Jaguar XJ-S – Essential Buyer's Guide by Peter Crespin:
Perhaps because it was Jaguar’s longest-running model ever, there are not only lots of examples of the XJ-S around, there are lots of terrible specimens to trap the unwary. With the youngest car now over ten years old, most XJ-S cars have long since dropped out of the dealer network and good examples are climbing in price but need to be sifted out from amongst the poor examples – often superficially dressed to sell. This book takes the fear out of buying one of these quick complex cars, by providing a checklist for common problem areas, followed by the core section taking readers methodically through each system in detail and scoring them to arrive at an objective numerical assessment of the car’s condition to support a decision to buy or walk away. Short of employing an XJ-S expert to do the inspection for you, there is no safer way to avoid buying a bad car and end up with the vehicle of your dreams that lives up to expectations rather than becoming a money pit for the unwary.
Covers:
XJ-S 5.3 Litre Coupé 1976-1991
XJ-S 5.3 Litre Cabriolet 1985-1988
XJ-S 3.6 Litre Cabriolet 1985-1988
XJ-S 5.3 Litre Convertible 1988-1991
XJ-S 3.6 Litre Convertible 1988-1991
XJS 5.3 & 6.0 Litre Facelift Coupé 1991-1996
XJS 5.3 & 6.0 Litre Facelift Convertible 1991-1995
XJS 4.0 Litre Facelift Coupé 1991-1996
XJS 4.0 Litre Facelift Convertible 1991-1996
Features:
- Full coverage of all 6 and 12-cylinder models
- In-depth analysis of strengths and weaknesses
- Includes market and value data
- Advice on choosing the right model and condition
- How to avoid buying a wreck
- Quick check guide and also a fuller inspection plan
- Discussion of desirable upgrades as well as modifications to avoid
- Where and how to buy an XJ-S
- Details of club back-up and support organisations
Author: Peter Crespin
Title: Jaguar XJS Essential Buyers Guide
Format: PB 64 pages
Publisher: Veloce Publishing
Pub date: June 2008
ISBN: 9781845841614
List Price: £9.99
