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A thorough, on hoist, inspection, preferably by a mechanic who knows that model well, is a must for any car that old. There's a lot more expensive fixes lurking under that sexy body work than just the engine. The suspension has some very expensive bits in it too, especially if buying them off Jaguar. Buying them online, from outfits like Jagbits, will reduce those costs substantially. But it can still be an expensive exercise to rebuild the suspension, especially if the power steering rack needs an overhaul, which it probably will at that age, regardless of the mileage. Speaking of which, telling us the mileage & overall condition of the car will help us determine whether it's a good buy, or a run, don't walk, as fast as you can! Also if we know where you are in this big wide World, we can determine what's a fair price for that market, as the values of these cars vary wildly across the World. Though, with any car that age, if it's lived in a very cold climate, I'd be checking it out for salt induced corrosion. So getting it on a hoist is a must, in my opinion.
Last edited by scatcat; 02-23-2017 at 06:10 PM.
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