After an 80s HE v12 XJS
Discussion
I've already seen an absolute lemon and walked away quickly; air con disconnected (god knows what would be up with it if it hadn't), computer broke, wipers broke, all odd tyres, jackpoints rotten, front and rear wheel arch linings corroded, headlining torn and sagging by at least a foot, verneer cracked and broken, interior mangled and when I lifted up the boot carpet the metal came off and stuck to the back of it leaving a hole about 2 by 25 inches.
An extreme case obviously but aside from the blindingly obvious which can be budgeted for (holes, non functioning air con, manky interior, suspension bushes, electrical switches etc.) are there any more subtle ticking timebombs to look out for?
And also I heard there's a classic insurer that will cover under 21 y/os, does anyone know the name as standard car insurance on these things is pretty hefty.
An extreme case obviously but aside from the blindingly obvious which can be budgeted for (holes, non functioning air con, manky interior, suspension bushes, electrical switches etc.) are there any more subtle ticking timebombs to look out for?
And also I heard there's a classic insurer that will cover under 21 y/os, does anyone know the name as standard car insurance on these things is pretty hefty.
I have a couple to look at where the vendors have assured me they're hole free. Are you saying that the chassis on these things isn't vulnerable as that was my number one fear about them.
I prefer the earlier look and as I understand it the un-catted v12 is only slightly less powerful than the 6 litre ones. Plus I have access to a sprayer who'll do very good work for favour money, so very minor rust and pain problems can be sorted out quite cheaply. I think waxoyling underneath is going to be a neccessity if I'm lucky enough to find a half decent one though.
I prefer the earlier look and as I understand it the un-catted v12 is only slightly less powerful than the 6 litre ones. Plus I have access to a sprayer who'll do very good work for favour money, so very minor rust and pain problems can be sorted out quite cheaply. I think waxoyling underneath is going to be a neccessity if I'm lucky enough to find a half decent one though.
I've seen a fairly decent one (compared to others) although there are a few faults which will I will need to budget for. The boot floor is fine, as is the rear windscreen.
Rust spots on one door bottom and rear wheen arches (surface only), one knackered front wing and wheel arch, silver electric mirror switch broken, knackered drivers seat (grey leather) and disconnected electric seats.
Does an H reg car have that power sucking MOT failing cat in it and is it galvanised?
Also what is the cost likely to be for those various repairs? thanks
Rust spots on one door bottom and rear wheen arches (surface only), one knackered front wing and wheel arch, silver electric mirror switch broken, knackered drivers seat (grey leather) and disconnected electric seats.
Does an H reg car have that power sucking MOT failing cat in it and is it galvanised?
Also what is the cost likely to be for those various repairs? thanks
Got one: 5.3 HE in deep blue, looks fantastic.
No tin worm although small spots or rust around wheel arches (what kind of urgency do these need to be treated with?), head lining needs doing and the console verneer needs attention. I think the top proirity is to get it garages ASAP.
Any maintainence tips
No tin worm although small spots or rust around wheel arches (what kind of urgency do these need to be treated with?), head lining needs doing and the console verneer needs attention. I think the top proirity is to get it garages ASAP.
Any maintainence tips
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