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This one may be nice now, but it once was not so nice.
$5,000 seems fair, and if anything, cheap. Understand though that its never going to be worth much over 1/2 of fair market value.
You still do not know what the future holds, but if the work was truly done right... It may be worth a stab.
Bill
If you can swing it.. buy a 1998. The V8s are phenomenal.
ALL 98+s have "ASC" that's standard. Up where you are tho, you want the "Weather Package" Which includes upgraded traction control (You want it) and Heated Front and Rear seats (Once you have them up north you wont ever want to live without them).
Like Mike said, look for a "TRAC OFF" button and Heated seats on a 97.
Bill
Engine is worth $700-800... Tranny similar... seats $250-300 each for the fronts. Easily.
Etc...etc...
I dont think you can get hurt here.
Bill
I got my tires at Just Tires in Fairfax. They were around $125 each. I put a full set of 5 on.
Cheers!
No, I hope you DONT drivelike me!
(BTW, Did you know that a 3.8 Mk2 Manual Overdrive will sail past 120 on the Central FL Greeneway? Really, it will!
OK... Go for the SP5000s like vdpguy said. Very nice tires. Good traction.
If it were me, I'd do NON Sport-Veloce P6000s and snows when/if needed.
Anything beats crappy TRXs tho.. haha
Bill
Have you thought about Bridgestone or Yokohama?
Even though I'm not unhappy with the Perelli P4000 on my XJS, I'll probably look for a different tire when they wear out, as well.
That is expensive for them.
B... that's expensive for an overpriced, underperforming tire.
Bill
http://www.coventrywest.com/
http://www.terrysjag.com/
Hope this helps..
Bill
www.motorcarsltd.com
www.jagworks.com
www.welchent.com
You're probably familiar with them, as well. Do you not like them? Between them, they have a pretty good selection and price. But, maybe those other guys are better.
I know Mr Welsh!
Bill
Woo Hoo!
Bill
Axle tramp happens when the rear wheels start spinning under VERY hard acceleration, generally from a stop or very low speed. Basically, the rear wheels hop up and down.
Its not an issue that I have seen, and, I have bought.. shoot.. 30+ XJRs in the past couple of years (Im a dealer).
Bill
Now its time to buy another car. I just can't seem to get a Jag out of my mind. And what makes it even better is my mom went out and but 4.0 S-Type. Well Jaguars brotherians and sisterians I am face with yet the same dilemma, but with a a different year, make and model. I would like to purchase a '95 KJR. 98K miles for about $11,6 and nice loaded package.
My question is the 95 X series reliable now a days considering the mileage? Is it worth the investment? Should I consider another a particular model?
You opinions, wealth of knowledge, and saaviness are welcomed?
Color? Equipment? Location? Condition? Paintwork?
I've bought a few Ls of late at the auctions, and while prices are kinda high right now, I think that $20K ought to buy that car in all honesty. That's here in Orlando where I am. In Southern Cali, $21K is a good deal, and closer to $22K isnt unfair at all. Also, is it Black/Black in FL? I wouldnt pay more than $18,500.
The L is nice that it has more room... But it isnt worth much more than a regular XJ6.
Hope this helps!
Bill
I'd carfax it and check it carefully. That's WAY too cheap for a 1995 XJR.
1995 XJ6 with 98K for $11,600? Yeah thats a cheap price for it.
But an XJR? $11,600? Whats wrong with it? It'll break that at auction. easily.
If you dont want it for that, I do. Seriously!
I.E., if its nice, write a check ASAP!
Bill
I'm in Orlando! In fact, I think I know the car you're looking at... Its across from Holler Dodge, innit?
No it isnt mine... lol I did see it at the sale tho. You may wanna e-mail me on it. IIRC its got paintwork all over the front of it.
Mechanic? There's one of the BEST in Longwood. All Jaguar Inc. 407-830-5245 or http://www.alljaguar.com Ask for Bill Suter, tell him you know me, Bill Weismann. Half the price of Collier and better. Truly an amazing mechanic. Put it this way, everyone in the Jag club uses him. And hes the only one who works on my cars. I just had him do an AC compresson in a 96 XJ6 I have.. $450 or so installed. And I can tell ya reams of stories on him. I just took a very nice 1993 XJ6 up to him 2 months ago. When I picked it up, the brake light was coming on (Needed pads) well I was too lazy to check so I borught it up there and told him to do brakes. Got a call 20 mins later "Uhh, Bill.. the brake pad wear sensor was disconnected.. thats it, brakes on it are new"
Hope this helps!
Bill
phone with the Jaguar controls ? What about upgrading the premium sound system ?
Thanks in advance
I've got a '97 VDP and I love it! No problems save for one episode of "engine hesitation at speed". That was a symptom for which the recall/replacement of the EGR and some throttle component was supposed to fix.
I bought my VDP almost exactly one year ago with 28K miles and paid $32K for it. It's going to turn over 40K miles with my next tank of gas.
Hey, Bill - Have you ever seen the movie "Ransom"?? Our car is in it! Same make and color!! I did wince when Mel Gibson (or some stunt double) drove it out of a parking garage and scraped the front-end on the pavement. But that shiny '97 Jade Green VDP sure was pretty!
Bill
Easier to just keep/use the PIVOTS phone.
As far as Stereo goes, a Line-Level amp and better speakers would be the way to go.
Bill
Its actually a 1996 XJ12!!
Bill
2009 BMW 335i, 2003 Corvette cnv. (RIP 2001 Jaguar XK8 cnv and 1985 MB 380SE [the best of the lot])
It sounds stupid and simple. But, quite often, the simple solution is often overlooked.
The ignition switch, or its wiring, is another possible culprit.
if I get the Jaguar phone activated is it possible
to use multiple phones with the same account. I have another car and I don't want to pay for two
phone contracts.
But that may be a Digital phone on the 99s...
Bill
Any time a Stall happens, its loaded and saved in the car's ECU memory as an "event".
Or, it may just be a fluke thing
Bill
Thanks,
1) DOyou have a remote? If not, is the rocker switch for the "security system" inthe "on" position? (On a 94 its under the center armrest..)
2) You prolly have bad rear door lock actuators. Not the end of the world. But try this. MANUALLY unlock all 4 doors and try locking and unlockingthe car. That may get them to work..
Bill
or maybe they've gone back to the drawing board after seeing the response a "revolutionary" design like the Beemer 7 series gets. That screw-up really opens up a door for the Jag to establish itself as a combination of driver's car and luxo-limo...
garage door opener ? My Garage door opener is a
newer one with the roaming codes, I follow the directions listed in the owners manual with no luck. Also in the manual it says call your Jaguar
Dealer if you are un-successful, why, will they
come out and program it for me? Man owning a luxury automobile is complicated
FYI I have a Genie opener.