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Posted by n8y8 (Member # 6048) on :
 
Was wandering around today and found a estate sale and bought this 89 Jaguar XJS v12 for dirt cheap (wont even put the price its that low). But I am now the second owner. The car is 100% original, no rips tears, dents.... I dont know much about these cars, but I know that v12 has to have some potential. Anyone out there specialize or know much about these cars?


 

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Posted by bottled02GT?? (Member # 1772) on :
 
if u got it that cheap, turn it around and flip it for profit and build up ur other rides lol i wanna know HOW cheap though....
 

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Posted by 87GeeTee (Member # 5905) on :
 
Gorgeous classic! How does it drive?
 

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Posted by n8y8 (Member # 6048) on :
 
Drives great, has a oil leak tho. Got it for 500 bucks. Everything on the car is immaculant. I was thinking about dropping it on CL just to see what offers I get.
 

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Posted by bottled02GT?? (Member # 1772) on :
 
blue book is at least 4K.....damn good shit man
 

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Posted by blind (Member # 3052) on :
 
sell it as soon as you can, they are unbelievably unreliable
 

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Posted by FasterDamnit (Member # 442) on :
 
http://www.jagweb.com/aj6eng/v12_performance.html

http://www.jcna.com/library/news/2005/jcna0206.php
 

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Posted by hidnn.o.s. (Member # 1219) on :
 

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Originally posted by blind:
sell it as soon as you can, they are unbelievably unreliable

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Posted by n8y8 (Member # 6048) on :
 

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Originally posted by blind:
sell it as soon as you can, they are unbelievably unreliable

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Been reading around and it seems as if they do have some issues, but this dude has been keeping this car maintained for years. Always take it to British Motors, he has every receipt and even the original sales stuff. I think I will hold onto this one for a while unless someone offers a trade for a off the hook stang. Plus my wife likes it.

Oh and thanks for the links.....

[ May 27, 2006, 08:59 PM: Message edited by: n8y8 ]
 

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Posted by n8y8 (Member # 6048) on :
 
yikes just got a offer for 8.5k
 

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Posted by Eagle347 (Member # 6205) on :
 

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Originally posted by n8y8:
yikes just got a offer for 8.5k

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Sell it! Its English, you will be disgusted with the thing soon, trust me.
 

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Posted by venomous99 (Member # 1917) on :
 
they're notoriously unreliable and parts are ridiculously expensive. good find. unless your a collector of that type of car, id say unload it for a profit.
 

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Posted by UKCobra (Member # 1240) on :
 
True, Jags of that age were often troublesome, although some were good. However, it is my experience that well maintained Jags give less trouble.

By the way, now Jags are more reliable than Mercs (Ford impact i believe!)
 

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Posted by n8y8 (Member # 6048) on :
 
Yea, I think I am going to keep it. I drives incredible, and I get lots of looks (although some probably think I stole it..lol). Really powerful that v12 is. The dude has every receipt from when he bought it. So I actually can see the history of the car. And the key thing is it is 100% origianl with very few blemishes anywhere. Although changing the valve cover gaskets is going to be a bitch and British motors wants like 600 to do it
 

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Posted by Team SOLO (Member # 722) on :
 
If you were offered 8.5K and you turned it down then I have to call you smart for buying it and stupid for not selling it...
 

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Posted by n8y8 (Member # 6048) on :
 
Yea this is true. But it was only a "offer". Had the person waved the bread in my face I might have took it. But its too late now. My wife likes the car so convincing her I should sell it will come at a cost now. Like some the profit may have to go to diamond ear-rings or a trip somewhere.

But it is a really really nice car and a good drive. Not mad at the buy. Plus I am not hurtin for cash and the way I see it, the value should go up as time rolls on.

[ May 31, 2006, 11:41 AM: Message edited by: n8y8 ]
 

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Posted by hidnn.o.s. (Member # 1219) on :
 
C'mon man, I call on you purchasing it for $500 and turning down $8,500.
 

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Posted by Fostang (Member # 3752) on :
 
I call BS on a lot of things.
 

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Posted by n8y8 (Member # 6048) on :
 

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Originally posted by hidnn.o.s.:
C'mon man, I call on you purchasing it for $500 and turning down $8,500.

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Honestly money dont move me. I hardly ever do things based solely on money, I am not ballin but far from broke. And like I said it was just a offer, dude didnt have cash in hand. That actually means alot. Maybe I would have taken it. Maybe not. And the way I see it, 8500 now could be 12 or so in a few years. And most of all I like the car and wifey loves it. "Priceless"
 

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Posted by hidnn.o.s. (Member # 1219) on :
 
Right................
 

