1998 Jaguar XJ8

4-Door Sedan

4.0L 3996CC 244Cu. In. V8 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspir

5 Speed Automatic

SAJHX1243WC816066

Clear

Premium Gas

CLASSY 1998 JAGUAR XJ8 LUXURY SEDAN LOW MILEAGE - 55,220 - AS DISPLAYED ON ODOMETER - SEE PHOTO HistoryThree owner car. This owner purchased car in July 2012. Car was stored outdoors in driveway under Florida sun for 1+ year while owners were out of country on work. Owners returned August 2015. ExteriorRegal British Racing Green exterior paint color. Clear coat is peeling on trunk lid, sunroof, and engine bonnet (see photos). Color coat is not peeling, but some discoloration.Apparently, one minor accident back in 1998. No accidents, repairs or bodywork during current ownership.Some rust under paint on passenger side rear window at bottom corner (see photo).Small dent on top of passenger side front quarter panel.Lots of chrome in like new condition (no rust).Tires are GoodYear Eagle HP radials, with estimated 70% to 80% tread remaining (Seller's estimate). InteriorTan/Cream colored leather interior in excellent condition.Great looking interior is a major selling point of the car.Matching carpet and pads in excellent condition. Some dirt on carpet, but good shampoo would clean well.New headliner professionally installed in August 2015.With only 55,220 original miles, the interior has not been worn.It is a non-smoking car.Only blemish on interior is on the Driver seat which shows some wear on left bottom side of back cushion (see photo) that get rubbed when driver enters and exits car.Passenger seat and rear bench seat are excellent. MechanicalsEngine is in great condition, starts right up and runs strong. It is a powerful V-8 engine.Automatic transmission shifts smoothly.All the "power assisted" devices like windows, sun roof, antenna, etc. work as they should.There have not been any issues with or repairs of mechanicals under current ownership. Prior to storage for a year outdoors, no warning lights came on.After returning in August, Seller found some minor mechanical issues, which he would fix himself if it weren't for age. At 65, Seller's days of crawling under cars are over.The minor repairs are listed below: 1. ABS warning light comes on with ignition. This light was never on until the car was stored outdoor for a year. Seller believes the ABS sensors on each wheel are dirtied by a layer of light rust from the brake rotors. The four ABS sensors need to be removed, cleaned and reinstalled. Seller does not believe the sensors need replacement, just cleaning. Based on what Seller has read at Jaguar Forum, it should take about 4 hours of labor to fix the sensors, probably around $200 if you pay a repair shop to do it. You don't need a Jaguar dealer to do this job. Brake pads and rotors are in good condition with only 55,220 miles on them. The car drives fine with the ABS light on and the brakes work fine. 2. "Traction Control Stability" warning message comes on with ignition. Again, this light was never on until the car was stored outdoor for a year. Seller believes this warning light is somehow related to the ABS warning light and might also be related with the need for shock absorbers. Seller has read on the Jaguar Forum that often both the ABS and Traction Stability message will display together. It might be that, when the ABS sensors are cleaned, this Traction Control warning message could also disappear. 3. Shock absorbers and bushings need to be replaced. While the car is road worthy without replacing the shock absorbers, the ride is rough and bottoms-out with bumps or humps in the road. Seller believes the shock absorbers developed hydraulic leaks from sitting so long without movement. These are normal shock absorbers, not air assisted shocks. The cost of parts for front and rear absorbers with new bushings is around $200 (which Seller found on eBay). Seller believes the labor charge at a repair shop would be around $400 to $500 to replace shock absorbers and bushings. You don't need a Jaguar dealer to do this replacement. Again, the car drives fine with these shocks, just not a smooth as you would want. 4. "Battery Not Charging" warning light and message come on with ignition. This never happened until the car was stored outdoor for a year. Seller replaced the battery in August 2015, but the warning light still comes on. While Seller has not had the generator tested, Seller believes the electrical contacts inside the generator got corroded while sitting outside for a year. It the generator needs replacement, parts will cost around $150 to $200 for the generator (as seen for sale on eBay). Seller believes the labor charge for installation would be around $200 to $250 because the generator is located in a difficult place. But first, the generator needs to be tested before making a decision to replace. Seller does not have official cost quotes for the above repairs, so Buyer should try to obtain cost estimates on his own. These repairs are straight forward and not uncommon, so they can be carried-out by any good mechanic. A Jaguar dealership is not really required for these repairs. But again, Seller is expressing his opinion here in the vain of full disclosure. Buyer must judge and decide for himself. Seller takes no responsibility for the cost estimates or the level of repair difficulty described here. Test DriveSeller strongly recommends prospective Buyer takes the car for a test drive. It drives good, with strong acceleration, smooth shifting, and good braking. ValuationThe strong selling points for this car are low miles, great interior, strong engine, smooth transmission, and a classy looking luxury sedan.The downside is the need for several minor mechanical repairs.Seller believes, this is an excellent "Fixer Upper" for a backyard mechanic. If you are handy around cars and have the tools, you can have a great performing luxury sedan for the $400 cost of parts and about 8 hours of your labor. Based on other offerings of 1998 Jaguar XJ8's on eBay, and market values from Edmunds and Kelly Blue Book, it looks to Seller like the value of this car would be around $4,500 to $5,500 if it was mechanically sound, given it's otherwise clean condition and low miles. Allowing $1,350 to $1,500 for mechanical repairs, the car should sell for around $3,000 to $4,000. Seller has lowered the Buy It Now Price to $2,700 from previous $3,500. Here is another perspective for you to consider - Parts Value:1. $1,375 for the XJ8 V-8 engine alone, as currently listed on eBay;2. $ 899 for the XJ8 automatic transmission alone, as currently listed on eBay:3. $ 600 for the two front leather seats, as currently listed on eBay at $300 per power seat;4. $ 295 for the 5 wheel rims, as currently listed on eBay at $59 per rim; and5. $ 129 for the power antenna, as currently listed on eBay. Just taking those five parts, the car is worth $3,298 !! Terms of SaleSeller is a private party seller and not a dealer. Therefore, Seller cannot offer warranty or return.SALE shall be "AS IS" AND "WHERE IS."The Jaguar is located in Lakeland, FL, halfway between Tampa and Orlando on Interstate 4. Buyer must pick-up (or arrange for a third party provider to pick-up at Buyer's sole expense) the car from Seller location in Lakeland, FL within 30 days of auction close.Seller has clean title that will be appropriately completed in Buyer's name and auction amount once full payment is made and check clears the bank. Seller will provide Buyer with a BILL OF SALE so Buyer can get a new license tag for the car. Seller keeps current license tag.Payment terms are $500 non-refundable deposit via PayPal at time of auction, and balance due within 7 days via Cashier's Check.Seller has the car listed on "Craig's List" and has a "FOR SALE" sign on it sitting out front by the road. So Seller reserves the right to end this listing should the car sell through one of these other channels. InspectionSeller again encourages inspection before purchase. Buyer will be pleased with how well the car drives. Buyer must schedule date and time with Seller. Inspection shall take place at Seller's location. Seller welcomes questions. SELLER STRONGLY ENCOURAGES BUYER TO INSPECT THE JAGUAR BEFORE MAKING AN OFFER. THIS IS AN "AS IS, WHERE IS" TRANSACTION. Thank you for looking.