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89transam · 12-12-2003, 11:55 AM

Looking at a 94 XJS. Price is 6900. ITs pretty cherry. 69 K miles etc. Opinions? Good or bad? Anyone with experiance with jags?

thanks

bigoldalphamale · 12-12-2003, 12:02 PM

pre 95 had consistent issues in the electrical system. take it to a jag mechanic and have it looked over and also request detailed maintenance records on the vehicle (standard stuff for any used purchase). if it checks out ok: go for it. the price is nice and it is definitely a good looking model.

BooRadley · 12-12-2003, 12:12 PM

I never have heard anything good about them, and pre 95 jags were notorious for unreliability. Check the recalls and gov data at cars.com or cartalk.com before seriously considering it. You could get in over your head if you buy without a thorough inspection by a competent jag mechanic. I did extensive research on jags as I was seriously considering purchasing a mid 80s XJS. Granted , the 90s are better but not by much...

89transam · 12-13-2003, 06:38 PM

The plan is to take it to a Jag dealer on monday, ill let you guys know

BooRadley · 12-13-2003, 07:20 PM

Sounds good. If it goes through and looks ok, then it is a GREAT deal... I paid that much for my thunderbird.

herostar · 12-14-2003, 05:50 PM

I had a 89 v12 xjs convertible and a friend of mine has a 93 xjs. I love these cars. Smooth as silk.

Rippley · 12-15-2003, 03:46 AM

apparently their transmission are made of paper or some such perishable. I have a friend who owns and runs an e-type, that he restored himself. constant issues with the tranny, and apparently they haven't gotten better since the J-gate autos... Is it auto or manual?

Edit: But they are pretty...

silent_jay · 12-18-2003, 10:38 PM

see a jag dealer while they looked nice looks could be deceiving especially with a Jag

deportes · 12-19-2003, 07:45 AM

another downside of jags at the time is the dollar versus british pound exchange rate. you will have to ay extra for english parts because of the dollar exchange. great cars if manitained, the lucas electric was changed for bosch years ago and made a world of difference. not cheapto maintain but beautifull car.

castex · 12-19-2003, 08:42 AM

Very stylish, wonderful engine, cramped inside.

Scorps · 12-19-2003, 08:52 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by bigoldalphamale
pre 95 had consistent issues in the electrical system. take it to a jag mechanic and have it looked over and also request detailed maintenance records on the vehicle (standard stuff for any used purchase). if it checks out ok: go for it. the price is nice and it is definitely a good looking model.

95 post...my Aunt had a 2002 and it kept braking down on her....so she took it back and got a 98 Audi A8

silent_jay · 12-21-2003, 11:49 AM

read in a mag. they were having cooling problems with an 03 X Type on their long term test. good choice on the A8 what a great car.

Scorps · 12-22-2003, 11:52 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by silent_jay
read in a mag. they were having cooling problems with an 03 X Type on their long term test. good choice on the A8 what a great car.

Should have never gone to Ford......

12-12-2003, 11:55 AM	#1 (permalink)
89transam Psycho Location: Central California	Jaguar? Looking at a 94 XJS. Price is 6900. ITs pretty cherry. 69 K miles etc. Opinions? Good or bad? Anyone with experiance with jags? thanks

12-14-2003, 05:50 PM	#6 (permalink)
herostar Psycho Location: South Dakota	I had a 89 v12 xjs convertible and a friend of mine has a 93 xjs. I love these cars. Smooth as silk. __________________ Got time to chill?

12-15-2003, 03:46 AM	#7 (permalink)
Rippley Insane	apparently their transmission are made of paper or some such perishable. I have a friend who owns and runs an e-type, that he restored himself. constant issues with the tranny, and apparently they haven't gotten better since the J-gate autos... Is it auto or manual? Edit: But they are pretty... __________________ roadrazer - 300kgs, 300hp = pure fun.

12-18-2003, 10:38 PM	#8 (permalink)
silent_jay Her Jay Location: Ontario for now....	see a jag dealer while they looked nice looks could be deceiving especially with a Jag __________________ Absence makes the heart grow fonder

12-21-2003, 11:49 AM	#12 (permalink)
silent_jay Her Jay Location: Ontario for now....	read in a mag. they were having cooling problems with an 03 X Type on their long term test. good choice on the A8 what a great car. __________________ Absence makes the heart grow fonder

12-12-2003, 12:02 PM	#2 (permalink)
bigoldalphamale Loser	pre 95 had consistent issues in the electrical system. take it to a jag mechanic and have it looked over and also request detailed maintenance records on the vehicle (standard stuff for any used purchase). if it checks out ok: go for it. the price is nice and it is definitely a good looking model.

12-12-2003, 12:12 PM	#3 (permalink)
BooRadley Insane Location: Kentucky	I never have heard anything good about them, and pre 95 jags were notorious for unreliability. Check the recalls and gov data at cars.com or cartalk.com before seriously considering it. You could get in over your head if you buy without a thorough inspection by a competent jag mechanic. I did extensive research on jags as I was seriously considering purchasing a mid 80s XJS. Granted , the 90s are better but not by much...

12-13-2003, 06:38 PM	#4 (permalink)
89transam Psycho Location: Central California	The plan is to take it to a Jag dealer on monday, ill let you guys know

12-13-2003, 07:20 PM	#5 (permalink)
BooRadley Insane Location: Kentucky	Sounds good. If it goes through and looks ok, then it is a GREAT deal... I paid that much for my thunderbird.

12-19-2003, 07:45 AM	#9 (permalink)
deportes Psycho	another downside of jags at the time is the dollar versus british pound exchange rate. you will have to ay extra for english parts because of the dollar exchange. great cars if manitained, the lucas electric was changed for bosch years ago and made a world of difference. not cheapto maintain but beautifull car.

12-19-2003, 08:42 AM	#10 (permalink)
castex Psycho Location: france	Very stylish, wonderful engine, cramped inside.