One with a V-12  ----  otherwise will all have to sit and listen to you
complain.

Webserve

But seriously -- I just got one and the jag-lovers.org site was great
for research. The one I got had all the classic problems (cup-holder,
tilt-reach mechanisms, rear diff leak, display on the clock ). But at
least I knew what to look for.

While you're looking under car (at the rear diff) one thing I didn't
check for (but don't have  a prob with anyway) was possible corrosion
under the rear fender wells. I think I got that info from the
alldata.com web-site that lists all the service notices for the model.

I had never owned a Jaguar, but be sure to check each body panel to be
sure the serial numbers match.

I think somewhere along April/May 1995 they started putting the glove
boxes in, so there are some 95's with no glovebox -- real minor point,
I guess.

Unless, you're already a Jaguar mechanic, find an independent Jaguar
mechanic for an inspection -- I found one for $85. Or go to the dealer
for $200.

Then, after buying the car, order the maintenance CD from the
Jaguar-Daimler Heritage Trust (links to it can be found at
jag-lovers.org).  Even if you don't do your own work, it's good info
that's more detailed than the owner's manual.

I know these cars don't come up for sale often, but I would say hold
out for a nice one.