Unclefester Posted January 25, 2019 Posted January 25, 2019 https://www.gumtree.com/p/cars-vans-motorbikes/jaguar-xj8-executive-swap/1327850184 been offerd this for a swap for my honda prelude but no nothing about thease cars any advice would be great and appreciated. Regards Lewis
Crispian_J_Hotson Posted January 25, 2019 Posted January 25, 2019 It doesn't have a leaper nailed to the bonnet, so that's a good start! Aston Martin 1
Crispian_J_Hotson Posted January 25, 2019 Posted January 25, 2019 Surprisingly it's never failed a test of recent times and with very little advisories that could suggest it's had some care and attention, low usage too although it's showing signs of behind the scenes corrosion, all according to the test checker of course.
Unclefester Posted January 25, 2019 Author Posted January 25, 2019 Surprisingly it's never failed a test of recent times and with very little advisories that could suggest it's had some care and attention, low usage too although it's showing signs of behind the scenes corrosion, all according to the test checker of course. i did notice that thanks for your input sir just no nothing about jags so not sure maybae to stay away lol Unclefester 1
Saabnut Posted January 25, 2019 Posted January 25, 2019 I like mine, not bad on fuel, comfy and quiet. Not startlingly fast, but overall I would. Bought mine for £600 at auction with a plan to keep for a couple of months and sell on. Still have it about 6 years on, done Le Mans a couple of times with it. Overall - would buy again. Unclefester 1
Dan_ZTT Posted January 25, 2019 Posted January 25, 2019 I'd probably take that if I were you, looks good. But then again I've always wanted an XJ.Get an insurance quote first though, and work out your usual mileage if it's going to be your only car. MPG will be low to mid 20's. Unclefester, Ohdearme and Saabnut 3
fordperv Posted January 25, 2019 Posted January 25, 2019 Does not appear to come with an Xbox 360 so beware
Unclefester Posted January 25, 2019 Author Posted January 25, 2019 Does not appear to come with an Xbox 360 so beware its whats putting me off to be fair rantingYoof 1
Fat_Pirate Posted January 25, 2019 Posted January 25, 2019 Looks strong money, and likely to be hard to sell on (ask me how I know...). I'm not familiar with your Prelude but unless you value it around £700 I'd give this a pass. Unclefester 1
Guest Hooli Posted January 25, 2019 Posted January 25, 2019 At least a new engine that late on should mean it's got the later timing tensioners which are a weak spot on these. 4ltrs are better though & oddly slightly better on fuel too.
sierraman Posted January 25, 2019 Posted January 25, 2019 Looks a bit dear at that money. Despite what the Ad says I’d be checking for rot and the myriad of suspension bushes that could be on their way out.
Guest Hooli Posted January 25, 2019 Posted January 25, 2019 It's at the age it needs a gearbox fluid change before that fails too. They'll last forever with regular changes, but not if just left.
Unclefester Posted January 25, 2019 Author Posted January 25, 2019 Gave it a miss too rotten thanks for the input gentleman
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