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Posted by n8y8 (Member # 6048) on :
 
lol...for real...
 

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Posted by BlueOvalRacing (Member # 1531) on :
 

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Originally posted by n8y8:

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Originally posted by hidnn.o.s.:
C'mon man, I call on you purchasing it for $500 and turning down $8,500.

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Honestly money dont move me. I hardly ever do things based solely on money, I am not ballin but far from broke. And like I said it was just a offer, dude didnt have cash in hand. That actually means alot. Maybe I would have taken it. Maybe not. And the way I see it, 8500 now could be 12 or so in a few years. And most of all I like the car and wifey loves it. "Priceless"

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You "hardly ever do things based solely on money", yet you paid $500 for one of the world's most unreliable cars (remember these words when the electrical system leaves your wifey on the side of the road - LUCAS, THE ENGINEERS OF DARKNESS) and supposedly turn down $8500. You must do things based solely on stupidity. You hold out for that 12K, because I am sure you will get it.
 

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Posted by HaulinAssMaro (Member # 541) on :
 

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Originally posted by Team SOLO:
If you were offered 8.5K and you turned it down then I have to call you smart for buying it and stupid for not selling it...

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Exaclty what I was going to say.It kewl but not worth turning down 8 g's kewl.I would grab the loot and
 

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Posted by HaulinAssMaro (Member # 541) on :
 

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Originally posted by hidnn.o.s.:
Right................

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Now thats funny right there
 

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Posted by BUKSING (Member # 6594) on :
 
cousin had the same exact car...same condition but paid $3500.... warning: prepare to maintain it...and its costly... i even know that guy nick at british motors...they do excellent work....but very expensive.. you'll probably end up spending that 8g's you turned down into maintaining the car...lol.

[ June 01, 2006, 12:49 AM: Message edited by: BUKSING ]
 

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Posted by Luke87GT (Member # 21) on :
 
You just bought yourself one of the two most unreliable cars available on this planet.

Rover and Jag
 

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Posted by Norcal95050 (Member # 2941) on :
 
Dude if you like the ride and it only cost you $500, Keep it you and your wife seem to be happy with it.. if need to you can hand it off to someone else for $500 later no loss from your pocket book. Ignore what some people say if you wanna sell it then sell it if you wanna enjoy it then enjoy your new toy. congrats man
 

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Posted by n8y8 (Member # 6048) on :
 

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Originally posted by Norcal95050:
Dude if you like the ride and it only cost you $500, Keep it you and your wife seem to be happy with it.. if need to you can hand it off to someone else for $500 later no loss from your pocket book. Ignore what some people say if you wanna sell it then sell it if you wanna enjoy it then enjoy your new toy. congrats man

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Originally posted by Luke87GT:
You just bought yourself one of the two most unreliable cars available on this planet.

Rover and Jag

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My Rover has never given me any problems , but it is well maintained. for warranties. And its an excellent off-road vehicle

I've had way more problems with my stangs than with any other cars I've owned, but I also love them more than other cars I own,....wierd

On a side note: money makes the world go round

[ June 01, 2006, 11:33 AM: Message edited by: CLEEN 50 ]
 

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Posted by n8y8 (Member # 6048) on :
 

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Originally posted by CLEEN 50:
On a side note: money makes the world go round

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Yes it does.

 

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Posted by CMELEVU (Member # 2563) on :
 
Nice buy, but remember that there are alot of chevy/jaguars out there for a reason.
 

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Posted by RiddlerGT (Member # 113) on :
 
when i used to SR out in livermore there was a red one that had a big block in it.
 

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Posted by n8y8 (Member # 6048) on :
 

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Originally posted by RiddlerGT:
when i used to SR out in livermore there was a red one that had a big block in it.

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Yup after talking to a few owners and reading up. That v8 swap is common with these cars. Reduces the value, but saves a bunch in your pocketbook. Dont think I will be going that route tho.
 

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Posted by Eagle347 (Member # 6205) on :
 
It will be interesting to see how much you like it in a few months. I have been around English cars my whole life. It does not matter how often you mantain the car it will still have problems. It was a poor design when it left the factory, and it always will be.
 

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Posted by n8y8 (Member # 6048) on :
 
true that, but I have a good cushion for a error margin being I paid so low. But then again everyone said the samething about 5.0's and Fords when I started of buying mustangs in the early 80's. So 2 decades later I am still a fan. And spending money like water on them.

[ June 02, 2006, 01:59 PM: Message edited by: n8y8 ]
 

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