Hold on to your XJS

[johnxjsc1985]

I am a huge fan of the XJS and had a few in my time but recently I have found the prices have really started to rise.
Noticed a convertible for £34k and some Coupe's for £15k plus.Its about time people realised just how good these cars really are and it looks like prices are now reflecting this.....AT LAST

[johnxjsc1985]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/like/1993-JAGUAR-XJ-S-V1...
One of my old XJS's now up for sale.

[johnxjsc1985]

It is still appearing under XJS with all the others XJS's

[johnxjsc1985]

LewG said:

One of the reasons I've held on to mine for now John. I was so very close to putting it on the market last week but had a change of heart, they're such great cars really.

I do regret selling mine

[johnxjsc1985]

LewG said:

Are you not tempted to buy yourself another one whilst values are still relatively low? I've more or less completely refurbished mine underneath so far, bit of welding and completely rebuilt the rear IRS to better than factory standard. The front subframe is in line for some care now with new springs, shocks, bushes the lot. Going to strip the front end off over the next few months and do engine valve clearances, belts, thermostats, hoses etc.
Worth doing to keep her in fine fettle for another few years I think.

I am actually just working the "man maths" out with the missus Actually thinking of selling the XKR and going all out for a 6.0l convertible

[johnxjsc1985]

Jimbeaux said:

I have a '95 XJS 4.0L. I love this car. The '92-'96 models are the best for reliablity, with the '95-96 having the AJ16 engine. Some quirks, but I would hate to sell this car!

I had a late May 96 Celebration I just don't know how I decided to sell it.
Once you have had a "good" XJS they get under your skin

[johnxjsc1985]

Jimbeaux said:

They really do seem to improve the more they are driven. They appear to hate, worse than any car, to sit idle for long periods. New calipers and alternator in a DIY project and I am rolling again. Locally sourced parts for a total of $253.

they received such a bad press initially and I agree they need to be driven to get the best out of them

[johnxjsc1985]

philipbrown123 said:

I was tempted to buy a 1995/96 celebration model earlier this year but decided a 2003 xkr for £12k was a more usable and sensible choice.

I have a XKR and they are completely different cars and I had a May 96 celebration the celebration was every bit as useable as the XKR

[johnxjsc1985]

cardigankid said:

This is what puts people off buying and that in turn is what keeps prices low. If you can't do it yourself, which most of us can't, and have to employ a garage, frankly it would be cheaper and better to do an HP deal on a new F-Type than get into the car restoration game.

they are now anything upto nearly 40 years old all classics are like this and the prices for good condition cars like all good condition classics are rising.
Owning and looking after a Classic is very rewarding but if you cant do the work yourself then a classic is not the car for you unless you are rich.

[johnxjsc1985]

I loved my old 6.0l XJS I also regret not keeping it.Lets be honest you can pay £5k for a modern car that will fall apart in months so why should an XJS be any different.
The good thing about the rust on an XJS is its fairly easy to spot and its usually the same on all of them.
its on Ebay at the moment for about £7k reg l444xjs. I did quite aq bit on it and I know the present owner has done quite a bit and it was virtually rust free,When I had the windscreen replaced the surround was perfect and that's a well know rust area

Edited by johnxjsc1985 on Saturday 10th January 20:19

[johnxjsc1985]

my last two were a 96 celebration 4.0l and a 93 6.0l both had no issues of rust. careful owners can help a great deal but winters can be brutal on these cars if not properly cared for

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/like/1992-JAGUAR-XJR-S-6...
this looks like a bargain

Edited by johnxjsc1985 on Monday 12th January 12:03

[johnxjsc1985]

Not to blow my own trumpet but have you seen the price of some XJS now.
Pity I didnt take some of my own advice
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/jaguar-xjs-4-0-liter-con...

Edited by johnxjsc1985 on Tuesday 24th March 17:27

[johnxjsc1985]

9mm said:

Laughable.

I'd also put money on the car being dodgy/mis-described in some way. The quality of the ad (liter, etc) isn't confidence inspiring.

Still, some mug may pay it.

maybe so but XJS's are really taking off now.

[johnxjsc1985]

Mopar440 said:

No they're not.

yes they are
your turn
http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/Cars-/9801/i.html?_from=...

Edited by johnxjsc1985 on Tuesday 24th March 20:35

[johnxjsc1985]

Mopar440 said:

I raise you:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/JAGUAR-XJS-4-0-COUPE-RED...

(From your own post!)

you have actually proved it for me thankyou.
That Car has done 165000 miles you could have given it away two or three years ago.

[johnxjsc1985]

Mopar440 said:

And he can't give it away now!

keep trying.