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Why wouldn't you buy this?

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  • #2
    Moneymaker
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,846 ✭✭✭Moneymaker


    Why wouldn't I buy one?

    God help you if it ever breaks down, the repair bills for Jags are pretty scary. Jaguar claim the 4.2 will do 22mpg....maybe going downhill on a windy day yeah.

    I'd need to see 100% proof that mileage is genuine too. I'm highly skeptical. The service history should be sufficient.

    Make sure the engine and gearbox are perfect on it. A gearbox rebuild can cost thousands i'm told.

    Fair play to you for even considering it though, they are a truly breathtaking car, and that one has probably been parked up for months because people too busy buying their small little diesel pisspots so they can pay 190 a year on tax.

    I hope you go through with it, i'm sure there's lads on here who've owned Jags that can help you out with the decision.


  • #3
    naughtysmurf
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,292 ✭✭✭naughtysmurf


    Yeah I'd be sceptical about the mileage too. Not sure I'd have the balls to buy it without a significant euro safety blanket for maintenance (which I don't have) :(


  • #4
    Henry Ford III
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators Posts: 17,861 Mod ✭✭✭✭Henry Ford III


    I think it's gorgeous. A stunning car.


  • #5
    Dades
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 25,558 Mod ✭✭✭✭Dades


    If you can afford to pay €1,809 a year in tax, go for it - if that's what you want. It'll continue to depreciate like a bitch, but just enjoy the ride. :)

    But do get it checked out first by a third party. There may be a reason someone is selling it...


  • #6
    Idbatterim
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 18,127 ✭✭✭✭Idbatterim


    f you can afford to pay €1,809 a year in tax, go for it - if that's what you want. It'll continue to depreciate like a bitch, but just enjoy the ride.

    But do get it checked out first by a third party. There may be a reason someone is selling it...
    at that price, the depreciation if held for 2-3 years will be about 1.5k per year, assuming the op gets 500-1k off the asking. The tax unless you pay it in a lump is €2040, thats the killer, well that and if something major goes wrong...


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  • #7
    naughtysmurf
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,292 ✭✭✭naughtysmurf


    Idbatterim wrote: »
    at that price, the depreciation if held for 2-3 years will be about 1.5k per year, assuming the op gets 500-1k off the asking. The tax unless you pay it in a lump is €2040, thats the killer, well that and if something major goes wrong...

    Yeah, the depreciation isn't really too much of an issue with a car of that price, the tax is annoying to say the least but if something serious went wrong I'd be on shanks mare with a Jag in the driveway,

    Might have to finish the mortgage first to have a bit of financial breathing space for potential maintenance, ah well only 8yrs to go


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