New XJ Sport Owner

[tcb0001]

Hello,

I'm re-introducing myself after a couple of years absence. I used to have an X-Type 3.0 Sport (a car I would definitely own again). I have now bought a 1997 XJ Sport and I can't wait for it to be dropped off tonight. 

I'll be scooting around on here learning as much as I can about the car. It's a blue 3.2 (6 cylinder), almost full Jaguar dealer service history, 140, 000 miles.On the test drive it was faultless and drove like new, The only slight concern I have so far is head gasket as I understand this car is right at the recommended replacement mileage.

TC

[Mr D]

Hi Trevor,

 

Welcome back to the forum and a return to Jag ownership.

 

Are you buying the XJ from a dealership?  You could always try and convince them to change it for you........

 

Best regards,

Dave

[tcb0001]

Thanks for the welcome Dave,unfortunately it didn't come from a dealer, I've had a deal with someone I do work for which has worked out well but I'm on my own as far as repairs etc.

The car has arrived tonight and apart from a couple of bodywork issues I'll be repairing it looks fantastic. The only faults I can find are a rear window not working and a high tick over which gets up to 2000 revs after revving the engine. I imagine I I'll start off cleaning the throttle body. That's if I can resist cleaning and polishing the car first! It's such a fantastic car it even exceeds  my expectations....

[Mr D]

Hi Trevor,

 

Shame about the lack of a dealer, I hope you bought it for a decent price with a little comfort room to pay for the head gasket.

 

Sounds like a find :)  nothing wrong with a close inspection (clean and polish) of the bodywork - you know, to make note of any imperfections. ;)

 

I trust you're going to post a couple of phots when you're done?  You could always come and show it off at the Heritage Centre Bank Holiday Monday....?

 

Best regards,

Dave

[tcb0001]

With the work I'm doing for him and the cash I paid I've effectively got it for £500.

 

It has a full years MOT (just one advisory on a suspension ball joint), Jaguar service history up to 100,000 miles, (it's now showing 140,000). It's in pretty good condition with some paint work for me to do, I have a hobby restoring cars so I expect it will be ready for somewhere like the Bank Holiday meeting later in the Summer...

 

I'll get some pictures in the morning and I'll probably run a 'work in progress' thread...I'm all ready to spend any spare time I get working on the car...I just checked all the lights now it's dark and they're all working and I love the feeling inside the car, it's very nicely lit and has quality!

[tcb0001]

When is the bank holiday meet?

[Mr D]

When is the bank holiday meet?

 

Unfortunately next Monday, 27th May.

[tcb0001]

 

 

[Mr D]

Hi Trevor,

 

The XJ looks amazing, looks like you've got a bit of a stunner there.  The cockpit looks tidy as well.  :D

[tcb0001]

Thanks Dave, I gave it a good clean up today. I did the interior after the pics so looks even better now. I'm very impressed with the excellent mechanical condition too. It just needs some paintwork done and a couple of exterior trims replacing over the next week or two. I've not got any tax on it until later this week so haven't even had a good run in it yet, I can't wait...