I would put an MOT on it and drive it as it is for the next 12 months. £500 doesn't even get you a tatty old Yaris nowadays.

@fuelupclassic

10 ай бұрын

Very true!

Hi Matt, I am a highly enthusiastic X350 owner an i have shared this with the Jaguar X350 group on Facebook. Hope it boosts your channel.

@fuelupclassic

10 ай бұрын

Thank you, it's much appreciated. I really do hope we can save this one.

Jaguars tend to be owned by older people who don't abuse them,andoften cherish them with regular servcing and cleaning.This is unlike certain German makes popular with younger drivers who may not look after them that well. Nothing quite like arriving at the golf club in a large Jag..

The X350 is such a brilliant platform, my VDP 4.2 V8 X350 is such a joy to own. In America, where I live, we never got the V6 X350 but I wish we did. I'd say save the poor thing, it's got some life in her.

@fuelupclassic

10 ай бұрын

Fingers crossed! It's currently at my mechanics and as long as the list of jobs isn't too extensive, I really do hope we can save this one. Thank you for watching and I hope you continue to enjoy your VDP 4.2.

The left hand wing can be repaired, The Rh needs replacing with a new bumper. These cars can do 250k miles so not an issue with the mileage. Once repairs are done you will have a bargain good car

@fuelupclassic

8 ай бұрын

I certainly do hope to save this one :) Thank you for watching.

That car needs saving for sure, £500 was a steal, couple of wings from the breakers along with a front bumper, a bonnet latch and window regulator and the car will still stand you less than a bag of sand. Great content

@fuelupclassic

10 ай бұрын

Absolutely! Fingers crossed there's no hidden horrors and we can save it. Thank you for watching.

For £500 that's a steal. I have a X350 XJR in Black and absolutely love it. 184,000 on the clock and runs perfectly. Engine and gearbox will be fine, electrical issues/air suspension are a pain. Parts overall are not that expensive. Enjoy!

@fuelupclassic

8 ай бұрын

I really do hope we can save it! I've got a real soft spot for the XJR and it's definitely a car i'd like to tick off the bucket list. Thank you for watching. Matt

I’ve owned 2 XJ6 Vanden Plais an 81 and a 91 and I loved them both. I notice that the newer ones have nearly the identical interior as my 2002 XK8. I have always loved British cars having also had a 1966 Sunbeam Alpine. I hunger for an Aston Martin, a Bentley and a McClaren. I think It’s ashame that these wonderful machines are no longer British owned.

@Isaac_Gbornor2k

4 ай бұрын

You ownd 2 XJ nice

@moodiblues2

4 ай бұрын

@@Isaac_Gbornor2k not at the same time 😎I do like my Jags. My father bought a 1966 Jaguar XKE new, back when they cost $6000. I used to steal it and daily drive it to school whenever my parents were away, which was often. I used to disconnect the odometer because my father made a big point of writing down the mileage before he left. I was a rotten kid.

@Isaac_Gbornor2k

4 ай бұрын

@@moodiblues2 😀😀😀😀😀 that is bad boy ,a very bad boy ,I wish to drive Jag one day ,I recently bought one BMW E39 , it is a Great Car but I fell in love with the Jag XJ at first sight, very Classic Car 🚗

These are a great car, I have one that I use daily; same 3.0 V6. I bought it 4 years ago and have done about 15k miles since, all of which felt like you are floating on a cloud. The bad parts: the air suspension did fail, and yes it was costly to fix (I might have just been unlucky) but it never actually left me stranded, it just keeps going even when there are things wrong.

@fuelupclassic

10 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing

@Fabulousprofound168

7 ай бұрын

Can I ask what broke with your air suspension and what needed to be done to fix it at what cost?

@jedw

7 ай бұрын

@@Fabulousprofound168 The air compressor had failed and had to be replaced. As I recall the parts were not the major expense, it was the labour as it had to be done at a specialist jaguar garage who probably saw me coming a mile off. It was about £1000 in total.

