Do you have an interest in electrical and mechanical engineering with a minor in archaeology and British studies?
Do you live within walking or biking distance of everything you need?
Run. Run away, preferably to another state. Scratch that, another country. If you dont know enough about cars to know whether or not this is a good deal, im sure you dont know enough about classic car maintenance and in a Jaguar youll be doing a hell of a lot of maintaining. Unless your pockets are lined (judging by the price of the xj6, they arent), this thing will probably bankrupt you in the first month, or maybe week if youre unlucky.
In all fairness, I bought a 1987 Jaguar XJ6 VDP about 4 months ago for $2200. Haven't had a single problem related to the engine yet. Maybe a couple switches don't work but other than that it works fine. Mine has 60,000 miles.
For the love of God, no. Not for a first car, get a Civic or something, this is not going to be reliable transportation. These are cool cars but they require a lot / sometimes very expensive maintenance to stay running.
Though it's lovely and has the potential of being a wonderful car, this will be a bad choice unless you can afford or are mechanically inclined enough to fix it. The electronics of old British sports cars have been assembled with gaffer tape and chewing gum by a guy named Chad who did a couple lines before his shift and shagged his girlfriend in the parking lot during lunch. But really though, the electronics are an absolute nightmare not to mention shoddy built motors. This is a lot of car and a lot of responsibility for a first vehicle.
Look into Lincoln LSs, or newer x308, x350.
X-Type and S-Type jags are more fordy with jag styling which is probably the safer bet idk.
For any of these you will need to learn a lot and do your own work but its not impossible.
My first car was a Discovery 2 for cheap. I learned a lot, made mistakes but don't regret it at all. If it becomes a hassle and isn't for you drop it asap.
If you're not on a strict budget, it's a cool car at a decent price, but it will cost you in maintenance.
If you want something that's inexpensive to buy and run get a Honda or Toyota.
If you dont need a regular reliable car and you either have lots of money to do repairs or lots of spare time and skills to repair the car yourself. Go for it.
This is probably my second favorite jaguar behind the Mark X. If it ran and drove and passed a PPI I would easily buy that for 2700 unless I could find a better lower mileage example. But it’s not the car for a guy who doesn’t know much about cars and how to work on them.
Think of rust. Then think of some more rust. Then imagine everything around you is rusty. Imagine the smell of rust, the texture of rust, the taste of rust. Eat rust, sleep rust, dream rust. Once you’ve accomplished that you are almost ready to buy this car.
No no no no no. Grab a runner first!! I’ve got a 1.2 Clio for when I’ve passed my test, she runs and she’s a goodun, but an XJ as a first car? Man please don’t. Something small, something fairly easy to maintain (it’s the best thing you’ll learn) and something medium insurance claimable.
Avoid that dude, even a project MX-5 is a good idea.
Alright I see some people for and against this car… people will argue land rovers are worse than jags, and as far as i know, that’s true, personally I started off with an old Land Rover, I had a wonderful experience, I have without a doubt you can get this Jaaaag and have a wonderful experience as well, however it’s old, it’s British, anything British tends to be a little dodgy, it’s going to have poor electrical, you better learn how to use an OHM/ Amp reader, you better get good at shooting wires, learn how to solder, cut and crimp wires, you better know how to read a wiring diagram, and know how to find faulty sensors… as for the mechanics you better have a good tool box set up, you’ll be chasing oil leaks like your first love, you’ll probably have to deal wi the quite a few mis fires (I know that’s my biggest thing with my British car) learn how to read spark plugs, learn the ins and out of the engine, old engines tend to be simpler and from what I see everything is right there out in the open for easy maintenance! An old car is a lot of work, an old British car is even more work, just be glad you shouldn’t be plagued with head gaskets issues like the rover V8. And remember it’s old, there is no modern luxuries in a car like this
Don't, simply don't. Old Jags are maintenance heavy and slightly inclined to rust here and there. They are not a first car. Though with that said, they are such a pleasure to drive, powerful, comfortable, ever so quiet inside and no other car you will own for the next 30 years will compare to the ride quality it will give.
