XJ 2.7 diseael
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bmw2002

8,596 posts

246 months

Friday 6th March 2009
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I have one on loan for the weekend, and so far I'm pretty impressed. 58 plate LWB Sovereign. Any body run one for a few miles, what to look out for, build quality etc. Looking to replace some BMW 730d on my fleet. Should I? Can get them for <£1200 month/50,000 miles a year.

BigNige

2,584 posts

246 months

Friday 6th March 2009
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Go fer it
(really? £1200/pm? They saw you coming mate)

bmw2002

8,596 posts

246 months

Friday 6th March 2009
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BigNige said:
Go fer it
(really? £1200/pm? They saw you coming mate)
3 year deal, servicing/tyres/tax 150k over 3 years, that's cheap compared to the opposition. And that includes the vat.

The Leaper

5,486 posts

228 months

Saturday 7th March 2009
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Surely not £1200 per month for an X Type? A few years back I had an S-Type 4.0 V8 over three years, everything included, 25,000 miles a year, around £300 per month.

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Triple7

4,015 posts

259 months

Saturday 7th March 2009
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Lets see............

Cost of new 2.7D Sovereign is £50k, yours now I would expect for £40k (They have stopped making these cars now, pending re-tooling for the new XJ)

Tyres/tax and servicing for 150k 3 years is about £4k.

Cars value after 3yrs 150k miles. About £3k

So £40k + £4k = £44,000.

Lease £1200/mnth x 36mnths = £43,200

Will there's a surprise, seems to me to be spot on!

IMHO, these are superb cars and you won't have any issues with them. If you do that much mileage then it is a great place to spend your time. Funnily I have also just tested one of these 2.7 XJ's last weekend BUT I have also just returned from a day out driving the new all new 3.0 diesel XF - S. This is a far superior car. Has more space, front and rear and in the boot than the XJ. Rides beautifully on the 20inch wheels with its bang up to date with the suspension set up. (Just doesn't need air suspension!) Has a fabulous new 6 speed gearbox to lay down the huge power increase, up from 202BHP of the 2.7 XJ to 275BHP and all yours in top spec - Portfolio Editions for £44,000.

In would go straight back to your dealer and ask when they can get you in a 3.0D XF-S.

G

diesel piston

287 posts

236 months

Saturday 7th March 2009
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Got to agree with triple7, nice as the 2.7 XJ is the 3.0d XF would be a better choice and will have far better residuals for buyers.