I am considering the purchase of a 1995 XJS I6. It has 36k miles and has been a third car. Obviously not a regular driver but does get used once a week or so. A bit leery as have not seen it in person yet but all the pics are showing it flawless. This of course is not the engine/drivetrain. Flying to Atlanta to see it this Friday and looking for best place to have it inspected pre-purchase. Any things in particular I should be looking for? Would it be wise to have it inspected at dealer where it has been going for maintenance? (Hennessey) Your sage wisdom and experience will be appreciated.

Thanks,
Stephen

 

I would call Coventry West. They are near Atlanta and are a great outfit. They will give you an honest opinion. A dealer is probably not the best place. They will look at that car as an old vehicle and will likely tell you to stay away. Dealers are best equipped to handle cars under 10 yrs old. In my job I call on dealer's daily and I can tell you most technicians in a dealer have little to no experience on cars of the 90s. Most were still in grade school.

 

Second Coventry West: ask for Dick Maury. If you get the car, also ask Dick about joining the JCNA, as they've just started a nice tool loan program for JCNA members the the annual dues are reasonable.