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#289 of 2801 Purchasing Advice Sought by christchurch

May 31, 2001 (6:06 pm)

What would your purchasing advice be on the following:
 
1999 XJL with 30,000 miles, color topaz and in immaculate condition
 
(A) What would a good buying price be for this car?
 
(I) Since it is still under the new car warranty,
50,000 miles / 4 years would you run out the warranty and than add an extended one? Or would you add one now? Which one?
 
(I) Any special considerations with this automobile?
 
Thanks
A Jaguar Lover,
christchurch

#290 of 2801 Christchurch by im_brentwood

Jun 01, 2001 (4:48 am)

Well,

Have you seen the car yet?

Also, I'd like everyone in hereto read the following webpage (If I haven't posted it yet)

http://www.vauxhallpa.50megs.com/paintwork.html

(delete the paintwork.html and you go to my Vauxhall Cresta page..)

OK, back to the XJ8L...

It's the right color combo for the car, and if it's clean.. Hmm...I'd say that current wholesale on it is about $29-30K or so, so noncertified retail is something like.. hmm... $32-33K.. $34-35K if certified.

As far as an aftermarket extended warranty... I'm not fond of them on Jags simply because they get VERY expensive.

Only consideration I can think of is to look for paintwork... if it's had a bunch of it you can whack those above numbers by 10% easily.

Bill

#291 of 2801 Thanks Bill by csmason1

Jun 01, 2001 (12:27 pm)

I will look for the plug this afternoon. I found a website that sells the CD changer (CHM-S620) in question for $199 + shipping.
 
The next project is replacing the nearly 8 year-old speakers, and putting in my 400-watt amp and box in the trunk. (No, I'm not a bass-kicker, but I think an independent subwoofer is an important part of any stereo system).
 
I'll keep you updated as to my progress, and thanks again to Bill for ALL your great advice!
 
Craig
93 XJ6 81K

#292 of 2801 csmason by im_brentwood

Jun 01, 2001 (3:31 pm)

WHoa on the speakers and amp.
 
FIRST! Find a shop who's torn into a Jaguar BEFORE.
 
Also, due to the location of the fuel tank, sub boxes dont work well and are not easy to mount in these cars.
 
Get a line-level input amp with something like 50 watts RMS per channel.
 
Then get a set of super-high quality speaker components (Separate tweeters) either MB Quart, Boston Acoustics..etc.. 4"ers will fit.
 
Try that first.
 
Bill

#293 of 2801 XJ8 Engine Stalling by lesliejoy

Jun 02, 2001 (7:52 am)

I purchased a 1998 XJ8L (14,000 miles) 2 weeks ago. I brought it in to the dealer to check it out. They kept it a week (replaced brakes, oil change, overall inspection). I drove the car 1 week and it stalled getting off an exit. I brought it back to the dealer. They checked the throttle and said nothing was blocked. Told me to drive it a few more days and then bring it back.
I drove it on the highway and it stalled again when I was traveling 60mph!! Brought it back to the dealer immediately, where it is currently.
My question to this forum is: Has anyone else had this problem? What was the solution? Is Jaguar aware of this problem? (It is easy to get killed especially the way the highways are in Atlanta - 4 to 6 lanes across. I was lucky to be in the right lane).
 
My problem is that this has been my dream car for the last 30 years. I finally achieved that dream and now I'm afraid to drive it! Help!!!

#294 of 2801 Lug Nut Covers? by 97vdpguy

Jun 02, 2001 (9:29 am)

My 20-spoke wheels have exposed lug nuts. A few of them can be "wiggled" with my fingers, but only slightly. It almost feels like the actual nut has an external "shell" on it and it's the shell that I'm wiggling. The lug nuts are awful shiny too and don't have any visible marks, further leading me to believe that these might just be coverings.
 
If they are coverings, how do you remove them to get to the actual lug nut?
 
Bill, I looked at your photo a few posts up. Do you have wire wheels on your VDP?

#295 of 2801 Questions to Bill and "those in the know" by christchurch

Jun 02, 2001 (3:36 pm)

Thanks Bill, for the advice on the 1999 XJL.
 
This car appears to be immaculate.
It is an off - lease vehicle and it seems that the paint, body and interior is first class all the way. The maintance records are all there and the "owner" was scrupulas.
 
How does the mileage sound to you?
 
Since it is from a private dealer it will not have had the "select edition" certified treatment. So what would "a new owner" have to expect to repair or have checked right "out of the gate"?
 
Do you like this car and would you consider it an excellent buy if it can be "picked up" at "the right price"?
 
I will let you know more after my friend has a chance to check the mechanics, but an answer to the above questions would be helpful.
 
One further but different question.
What is your opinion of the S Type.
What could you expect to pick one up for.. both engine configurations, 6 and 8 ?
What mileage and price would you look for in a 2000 model?
 
Thanks, again for your continuing good advice!
 
A proud member of the Jaguar family!
christchurch

#296 of 2801 Audio Stuff (thanks Bill) by csmason1

Jun 03, 2001 (9:33 am)

I'll look into replacing the spkrs instead of putting my big amp and box in the trunk.
 
One question: I found an unattached plug yesterday, just above the battery and to the right. Looking at the connection plug, it has two thin sockets running side-by-side, then centered below those sockets another similar-looking socket. I think this is the CD changer connection, as it seems that's the only loose plug near the battery as Bill mentioned; if anyone knows for sure (has added a changer), I'd appreciate the help.
 
Also, thanks Bill for the good link on "how to spot paintwork" in msg. 282.
 
Craig
93 XJ6 81K

#297 of 2801 leslie by im_brentwood

Jun 03, 2001 (9:34 am)

No, this is obviously not nrmal and it's not something that I have heard of before. Also, your car has a very complex electronic engine management system that should be storing codes when this stuff happens.
 
What did the dealer say? Also, what dealer are you taking it to? There's 2 in Atlanta... the one with the Italian name is not the one to go to from what I understand.
 
Bill

#298 of 2801 97vdpguy by im_brentwood

Jun 03, 2001 (9:37 am)

Hmmm...
 
That no sound normal either. Possible they have somekind of aluminum caps on them. Maybe the PO (Previous owner) lost a couple... OEM Jag ones are VERY expensive.. Like $8 a piece. Not a lot of cash but a lot for lugnuts. If they are coverings they ought to just pop off
 
Wire wheels? Not on your life! I'd sooner put a chevy small block in the car and I'm not about to do that! yick....
 
Bill

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