Hello: I am considering purchase of a 2002 XJ8 with 89,000 miles on it, several owners, likely a lease vehicle. The attorney is asking $11,500 USD and claims the car is excellent (I am going to go drive it tomorrow). He said it just had front brakes and a power control module put in; only owned it two months and is unhappy with the feel on the highway, wants to go back to Audi's. He purchased a 3rd party powertrain warranty with 4 years on it that transfers for $100.

I have lots of metric and American tools and replaced the nylon timing gears in my 1963 Lincoln Continental. My Ford Taurus was just squashed by hurricane Ike so I seek another vehicle. I did the brakes and rear bearings myself on the Taurus, but shopped out the CV joint repair. I had anInfiniti Q45with nylon timing chain guides that vaporized before I could do anything with it, but I really liked the way the Q handled, and now I can hear a loosetiming chain a mile away.

So do you think I should buy this car? What should I look for when I inspect this vehicle? Do you think $11,500 is a fair price if the condition is good-excellent? Your advice is most welcome, thanks.

 

Thanks for the reply, but I want to be sure what you mean. Are you saying you would be ecstatic (very happy) to get $10,000dollars for your car?; or happy to get 10,000 miles out of your car? Just not sure about this... thanks.