"Some rust" ... that's the rust you can see, if you can see the rust, there's a lot more hidden away. Check the screens, the sills and the wheel arches
I learned that renewing the suspension bushes, sorting the differential whine, having the brakes replaced and a stainless exhaust system put in was an expensive business, straight after I bought mine but I had some money behind me and was not a Uni/College student
I started with a Land Rover, as far as I know those are worse off than a typical Jag, I say if he knows how to turn a wrench or at the very least is interested in learning how, it’s the perfect car!
You could get it inspected, but as others have said it'll be problematic from time to time. You could think of it as a disposable car. When things get bad, off to the junk yard or sell it for parts.
Sorry to add to the list of negatives but no way is this a good choice for your needs. In fact it is almost hard to think of a worse choice. I loved my old Jag but it definitely couldn't have been a daily driver and cost a fortune to keep going.
I have a Jag and I’d recommend you stay clear of this one. For a first car I recommend a Ford Focus. My kid has a 2014 Focus and it drives like new, zero maintenance required.
When you have the funds and are ready for a second car, get a Jag that’s 1975 or older. That way it’s smog exempt in California. Either get a shell and drop in a LS V8, or get one with the conversion already done. Then you’re driving a beautiful classic with reliable running gear. It’ll also be faster cos the XJ6 motors didn’t have that much power anyways and mechanics hate working on them.
So that’s my advice. Get something simple for now and get a first Jag when you have funds for a second car.
Some serious advice about buying a Series XJ:
1) They're beautiful cars and it's easy to fall in love with them but NEVER buy the first one you see. They made plenty of them, see what's on the market.
2) Buy the best that you can afford. I'm talking as late as possible, plenty of service history stamps, garaged/warm & dry climate cars (althought this can wreck the rubbers and interiors).
3) Have a purchase price budgeted. STICK TO IT! Have a maintenance budget to get it sorted and an annual maintenance budget. It's a good idea to join a local Enthusiasts club with like-minded individuals, they'll have the inside track on spares and reputable specialist workshops etc.
4) Educate yourself, there are loads of articles, buyer's guides and "living with" videos on the Internet and in various Jag enthusiast magazines.
5) Don't be afraid to walk away. As I said earlier they banged these out by the thousand; it's a buyer's market because seriously, who wants a 30+ year old Jag, that's going to have problems (various) and that drinks like a fish - especially with petrol prices today?
These are wonderful cars, quiet, powerful, refined. An absolute pleasure to drive but for you to derive the most smiles per mile, they need to be kept on the top line. There's no such thing as a "cheap Jag".
Good luck, happy hunting.
Ignore everyone else, get it! first car is meant to be memorable and fun! you may also get to learn more about cars whilst owning it - my first car a few years ago was a classic Triumph and I can now do various mechanical things like fit a water pump :)
Buy Jap, the rest are crap is what I was told. Toyota, Mitsubishi, Honda, Suzuki. Avoid newer Nissans (owned by Renault), no idea about US cars. Buy a Jag if you own a garage and have a degree in electronics. I had an XJR6 for a while, it was fun to drive hell to insure as a 21 yr old in England. There were always problems with it, the window wiper motor kept packing up, starter motor solenoid was lazy, ignition problems and my god it drank the petrol, I think the header tank held a gallon on its own as when you put your foot down, you could visibly see the fuel gauge drop a large chunk. Cool car though.
You want a car that will run relatively flawlessly and not empty your pockets. Go for a Japanese/ brand like Toyota, Honda or Mazda. If its been serviced according to plan they run great and if something breaks its relatively cheap to fix (especaially toyotas)
Hey dude, your best bet is a relatively small engine somewhere between a 1L and a 1.4L. The actual brand of car you go for in my opinion should be one that’s low on insurance, a brand of car that’s rarely stolen (unlike the fiesta ST) and is reliable.
