Okay,
I know no one can give an exact answer, but I've got a scenario to run by you guys and gals.
1994 XJS, V-12, 6.0 L 53k miles, 2 owner car, always garaged, all maintenance, never overheated, great condition; not mint, just very nice. Champagne color, chocolate top, convertible. I've an opportunity to buy it. What is value?

A steal:
Fair:
Too much:

Thanks!

 

A steal? 4K
Fair? 6500-8000
Too much: Least expensive thing you ever do with a Jag is purchase it.

 

The last time I saw a 6.0 L V12 for sale it was in the North East. A 2+2 Convertible that sold for around 18K.

 

High teens...

 

Update: I saw the car; it's rougher than I was told. It needs:

1. Pinion seal diff
2. New suspension bushes and shocks, A/C not cold
3. Carpet really worn
4. Paint scratched and some dents/dings. Possible that PDR and good paint correction could help.
5. Both front and rear bumper covers needs to be repainted
6. Hairline cracks in wood
7. Leather worn; probably can restore with a good Leatherique treatment
8. Tires totally shot
9. PS is stiff
10. Broken right rear tail light lens
11. Engine bay terribly dirty
12. Wheels are curbed/scuffed
13. Overall is work I could do myself, but needs lots of love. These are just a list of the obvious; you know there's more once it's on a lift.

I'd say needs 10k spent on it to make it a nice driver.

 

So that's what passes for "great condition, not mint, but very nice"?

Theyre not gonna find a lot of people interested in dumping that kind of money, which only includes the faults you were able to find, to get it back to a more plausible very nice condition.

You have two kinds of sellers: (1) those who believe that since it's a Jaguar, it's worth a ton of money therefore they want a large sum and will not be realistic in any negotiation or (b) someone who is happy there was some interest and will take the best offer.

offer them $2k and see where it gets you.

 

Have to wonder how much maintenance was neglected if that's the state of what you can see! Good luck getting a buyer at any price.

 

Clearly, one or more of those statements aren't true.

If a seller lies about one thing, they'll likely lie about anything. Beware.

 

It's an older guy who is not a "car guy." He really thinks he can get it in "mint" condition for 3k. Sad. I tried to explain what is involved with these cars.... 3k might just pay for the parts!
Anyway, he thinks he can get 11k for it. Not from me.

 

These 94-95 V12 cars are rare to begin with. I owned a 95 V12 convertible once, and actually got rid of it due to lack of "zeal"? It was as predictable as a Japanese import.
With that said, I'm guessing its possible that these cars could one day be extremely valuable due to rarity. But for now, we have to house it, maintain it, and try and keep the miles as low as possible to preserve its value. Is it worth that? All I know is that the older I get, the more I want to enjoy TODAY.
I watch for these cars all the time. I recently saw what appeared to be a very decent 94? that had a slight piston rattle at start bring 8400.00 on eBay. 2K may be a little too low, but I now think 4K would be on the high side for a car that may need paint, interior work etc.

 

Ahh, it's the seller who overvalues the car because it says Jaguar on it...

If he really thinks he's $3k away from getting it in "very good, not mint" condition, he should do that and he'll get over $15k for it.

You'll never even get close to what you want to pay for that thing. Unfortunately, that car will just waste away in his garage until it is collected for scrap. What a pity. By the time he's willing to sell it for $3k, it'll be worth nothing.

 

I thought I was generous offering 5k....

 

You were!

 

Dr. Bill:


From afar, I agree. The best things going for that car is that it is a convertible V12.
Worth improving. A 4.0 hard top in similar. Fodder for David Boger or a much smaller
price.


Regards,


Coco joins me in that.


Carl

 

Carl,
Good to hear from you. Long time, no talk! I hope you and Coco are well.
Bill