04-13-2014, 05:16 PM
Bowyn Aerrow Wrote:So is your Jag like a 65 Mustang? Is it close to classic status (I believe 25+ years)? Does it have only minor accidents and nothing major on its record, needs only a bit of body work/interior work or something simple like a rewiring? If so then a little investment may turn this lemon into a profit making item. How much profit depends on how much work needs to be done and how good you are with tools.
I wish it even came close to comparing to a mustang, unfortunately the x-type i have was produced in 2004 so not even close to a classic, but for its age it is in VERY good shape.
Bowyn Aerrow Wrote:Fuel efficiency: Keeping your car tuned yearly (at the very least) - tune up means belts, sparkplugs, spark plug wires, getting in the engine compartment and actually tightening nuts and bolts that will loosen just with driving - can boost gas-mileage a couple miles per gallon. Proper tire maintaince can also be a huge boost - maintaining the correct pressure and keeping the tires balanced and aligned can have a huge impact not only on fuel consumption, but also on wear and tear on the car.
Yeah it often helps cant say I've had wheels balanced, i mean the efficiency the vehicle gets i dont think i'm going to get a good enough boost to make it affordable at the moment i get around 23mpg, compared to todays vehicles getting 60-80mpg its very poor, also have to consider the cost of fuel in UK is the highest in Europe and the ridiculous tax law means I'm paying £500 a year just to tax my car.