Jaguar XJS.
Starts and runs good
Need to be repainted
and brakes work.
Impressive Flamenco Red color. Rear quarters and front fenders have been re-painted before current ownership. No rust anywhere! Starts instantly and was used as a daily driver for about 20,000 miles over a 3-year period. Overdue maintenance and numerous repairs were performed to bring this car to be a reliable (and once again) attractive Jaguar XJS. This car has been driven all over the state of Florida when used as my primary vehicle and I would not hesitate to drive it again on any long trip.
Interior upholstery and carpets are all very nice, all seat functions work, lighting, instruments, cabin functions are all good. Lovely to drive, excellent fuel economy and the in-line 4.0 liter six-cylinder engine is easy to maintain. The 1993 model year has a simple and reliable ignition system and reliable fuel injection system. The automatic 4-speed overdrive gearbox (with sport mode) is significantly better than the 3-speed non-overdrive unit used in the V-12 cars. The 4.0 engine cars are approximately 400 pounds lighter than the V-12 cars and have generally all-around better performance.
Car is fitted with rare Jaguar “dealer option” body moldings. Also has a 3.5mm stereo adapter jack fitted to play MP3 music through the original Jaguar stereo.
Items repaired/replaced:
Replaced trunk and hood pistons, Dec 2015. Replace distributor Rotor and Cap, Dec 2015. Front brake rotors replaced with new slotted rotors, new pads, Dec 2015 (33,000 miles). Replace windshield washer nozzles and flush washer system, January 2016. Recover front seats and armrest with NEW leather in Dec 2016. Added additional Dash Ground Connection per Jaguar Forums recommendation, Aug 2016. Replace front seat belt receivers, Dec 2016. Replace front shock bushings, Nov 2016. Replace side mirrors remote control switch. Replace passenger side mirror. Replace power window switches and bezel, Jan 2016. New V and Serpentine belts on engine, Dec 2015. Replace missing and worn labels under hood, repaint air cleaner. New valve cover gasket, Dec 2015. Replace heater valve, hoses and adjust/balance climate control, April 2016. Repair fuel pump and wiring inside fuel tank, Dec 2015. New Ignition coil, June 2016. Added battery cut-out switch at battery, June 2016. Replaced front brake calipers, June 2016. Recover seat supports with leather. Replace four rear shock absorbers, Sept 2016 (41,000 miles). ReplaceThrottle Position Sensor, Oct 2016. Adjust throttle body and throttle settings, Oct 2016. Clean up corroded Sumitomo connectors under dash console right side, January 2017. Undercoat and paint front wheel wells, February 2017. Replace front shocks, February 2017 (44,000 miles). New wheel lug nuts, February 2017 (44,000 miles). Replace Right and left front wheel bearings, Feb 2017 (45,000 miles). Restore original Radio March 2017 (replaced aftermarket unit). Fit new Kenwood 30-watt speakers March 2017. Replace under hood (aftermarket) relays with correct Hella “Blue” relays. New oil pan, March 2017 (46,000 miles). New water pump, March 2017 (46,000 miles). New front sub-frame bushings, March 2017 (46,000 miles). New outer tie rod ends, March 2017 (46,000 miles). Overhaul auxiliary cooling fan motor, May 2017 (47,000 miles). New fog lamp lenses (yellow), June 2017. New A/C Compressor, Feb 2018, (47,000 miles). Replace cracked gauge faces in instrument cluster, (48,000 miles). New battery, March 2018. Repair Sumitomo plugs driver side under dash, March 2018. Replace 2 x air damper solenoids under dash, March 2018. Stripped and painted area forward of radiator, hood hinges, grill, underside of hood, fitted new hood insulation, April 2019. New Oil Cooler April 2019 (50,500 miles). Replace A/C return hose, Apr 2019. Undercoat rear fender wells, Apr 2019. New front brake pads, April 2019 (51,000 miles). Replace fuel injectors with remanufactured units, April 2020, (52,000 miles). Replace cabin air sensor Sept 2020. Repair front light bulb warning failure unit June 2021. Replace rear seat belt receivers, July 2021.
This 28 year old car looks and drives great but still has a few minor imperfections: Power radio antenna doesn’t not function. Rear window tint is peeling near center area. Hairline cracks in shellac on burled wood dash pieces (replacement kits available on-line). Cruise control not working. Clearcoat on right rear quarter is starting to fail but the Flamenco Red paint is “good” (a body shop can repair this without too much difficulty). A few rock chips on bonnet and two small “door dings” on passenger side door (see photos). The 15” Chrome wheels are from another Jaguar and are in "poor" condition. The Pirelli P-600 tires look like new but were fitted to these wheels in 2006 so should be replaced before any serious driving.
Photos of car were taken in the past few days and represent the car as-is.