10? I am sorry. What are you asking me?

 

Just saying that wheel is 10 spoke. Never seen it on a X308

 

Those are Double Fives, special version for the XKR around 2001.
They are 8Jx18 front, 9Jx18 rear.
I got the same on my VDP.

Seems like standard disks, and just a red painted caliper to me.

 

X2. I'd be questioning if it is a R package car.
Side badges look to be from later models.
The CA car linked above has the R package brakes.
But no side badges..

 

That car was also not taken care of. My 2001 XJ8 is in ten times better condition than anything I have seen on this trip. Makes me appreciate my car. Mine drives better, rides better, looks better and smells better than any other used car I have seen.

Maybe I will just appreciate what I have and keep a larger budget set aside to take care of it.