IvanMcCoy

I'm a huge fan of wood and leather, and a massive fan of Jaguar. My Dad had Jags from me being a little boy (MkIX) up to being grown up (XJ6). I find myself now on the tightest budget imaginable, but am desperate to own some wood and leather for covering maybe 5000 to 6000 miles a year. Recreational driving only really. The way the XJ8 looks is hugely persuasive. But the LS400 has that reputation for just going on forever and being hugely reliable - something I'm not particularly seeing in any forums regarding the Jaguar. I can do small maintenance quite happily myself, and I have a brilliant independent mechanic and garage nearby. Real old schoool guy. Can fix or bodge anything!! XJ8's and LS400's can readily be had for £2000 or less. And that is where my budget is - at a stretch! I know I'm in Jaguar territory here, but what does anyone think (leaving out blind fanaticism)?