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I've got a 1989 xj6, and as I pulled into the driveway today, I noticed my little dents on the body (not my dents, the previous owner). I've been doing some little restoration work for the past 10 months, and things have been coming along great. The engine is in great shape, 37,000, I just got new rims(and soon to be tires) from a 2000 xj8. The interior is in great shape, nearly new, except for the faded wood, and chipping near the ash tray. The other problems would be several/many small dents, the need of a paint job(it's not too bad, but still important), a dent in the rear bumper, and a chip off a tail light. I also have a bulb failure(not worried about), and a anti lock failure(the anti lock breaks work fine), and the occasional low break pressure.
Ideally, when I bought the car I was going to have it forever(first car, and a jag!). What I am worried about, is whether or not if I put my car into supreme condition the value will go up. I look at other xj40 models, and don't notice a large market, and don't see a future market. Really, am I better off fixing a problem or two, and selling my car, or keeping it, and hopefully getting a return in several years(I'm prepared to wait). I bought the car for $1,000, and I know I can get more than that now.
If I do get another car, which I will, it must be a jag. Probably a later model so I won't have to worry about restoration problems, but an xj6 or xj8? Ideally, a vanden plas model.
Ideally, when I bought the car I was going to have it forever(first car, and a jag!). What I am worried about, is whether or not if I put my car into supreme condition the value will go up. I look at other xj40 models, and don't notice a large market, and don't see a future market. Really, am I better off fixing a problem or two, and selling my car, or keeping it, and hopefully getting a return in several years(I'm prepared to wait). I bought the car for $1,000, and I know I can get more than that now.
If I do get another car, which I will, it must be a jag. Probably a later model so I won't have to worry about restoration problems, but an xj6 or xj8? Ideally, a vanden plas model.