Wish me luck!

[RodLeach]

Been looking at a Jaguar XJ 3.2 V8 in black today...

Nice!! Very pretty car.. plenty of power

Actually throws you back in your seat... Do you know how longs its been since i felt that!??

Anyway, It has a dent in the rear wing which is a shame but it means its cheap!! Im in the running for it an i hope i win!

Because if i do win it cheap it may mean im able to just leave the truck at my grans or something an keep hold of it!! But we'll see.

Either way a Jaguar XJ is bl**dy nice to be behind the wheel of... An i only found 6 grey hairs when i got back out!

[darkdezigns]

as in an old xj?

[RodLeach]

1998.. Its an XJ8 .

[darkdezigns]

1998.. Its an XJ8 .

Jaguar Colour: Black
Model: XJ8 Engine Size: 3,248 cc
Type: Standard Car Power: --
Mileage: 93500 Seats: 5
Doors: 4 MOT Expiry: Apr 2009
Model Year: 1997 Drive Side: --
Reg. Date: 15 Dec 1997 Road Tax: --
Exterior: Alloy Wheels, Catalytic Converter
Previous Owners: 3 V5 Document: Present
Transmission: Automatic Manufacturer's Warranty: --
Fuel: Petrol In-Car Audio: AM/FM Stereo, Cassette Player, CD Multichanger
Service History: -- Interior/Comfort Options: Air Conditioning, Auxiliary heating, Climate Control, Leather Seats
Safety Features: Alarm, Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS), Driver Airbag, Electronic Stability Program (ESP), Immobiliser, Passenger Airbag, Rear seat belts

[BUSHWHACKER]

Excellent Rod.
Now don't listen to any negative comments in this thread, just go and get what YOU want not what people say you should have.


p.s. only a 3.2??????

[RodLeach]

Thats the one!

Real nice car.. nothing seems out of place for the MOT so not too concerned about that at all. Could do with a service but thats not an issue either.

a gallon of filler in the wing an im sorted!

[RodLeach]

Excellent Rod.
Now don't listen to any negative comments in this thread, just go and get what YOU want not what people say you should have.


p.s. only a 3.2??????

Cheers mate!

Yeah, 3.2! I've been told MPG wise theres not much difference so if this one goes out of hand i'll be over the 4.0 executive in a blink of an eye! As long as its black im pretty easy.

It ticks all my boxes for what i want!

Black - Yes!
powerful - Yes!
30ish mpg - Yes!
Dented - Yes!

ohh wait.. dented wasn't on the list!

but still..

[darkdezigns]

Thats the one!

Real nice car.. nothing seems out of place for the MOT so not too concerned about that at all. Could do with a service but thats not an issue either.

a gallon of filler in the wing an im sorted!

think u will find quarter will need quite alot of work tho,and a months ticket?i wouldnt touch it,sorry bushwacker

[darkdezigns]

its famous too!
I have owned the car since September, prior to that it was doing TV work and appeared in an episode of the new Minder series

[RodLeach]

think u will find quarter will need quite alot of work tho,and a months ticket?i wouldnt touch it,sorry bushwacker

It will... its worse in the flesh then the pictures show. Im glad i've seen it otherwise if i just turned up i'd be pi$$ed.

But, I have mate who works at a garage with a bodyshop.. my Truck mechanic is a Jaguar fan an knows everything about Jags so maintenance/repairs should be easier to figure out.

I'll get it straight down for an MOT!

[MudSurfer]

The only thing I would say on a pre 2000 Jag is that there is a known problem with the engines - I can't quite remember what it is (have a look on www.honestjohn.co.uk) but it is something to do with materials used in the valves I think, that Jag sorted after the MY2000 cars. If it comes to me I'll edit this - but I had a mate with a MY1999 XJ and he ended up paying a fortune getting it sorted, but then got rid and got a MY2002 XJR...which was nice.

[RodLeach]

It was Nickosil (sp?!) linings.. breaking down over time..

I've read on a few jaguar sites that if the engines are still running now then they should be ok..


I'm going in if it stays cheap. If it stays cheap then its a slight possibility i might be able to keep the truck..

if not its gone! theres a few 2001 black XJ8's that float my boat!

[MudSurfer]

It was Nickosil (sp?!) linings.. breaking down over time..

I've read on a few jaguar sites that if the engines are still running now then they should be ok..


I'm going in if it stays cheap. If it stays cheap then its a slight possibility i might be able to keep the truck..

if not its gone! theres a few 2001 black XJ8's that float my boat!

That's the one

I've just looked it up in Glass's Guide - 98/99 plate V8 3.2 Sport Auto, 93K miles should trade around £1,400, retail £4,300 - less adjustments for mileage and condition should retail around £3,000 trading at just over £1,000....

[RodLeach]

Cheers for those details mate!


I'm hoping it doesn't go too much above £1000. Im happy to go over that but not too much. It does need work but im happy to try that if it means the surf is saved... I know i'll regret selling it at somepoint!

[BUSHWHACKER]