hey luis, a good source is texascarsdirect.com they have hte best prices overall in the nation and a huge selection. id go for the 06 though, more warranty time and updated features like standard xenons and mesh grille. id say your price might be about right if you look very hard!

 

Hello Luis,

Let me start by saying u have good taste in ur Jag search. I recentlypurchaesd a 2005 jag SUPER V8, which isa combo of the full tilt luxury of VANDEN PLAS with the awesome supercharge power of the XJR ( 400 HP). one in good condition is still in the mid to high 40K. but remember these were sold in limited numbers. either way u will own a fine car one which will stand out from all the rest of the cookie cutters.

good luck
LUIGI

 

Luis, i realized after my last post and after what luigi said your budget figures are def too low! rough (lowest wholesale you would get for one that is pretty trashed) black book values for 05 and 06 VDPs are: $25k and $35k respectfully... I think for an 05 in great condition you are prob looking at around $30k out the door before any additional warranty...if you got a regular XJ8 though you could shave quite a bit off that even if you got the same options such as navigation, heated seats, and xenons. 05 and 06 XJ8 values also in rough codition for comparison are $16k and $27k respectfully...this shows you the value diff.

 

I know nothing about this company, but their prices seem very competitive:
http://www.offleaseonly.com/

Cheers.

 

I just acquired a 2005 Super 8 (Vanden Plas + XJR combo) with 19K miles on it and still under warranty if your interested... It is British Racing Green

 

Hello Luis.... I just pulled up the manheim market report (gives me statistics on the cars being sold).... Right now a 2005 VDP with the 40K miles is about $25,000 at the auction.... Here is an example of some that sold at Manheim Auto auctions

07/10/08 MANHEIM Lease $25,000 36,662 Avg PLATINM 8G A Yes08/06/08 NASHVILL Lease $25,000 35,655 Avg WHON 8G A Yes
07/31/08 DET METR Lease $24,000 30,989 Avg TOPAZ 8G A Yes

 

Here's a hot Jag for sale right now: http://boston.craigslist.org/gbs/ctd/789502017.html