I have been buying and selling cars on the side since undergraduate, and usually stick to Cadillacs and Lincolns.
Well last week I could not resist buying this 1 owner garage kept 1998 Jaguar XJ8L. The car has a huge stack of records and a new transmission. Runs like a dream. My brother is trying to buy it from me if he can sell his DTS before the Jag sells.
The 290hp 4.0 liter V8 is a SLUG. This car is made for cruising in the rear seat.. not for the driving experience. I am very impressed with the overall fit and finish of everything. The sunroof is so quiet when opened at highway speeds and the leather is top notch. The handling is OK, but nothing compared to the 7 series and S class. This car gets looks everywhere though and this Saturday I had the day off so we went out to South Beach and pretended to be big shots (In the Fleetwood everyone just thinks we are Mafia).
Being my first Jaguar purchase, I just thought to pass the info along. Make sure you get records if you buy one of these cars because they are notorious for electrical and mechanical problems. Luckily this one had most issues addressed before I purchased it.
I also picked up a set of XJR wheels for it to enhance the sale. Should look amazing once I slap them on. Hopefully my brother can buy it from me because it is in spectacular shape.
Pics:
Oh well, time to hit the books again.... it is finals week now that this family med rotation is over.
BTW, my driveway looks crazy right now. A house with 3 med students has a Jaguar, Cadillac, Buick, and Infiniti out front!
Take care!
-Elias
Well last week I could not resist buying this 1 owner garage kept 1998 Jaguar XJ8L. The car has a huge stack of records and a new transmission. Runs like a dream. My brother is trying to buy it from me if he can sell his DTS before the Jag sells.
The 290hp 4.0 liter V8 is a SLUG. This car is made for cruising in the rear seat.. not for the driving experience. I am very impressed with the overall fit and finish of everything. The sunroof is so quiet when opened at highway speeds and the leather is top notch. The handling is OK, but nothing compared to the 7 series and S class. This car gets looks everywhere though and this Saturday I had the day off so we went out to South Beach and pretended to be big shots (In the Fleetwood everyone just thinks we are Mafia).
Being my first Jaguar purchase, I just thought to pass the info along. Make sure you get records if you buy one of these cars because they are notorious for electrical and mechanical problems. Luckily this one had most issues addressed before I purchased it.
I also picked up a set of XJR wheels for it to enhance the sale. Should look amazing once I slap them on. Hopefully my brother can buy it from me because it is in spectacular shape.
Pics:
Oh well, time to hit the books again.... it is finals week now that this family med rotation is over.
BTW, my driveway looks crazy right now. A house with 3 med students has a Jaguar, Cadillac, Buick, and Infiniti out front!
Take care!
-Elias