First time XK buyer (potentially)
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Hi there - I’ve never owned an XK but seriously considering a 2012 XK 5.0L V8 F 32V.
2 owners - all maintenance records shown as being done by dealership - now at 65k miles. Waterpump shown as being changed (previously owned by forum member)
Should I get the pre-purchase inspection done by a jaguar dealership or Jag specialist ?
Any common issues I should be thinking about?
thanks
2 owners - all maintenance records shown as being done by dealership - now at 65k miles. Waterpump shown as being changed (previously owned by forum member)
Should I get the pre-purchase inspection done by a jaguar dealership or Jag specialist ?
Any common issues I should be thinking about?
thanks
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The car was owned previously by forum member, Carealtor.
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Going to see it today and PPI Monday hopefully
if anyone knows forum member Carealtor can you ask him to msg me - he previously owned it.
asking price is $18950 - thoughts ?
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Hi there - I’ve never owned an XK but seriously considering a 2012 XK 5.0L V8 F 32V.
2 owners - all maintenance records shown as being done by dealership - now at 65k miles. Waterpump shown as being changed (previously owned by forum member)
Should I get the pre-purchase inspection done by a jaguar dealership or Jag specialist ?
Any common issues I should be thinking about?
thanks
2 owners - all maintenance records shown as being done by dealership - now at 65k miles. Waterpump shown as being changed (previously owned by forum member)
Should I get the pre-purchase inspection done by a jaguar dealership or Jag specialist ?
Any common issues I should be thinking about?
thanks
Due for a transmission service, which JLR are unlikely to do. So worth mentioning, if they take it out of the cost.
Check coolant level. Should be normal, If not why? Leak.??
Check the tyres for tread depth remaining, or new boots soon.
How does it drive, and how does it sound.
If you don't know what to look for, get someone who does review it and give a report.
Check prices on line in you local area.
One would have thought Luxury cars and prices would be dropping by now, How much of a hurry are you to purchase.
It does look nice, as one would expect.
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Hi there - I’ve never owned an XK but seriously considering a 2012 XK 5.0L V8 F 32V.
2 owners - all maintenance records shown as being done by dealership - now at 65k miles. Waterpump shown as being changed (previously owned by forum member)
Should I get the pre-purchase inspection done by a jaguar dealership or Jag specialist ?
Any common issues I should be thinking about?
thanks
2 owners - all maintenance records shown as being done by dealership - now at 65k miles. Waterpump shown as being changed (previously owned by forum member)
Should I get the pre-purchase inspection done by a jaguar dealership or Jag specialist ?
Any common issues I should be thinking about?
thanks
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Hi there - I’ve never owned an XK but seriously considering a 2012 XK 5.0L V8 F 32V.
2 owners - all maintenance records shown as being done by dealership - now at 65k miles. Waterpump shown as being changed (previously owned by forum member)
Should I get the pre-purchase inspection done by a jaguar dealership or Jag specialist ?
Any common issues I should be thinking about?
thanks
2 owners - all maintenance records shown as being done by dealership - now at 65k miles. Waterpump shown as being changed (previously owned by forum member)
Should I get the pre-purchase inspection done by a jaguar dealership or Jag specialist ?
Any common issues I should be thinking about?
thanks
BTW…there’s one for sale in Aviara section of Carlsbad. Low mileage. I went to see it. Multiple issues, including a dead infotainment. The guy is asking a premium price and won’t negotiate…and is an *******. You have to look at some turds to find a gem, which I did.
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So, what did you decide?
BTW…there’s one for sale in Aviara section of Carlsbad. Low mileage. I went to see it. Multiple issues, including a dead infotainment. The guy is asking a premium price and won’t negotiate…and is an *******. You have to look at some turds to find a gem, which I did.
BTW…there’s one for sale in Aviara section of Carlsbad. Low mileage. I went to see it. Multiple issues, including a dead infotainment. The guy is asking a premium price and won’t negotiate…and is an *******. You have to look at some turds to find a gem, which I did.
still looking for the right one.
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However, to be fair…. its a 14 year old car!!!
Assume it needs all the maintenance. If she starts, runs, drives, corners, brakes all without any major surprises (noise, smells, sounds, vibrations). and no codes…
Buy it. Then send it to the specialist shop on a flat bed, get the inspection done as they are changing every fluid, belt, filter, mediocre hose…
While this is going on, let the shop worry about getting her plated.
And even with surprises, in a week or 2 you’ve got your pristine set of wheels.
This process has never failed me.
Jeepers, in writing this I’m yearning for a spirited Sunday morning drive down to the place where other car geeks like to hang for the Sunday morning coffee…. and be back for the start of the Monaco GP!! See ya!
Assume it needs all the maintenance. If she starts, runs, drives, corners, brakes all without any major surprises (noise, smells, sounds, vibrations). and no codes…
Buy it. Then send it to the specialist shop on a flat bed, get the inspection done as they are changing every fluid, belt, filter, mediocre hose…
While this is going on, let the shop worry about getting her plated.
And even with surprises, in a week or 2 you’ve got your pristine set of wheels.
This process has never failed me.
Jeepers, in writing this I’m yearning for a spirited Sunday morning drive down to the place where other car geeks like to hang for the Sunday morning coffee…. and be back for the start of the Monaco GP!! See ya!
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