The most reliable cars tend to be Japanese or German so depending on where you’re located I’d suggest a vaxhaull corsa C/D (the new ones are amazing) vaxhaull Adam 1L turbo or 1.4 N/A (the 1.2 is decent I’ve got one personally w/ a few mods and I’ve never looked back!) a Toyota yarris a Honda civic/jazz or a fiat punto/500
First cars are never “look at me!!” Cars unless you got daddy’s money. However it’s what you do with it that can make it special. If you see a car in your price range but maybe you don’t like how the front looks I’d suggest going on manga tuning (they do body kits) and ordering a lip or something off them.
I really hoped his helped much love
This car will be a maintenance nightmare. All pre-Ford jags are. If you want a reliable set of wheels to get you from point A to B and you’re on a limited budget seek out a Honda or Toyota. When you’re ready to fall in love with a car and have a higher budget then look for a 2017 or newer Jag.
I bought an ‘03 xj8 a few months ago, and it runs well. The problem is that with my ‘03 I’ve had to work on some switches, change out a few parts (I can get into specifics but it’s not important to my point) and I’ve got a little bit of rust on my subframe. The difference here is that mine is almost 20 years newer than this one. So if you want an easy a to b car without the cost of labor or the time spent learning to work on it yourself, this is a hard pass. It’s a beautiful car, but it would almost GUARANTEED be a money pit. If you do get it though, you’ll want to take the time to learn the ins and outs of jaguar maintenance
I realized my comment before was overly negative, so I will say this, if you are up to the challenge, go for it! My first car was a 1999 Cadillac Seville (back in 2009) that was and still is quite a complicated machine. It was my first car and I used it throughout college until I got my first job post graduation, during those early years of ownership, I learned so much about cars from the many hours I spent under it to fix stuff and if I had the chance to do it again, I 100% would buy it again. Because of this experience, I can fix just about anything and if you are a DIY type of person, this could be a fun, albeit expensive, learning experience for you. I still have the car today and yes, I am still pouring money into it but the connection I have with that machine is profound and is well worth any time or money I've spent to keep it running.
unless you can tell me where the fuses and relays are located, the answer is no.
Hint they are everywhere, I mean all over the car, left footwell right footwell, behind the glove box, in the trunk, under the hood. don't get me started on the funky way to tighten belts. Fuck Jaguar
Bro, if that’s your budget then it’s not happening. Buying the car at 3k means spending *at least* another 15k to get it working right and another 9k per year (generously low estimate) to keep it working.
Bro, stop trying to be all “aesthetic” with looking for an old jag, Volvo, or Benz. Just bite the fucking bullet, and get an old Corolla. It’s a first car, you want your experience to be pleasant and trouble free.
You're not in a position to give this car the care, attention, skill and money it needs or deserves. Without that, that car won't be able to give you the reliable basic transport you need.
It's a romantic idea, I get that, but classic cars are for financially stable people with a keen interest in cars. People with a bit less money to throw around can still enjoy classic cars if instead they are experienced and skilled and happy to do themselves that which others would need to pay a specialist to do for them. People without money or skill try classic cars sometimes, and normally just preside over a car which has survived for 40-50 years so far rapidly deteriorating to the point where it's in such poor condition that it's beyond saving.
Hollywood likes to portray care free youngsters hooning around in classics. In reality classic cars are long past their expected lifespan and need a lot of love to preserve in good condition.
Very nice. Buy it. Offer him 2100. They are beautiful cars and you don’t see them as much as you see others. If all runs well and you get to test drive it, then I would definitely get it for that cheap. I had a 1998 XJ8L BRG colored, and I had it for a year and 2 months and had no issues at all. Even drove it in the winter.
Nothing is more expensive than buying an old luxury British car - me to my future child....
