I am looking at a xjs which has been fitted with a 5 speed getrag gearbox. I am usually a purist and don't go for mods. Does this increase or decrease car resale value in the future.

 

Personally I don't think the XJS will reach such a level of collectability where absolute purity and originality will be very meaningful in terms of market value. Condition, not purity, will likely be considered to be more important.

A few well executed mods and upgrades shouldn't hurt the value. Garish, excessive, and/or poorly executed mods will hurt the value of *any* car.

Some will almost certainly pay a bit more for a car that has already been converted rather than going thru the effort and expense themselves. I would, at least....providing all the details have been sorted.

Cheers
DD

 

There were some cars from the factory with a Getrag, is it one of these cars?

 

Doug, I hate to be a "yes man", but I agree with you word for word 100%. All one has to do is check Hemmings or the big name auctions. Rare ones, conv with low miles etc might bring in a few more dollar's here in the US. Elsewhere I here the XJ-S is going for more though.

 

The one I bought is near perfect. 45000 km. new upholstery. Never driven on salt roads. Haven't told the wife yet. She is still trying to forgive me for the xk8 I needed. Guess this can happen if she leaves me alone and goes on a cruise with her mother over Christmas. Glad she doesn't know about my secret life on this forum.

 

Yes, 6 cylinder cars. Good point.

Since 'mods' was mentioned I assumed we were talking about a V12 converted to manual trans.

Cheers
DD

 

Such bravery, I salute you Sir!
Greg

 

And perhaps deep pockets as well.

Whenever I spent money on something foolish and unnecessary it always cost double....as the wife (apparently) has tacit approval to spend an equal amount on something equally foolish and unnecessary. I never quite understood how and when that arrangement came into existence. I don't actually remember agreeing to it. It just sorta snuck up on me

Cheers
DD