Reply to: High mileage big cars

[Troll]

If you're considering spending £6k on anything with complexity (i.e. most of the barges mentioned so far), spend £50 on a fault code reader first.

Firstly, it will tell you which fault codes the car has triggered which you can compare to service invoices
Secondly, it will pay for itself when negotiating price as you can say that xyz component needs replacing ('cos the computer says so, same as in the dealers).

The trouble is most sellers / garages know that you can reset fault codes with the same tool so not really useful unless the sellers are honest

[Mich the Tester]

I was rather tempted by one of these but I got a modern one instead, fearing an older Jag/Daimler might no be the most reliable car around. The most expensive car for me is one that doesn't drive when I need it to.

[sasguru]

. Apart from that I don't have a scooby...

There you go, sorted. Get one. 4wd, fast (old style Forester), last longer than a Merc. Perfect family car.

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/used-car...6287?logcode=p

[financial analyst]

If you're considering spending £6k on anything with complexity (i.e. most of the barges mentioned so far), spend £50 on a fault code reader first.

Firstly, it will tell you which fault codes the car has triggered which you can compare to service invoices
Secondly, it will pay for itself when negotiating price as you can say that xyz component needs replacing ('cos the computer says so, same as in the dealers).

[northernladyuk]

Talking of high mileage numbers with multiple owners and has been driven hard.....

It's just a shame your big end's gone.

[doodab]

Honestly? I haven't a bloody clue....

Was looking at more expensive convertibles at the weekend with the idea of getting rid of both but I drove the Zed to work today with hood down and turned up with a grin from ear to ear. Zed has got to stay. Apart from that I don't have a scooby...

I'd drive it every day if it's that great. Life's too short to be miserable.

[northernladuk]

He's sticking with what he knows.

Talking of high mileage numbers with multiple owners and has been driven hard.....

[northernladuk]

What's your decision after all this then NLUK?

Honestly? I haven't a bloody clue....

Was looking at more expensive convertibles at the weekend with the idea of getting rid of both but I drove the Zed to work today with hood down and turned up with a grin from ear to ear. Zed has got to stay. Apart from that I don't have a scooby...

[northernladyuk]

What's your decision after all this then NLUK?

He's sticking with what he knows.

[bobspud]

That's rating the dealer network not the cars ...
You probably see them so often they become mates

No as long as the lights are not engine, transmission or braking related I just ignore the problem till it fixes itself The worst part is it normally does.

[Antman]

Another focus but blue this time.

[NorthWestPerm2Contr]

What's your decision after all this then NLUK?

[sasguru]

Actually the Jags have been top of the JD Power survey for a couple of years now and Landy are following up the charts.

Jaguar tops JD Power Dealer Satisfaction Survey for second year running

Still don't expect the electrics to work after more than a few years...

That's rating the dealer network not the cars ...
You probably see them so often they become mates

[bobspud]

It seems that to make good cars, you need non-British managers.
Land Rover - Jaguar are consistently at the bottom of the stats table which given that you're paying for a so-called "premium" product is a piss-take.
If I was Mr Tata, I'd keep the British designers/boffins and factory workers, but sack the management and replace with Japanese/Koreans/Germans (like at Aston Martin)

Actually the Jags have been top of the JD Power survey for a couple of years now and Landy are following up the charts.

Jaguar tops JD Power Dealer Satisfaction Survey for second year running

Still don't expect the electrics to work after more than a few years...

[eek]

And you think an Indian Jag is reliable? TBH if you service your cars at the main dealer or specialist who knows what they are doing, most of them will be fine.

There are so few Citroen C6s on the road I doubt you could run a 1 man business as a specialist on them.