Used jag inspection

Used jag inspection

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YoungRestorer

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151 months

Monday 28th July 2014
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So.... I have found a car that I like, but am eager to get it inspected. It is a bit shabby, but I don't want a pristine one that I will slowly ruin through my owning and using it! This car will be bought to use...

My parents assure me the AA is a good choice, but I would rather have a specialist look it over. Only trouble is, I don't know any specialists near the car ( East Grinstead). One idea is to phone Jaguar Surrey and see if they would do it for me. If nothing else, I will use the AA, but I was hoping I could get some suggestions about X300 specialists.

Thanks everyone

Edited by YoungRestorer on Tuesday 29th July 14:49

YoungRestorer

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151 months

Tuesday 29th July 2014
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Thanks for the idea: unfortunately, I can't get in to the forums without being a member...

YoungRestorer

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206 posts

151 months

Tuesday 29th July 2014
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Jaguar Steve, as always, your feedback is golden.

I fin myself in the position that no one wants to sell their pride and joy to me on account of my age: I have seen two people who have let me know they they have decided to keep it (code for they don't want me as the new owner). I saw the manual I am looking at on car and classic, and find that I much prefer the driving experience to that of the automatic. My choice is therefore severely limited in terms of manuals.

This dealer is himself a jaguar enthusiasts member, and was at Silverstone at an event over the weekend. He owns his own XJ manual and thus I am reassured that the car is not a £500 auction/px quick buck. The question is whether it is good condition for the money he is asking

Is your feedback basically that I just need someone to check that it is a decent car, not necessarily an excellent version of this model?

Thank you very much for your pointers across all the threads, they have been gratefully received

YoungRestorer

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206 posts

151 months

Tuesday 29th July 2014
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Thanks Steve, very, very helpful. I will let you know how I get on...