Went to see my first Jag XJR

[mnaylor]

Hi,

I went to see a Jag XJR yesterday. It was a 2000 in blue. It drove nicely and the car does not feel as big as it is. The bad points were as follows and I am looking for some advice:

Sagging headlining, common.

Rust on all 4 arch lips but very minor, not actually on the body with the exception of the front left wing which has about an inch worth of bubbling at the bottom. Is this common?

Knocking from rear suspension but the noise got better and better as we drove and eventually dissapeared, I am assuming shocks?

Once we had been for a drive and stopped the car a small puddle formed below the CAT, it looked and smelt like water rather than cooloant. The owner said it was condensation from the air con? Is this right?

Few car park dings that would annoy me.

This is the first one I have seen so would like to know if this sort of thing is the norm or not. Any help or advice would be appreciated.

Thanks
Mike

[mnaylor]

Thanks for the responses. I am based in East Grinstead, near Crawley/Gatwick.

It sounds like this one should be avoided so I will do so. It was the first one I had seen. The rust is my main concern as I hate the stuff and don't want to buy a car only to have to spend a load on it straight away.

I also think it is overpriced as he wants £3000 for it but it has been for sale for 2 months and I was the first person to view it! I got the impression he would have taken a lot less for it but I don't even want to make him an offer, can't be bothered to get involved with a car that needs loads of work.

It is a buyer's market so I will only buy one that I am happy with at the right price for me, I am in no rush.

Edited by mnaylor on Tuesday 30th July 16:34

[mnaylor]

The good news is I am looking to buy. I am hoping £3k can get me an example without any issues. Plus I am willing to hold out for the right car, some of the ones for sale on line have been sitting there for months!

[mnaylor]

Thanks for the offer but I am after a rust free example, assuming such an example exists

[mnaylor]

NormanD said:

I can't see any rust on mine !!

Norman, I will try and call you later, just been really busy with work etc.

Mike

[mnaylor]

Still looking for an XJR. I will pay up to £3000 for the right car.

Thanks
Mike

[mnaylor]

NormanD said:

When I used to employ staff there was a Quotation. 'If you pay Peanuts you get Monkeys'

Same goes with buying cars, ' Pay Peanuts you end up buying Rustbuckets and problems' !!
OK you save a grand or two orriginally but then pay any 1,000s more putting the car right after

By the same token, a car is only worth what someone else is willing to pay for it. I have seen XJR's sitting at £5k which have been for sale for more than 6 months. They don't sell at that price. Maybe showroom condition low milers would?

I will bide my time and wait for the right car at the right price. I simply refuse to pay £5k for one of these, personally I don't think they are worth that, plus I have set myself a budget and intend to stick to it.

[mnaylor]

giblet said:

Any good? - http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/j...

Thanks Giblet, I already called this one as soon as it came up. Rust, alloys need seeing to, doesn't sound in the greatest condition overall. He was also a bit vague when I was asking him specific questions. So, I am still hunting.

I think the main problem I am going to have is rust. Was speaking to a mechanic friend today and he rightly pointed out that even if you repair rust it WILL come back, the only 100% cure is to replace the infected panel.

As for prices, yes the official trade prices are always low.

If it ends up that I can't get a good one for my budget, I won't get one. I may start considering other options soon as I refuse to get involved with rusty cars.

[mnaylor]

chancha said:

Hi Mike, got a 2002 52 plate saphire blue with oatmael interior. All the toys including phone, cruise, heated seats and front windscreen. PM me if you would like to know more... cheers

Hi, I am interested and have sent you an e-mail.

I am not having much luck finding one.....

[mnaylor]

Still looking...............

[mnaylor]

Still looking...............