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Old 07-14-2009, 11:46 PM
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Hello Everyone,

In searching for a used car to buy I have fallen in love with Jags and now I'm trying to decide between a '00 XJ8 Vanden Plas with 54,000 miles for 8900$ or a 2005 X-Type Vanden Plas with 54,000 miles for 14,900$. They're both in good condition though the '00 seems to have been taken better care of.

I don't drive much and I'm looking for a reliable car, with class of course.

Thanks in advance for y'all's input!
Gary
 
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Old 07-15-2009, 02:27 AM
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If you can swing $15k you might be able to find an 04 X350, or I would look at an 03 XJ8.

On the other hand I would MUCH rather have an X300 over an early XJ8.
 
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Old 07-15-2009, 03:43 AM
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I 2nd that w/ rld on the X300 matter . I like X Types too but XJ is more Jaguar in every way
 
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Old 07-15-2009, 11:03 AM
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Chalk up another XJ>X type vote here.
 
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Old 07-18-2009, 02:40 AM
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Thanks everyone for you input, I am definitely going to get an XJ8 now.

Cadillac and Rld14 what do you like better about the x300?
 
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Old 07-18-2009, 06:41 PM
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Howdy Gary

Welcome to the forum!
 
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Old 07-19-2009, 04:15 AM
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mcgaryb , why I like better is (all personal ) design wise like those
full accrossed chrome bumper trims , 6 way gauges unlike 3 as X308s have , strong and quite reliable AJL6 engine or V12 (if you don't mind fuel cost) , door panels and striped door wood trims ,door handles .
 
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