Looking for an s type R or XJR

[jag79]

I'm looking for a decent XJR or S Type R towards the lower end of the price range 00-05ish

I have recently bought an Insignia Estate with 74k on it 09 plate upgraded 19 inch alloys etc, it's nice but not exciting enough. I was going to chip it but still don't think it will feel right for me. I got it thinking it was practical but I miss having a Jag.

Would love to hear from anyone wishing to part with one for a reasonable price or get tips on what to look out for problems wise when buying one. I'd consider PXing one towards my Insignia which I will advertise in classifieds in due course or buying one out right

[jag79]

Thanks both... sgrimshaw- think yours maybe a bit pricey for me but will pm you when my account is 24 hours old the site won't let me yet

s6devil looks a nice motor cheers for the heads up.. it's a long way from me but i may well contact him at that price!

[jag79]

alot of car for 5k mate. really like the s type r so under-rated. far classier than a beamer or merc IMO. there's nothing really like a nice Jag. I'll let you know what I go for, looks like I'm going to be stuck with the Insignia and a big Jag the Mrs has already voiced concerns... unsurprisingly!

[jag79]

Ended up getting the xjr s6 devil recommended so cheers for the heads up mate... lovely motor for the price few little bits need doing on it but for what i got it for it's not a problem.... very fast too. and looks the part. wouldn;t mind the stype r as well but that would be silly i think the mrs may veto that somehow!

[jag79]

they all look cracking motors, bet the mrs was pleased to have that bought for her!... only got the ones from the ad will take some of my own soon once i'm not working and get chance to in the daylight. drove back no probs 150 miles home.

[jag79]

[jag79]

cheers mate... yea i gave it a bit of a run after stopping for the toll booth on the m6 and it flies off the mark! i'll let you kknow what bits need doing on it

[jag79]

Yea not many astras could keep up with the XJR... it's also not just how fast you get to 60 it's how you get there!

I like the fact that if you're not a car enthusiast or fairly knowledgeable you would have no idea how fast the XJR is


Those pins for the headlining look like an easy fix may well pick some up. Doesn't really bother me too much. Bought some dinitrol underseal to stop the wheel arches going, they aren't too bad at the moment but a bad winter could sent them on their way. Also got some leather cleaner as the cream leather has a few marks on it. Get the easy bits done first

[jag79]

I've always liked the way the s type looks tbh despite alot of criticism regarding the front grill i think they look great

here's another pic of the xjr... had a problem with the fuel gauge sticking and not moving lower than three quarters full. had a tinker today took the fuel level sensor out of the tank, played aroun with it a bit, put it back in and it's working again. one less job to do. took it out for a spin after and it drives amazingly