the upkeep on my 2000 xjr are tough when living on soc sec. It's a real special car w/59k and paint that is like new and a super clean interior. It does need to have all shocks replaced any suggestions( stay with jag parts or are there really good substitutes).....i respect all your opinions this forum has very knowledgeable members

 

Welcome to the forum haljohnsonjf,

I've moved your question from Jaguar Forums Feedback & Suggestion Center to X308 forum. Members here with the same model will be able to help.

Please follow this link New Member Area - Intro a MUST - Jaguar Forums - Jaguar Enthusiasts Forum to the New Member Area - Intro a MUST forum and post some info about yourself and your vehicle for all members to see. In return you'll get a proper welcome and some useful advice about posting to the forum.

Graham

 

thanks its appreciated...hal

 

I replaced mine a couple years ago. The fronts are pretty simple to change. The rears are a somewhat different story. They are more difficult because of the extra disassembly of the springs and top mounts. I'm sure you will get some good advice from this forum, lot of good people on here.
Hopefully someone might volunteer to help you out with the labor if your not in decent health. Good luck.
By the way I installed Monroes on the front of my 03 VDP and KYB's on the rear. The K's are a little stiffer than original but I prefer the firm rear set up.
(I'm 65 so I know what being on a fixed income is like).
Dave

 

Yep: fixed income sucks. Me too. Bought Bilsteins from Turner. Put the the fronts on my self; rears put on by an Indy with appropriate muscle for $200 labor.

 

Ok Thanxs 4 the info! Monroe, bilsteins, or KYB all good choices. So the after market brand models to get r the shop reccomended replacements

 

In my opinion, a Jaguar XJR is a terrible choice for someone on low income and not willing or able to work on the car themselves. Either learn to wrench it yourself, or sell it and get something cheaper to run.

 

And most of us on here don't mind replying with some friendly advice haljohnsonjf.

 

2000 xjr purchased from 1st owner w/50k garaged car pristine. Has 4 new tires, new pads and rotors,new steering pump, and now new front and rear shocks. XJR has comment stopping Deep Red exterior paint w/Oatmeal interior ! The reason i'm listing all info I have to agree w/senior advisor this car is too expensive up keep for a retired senior with only soc sec and no mechanical skills. That being said I 'm going to have to sell a car I really love but finances dictate I must!
What are my best avenues to get the best value for my baby.....I'm in South Florida USA........I appreciate all your comments and advice....Hal Johnson

 

The most important factor when selling a car is patience. If you insist on selling it within a week, you might take a major hit on asking price. Set the price realistically, and then hold out for a close offer. Explain to buyers why you think the price is reasonable, and that you are looking for close offers for this reason.

The easiest car I've ever sold was my LR Discovery. Went in 5 days for about the price I was hoping for. The worst was my TR8, which took about 6 months, for a bit less than I was hoping for. In both cases the waiting time was for the right buyer to come along.

The above is assuming you've set the price realistically, of course. Use KBB and Edmunds TMV, and Ebay (there's a way to search for closed auctions to see what the actual selling price was).

Forget about money you've spent on the car, you're not getting it back. It does enhance the value a little, maybe making it easier to sell. You might get a third of it back.

Best place to sell : Craigslist. Create an account so you can easily renew the ad.

 

OK guys your advice was super replaced rear shocks w/KYB's saved $300. Now comes the fronts seems it needs new upper mounts @ $300ea they are mone than the shocks, need your solutions on this, any suggestions...........thanks guys, hal

 

Look on eBay or Amazon -- a forum member found new ones a while back for a much lower price.

Alternatively, suppliers like Welsh and Motorcar Ltd sell neoprene renewal kits so you can rebuild the ones you have. It is very easy: Google or the search function here will show many threads on how to do it. One has pictures that Old Mike sent that covers the whole task.

If going for a rebuild try to find a kit with the original soft rubber: neoprene gets very hard in cold weather and squeaks and rattles.

 

Do we really need to kick people when they're down?

I think someone who has reached a certain age has earned
the right to indulge themselves a bit ... or even a whole lot.

 

+1

 

I feel no need to apologize for offering sound advice, and the OP began the thread by saying he was finding the upkeep to be tough.

 

Kanye? Kanye West? Is that really you on the Jaguar forums.

 

Should I have some idea of what you're talking about?

 

He was short and maybe snarky but his advice is sound. These cars/X308's are the most beautiful Jaguars IMO. Trouble is unless your mechanical, unless your at ease with eBay and online parts and can afford the yearly $2,500.00 surprise these cars should not be owned. I shiver at the thought of Hal going into the Naples Jaguar dealer on rt41 and saying he has a check engine light on Or worse yet some mechanic throwing parts at it And then having to take it to the dealer!

 

Do you have CATS suspension? I'm considering replacing shocks on mine but all the aftermarket ones I find are for cars without the adaptive suspension.

I just got the shock mount bushings fixed with pieces of rubber approximately the right size and shape. This topic has more information about the mounts ...

https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...ension-121883/