@Fabulousprofound168

7 ай бұрын

@@jedw I just came from a video from a reviewer saying the air strut assemblies are non-rebuildable part and are no longer in production… is this true?

I had the 3.0ltr V6 petrol XF and the engine is sublime. I would caution against lean air codes, I spent £1000 chasing that. Started with a split vacuum hose, came back, smoke test revealed a gasket issue that my Jag specialist fixed for free, then the ZF 6 speed started to go wrong, the gearbox people said it could be the engine codes that caused it, £5000 for a rebuild later, and I'm still chasing the lean air code. The rebuild didn't take and the gearbox specialist wouldn't honour the warranty until the code was eliminated. £900 for new inlet manifold control valves and spark plugs and the rebuilt gearbox failed catastrophically as I was driving it out of the Jag specialist. I abandoned the car and it spent months between the gearbox specialist and Jag specialist. They rebuilt the gearbox again and it worked great. However driving it down the motorway and the EM light pinged again. Straight back to the Jag specialist and they diagnosed a faulty MAF sensor, which they replaced for free. Meanwhile I'd rage bought an X351 XJ 3.0ltr supercharged portfolio with only 16,000 miles on it. I sold the XF to another enthusiast and I'm loving the XJ.

@michealhaskell7258

9 ай бұрын

You just had bad luck with your Jag!!

@f-u-nkyf-u-ntime

9 ай бұрын

@michealhaskell7258 bad luck with the ZF 6hp25. I'm still not convinced that the lean air code affected the gearbox.

@pixelbath2131

6 ай бұрын

I have that same ZF6 on my 4.4 X5 and it slipped the other day followed by a permanent limp mode the day after. Getting it looked at now, I had no idea rebuilds cost so much! Any advice on what I should do if it appears an issue that calls for a rebuild? Only has 100k miles on it but the previous owners may have been idiots by the state of the front end...

@modelcitizen72

20 күн бұрын

How is the xj?

@f-u-nkyf-u-ntime

20 күн бұрын

@pixelbath2131 I wasn't notified about your reply, youtube is terrible for that. Personally, and in hindsight, I'd have looked for a second hand unit. I hope you got it resolved.

You've got me thoroughly hooked, I can't wait for an update!

@fuelupclassic

8 ай бұрын

Update coming very soon! Thank you for watching

"Should I save it?" Absolutely. But I'm biased, I'd almost always resort to saving a car, only in very rare occasions when there's pretty much not enough to rescue due to it being like 95% compromised by severe rust or something like that.

@fuelupclassic

10 ай бұрын

Absolutely! I am much more keen to keep an older go going than buy a new one. It's currently at my mechanics, and as long as it's not an extensive list of jobs, I really do hope we can save this one.

@Roddy_Zeh

10 ай бұрын

@@fuelupclassic Fingers crossed! 🤞

My main concern would be the fact that whoever had it previously, skimped on tyres. If that's been done, then what else has been done with cheap parts despite the folder of invoices.

@fuelupclassic

10 ай бұрын

The budget tyres is a strange one… The folder is full of specialist/main dealer invoices but absolutely no idea why they cheaped out on the last set of tyres 🤷‍♂️. Knowing the previous owner, they probably had no idea that they weren’t getting premium tyres.

That ZF six speed should be serviced around 65-75k miles or 10 years whichever comes sooner!

@fuelupclassic

10 ай бұрын

Although officially Jaguar claimed it was 'sealed for life', which I am always highly sceptical of. Thankfully i've found two invoices in the history that suggest it's been done at least twice on this one. Thanks for watching.

Well worth saving this one, a true modern classic, hope the air suspension and bushes ok X350 still a beautiful looking car looking forward to hopefully a positive pre M.O.T. enjoyed.

@fuelupclassic

10 ай бұрын

You and me both! Thank you for watching.

