Prepurchase inspection
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I would go with the best local (to the car) Jaguar dealer you can find. In addition, I think I would have a jaguar approved body shop check out the body. Total cost should not exceed $500. If either should find something you should be able to get the seller to make the necessary repairs or reduce the price by the cost of the repairs.
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chazaroo (06-29-2017)
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I think not only a Jag Dealer, but you should also be specific as to what you want inspected. They will do a minimal or thorough inspection like anyone else. You have to direct them to meet your expectations.
One of the cars I purchased was too old to be pre-certified, but I told them to complete a pre-cert inspection. Cost was $250 about 6 years ago.
I also provided a list of known issues for the specific vehicle. For the XK, this forum has the heavy hitters.
I would also insist on full maintenance history (not carfax) from the PO or owners.
If you provide the year and vert/coupe, most here can help you with specifics to have inspected.
One of the cars I purchased was too old to be pre-certified, but I told them to complete a pre-cert inspection. Cost was $250 about 6 years ago.
I also provided a list of known issues for the specific vehicle. For the XK, this forum has the heavy hitters.
I would also insist on full maintenance history (not carfax) from the PO or owners.
If you provide the year and vert/coupe, most here can help you with specifics to have inspected.
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chazaroo (07-02-2017)
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How old is the car? Is it under warranty? How complete are the service records? I would worry more about the body than the engine. Dealer in general is a good option unless there is a high end indy place you could go.
I would lean towards body shop first, then indy for mechanicals.
I would lean towards body shop first, then indy for mechanicals.
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I think not only a Jag Dealer, but you should also be specific as to what you want inspected. They will do a minimal or thorough inspection like anyone else. You have to direct them to meet your expectations.
One of the cars I purchased was too old to be pre-certified, but I told them to complete a pre-cert inspection. Cost was $250 about 6 years ago.
I also provided a list of known issues for the specific vehicle. For the XK, this forum has the heavy hitters.
I would also insist on full maintenance history (not carfax) from the PO or owners.
If you provide the year and vert/coupe, most here can help you with specifics to have inspected.
One of the cars I purchased was too old to be pre-certified, but I told them to complete a pre-cert inspection. Cost was $250 about 6 years ago.
I also provided a list of known issues for the specific vehicle. For the XK, this forum has the heavy hitters.
I would also insist on full maintenance history (not carfax) from the PO or owners.
If you provide the year and vert/coupe, most here can help you with specifics to have inspected.
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Have you tried calling local Euro-car mechanics?
I recently bought my XKR in Fort Worth. I called the nearest local European - only repair shop, gave them the last 8 numbers of the VIN, and sure enough, old boy had been there to service the car! Learned that the bumper was "reattached" there after a failed attempt to put an aftermarket diffuser on it, as well as an a/c issue. The seller had the AC rebuilt by a mechanic and reinstalled at another location. At least I knew to ask the question!
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'07 XKR
'14 Nissan 370Z
'06 Nissan Xterra
'05 Chrysler 300C
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'07 XKR
'14 Nissan 370Z
'06 Nissan Xterra
'05 Chrysler 300C
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chazaroo (07-05-2017)
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There's been a lot of jibber jabber about dealerships and shops sending out vehicle history indicating privacy issues. This is absolute bunk. It's a car, not your medical records. If they get hung up on it, have them de-identify the owner.
I've never had an issue with getting full histories from any garage. All sent via email immediately.
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I recently bought my XKR in Fort Worth. I called the nearest local European - only repair shop, gave them the last 8 numbers of the VIN, and sure enough, old boy had been there to service the car! Learned that the bumper was "reattached" there after a failed attempt to put an aftermarket diffuser on it, as well as an a/c issue. The seller had the AC rebuilt by a mechanic and reinstalled at another location. At least I knew to ask the question!
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'07 XKR
'14 Nissan 370Z
'06 Nissan Xterra
'05 Chrysler 300C
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'07 XKR
'14 Nissan 370Z
'06 Nissan Xterra
'05 Chrysler 300C
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Hello, I'm a Honda owner looking at a 2014 XK Coupe, 51,000 miles, one owner, coming off a 3-year lease, clean CARFAX, drives beautifully, nothing odd at all visible. I can't find these answers on the XK forum (maybe I missed it somewhere), but if someone could help me:
- If I can get the local Jaguar dealership to do a PPI, are there typical "known 2014 issues" that they're looking for (just so I can get familiar with it)?
