Pulling trigger on XJR?
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Thank you for the comment, Andrew. I am optimistic that the car will ride and drive nicely, otherwise I may not hand over the cashiers check! What a disappointing 11 hour ride home that would be.
I ordered a Mann fuel filter and a supercharger oil change kit. I am getting mixed information and wildly varying prices on the belts however. Could someone please provide links to the best choice for a new serpentine belt and supercharger belt? I have always been partial to Continental belts but I am open minded.
Also, I may need a new oatmeal third bake light assembly.
PS- I read that if the CATS system fails it defaults to the "firm" setting all the time. So, I guess if I notice a reduced ride quality that may be what has happened.
Also- I have to advise against Samsung tablets. I bought this one a year ago and it is very low quality. Short rant, sorry.
I ordered a Mann fuel filter and a supercharger oil change kit. I am getting mixed information and wildly varying prices on the belts however. Could someone please provide links to the best choice for a new serpentine belt and supercharger belt? I have always been partial to Continental belts but I am open minded.
Also, I may need a new oatmeal third bake light assembly.
PS- I read that if the CATS system fails it defaults to the "firm" setting all the time. So, I guess if I notice a reduced ride quality that may be what has happened.
Also- I have to advise against Samsung tablets. I bought this one a year ago and it is very low quality. Short rant, sorry.
Last edited by harvest14; 03-27-2016 at 06:56 AM.
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What didn't you like about it?
One in NY- http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-s...ear=1998&Log=0
In FL- http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-s...00847128&Log=0
One in NY- http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-s...ear=1998&Log=0
In FL- http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-s...00847128&Log=0
Last edited by convincor; 03-29-2016 at 02:32 PM.
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I like the one in NY, I considered that one. I would prefer not to have a black car though. The green one in Florida; I talked to him twice today. Super nice guy and I may go see it tonight. However, that one would need a paint job. He said the car is great except it needs to be re-painted. Plus, original tensioners.
I am checking out a couple more while I am here. I may buy one yet!
The one I came to see has not been mechanically maintained. There is also rust on the car and it shifts rough. There is just no substitute for checking out a car personally.
I am checking out a couple more while I am here. I may buy one yet!
The one I came to see has not been mechanically maintained. There is also rust on the car and it shifts rough. There is just no substitute for checking out a car personally.
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He said it needs paint?
His description in the ad says it's been painted??
"The car has just been painted and runs like a champ, come and drive it but do not waste my time with ridiculous offers. A/C ice cold, All scheduled maintenance, Mostly highway miles, Never seen snow, New paint, Non-smoker, Title in hand"
For $9800 it shouldn't need ANYTHING..
His description in the ad says it's been painted??
"The car has just been painted and runs like a champ, come and drive it but do not waste my time with ridiculous offers. A/C ice cold, All scheduled maintenance, Mostly highway miles, Never seen snow, New paint, Non-smoker, Title in hand"
For $9800 it shouldn't need ANYTHING..
Last edited by convincor; 03-29-2016 at 04:29 PM.
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Yeah, I asked him about that. He said the place did a horrible job and the paint is crappy, to use his words. He said the place went out of business right after they finished his car. He was a little bitter about it, understandebly. He said many people may not care, but he could tell from talking with me that I would not be happy with it. Again, a very nice guy.
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@ $9800 I'd keep looking.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Jaguar-XJR-/...m=121933847797
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Jaguar-XJR-/...m=121933847797
Last edited by convincor; 03-29-2016 at 04:44 PM.
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harvest14 (03-29-2016)
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I know you said you didn't want black but keep in mind it's actually "Anthracite".
This with somewhat low miles, CA car, 03, and the price...
https://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/d...7226/overview/
This with somewhat low miles, CA car, 03, and the price...
https://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/d...7226/overview/
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They are 8Jx18 front, 9Jx18 rear.
I got the same on my VDP.
Seems like standard disks, and just a red painted caliper to me.
Last edited by ericjansen; 03-30-2016 at 06:42 AM.
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Johnny_B (09-05-2016)
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X2. I'd be questioning if it is a R package car.
Side badges look to be from later models.
The CA car linked above has the R package brakes.
But no side badges..
Side badges look to be from later models.
The CA car linked above has the R package brakes.
But no side badges..
Last edited by convincor; 03-30-2016 at 06:52 AM.
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That car was also not taken care of. My 2001 XJ8 is in ten times better condition than anything I have seen on this trip. Makes me appreciate my car. Mine drives better, rides better, looks better and smells better than any other used car I have seen.
Maybe I will just appreciate what I have and keep a larger budget set aside to take care of it.
Maybe I will just appreciate what I have and keep a larger budget set aside to take care of it.