These cars are superb.on my 2nd now,a super v8.160000 miles on these is nothing at all.i have had loads of jags,xj40s,300s,308s,xf and series 3 jags and these are far and away the best jags of all.well worth saving,a couple of 2nd hand bolt on wing, and maybe a bumper and some paint and it be great.my cars are kept immaculate,not sure why the brand of tyre is not a good sign.my car has loads of money spent but i only use cheaper tyres as i only do about 3000 miles a year and have never had issues with khumo or nexen tyres.look forward to more on this one.

@Isaac_Gbornor2k

4 ай бұрын

On your second cJ now nice

New to your channel. Great job. Chunk out of that front near side tyre. Worth saving

@fuelupclassic

10 ай бұрын

Good spot! Thank you for watching

Hi, definitely worth saving. If you can find second hand wings and bumper in colour then your onto a winner. Even if you have to get them painted, and you mechanic doesn’t find anything to expensive it’s still well worth it. Looking forward to watching further progress. 🍻

@fuelupclassic

9 ай бұрын

Thank you. I will do what I can to save it :)

Just found your channel , great vid and definitely think its worth saving using second hand parts. Have you got a follow up video on this ?

@fuelupclassic

8 ай бұрын

Thank you, glad to hear you enjoyed the video. Full update is coming in the next few weeks. Thank you for watching.

Finally had time to watch this, my instinct says brave - but not foolhardy! Good mechanics and tatty bodywork is a much better combination than vice versa. Nice to see a car being saved from scrap too, especially now the XJ as a model is no more. Amazed by the MPG, my 330Ci of the same age wouldn’t get past 29 in mostly B road driving. That extra ratio in the gearbox must help I suppose (the BMW was a 5 speed auto).

@fuelupclassic

9 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching. I will do what I can and I do hope we can save it. MPG is really quite impressive on these, even the N/A V8 models can easily achieve 30+ mpg on a good run.

She's a keeper. You know it makes sense!

I have an 08 x358 LWB sovereign and although it’s been a bit of a money pit I love it! Thought I’d ironed out all the problems then in the recent hear the headliner has begun sagging- another job on the list!

@fuelupclassic

8 ай бұрын

Ahh yes! There's always something to keep you busy with an old Jag. Thank you for watching. Matt

It stands out to me because it’s a V6 which is my preference. I know that will go against the majority who will favour the V8 but I’m entertaining one of these XJ350’s as a future car & would rather the 3.0L engine. I don’t want a big powerful engine, just a smooth running floaty barge. ULEZ compliant is a plus point as well. It’s a car that could go either way. If you can throw a £1000 at it & solve a bulk of the cosmetic issues (window regulator being high priority) then I think it’s a car that’s worth saving. If your trying to make a profit then margins would be tight. From what I’ve seen this specification is going to be a sub £2000 car even if good running order. For channel content, saving it will generate more interest. Personally I don’t like the wheels & would want a set of matching new tyres on different alloys but that is certainly going to break the budget. The XJ53 number plate suits it.

@fuelupclassic

10 ай бұрын

Yes the V6 suits the X350 well in my opinion, although the N/A 4.2 V8 is noticeably more powerful and silky smooth. I will definitely be giving it my best shot to try and save this one. It's definitely not one to try and make a profit, just the joy of saving an old Jag from ending up on the scrapheap. The wheels are standard Jaguar (probably from an XF) and desperately need a refurb. I may replace them depending on what else we find that requires more immediate attention. Thanks for watching.

Definitely worth saving and the plate if it is genuine that is, is worth a few quid.

@fuelupclassic

10 ай бұрын

I hope so! It's currently at my mechanics, and as long as the list of jobs it requires isn't too extensive, I really do hope I can save this one. Will be keeping the plate on the car too :)

Great video. Good luck, Will you have an update video soon?

@fuelupclassic

6 ай бұрын

update coming very soon :)

Beautiful car, deserving to be saved. A few used spares and some paintwork, will be stunning.

