The best allround value for money car you can buy used? These things have 370bhp and will get to 60mph in under 5.5s, they look very cool, can seat four in comfort, and shouldn’t cost too much to run if you find a good one….this looks like a decent candidate. Linky
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I love these cars as there’s nothing for the money which will give the same luxury, elegance, power and handling combination. Almost as quick as a V8 BMW M5 (quicker actually for everyday driving) and will show a standard Impreza Turbo a clean pair of heels on a straight road. Effortless to drive and waft around in everyday. Even the mpg isn’t bad – 20-22 everyday; 27-30 on a run. Parts are inexpensive also – eg front discs and pads £90; full twin stainless exhaust only £350. And they’re going up in value as they become collectable. Note that these are a different beast to the earlier 322bhp XJR6 – the performance is is another league and if you’ve never driven one, it will blow you away!
Most desirable colour – anthractite black metallic with ivory leather and biscuit trim. 99k with FSH. Just MOTd and 4 months tax. Jaguar handbooks/leather wallet etc included. VOSA MOT history to warrant the mileage. HPI-clear, warranted.
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Great bodywork, largely rust-free and looks superb.
The interior is lovely and clean and tidy, very bright; a lovely place to sit even if you’re not actually going anywhere!
Mechanically I can’t fault it – it pulls really well in all gears, stops straight and cleanly. Just had a pair of f anti-roll bar bushes so nice quiet suspension, which is rare! XJR fans will know how strong these cars are, unlike the XJ8. This example has drilled vented disc brakes with ‘Brembo’ logo’d covers. It also recently has had new tyres all-round. I’ve just done a 300-mile run in it and it was effortless – I could easily have turned round and driven back. Twice!
These cars are amazingly quick when you need it with superb handling and body control, yet a pleasure to just waft too. A car which you can take the family out in or do the shopping or go on holiday, but which will match a BMW M5 V8 in power. Classic, timeless looks with modern reliability and cheap parts (eg a full stainless exhaust’s only c£250; f discs and pads c£90 delivered!). It’ll even double as a wedding car!
This car looks good in Anthractie Black Metallic with ivory leather and biscuit carpets. Admired and commented on by all the neighbours! The XJR is a model which always looks well, classic lines with time-less appeal.
With lots of options, here’s the equipment this car has:
Cost £55000. when new
370 bhp SUPERCHARGED 32-valve V8 engine (limited to 155mph, 0-60 in 5.3 sec.!)
5-speed auto.’box with manual option and sport button
CATS adaptive suspension
Sports power-assisted steering
18” Penta alloy wheels with locking nuts
ABS brakes and ASC traction control (you can switch it off if you’re mad enough to want to drift 16-foot of car…)
Ventilated disc brakes
Cruise control, with steering wheel controls
Twin front airbags, side airbags
Auto. headlights, with height adjust and ‘light-you-home’
Electric windows
Electric mirrors
Electric boot release (fob/internal button)
Electro-chromatic rear-view mirror
Illuminated vanity mirrors and map reading lights front and rear
Map pockets in seats
Individual ashtrays with cigar lighter
2 trip computers
Foglights
Digital climate control and aircon.(ice cold)
Heated front screen
Exterior temp. gauge
Sports leather seats, electrically adjustable (even the headrests!), with memory option
Jaguar electrically adjustable wood/leather steering wheel with stereo/cruise controls
Original Jaguar stereo with radio/tape and 6-disc CD changer in the boot
Remote central locking with factory alarm/immobiliser
Cup-holders
Sunglasses holder
Front and rear armrests
Footwell mats
Illuminated kerbside lights
Jaguar alarm/immobiliser
Overall, a very tidy and presentable Jaguar XJR for sensible money, which should look good and be reliable for a long time to come. A useable super-saloon which you can enjoy straightaway…and a great investment with the values starting to rise.
I have quite a few XJRs in various specs/colours/trims/years/mileages, all I hope fairly priced, so if you’re after one I’ll do my best to help or advise as I do love the things!!!
No part-exes thanks. UK delivery an absolute pleasure at cost price (just the fuel at 30mpg and train fare home, eg Southampton £130.) – as I really enjoy driving these cars!
As a matter of fact I just bought this car. I used to own one years ago and always liked it. Although its not perfect at this sort of money and there are some niggles to sort out, Its basically sound and considering how nice it is to drive, I thought it was a steal and a nice hobby to boot.
What a coincidence you found this here…….looks great. Hope it is as good as it looks.