Jaguar/Daimler XJ: All Models (inc VDP) 1994 to 2003

by Peter Crespin

Overview

The X300 was Jaguar's first serious model development in collaboration with Ford and the cars benefited in quality terms as a result. Problems do exist, however, especially with the X308 models which followed in 1997. Though they are excellent value today, it is still important to buy the right car if expensive problems are to be avoided. This handy book will help you decide which car to consider, and having chosen your model it will help pick a sound car from amongst those you locate and inspect. High mileage need not be a deterrent, but you need to avoid neglected cars and know exactly what to look for. Giving you have the insight and expertise to select the best example within your budget, the book has a dedicated evaluation section in which each aspect of the vehicles is given an objective numerical score reflecting the car's condition. The points are added up to give an overall score supporting a decision to buy or leave. There is no safer way to avoid buying a bad car short of paying for a professional evaluation. In helping you choose the right car this book will surely pay for itself.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781787116573
Publisher:	Veloce Publishing
Publication date:	02/25/2020
Series:	The Essential Buyer's Guide
Pages:	64
Product dimensions:	5.45(w) x 7.67(h) x 0.17(d)

About the Author

A medical writer by profession, Peter Crespin has written seven books about Jaguars and contributed articles to various car and motorcycle magazines over the last three decades. He's a year-round motorcyclist and ex-racer when he's not driving his supercharged Daimler or E-type convertible around the UK and Europe. A committed do-it-yourself fan, Peter has restored dozens of classic bikes and worked on more than fifteen Jaguars. Trained to IAM standard for both cars and motorcycles, he was a contributor and cartoonist for British Bike Mechanics/British Bike Magazine.

Table of Contents

Introduction & thanks

- the purpose of this book 3

1 Is it the right car for you?

- marriage guidance 5

2 Cost considerations

- affordable, or a money pit? 8

3 Living with an XJ

- will you get along together? 11

4 Relative values

- which model for you? 12

5 Before you view

- be well informed 14

6 Inspection equipment

- these items will really help 18

7 Fifteen minute evaluation

- walk away or stay? 20

8 Key points

- where to look for problems 24

9 Serious evaluation

- 60 minutes for years of enjoyment 27

10 Auctions

- sold! Another way to buy your dream 40

11 Paperwork

- correct documentation is essential! 43

12 What's it worth?

- let your head rule your heart! 45

13 Do you really want to restore?

- it'll take longer and cost more than you think 48

14 Paint problems

- a bad complexion, including dimples, pimples and bubbles 50

15 Problems due to lack of use

- just like their owners, XJs need exercise 52

16 The Community

- key people, organisations and companies in the XJ world 55

17 Vital statistics

- essential data at your fingertips 58

Index 64