I inherited a 1989 XJS coupe from my mother. She was the original owner and
the car is perfect with 59000 miles. My question is will this car
appreciate, being the last year before Ford bought the company? What would
be a realistic price range.
Thanks
Turenne - 09 Nov 2007 20:21 GMT
Great car to have Catherine. I would hang onto it, I doubt that it'll
go down in value. Has it any service history, has it been garaged, and
what country are you in? My guess would be about ?4500 or $9000.
Richard Lichten
Catherine - 09 Nov 2007 20:40 GMT
I am in USA-
Car was always serviced according to the owners booklet until my Mother
stopped driving it 7 years ago- it has been garaged the entire time and
occassionally started and driven a bit just to keep things circulating.
Great car to have Catherine. I would hang onto it, I doubt that it'll
go down in value. Has it any service history, has it been garaged, and
what country are you in? My guess would be about £4500 or $9000.
Richard Lichten
old man - 09 Nov 2007 22:45 GMT
If you need the money sell it, if you dont and can keep it dry, keep it, you
wont lose.
>I am in USA-
> Car was always serviced according to the owners booklet until my Mother
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Al Giazirra - 09 Nov 2007 22:54 GMT
You can log into one of the used car sites like kbb.com, but I'm
afraid you'll be disappointed. The great news is that you've got a
beautiful beast there that can be used as a "date car". Elegant,
classic and fun to drive. If you to sell, you'll probably only see
$4500.00.
>I am in USA-
>Car was always serviced according to the owners booklet until my Mother
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>Richard Lichten
Paul M. Cook - 10 Nov 2007 01:36 GMT
> I inherited a 1989 XJS coupe from my mother. She was the original owner and
> the car is perfect with 59000 miles. My question is will this car
> appreciate, being the last year before Ford bought the company? What would
> be a realistic price range.
> Thanks
5 grand. But so what? It's a great car. The V12 was a real classic and if
you keep it carefully maintained it is a real dream to drive.
Paul
Alan Strickland - 13 Nov 2007 23:49 GMT
Catherine,
A beautiful car, with a superb powerplant. An original owner car, garage
kept, in perfect condition should fetch up to $12,000 US.
Check out the Hemmings site for currently for sale XJSs:
http://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/carsforsale
Your mother had great taste!
Alan Strickland
Victoria Canada
> I inherited a 1989 XJS coupe from my mother. She was the original owner and
> the car is perfect with 59000 miles. My question is will this car
> appreciate, being the last year before Ford bought the company? What would
> be a realistic price range.
> Thanks
Adysthemic - 14 Nov 2007 01:05 GMT
>I inherited a 1989 XJS coupe from my mother. She was the original owner and
> the car is perfect with 59000 miles. My question is will this car
> appreciate, being the last year before Ford bought the company? What
> would
> be a realistic price range.
> Thanks
I have an XJS 1986. It's a perfect example. 40,000 miles Black/Bis. Worth
pretty much nothing. Just use the car. It is one of the sweetest car
experiences you could have. Never again will there be a V-12 for the masses.
Politically incorrect. Just enjoy it to the fullest. Take care of it,use it.
It will never be collectible imho. Ride out on the last of the superb
gasoline cars, enjoy, Adysthemic
stuart8181 - 15 Nov 2007 13:55 GMT
Lucky you !
> >I inherited a 1989 XJS coupe from my mother. She was the original owner and
> > the car is perfect with 59000 miles. My question is will this car
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> It will never be collectible imho. Ride out on the last of the superb
> gasoline cars, enjoy, Adysthemic