[Spridgets] Jaguar Question

[Frank Clarici]

RampantNM at aol.com wrote:
> I know it's off topic and I don't even own an ascot, but our local Jag  
> dealer has been advertising deals that look attractive for XK8 and XKR  models.  
> Currently has a 2003 XKR with 50K miles for $22,000.
>  
> I've got to say I'm tempted.  Anyone have any experience with these  models 
> and their reliability?
>
>   
Having had an old series 3 XJ6 (pre Ford), and later an X type and now 
an S type, I can say that Ford has improved the reliability of the new 
Jags from the older ones.
If you can do the basic stuff yourself, that's good, dealers charge $350 
for the "Special" which includes new wiper blades and an oil change. And 
they advertise this! But they *check* everything, yeah right.
I now own an 03 S type, so far only the clutch safety switch got stuck, 
but try to figure out why the car wouldn't start.
I would love a book but they are only on CDs, I can't work on the car in 
the driveway and look at a CD on the computer at the same time, yeah I 
could print pages out but my printer is chinese, it never works.
Most of the parts are made in England, at least from what I have seen 
with what little work I have done to the S.
I like mine, but I also liked my old XJ6, and working on that was not 
too bad, basic MG electrics but lots more of them.


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Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