I'm looking into this XJS convertible because it's the latest of production with the 4.0L engine. I did some reading and read that these celebration models have a galvanized body, is this true? Hardly to believe because the car shows a few rust spots. Also the car has 260k. Is this a car to consider or to let go?

 

I think the galvanized steel started in 1991. Just because it is galvanized doesn't mean it is rust proof. Up where you live it is still probably going to see an incredible amount of salt and it is two decades old.

How much do they want for the car? 260k miles if an ever loving fu!@load. The engine pretty much requires a rebuild at that point. Unless you mean kilometers, in which case that is still getting up there, but possibly worth a buy for the right price.

I would also consider the price of a new top since that one is two decades old.

The celebration has some bits inside and different wheels, nothing to make or break a deal in my opinion.

 

marmar1305,

As mentioned by sidescrollin, the galvanised panels came in with the facelift body in 1991. Over 60% of the body was made of galvanised steel, which helps but doesn't preclude corrosion.

If you can see a few rust spots, I would suggest there are a lot more that you can't see! 260k miles on an AJ16 engine is possible but there's no reason to buy one with over 100k unless it's silly cheap and you want a project car.

Celebrations will always be worth a premium as the last XJSs but there are plenty out there to choose from.

Good luck with your choice

Paul

 

The car has 163k Miles and asking price is 4500 US

 

I believe there's no need to buy a rusty one. Time will be your friend...wait for the right car/price.

 

I would concur.. no need to rush into it. And 163k miles is up there. You should be able to find a much lower-mileage example, preferably without rust.

It took me almost a year to find mine, and I went all the way from IL to CA to get it.

 

No hurry, I looked for one around 100,000Mile or 160,000 K I found mine in Sask.
1996 XJS Celebration 102,000mi. There are always one or two coming up on KIJI or Auto trader.
Good Luck
Snowball