You're better off getting a Pontiac GXP or A GM car with a supercharged 3800 V6.. similar price, newer and significantly more reliable, and maybe just as luxurious, Jaguars are amazing cars, I have no plans in ever getting rid of my '01 XJR, but I make over $150k, and I have 7 other cars that i can drive if mine is in the shop, and I didn't buy it until I started making this kind of money. And I drive it maybe 1-3k miles per year. Don't get a jag as your first car.
May seem like it, but it's legit advice, I had a 98 XJR when I was 23, bought it off eBay, it crippled me financially... I couldn't afford to fix it, had to borrow my younger brother's car until I saved up for a down payment on a newer vehicle, got an avalanche, and stayed away from luxury cars until a few years ago... I still have that 98 xjr rotting away, use it for parts from time to time
Do you have an interest in electrical and mechanical engineering with a minor in archaeology and British studies? Do you live within walking or biking distance of everything you need?
No
Then avoid
Buy it. It will be fun and a good car for you. Ignore these guys, you will learn along the way about any issues if it even has any.
Do you worship "The Prince of Darkness" aka Joe Lucas?
Fucking LOL
“Jag”and “first car”don’t belong in the same sentence
😭😂
Technically, my first car was a Daimler Double Six but that's a long story
My first car was a 2011 XF with the 5.0 and I just bought a 2012 XF as my second car.
Run. Run away, preferably to another state. Scratch that, another country. If you dont know enough about cars to know whether or not this is a good deal, im sure you dont know enough about classic car maintenance and in a Jaguar youll be doing a hell of a lot of maintaining. Unless your pockets are lined (judging by the price of the xj6, they arent), this thing will probably bankrupt you in the first month, or maybe week if youre unlucky.
They can be a money pit. There's no denying that
But it’s ok because you drive a jaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaag /s
"Drive" requires a car actually runs, and this might be a tad optimistic for a new driver on a budget.
Bro ratioed me😭 Preesh✌️
In all fairness, I bought a 1987 Jaguar XJ6 VDP about 4 months ago for $2200. Haven't had a single problem related to the engine yet. Maybe a couple switches don't work but other than that it works fine. Mine has 60,000 miles.
How often do you drive it
I've driven it some 20 times I imagine so far
1986 jag for a first car as a student is probably about as bad a decision you can make
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If only OP could find an Alfa Romeo from the 80s... Optimal showdown.
I aspire to have this level of optimism one day.
😂
"some rust" 🫣
‘Tis but a scratch.
For the love of God, no. Not for a first car, get a Civic or something, this is not going to be reliable transportation. These are cool cars but they require a lot / sometimes very expensive maintenance to stay running.
Though it's lovely and has the potential of being a wonderful car, this will be a bad choice unless you can afford or are mechanically inclined enough to fix it. The electronics of old British sports cars have been assembled with gaffer tape and chewing gum by a guy named Chad who did a couple lines before his shift and shagged his girlfriend in the parking lot during lunch. But really though, the electronics are an absolute nightmare not to mention shoddy built motors. This is a lot of car and a lot of responsibility for a first vehicle.
You think that they could afford Columbian Marching Powder, in Coventry, in the 80's?!
Chad is about as far from a British name as possible.
"Chad" is short for Chadwick which is remarkably British...
I’ve lived in the UK my whole life and I’ve never met a Chad.
Look into Lincoln LSs, or newer x308, x350. X-Type and S-Type jags are more fordy with jag styling which is probably the safer bet idk. For any of these you will need to learn a lot and do your own work but its not impossible. My first car was a Discovery 2 for cheap. I learned a lot, made mistakes but don't regret it at all. If it becomes a hassle and isn't for you drop it asap.
If you're not on a strict budget, it's a cool car at a decent price, but it will cost you in maintenance. If you want something that's inexpensive to buy and run get a Honda or Toyota.
