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Buying 2005 S type with 80,000 miles

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Old 11-05-2011, 09:35 PM
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make sure to review service record, if the plugs are original, they need changing, the antifreeze needs changed, check the belt, hoses, brakes, etc... I would let the tranny fluid alone if it is 6-7 yrs old and original.
 
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Old 11-06-2011, 07:42 AM
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Originally Posted by JJ's Jags
make sure to review service record, if the plugs are original, they need changing, the antifreeze needs changed, check the belt, hoses, brakes, etc... I would let the tranny fluid alone if it is 6-7 yrs old and original.
You said yourself in another thread:

Originally Posted by JJ's Jags
After the warranty is up I would be open to looking into anything, like a newer Jag.
OP, the trans fluid exchange (which is usually in regards to the V8s 6-speed) is an ongoing debate with the majority of us believing you do more good than harm by exchanging the fluid...

But about the car...JJ got it right...If you see green and not orange coolant, I'd run away. This car has notorious coolant leak problems and if you see one, it could be a cheap or expensive fix...Make sure you get it looked at and if there's a leak, identify the source. Check that the heat blows hot and A/C blows cold, if it doesn't it's probably a $200 fix but you might get the price down. Lastly, odds are really high you'll have excessive inner tire wear, perhaps you can work on a lower price...

After you buy it, plan on bringing it to an alignment shop to update it to the newer non-tire-eating specs...
 
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