1998 Jaguar XJ-8
Quick Summary: It's a Beautiful , Solid, Clean Car in Great Condition. I would gauge this car as an 7 on a Scale of 10. The Transmission needs servicing, but it runs & drives Very Smoothly with no Leaks or Bad Noises. I would Drive it anywhere. Great Interior. Non-Smoker car,Tires & Wheels are in great shape. No Electrical issues, Great Brakes, Mechanically very sound. To give a general idea of the condition, I have given my opinion based on a Scale of 1 –to - 10.

• Body: Good Condition (Approximately a 7 on a scale of 10).
  • Solid Straight Body & Frame, no rust or damage.
  • Newer paint but top has some peeling. A few dings which are not easily noticed.
  • Sunroof is stuck closed, but does not leak
  • All Glass is in great shape
• Mechanical: Excellent Condition (Approximately a 9 on a scale of 10).
  • Starts, Runs, Idles, Drives Great & Has Excellent Power. Very SMOOTH & is Free of bad noises, leaks or smoke.
  • Engine Compartment is great & unmolested.
  • Cooling System functions properly (gets to the right temp & does not overheat or leak or anything bad)
  • A/C Blows NICE & COLD
• Transmission: (Approximately a 5-6 on a scale of 10).
  • The Transmission functions Smoothly after a slow engagement into 1st gear. After that, it runs great at speed. I have no qualms about driving it anywhere, but will likely need a transmission specialist to identify & resolve the issue (Has Check Engine light on, been told it's related to the transmission).
  • New (Correct spec) Fluid & Filter changed last month
• Brakes & Rear End: Excellent Condition(Approximately a 9 on a scale of 10).
  • Rotors & Pads probably have less than 500 miles on them
  • Stops STRAIGHT & with no warpage.
• Interior: Very Good Condition (Approximately a 7 on a scale of 10).
  • There are minor stains on the carpet & some panels
  • All Seat Leather is very nice with no rips or tears (very rare) & are very presentable
  • Interior Console & Dash Surfaces are in great shape. Everything works.
• Suspension: Excellent Condition(Approximately an 8 on a scale of 10).
  • Nice, STRAIGHT Steering & does not wander
  • Shock towers bushings may need replacement in the next year or two, but this is an easy minor, cheap fix.
• Electrical: Excellent Condition(Approximately an 8 on a scale of 10).
  • All major components are in great shape (battery, alternator,wiring,fuses,etc). Has not been modified or hacked up.
  • Alternator charges properly. Battery holds a charge
  • All Controls & Switches work except for some minor quirks(seat memory, power antenna)
  • All lights, wipers, heat & A/C, seats function properly
• Tires & Wheels: Excellent Condition (Approximately a 9 on a scale of 10).
  • Tires (5) have a lot of tread remaining
  • Aluminum Wheels (5) are in great shape

I am selling because I have too many cars & my main need is for a truck. As I am 'motivated', I am looking to sell at a price that may be much less than other vehicles of the same model. If I was to keep this car, I would like to address the minor cosmetics & get rid of the transmission delay. The majority of the issues as you can see, are minor. This is a wonderful car to drive & invariably, I will get compliments when I am out & about. This car needs a new home with someone who really appreciates the beauty & quality of a Jaguar.
This car has a Clear Title which I can sign over immediately.
For VIN, please email me. I am happy to provide it to serious inquirers.
All Reasonable Offers Considered.

The Fine Print:
As-Is, Where-Is Sale. While I have made a good faith listing of the vehicle’s condition & issues that I can identify, there may be others which I have not found. As such, No Warranty of any kind is made. Buyer Pays Any Fees associated with Transaction. Transactions are to be conducted Face-to-Face. Cash is to be 'In-Hand' before Car & Title are exchanged. All other Non-Cash must Clear Immediately & be verified by proper authority (i.e.-my bank). For simplicity & no fee transfers, I prefer Wells-Fargo’s SurePay service. Others may be used as well. Once Transaction is committed: a) a NON-Refundable deposit may be required, b) Full Transaction must be completed within 7 days, if not, Deposit is forfeited & vehicle is put back up For Sale. This vehicle is also marketed locally. I may do additional work on the vehicle to improve the overall condition - as such, the price may adjust to reflect the added value. This listing can be discontinued at any time, for any reason.

If interested, please email:archlab7@gmail.com(please put “JAG 1”' in the title)

 

 

Best of luck with the sale!

 

OK, This car needs to sell. MAKE OFFER. Otherwise, I've gotta send it to the Crusher because I don't have time to fix or part it out nordo I have space for it. ON this car, One or two components could re-coup your cost. Again, MAKE me an OFFER. If it's too low, I'll say 'no.' If it's good, it's yours! Probably for a great price.