Seen a nice car, but……..

MajorTom · Post by **MajorTom** » Tue Jan 11, 2022 10:13 am

simpleR wrote: ↑Tue Jan 11, 2022 7:46 am
Tom Sawyer wrote: ↑Mon Jan 10, 2022 8:55 pm MX15USN
This is car 22463.

Missing a PDI record, currently SORN with no MOT and leaking rear diff reported and missed last service.

It appears across the country at multiple Jaguar retailers which would suggest 5+ owners. (Stockport, Motherwell, Wolverhampton, Edinburgh, Borders, etc).

Was not a fleet car, not on Police National Computer and no record anywhere of an engine change.

Now that's interesting info that unfortunately stinks. A new engine, cats and some O2 sensors are not reasons to walk away from a seemingly fine F-Type but such a questionable history is. Doesn't sound like it's been in the hands of any serious people and god knows what kind of life it's lived.

Deleted User 3572 · Post by **Deleted User 3572** » Tue Jan 11, 2022 1:45 pm

Service history is paramount when buying these cars , and the Op has chance to buy others , I wouldn't walk from this one . I would RUN

stevejag · Post by **stevejag** » Tue Jan 11, 2022 4:35 pm

Beltupandholdon wrote: ↑Tue Jan 11, 2022 1:45 pm Service history is paramount when buying these cars , and the Op has chance to buy others , I wouldn't walk from this one . I would RUN

Exactly !

Tom Sawyer · Post by **Tom Sawyer** » Tue Jan 11, 2022 6:24 pm

Thanks for the feedback everyone, it’s really appreciated.

It’s a shame the dealer that replaced the engine didn’t get back to me as I could have maybe enlightened the group, but they haven’t, so that’s that!

The search continues.

Deleted User 3572 · Post by **Deleted User 3572** » Tue Jan 11, 2022 6:35 pm

Plenty good cars out there tom and you have a good budget , good luck

simpleR · Post by **simpleR** » Tue Jan 11, 2022 7:11 pm

Happy to help where I can.
viewtopic.php?f=21&t=3805&start=30
Good luck with the search.

Lunar · Post by **Lunar** » Tue Jan 11, 2022 7:49 pm

A very interesting twist on what at first could have been a clever buy at the right price.
Definitely one to avoid.
That's invaluable information simpleR - nice one, and exactly what the forum stands for.

Tom Sawyer · Post by **Tom Sawyer** » Wed Jan 12, 2022 6:06 pm

Not that it really changes anything, but I got a bit more info today about this car

5 owners, not the 2 as I thought I’d been told, also got a copy of the report of the original engine problems although this doesn’t tell me anything new apart from all the issues were on the bank 2 cams with VVT fluctuating between -6 and 48 degs

Because the owner contributed to the engine replacement it comes with a 2 year warranty (April 2023) and I did speak to my local dealer Hatfields Sheffield and they confirmed that they would/could deal with any subsequent issues

Deleted User 3572 · Post by **Deleted User 3572** » Wed Jan 12, 2022 6:27 pm

:o Dear god is there a doctor in the house

stevejag · Post by **stevejag** » Wed Jan 12, 2022 6:58 pm

Some of the v8's seem to have dropped in price but then it could be they have uncertain histories ?

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