@fuelupclassic

10 ай бұрын

That's the plan! Thank you for watching.

you scored a nice find, Matt. I hope your mechanic doesn't condemn this cat to the crusher. then you get it MOT'd, feed the leather (I like to do it from the start, even though yours is in good shape), throw a new set of mats, fix the window switches and buy a front grille. that's how I would do it, at least. then you just have to wait for the right deal to source the exterior bits, refurbish the wheels and, when you least expect it, your gentlemen's club on wheels is shining again. nice Barbour jacket, by the way. what model is it?

@fuelupclassic

10 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching. We are going to do our very best to save it :) It's a Barbour Bedale. Not the sort of thing I usually need to wear in the middle of summer, but hopefully some sunshine is on the way.

Save it, if you don’t want to can I have it!

I wonder if the lack of aluminium corrosion is related to paint colour ? The silver ones all seem to have it.

@fuelupclassic

10 ай бұрын

That's an interesting point! I have also seen silver and lighter coloured ones suffering much worse from reactions/ bubbling. This one doesn't seemed to have been affected anywhere near as much but whether that is down to paint colour, i'm not sure.

I really hope you and your mechanic can keep this car on the road. It's a grand model. Clearly it depends upon how much you are prepared to invest. It seems to me that the external cosmetic stuff is essentially just that, cosmetic, superficial. The wheels in my humble opinion are really ugly but I don't know enough to comment further on how that can be put right. I like the car and I shall certainly be watching to see what the outcome is.

@fuelupclassic

10 ай бұрын

I will certainly be giving it my best shot to try and save it. It's fitted with standard Jaguar wheels (probably from an XF) and really they just need refurbishing, however a different set may be fitted depending on what other problems we find that require immediate attention. Thanks for watching :)

I think you have done very well for $500 a good dent man can probably get them out so unless your mechanic finds something serious throw a couple of grand at her and save the old girl Regards Andy Allen.

@fuelupclassic

5 ай бұрын

That's the plan :) Thank you for watching.

Worth restoring it for the plate, " Fly ".

@fuelupclassic

26 күн бұрын

It does suit the car well.

The Sepang wheels( XJ wheels) look amazing if you think about changing the wheels.

@fuelupclassic

8 ай бұрын

Exactly the ones I would go for! They always suit the XJ so well in my opinion. Thank you watching. Matt

I think it would come up a treat with a good machine polish & a wheel refurb, the nearside wing just needs paint, not replacement. Replacement of the bonnet mech, front bumper, grille & window regulator are all simple driveway fixes, even the offside wing is not beyond repair. I think you stole it, I would happily pay £500 for it!

@fuelupclassic

9 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching :). There's quite a bit to do but I am really hoping we can save this one.

love the redge

@fuelupclassic

9 ай бұрын

It certainly suits the car well. Thank you for watching :)

I think this Jag (350) is worth saving - as it's MOT- ed so the sills etc should be ok. Hopefully then any suspension repairs in the near future(and cosmetic) don't put you off?

@alanbrowne9875

9 ай бұрын

The sills will be fine as those and the rest of the body are aluminum.

How did you get that jagggggg for £500 I love these big boats great post

@fuelupclassic

8 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching. Matt

I'll buy it off you for a grand. I need the engine, box and wiring loom to put into my 2005 MX5 NB2

@fuelupclassic

10 ай бұрын

Let's see if we can save this one first :). Love the idea of MX5 with that V6 in it though. Best of luck with your project.

I was surprised that there were no dog hairs inside from the previous driver's guide dog 😂. Looks eminently saveable, but not economically viable sadly.

@fuelupclassic

10 ай бұрын

Me too! haha. We are going to do our best to save this one, even though it probably doesn't make any financial sense.

Hi, Try and save it. They are very good to drive and still turn heads. I think you will need to invest around 2 or 3 k to get it where it should be. They are a future classic. Best wishes.

@fuelupclassic

8 ай бұрын

Certainly going to try and save it. I will post an update very soon. Thank you watching. Matt

Yes they are XF wheels same as fitted to my XF.

@fuelupclassic

3 ай бұрын

I thought as much :). They're in desperate need of a refurb but I quite like how they look on the XJ.

Good driving car! Leave the cosmetics alone and enjoy the vehicle, if it were me.

