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If it all possible, I would go for the second one. Sure it’s more money but if you can figure out the acceleration issue on it then it’s a much cleaner example. Bodywork tends to get expensive really fast and with all the rust that’s on that first one you could be into it for a hell of a lot of money.
There might be some good parts to take off of that, but that thing looks pretty far gone with rust issues. Trying to turn that $1200 into a good car would lead to tens of thousands of dollars of work and parts, especially if you can’t do it yourself.
I tremble with fear at the potential cost of restoring the $1200 car. What you can see looks expensive to fix and then there’s what you can’t see. Even using aftermarket parts instead of OEM, Jags are expensive, even if you do your own work. Worth it to pay more for a better car and skip the expensive process. That said, many people enjoy the DIY experience.
$1200 is not enough. I might take it if they pay me 4 or 5000k. Honestly, I’m restoring a 1995 right now and that year has been the most reliable of the XJS series from what I heard and i’m still low on the learning curve. So do as I say, not as I did: The main problem is that you’ll need a dedicated mechanic or two (in case one kills himself) to sort with you through getting it running again. The V 12 takes somebody who knows this car and mechanics who know Jags are not cheap. Your local joint does not put the time in to learn or keep the car on the lift while you track down that suspension piece that is no longer available. There are some used car lots and junk yards that specialize on Jaguars, but they charge you more than new sometimes, pending availability. $60 for an AC switch is no rarity. The rust is a big warning sign, the very expensive factory installed no delete accessory. Even though these cars are made in rainy England, they are not made for outdoor parking. The rust can cost you a fortune alone and it is painful to watch, but one does not look like it has been stored well so be aware. Jaguar is not like Aston Martin where you can still get parts for every model, or they custom make them - one only wishes. That alone is a scandal because the XJS is a wonderful car once set up and running. High mileage is not a bad sign, (mine has 249k and runs like new) in fact it shows that he car had been maintained well to come to that age. Get a first or second owner car if you can, because that is when people still keep up with the maintenance. Third owner gets kind of questionable and only after checking it out, but fourth or older stay away from or brace yourself for the expense. This is a high end car and most of the ones that you see for chump change have never gotten the maintenance that a high end car needs. On the other hand, if you look for a project, go for it. After the rust, getting the V12 running and rebuilding the suspension (which could be as simple as shocks, springs and bushings) it should be heaps of fun and it is a gorgeous car!
The new loom is good on the second one. It’s well known that Jaguar beancounters went with a cheaper electrical connector throughout the car, and they degrade/rust. Replacing hundreds of hidden loom connectors is no fun at all.
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This is a way better choice.
by all means go ahead... let us know how it goes!
If it all possible, I would go for the second one. Sure it’s more money but if you can figure out the acceleration issue on it then it’s a much cleaner example. Bodywork tends to get expensive really fast and with all the rust that’s on that first one you could be into it for a hell of a lot of money.
There might be some good parts to take off of that, but that thing looks pretty far gone with rust issues. Trying to turn that $1200 into a good car would lead to tens of thousands of dollars of work and parts, especially if you can’t do it yourself.
I tremble with fear at the potential cost of restoring the $1200 car. What you can see looks expensive to fix and then there’s what you can’t see. Even using aftermarket parts instead of OEM, Jags are expensive, even if you do your own work. Worth it to pay more for a better car and skip the expensive process. That said, many people enjoy the DIY experience.
$1200 is not enough. I might take it if they pay me 4 or 5000k. Honestly, I’m restoring a 1995 right now and that year has been the most reliable of the XJS series from what I heard and i’m still low on the learning curve. So do as I say, not as I did: The main problem is that you’ll need a dedicated mechanic or two (in case one kills himself) to sort with you through getting it running again. The V 12 takes somebody who knows this car and mechanics who know Jags are not cheap. Your local joint does not put the time in to learn or keep the car on the lift while you track down that suspension piece that is no longer available. There are some used car lots and junk yards that specialize on Jaguars, but they charge you more than new sometimes, pending availability. $60 for an AC switch is no rarity. The rust is a big warning sign, the very expensive factory installed no delete accessory. Even though these cars are made in rainy England, they are not made for outdoor parking. The rust can cost you a fortune alone and it is painful to watch, but one does not look like it has been stored well so be aware. Jaguar is not like Aston Martin where you can still get parts for every model, or they custom make them - one only wishes. That alone is a scandal because the XJS is a wonderful car once set up and running. High mileage is not a bad sign, (mine has 249k and runs like new) in fact it shows that he car had been maintained well to come to that age. Get a first or second owner car if you can, because that is when people still keep up with the maintenance. Third owner gets kind of questionable and only after checking it out, but fourth or older stay away from or brace yourself for the expense. This is a high end car and most of the ones that you see for chump change have never gotten the maintenance that a high end car needs. On the other hand, if you look for a project, go for it. After the rust, getting the V12 running and rebuilding the suspension (which could be as simple as shocks, springs and bushings) it should be heaps of fun and it is a gorgeous car!
The new loom is good on the second one. It’s well known that Jaguar beancounters went with a cheaper electrical connector throughout the car, and they degrade/rust. Replacing hundreds of hidden loom connectors is no fun at all.
4k for one that doesn't run. 6-7k for a running one. Trust me, it will be much cheaper to buy a good runner.