WHat is the place to shop for the least expensive parts?
THanks
Neil

 

In my very brief experience, found that prices very from place to place and not consistently cheaper any one place. I suspect I'll find a round of about 3-5 vendors I'll check for each part to see who has the best on offer.

 

cadfael_tex, it would probably be handy to the original poster if you stated which 3-5 vendors you check...

 

So far just ordered one but priced a few parts. Going through Amazon I fond some parts at a good price (only place I found the anti-slosh manual) - it was 'fulfilled by Autopartsway'. Done a lot of looking at Jaguar Parts, New and Used Jaguar auto parts, XJ6, XJS, XJ8, XJ40, XK8, S-TYPE and X-TYPE Jaguar car parts. There is a big list of vendors in the kirby 'XJS experience' e-book. It's available for free on linked on the sticky at the top.

 

Jaguar Parts - Jaguar XJS

SNG Barratt - USA | Jaguar & Daimler classic parts, spares & accessories

Jaguar parts from the original Jaguar Heaven! Jaguar parts for classic to current models

Land Rover Parts | Jaguar Parts | Coventry West, Inc.

 

I try to buy all my parts from one person. Although at first he wasn't he cheapest and the cheapest isn't always the best bet. After a few months of doing bussiness with the same fellow I now do get the best deal and speedy service. Why should they Jump through hoops the first time you call for a price? Buy local and stay true to your connection it does pay off. If your loyal 9 times out of 10 you'll get it back

 

I'll tell you why they should jump through hoops for each and every customer; it's called THE INTERNET. We can compare shop reputations, prices, service, etc. with a few clicks. It makes geographical location fairly irrelevant; UPS can deliver our parts anywhere within a day.

In case you haven't noticed, the market for Large body, small occupant, fuel swilling coupes is ****ing SMALL. It's not trendy to drive a V12 sports car that gets 13MPG. The guys at the Ferrari, Mercedes & Porsche 928 fora will tell you the same thing.

 

Yep you are right. Most times not readilly available at all. But it's worth the wait. That's what I wad getting at. Either way u gotta wait. So that's why I like to keep the local Joe in bussiness.

 

I hear ya loud and clear... there is definitely something to be said for dropping by your local supplier.

Cheers!

 

You can click-n-buy lots of Jag stuff online, and that's fine.....

But there still something to be said for developing a good over-the-phone relationship with a Jag specialist. Often these guys have advice and insight that you won't get elsewhere and a bit of loyalty as a repeat customer is generally repaid in more than equal measure....usually most evident when you're in a pinch.

Just my two cents.

Cheers
DD