Nearly Brand New XJR VDP (Super 8): 5,700 miles
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Nearly Brand New XJR VDP (Super 8): 5,700 miles
I am in the process of buying a nearly new 2000 XJR Vanden Plas; 5700 miles.
Yes, sounds too good to be true, but I drove it today and this is one of those rare cars that got garaged and not driven much.
Oil changed every year
New tires 6 months ago
WHAT SHOULD I DO AFTER DRIVING IT HOME?
Radiator fluid?
Brake fluid?
Tranny Fluid?
Advice appreciated
2000 XJR VDP soon to arrive
1999 VDP with blown tranny
1992 XJS V12
1992 VDP -> gone to the bone yard ~
Yes, sounds too good to be true, but I drove it today and this is one of those rare cars that got garaged and not driven much.
Oil changed every year
New tires 6 months ago
WHAT SHOULD I DO AFTER DRIVING IT HOME?
Radiator fluid?
Brake fluid?
Tranny Fluid?
Advice appreciated
2000 XJR VDP soon to arrive
1999 VDP with blown tranny
1992 XJS V12
1992 VDP -> gone to the bone yard ~
Last edited by MarcusJames; 12-28-2017 at 01:10 AM.
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Drop to your knees and say thank you . When you get it home bow to her and promise you will take care of her . When you notice the loooooong looks you will get as you glide by in a legion you will get the understanding of how she says in a supple yet sophisticated way " Yes .....I am a Jaguar bitches ............and you are not .
" A " drum mod , I'm just saying . 60 bucks DIY
" A " drum mod , I'm just saying . 60 bucks DIY
Last edited by Lady Penelope; 12-28-2017 at 01:35 AM.
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I am in the process of buying a nearly new 2000 XJR Vanden Plas; 5700 miles.
Yes, sounds too good to be true, but I drove it today and this is one of those rare cars that got garaged and not driven much.
Oil changed every year
New tires 6 months ago
WHAT SHOULD I DO AFTER DRIVING IT HOME?
Radiator fluid?
Brake fluid?
Tranny Fluid?
Advice appreciated
2000 XJR VDP soon to arrive
1999 VDP with blown tranny
1992 XJS V12
1992 VDP -> gone to the bone yard ~
Yes, sounds too good to be true, but I drove it today and this is one of those rare cars that got garaged and not driven much.
Oil changed every year
New tires 6 months ago
WHAT SHOULD I DO AFTER DRIVING IT HOME?
Radiator fluid?
Brake fluid?
Tranny Fluid?
Advice appreciated
2000 XJR VDP soon to arrive
1999 VDP with blown tranny
1992 XJS V12
1992 VDP -> gone to the bone yard ~
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A mighty fine find indeed, cheers and congrats. You will need to get us some pics and post her in... https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...ictures-52060/
For your future work, be sure to read the procedures to do such (prompt the link in my sig), especially the trans fluid change, its fickle and important to be done correctly. To that point, I'm not sure if trans fluid breaks down and may consider not doing it for another 55k if not. Another item of concern would be the tensioners, albeit with minimal mileage, it would be a strong consideration to get it out of the way.
For your future work, be sure to read the procedures to do such (prompt the link in my sig), especially the trans fluid change, its fickle and important to be done correctly. To that point, I'm not sure if trans fluid breaks down and may consider not doing it for another 55k if not. Another item of concern would be the tensioners, albeit with minimal mileage, it would be a strong consideration to get it out of the way.
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As my predecessor said: chain tensioners.
Something that would concern me with a car with so few miles is the integrity of any plastic and rubber components: seals, gaskets, lines. Too little use and you can see rot, cracking, and drying.
I'd be very interested to see how all that stuff looks. I'd guess that the relatively mild climate of Sonoma (and garaged) will really help versus...say....a carport in Palm Springs!
Something that would concern me with a car with so few miles is the integrity of any plastic and rubber components: seals, gaskets, lines. Too little use and you can see rot, cracking, and drying.
I'd be very interested to see how all that stuff looks. I'd guess that the relatively mild climate of Sonoma (and garaged) will really help versus...say....a carport in Palm Springs!
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Another vote to change the timing tensioners. It is a know problem I would NOT wait because it could very easily destroy the engine when they let go.
If you want to take a chance and wait always start the car with the radio off and the window down or the door open. IF you get lucky you will notice some rattling or other noises as the tensioners come apart.
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If you want to take a chance and wait always start the car with the radio off and the window down or the door open. IF you get lucky you will notice some rattling or other noises as the tensioners come apart.
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I like to hear of cars like this, I'm keen to see photos as I'm willing to bet the interior is mint. Sounds like a real good car.
If it were me I'd go through all the fluids for my own piece of mind and check the known weak points on the car. Get the latest generation tensioners fitted when you can, again for your own piece of mind.
Well Done.
If it were me I'd go through all the fluids for my own piece of mind and check the known weak points on the car. Get the latest generation tensioners fitted when you can, again for your own piece of mind.
Well Done.
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Drop to your knees and say thank you . When you get it home bow to her and promise you will take care of her . When you notice the loooooong looks you will get as you glide by in a legion you will get the understanding of how she says in a supple yet sophisticated way " Yes .....I am a Jaguar bitches ............and you are not .
" A " drum mod , I'm just saying . 60 bucks DIY
" A " drum mod , I'm just saying . 60 bucks DIY
What's the " A " drum mod ?
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If you are planning on making this a collectible/showcar, which you should, (otherwise step aside or I'll call the JHT on you) then have the car professionally detailed inside and out including the leather and protect the exterior with a high end ceramic type sealant such as the Pinnacle Black Label Diamond Surface Coating (https://www.pinnaclewax.com/diamond-...e-coating.html). I'd also consider getting a driver's seat cover as they always seem to go.
Most mechanical problems are a part change away and since you won't be using this as a daily driver , preserving the show quality paint and detail is paramount.
Most mechanical problems are a part change away and since you won't be using this as a daily driver , preserving the show quality paint and detail is paramount.
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If you are planning on making this a collectible/showcar, which you should, (otherwise step aside or I'll call the JHT on you) then have the car professionally detailed inside and out including the leather and protect the exterior with a high end ceramic type sealant such as the Pinnacle Black Label Diamond Surface Coating (https://www.pinnaclewax.com/diamond-...e-coating.html). I'd also consider getting a driver's seat cover as they always seem to go.
Most mechanical problems are a part change away and since you won't be using this as a daily driver , preserving the show quality paint and detail is paramount.
Most mechanical problems are a part change away and since you won't be using this as a daily driver , preserving the show quality paint and detail is paramount.
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