- If I CAN'T get the local Jaguar dealership to do the PPI, is there a shortlist of recommended things that I should inspect for, other than tires/leaks/noises?
The car is being sold by an "international autos" dealer, and this is the first used car I've ever bought. Thank you for any help!
- If I can get the local Jaguar dealership to do a PPI, are there typical "known 2014 issues" that they're looking for (just so I can get familiar with it)?
- If I CAN'T get the local Jaguar dealership to do the PPI, is there a shortlist of recommended things that I should inspect for, other than tires/leaks/noises?
The car is being sold by an "international autos" dealer, and this is the first used car I've ever bought. Thank you for any help!
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Hello, I'm a Honda owner looking at a 2014 XK Coupe, 51,000 miles, one owner, coming off a 3-year lease, clean CARFAX, drives beautifully, nothing odd at all visible. I can't find these answers on the XK forum (maybe I missed it somewhere), but if someone could help me:
- If I can get the local Jaguar dealership to do a PPI, are there typical "known 2014 issues" that they're looking for (just so I can get familiar with it)?
- If I CAN'T get the local Jaguar dealership to do the PPI, is there a shortlist of recommended things that I should inspect for, other than tires/leaks/noises?
The car is being sold by an "international autos" dealer, and this is the first used car I've ever bought. Thank you for any help!
- If I can get the local Jaguar dealership to do a PPI, are there typical "known 2014 issues" that they're looking for (just so I can get familiar with it)?
- If I CAN'T get the local Jaguar dealership to do the PPI, is there a shortlist of recommended things that I should inspect for, other than tires/leaks/noises?
The car is being sold by an "international autos" dealer, and this is the first used car I've ever bought. Thank you for any help!
At 50K+, I would suggest a transmission plan/fluid change. When was the last time the brake fluid was changed? If you don't have a record; change the brake fluid. XK's are robust cars and I find whenever a car changes hands, something comes up... Nothing particular to Jaguar, but with all cars in my experience.
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If you care about dings, make sure you see the car at dusk or night...or pull into a garage with the right lighting so you can look for those small ones that take just the right angle to find. I did a walk around and just pointed out some paint chips that needed repair on the bumper and missed about 8 dings. They're minor, but annoying to know there.
A CPO should have all the info and have been taken care of. Think of those miles as someone else taking care of some early problems...but check on the list of recalls, etc.
A CPO should have all the info and have been taken care of. Think of those miles as someone else taking care of some early problems...but check on the list of recalls, etc.
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its not a problem brother; thats how the dealers do it.
If the ownership history is right, and If the price is right, Bob's your uncle.
You know more about the reliability for the next 100,000 miles of a used car than you do a brand new one. Based entirely on its history of passing a 50,000 mile road test.
Consider the alternative. You buy a car with 5k miles- guess what none of the lemon laws apply. And because its depreciated little, you dont have the buffer to pay for a new wiring harness.
Or, a newish car has 10k miles on it, used as a limo in Manhattan and drift car on the weekends by the chauffeur. This car's troubles will not show up till another 40k miles. But it will look perfect on physical inspection.
Its a number's game- thats why an extended warranty company will give you $50k worth of warranty, sight unseen!
If the ownership history is right, and If the price is right, Bob's your uncle.
You know more about the reliability for the next 100,000 miles of a used car than you do a brand new one. Based entirely on its history of passing a 50,000 mile road test.
Consider the alternative. You buy a car with 5k miles- guess what none of the lemon laws apply. And because its depreciated little, you dont have the buffer to pay for a new wiring harness.
Or, a newish car has 10k miles on it, used as a limo in Manhattan and drift car on the weekends by the chauffeur. This car's troubles will not show up till another 40k miles. But it will look perfect on physical inspection.
Its a number's game- thats why an extended warranty company will give you $50k worth of warranty, sight unseen!
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Sean W (07-06-2017)