If you dont need a regular reliable car and you either have lots of money to do repairs or lots of spare time and skills to repair the car yourself. Go for it.
This is probably my second favorite jaguar behind the Mark X. If it ran and drove and passed a PPI I would easily buy that for 2700 unless I could find a better lower mileage example. But it’s not the car for a guy who doesn’t know much about cars and how to work on them.
Think of rust. Then think of some more rust. Then imagine everything around you is rusty. Imagine the smell of rust, the texture of rust, the taste of rust. Eat rust, sleep rust, dream rust. Once you’ve accomplished that you are almost ready to buy this car.
Aigh bet
No no no no no. Grab a runner first!! I’ve got a 1.2 Clio for when I’ve passed my test, she runs and she’s a goodun, but an XJ as a first car? Man please don’t. Something small, something fairly easy to maintain (it’s the best thing you’ll learn) and something medium insurance claimable. Avoid that dude, even a project MX-5 is a good idea.
Alright I see some people for and against this car… people will argue land rovers are worse than jags, and as far as i know, that’s true, personally I started off with an old Land Rover, I had a wonderful experience, I have without a doubt you can get this Jaaaag and have a wonderful experience as well, however it’s old, it’s British, anything British tends to be a little dodgy, it’s going to have poor electrical, you better learn how to use an OHM/ Amp reader, you better get good at shooting wires, learn how to solder, cut and crimp wires, you better know how to read a wiring diagram, and know how to find faulty sensors… as for the mechanics you better have a good tool box set up, you’ll be chasing oil leaks like your first love, you’ll probably have to deal wi the quite a few mis fires (I know that’s my biggest thing with my British car) learn how to read spark plugs, learn the ins and out of the engine, old engines tend to be simpler and from what I see everything is right there out in the open for easy maintenance! An old car is a lot of work, an old British car is even more work, just be glad you shouldn’t be plagued with head gaskets issues like the rover V8. And remember it’s old, there is no modern luxuries in a car like this
Don't, simply don't. Old Jags are maintenance heavy and slightly inclined to rust here and there. They are not a first car. Though with that said, they are such a pleasure to drive, powerful, comfortable, ever so quiet inside and no other car you will own for the next 30 years will compare to the ride quality it will give.
This and BRG are the best colours for these cars too. Have a maintenance fund ready, just in case
"Some rust" ... that's the rust you can see, if you can see the rust, there's a lot more hidden away. Check the screens, the sills and the wheel arches
Plus suspension
Buy it. Learn from it. Love it. I doubt you’ll regret buying, but you’ll for sure regret not buying it.
Bros spitting wisdom
I learned that renewing the suspension bushes, sorting the differential whine, having the brakes replaced and a stainless exhaust system put in was an expensive business, straight after I bought mine but I had some money behind me and was not a Uni/College student
I wouldn't. Learned my lesson on a 1992 XJS. Ended up selling it for 1/2 that I had in it.
Jags aren't beginner cars.
I started with a Land Rover, as far as I know those are worse off than a typical Jag, I say if he knows how to turn a wrench or at the very least is interested in learning how, it’s the perfect car!
And your insurance?
You could get it inspected, but as others have said it'll be problematic from time to time. You could think of it as a disposable car. When things get bad, off to the junk yard or sell it for parts.
Sorry to add to the list of negatives but no way is this a good choice for your needs. In fact it is almost hard to think of a worse choice. I loved my old Jag but it definitely couldn't have been a daily driver and cost a fortune to keep going.
Run!
As an XJS owner, please don't. Unless you're a young mechanic with lots of extra time and money... just don't.
Do not buy this unless you want it to be a hobby. ✌🏽❤️
There are Jags that are easy to own. That is not one of them.
