XJS - Recommendations
#41
I'm quite sure other XJS owners who read this will understand exactly what I mean.
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cdogden (05-17-2012)
#42
XK8 vs XJS
i owned a 2003 XK8 in very good shape and sold it and purchased a 1995 white convertible 6 cyl XJS (again in very good shape) and in my mind there is no comparison, the XJS has it beat. Looks wise, much more classic look and feel and the ride the XJS provides is unbelievable. My XK8 was unreliable, had electronic issues and in my opinion looks too much like other sports cars, the XJS is unique. Just my opinion!
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cdogden (05-17-2012)
#44
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cdogden (05-17-2012)
#47
Here are a few that caught my eye. Of course, I will have the cars I’m serious about inspected for all the issues listed on the forum. But in general, what are you thoughts? Price good or crazy? What would make these a good OR not so good deal?
1988 XJS, 3.6, 6 Cylinder Coupe: Cars for Sale: 1988 Jaguar XJS in Homestead, FL 33030: Coupe Details - 321270057 - AutoTrader.com
13,000 miles
$14,950
Well maintained XJS with rare 3.6 and Getrag 5 speed manual transmission.
1989 Jaguar XJS 5.3L V12 Coupe: Cars for Sale: 1989 Jaguar XJS 5.3L V12 Coupe in PATERSON, NJ 07513: Coupe Details - 300837569 - AutoTrader.com
28,142 miles
$9,750
100% CARFAX guaranteed & AutoCheck guaranteed
This vehicle comes with extended warranty
1989 Jaguar XJS 5.3L V12 Coupe: Cars for Sale: 1989 Jaguar XJS 5.3L V12 Coupe in Cherry Hill, NJ 08003: Coupe Details - 308902707 - AutoTrader.com
23,865 miles
$11,900
1990 Jaguar XJS V-12 Coupe: Cars for Sale: 1990 Jaguar XJS in Santa Monica, CA 90401: Coupe Details - 318228782 - AutoTrader.com
23,631 miles
$12,000
Never seen snow, No accidents, Non-smoker, One owner, Seats like new
1991 XJS V12 Coupe, Collection Classic Edition: Cars for Sale: 1991 Jaguar XJS 5.3L V12 Coupe in Brooklyn, NY 11211: Coupe Details - 320741322 - AutoTrader.com
32,000 miles
$13,990
1988 XJS, 3.6, 6 Cylinder Coupe: Cars for Sale: 1988 Jaguar XJS in Homestead, FL 33030: Coupe Details - 321270057 - AutoTrader.com
13,000 miles
$14,950
Well maintained XJS with rare 3.6 and Getrag 5 speed manual transmission.
1989 Jaguar XJS 5.3L V12 Coupe: Cars for Sale: 1989 Jaguar XJS 5.3L V12 Coupe in PATERSON, NJ 07513: Coupe Details - 300837569 - AutoTrader.com
28,142 miles
$9,750
100% CARFAX guaranteed & AutoCheck guaranteed
This vehicle comes with extended warranty
1989 Jaguar XJS 5.3L V12 Coupe: Cars for Sale: 1989 Jaguar XJS 5.3L V12 Coupe in Cherry Hill, NJ 08003: Coupe Details - 308902707 - AutoTrader.com
23,865 miles
$11,900
1990 Jaguar XJS V-12 Coupe: Cars for Sale: 1990 Jaguar XJS in Santa Monica, CA 90401: Coupe Details - 318228782 - AutoTrader.com
23,631 miles
$12,000
Never seen snow, No accidents, Non-smoker, One owner, Seats like new
1991 XJS V12 Coupe, Collection Classic Edition: Cars for Sale: 1991 Jaguar XJS 5.3L V12 Coupe in Brooklyn, NY 11211: Coupe Details - 320741322 - AutoTrader.com
32,000 miles
$13,990
#48
88-90 should be the motormouse seatbelts? They WILL fail and they will NOT be repaired despite federal intervention telling Jaguar they need to cover these under warranty as a safety item for perpetuity. Or so I heard.
Look a little older and you can have perfection for less money, a little newer and you'll have...a little newer car for this price range.
I think for the years of the cars you posted, each of them is a couple grand overpriced unless they truly are perfect. That 3.6/5spd is intriguing but it's also the most expensive of the lot.
Look a little older and you can have perfection for less money, a little newer and you'll have...a little newer car for this price range.
I think for the years of the cars you posted, each of them is a couple grand overpriced unless they truly are perfect. That 3.6/5spd is intriguing but it's also the most expensive of the lot.
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cdogden (05-17-2012)
#50
you should really look at this one on ebay.
seems like it is ready to go, ie all of the updated bits and pieces that most of us are in the process of completing have already been done.
and i'm pretty sure the reserve (if any) is going to not be much higher than the starting bid.
i saw this one on the LA craigslist a while back, and on ebay, where it got no hits. then when i was ready to pull the trigger, i couldn't find it anywhere.
anyhow, check it out. not sure if the location would work for you.
Jaguar : XJS Jaguar : XJS | eBay
seems like it is ready to go, ie all of the updated bits and pieces that most of us are in the process of completing have already been done.
and i'm pretty sure the reserve (if any) is going to not be much higher than the starting bid.
i saw this one on the LA craigslist a while back, and on ebay, where it got no hits. then when i was ready to pull the trigger, i couldn't find it anywhere.
anyhow, check it out. not sure if the location would work for you.
Jaguar : XJS Jaguar : XJS | eBay
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cdogden (05-17-2012)
#52
I understand the dislike for motorized belts, I think. Is it primarily because they eventually break and Jaguar are reticent regarding repair status? Or is it just the fact that they are motorized?
Nevertheless, both of mine have / had them. Still working on the current one. As they say, makes yer choice and pay the man... mouse motor seat belts or an ugly airbag steering wheel.
Nevertheless, both of mine have / had them. Still working on the current one. As they say, makes yer choice and pay the man... mouse motor seat belts or an ugly airbag steering wheel.
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