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89 xjs potential purchase. Weigh in.

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Old Jul 1, 2018 | 10:00 PM
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Default 89 xjs potential purchase. Weigh in.

This car is in great condition. It has a GM V8 with a corvette rear end. AC, ABS brakes. Not sure of who modified it. Odo says 145k Price 6k. Too much risk from the unknown? Anyone guestimate gas mileage?
 
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Old Jul 1, 2018 | 11:04 PM
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I don’t think reported mileage of 145k for 89 is very suspicious. Two of my Jags had lower mileage despite being older (‘85 and ‘86)

gas mileage: depends on when was the last time the car was tuned. My guess is 15 to 20 mpg
 
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Old Jul 2, 2018 | 12:10 PM
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It's like any conversion, it depends on how well it was done.
 
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Old Jul 3, 2018 | 02:32 AM
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How can it be in "great condition" when it's missing an engine?
 
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