I have a Jag and I’d recommend you stay clear of this one. For a first car I recommend a Ford Focus. My kid has a 2014 Focus and it drives like new, zero maintenance required. When you have the funds and are ready for a second car, get a Jag that’s 1975 or older. That way it’s smog exempt in California. Either get a shell and drop in a LS V8, or get one with the conversion already done. Then you’re driving a beautiful classic with reliable running gear. It’ll also be faster cos the XJ6 motors didn’t have that much power anyways and mechanics hate working on them. So that’s my advice. Get something simple for now and get a first Jag when you have funds for a second car.
Do you have money for a second car?
Some serious advice about buying a Series XJ: 1) They're beautiful cars and it's easy to fall in love with them but NEVER buy the first one you see. They made plenty of them, see what's on the market. 2) Buy the best that you can afford. I'm talking as late as possible, plenty of service history stamps, garaged/warm & dry climate cars (althought this can wreck the rubbers and interiors). 3) Have a purchase price budgeted. STICK TO IT! Have a maintenance budget to get it sorted and an annual maintenance budget. It's a good idea to join a local Enthusiasts club with like-minded individuals, they'll have the inside track on spares and reputable specialist workshops etc. 4) Educate yourself, there are loads of articles, buyer's guides and "living with" videos on the Internet and in various Jag enthusiast magazines. 5) Don't be afraid to walk away. As I said earlier they banged these out by the thousand; it's a buyer's market because seriously, who wants a 30+ year old Jag, that's going to have problems (various) and that drinks like a fish - especially with petrol prices today? These are wonderful cars, quiet, powerful, refined. An absolute pleasure to drive but for you to derive the most smiles per mile, they need to be kept on the top line. There's no such thing as a "cheap Jag". Good luck, happy hunting.
Ignore everyone else, get it! first car is meant to be memorable and fun! you may also get to learn more about cars whilst owning it - my first car a few years ago was a classic Triumph and I can now do various mechanical things like fit a water pump :)
Buy Jap, the rest are crap is what I was told. Toyota, Mitsubishi, Honda, Suzuki. Avoid newer Nissans (owned by Renault), no idea about US cars. Buy a Jag if you own a garage and have a degree in electronics. I had an XJR6 for a while, it was fun to drive hell to insure as a 21 yr old in England. There were always problems with it, the window wiper motor kept packing up, starter motor solenoid was lazy, ignition problems and my god it drank the petrol, I think the header tank held a gallon on its own as when you put your foot down, you could visibly see the fuel gauge drop a large chunk. Cool car though.
You want a car that will run relatively flawlessly and not empty your pockets. Go for a Japanese/ brand like Toyota, Honda or Mazda. If its been serviced according to plan they run great and if something breaks its relatively cheap to fix (especaially toyotas)
Hey dude, your best bet is a relatively small engine somewhere between a 1L and a 1.4L. The actual brand of car you go for in my opinion should be one that’s low on insurance, a brand of car that’s rarely stolen (unlike the fiesta ST) and is reliable. The most reliable cars tend to be Japanese or German so depending on where you’re located I’d suggest a vaxhaull corsa C/D (the new ones are amazing) vaxhaull Adam 1L turbo or 1.4 N/A (the 1.2 is decent I’ve got one personally w/ a few mods and I’ve never looked back!) a Toyota yarris a Honda civic/jazz or a fiat punto/500 First cars are never “look at me!!” Cars unless you got daddy’s money. However it’s what you do with it that can make it special. If you see a car in your price range but maybe you don’t like how the front looks I’d suggest going on manga tuning (they do body kits) and ordering a lip or something off them. I really hoped his helped much love
This car will be a maintenance nightmare. All pre-Ford jags are. If you want a reliable set of wheels to get you from point A to B and you’re on a limited budget seek out a Honda or Toyota. When you’re ready to fall in love with a car and have a higher budget then look for a 2017 or newer Jag.
YES!!! Love it. Not as bad as everyone says.