@fuelupclassic

20 күн бұрын

we've done quite a bit to it since this video :) Thank you for watching.

If it’s mechanically solid, I would see the low purchase price as room to spend money to restore it cosmeticallly, and not reason to let it deteriorate further? I’m glad to see you are going to save this. It seems that it has suffered more from careless neglect than lack of maintenance? I get depressed seeing them showing up in banger racing 😢

@fuelupclassic

7 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching. That's certainly the plan, it has in many ways been cherished by the previous owners but certainly suffered cosmetically as they began to struggle with such a large car and their advancing years. I'm determined that this one doesn't end up on a banger track.

I don’t particularly like the new Jaguars’ style. I think very different people are now styling Jags. The Astons still look hot to me, though.

@fuelupclassic

4 ай бұрын

Aston are certainly still making some greta looking cars! With modern Jags it's a slightly different story - the F Type looks good and I really liked the last incarnation of the XJ but can't say i'm excited at all about the styling of the I-Pace or F- pace etc.

@moodiblues2

4 ай бұрын

@@fuelupclassic The thing I like about my XK8 is it looks like a relative to the XKE, which is still the epitome of Jaguar style. I am tempted to buy an XJS, the style of which also appeals to me. My wife would kill me if I add another car to my collection of four (a Jaguar, a Corvette, a Thunderbird, and a Mustang).

@fuelupclassic

3 ай бұрын

@@moodiblues2 An XJS would be a lovely addition to your collection. For now, I think they are still very much undervalued too!

@moodiblues2

3 ай бұрын

@@fuelupclassic I agree! Would you please speak to my wife😎

It's too easy to find yourself with a lot of Jaguars. I have two XJ6.

@fuelupclassic

8 ай бұрын

one is never enough :)

I'll give ya 500 for the reg!

love these things!

You were certainly moaning about the lovely old girl. Only £500 and well worth saving

@fuelupclassic

10 ай бұрын

Not moaning at all :) just pointing out the obvious issues before it heads up to my mechanics for a closer inspection. We are going to do our best to save it. Thanks for watching.

It’ll polish out son….😮

@fuelupclassic

10 ай бұрын

😅 you reckon?

Please save this beauty ,

@fuelupclassic

4 ай бұрын

After lots of hard work, it’s now well on the way to being saved :). More updates to come.

For 20years old id just ru as is or break for parts should double your money 😂

look like a motorbike hit that driverside front wing to me

@fuelupclassic

8 ай бұрын

Turns out, they hit a lampost at about 2mph when reversing out the driveway.

Looks like someone tried to squeeze through a gap smaller than the car :D

@fuelupclassic

10 ай бұрын

I think you might be right haha!

The number plate would be great on an XJ12 5.3 …

@fuelupclassic

9 ай бұрын

It certainly would :) unfortunately you cannot transfer it here in the UK to a car older than 2003, which rules out it being transferred to an XJ12.

@NewtonInDaHouseYo

9 ай бұрын

@@fuelupclassic I see. But of course it would be great if the plate stayed on the current XJ. Good luck with the project!

Reg must be worth the money alone...

@fuelupclassic

10 ай бұрын

It probably is but I hope to keep it on the car :)

Its not going to be a £500 car for long. Especially as Jaguar has lost the plot.

@ivanfernyhough3851

10 ай бұрын

Indeed,these cars are allready appreciating in value,especially the daimlers snd super v8 ones.superb cars and the last proper styled jaguars.

This car is well worth saving, but please don't spend a fortune on it. One day it will be rare and valuable.....but not quite yet.

@fuelupclassic

10 ай бұрын

That's the plan :) I do hope we can save this one.

PLEASE save it

@fuelupclassic

10 ай бұрын

I will do my best :) thank you for watching.

Should have gone to SPECK SAVERS. !!!!

Please save this car thank you.

Bargain

Mate £500 for a luxury car 2003, mate must have issues

@fuelupclassic

5 ай бұрын

I like a challenge :)