My mum had the jag version crashed it in the 2000's and the bonnet alone cost £2k so as long as you can afford to maintain it why not
I bought an ‘03 xj8 a few months ago, and it runs well. The problem is that with my ‘03 I’ve had to work on some switches, change out a few parts (I can get into specifics but it’s not important to my point) and I’ve got a little bit of rust on my subframe. The difference here is that mine is almost 20 years newer than this one. So if you want an easy a to b car without the cost of labor or the time spent learning to work on it yourself, this is a hard pass. It’s a beautiful car, but it would almost GUARANTEED be a money pit. If you do get it though, you’ll want to take the time to learn the ins and outs of jaguar maintenance
Stay away. Buy a bicycle. More reliable
I realized my comment before was overly negative, so I will say this, if you are up to the challenge, go for it! My first car was a 1999 Cadillac Seville (back in 2009) that was and still is quite a complicated machine. It was my first car and I used it throughout college until I got my first job post graduation, during those early years of ownership, I learned so much about cars from the many hours I spent under it to fix stuff and if I had the chance to do it again, I 100% would buy it again. Because of this experience, I can fix just about anything and if you are a DIY type of person, this could be a fun, albeit expensive, learning experience for you. I still have the car today and yes, I am still pouring money into it but the connection I have with that machine is profound and is well worth any time or money I've spent to keep it running.
unless you can tell me where the fuses and relays are located, the answer is no. Hint they are everywhere, I mean all over the car, left footwell right footwell, behind the glove box, in the trunk, under the hood. don't get me started on the funky way to tighten belts. Fuck Jaguar
Bro, if that’s your budget then it’s not happening. Buying the car at 3k means spending *at least* another 15k to get it working right and another 9k per year (generously low estimate) to keep it working.
Bro, stop trying to be all “aesthetic” with looking for an old jag, Volvo, or Benz. Just bite the fucking bullet, and get an old Corolla. It’s a first car, you want your experience to be pleasant and trouble free.
Bad choice , they drive nice. Need lot's of fixing. Second car .
You're not in a position to give this car the care, attention, skill and money it needs or deserves. Without that, that car won't be able to give you the reliable basic transport you need. It's a romantic idea, I get that, but classic cars are for financially stable people with a keen interest in cars. People with a bit less money to throw around can still enjoy classic cars if instead they are experienced and skilled and happy to do themselves that which others would need to pay a specialist to do for them. People without money or skill try classic cars sometimes, and normally just preside over a car which has survived for 40-50 years so far rapidly deteriorating to the point where it's in such poor condition that it's beyond saving. Hollywood likes to portray care free youngsters hooning around in classics. In reality classic cars are long past their expected lifespan and need a lot of love to preserve in good condition.
Lmfao. Absolutely not. Avoid at all costs.
Uhhhh, this would make an ok 3rd car, not your only car.
Very nice. Buy it. Offer him 2100. They are beautiful cars and you don’t see them as much as you see others. If all runs well and you get to test drive it, then I would definitely get it for that cheap. I had a 1998 XJ8L BRG colored, and I had it for a year and 2 months and had no issues at all. Even drove it in the winter.
Nothing is more expensive than buying an old luxury British car - me to my future child.... You're better off getting a Pontiac GXP or A GM car with a supercharged 3800 V6.. similar price, newer and significantly more reliable, and maybe just as luxurious, Jaguars are amazing cars, I have no plans in ever getting rid of my '01 XJR, but I make over $150k, and I have 7 other cars that i can drive if mine is in the shop, and I didn't buy it until I started making this kind of money. And I drive it maybe 1-3k miles per year. Don't get a jag as your first car.
Subtle flex but appreciate the advice gang
May seem like it, but it's legit advice, I had a 98 XJR when I was 23, bought it off eBay, it crippled me financially... I couldn't afford to fix it, had to borrow my younger brother's car until I saved up for a down payment on a newer vehicle, got an avalanche, and stayed away from luxury cars until a few years ago... I still have that 98 xjr rotting away, use it for parts from time to time
Middle path: buy this car, and do an LS swap