Da Roadrunner must have been out of his bird brain when he bought a used Jaguar in Thailand. But as a former uk motor trader I cannot bring myself to be sensible and drive a Toyota. For me, driving a Japanese car is a bit like running my nails down a blackboard arrggghhh.

 

Can other members help with three things please.

 

1. Need to find a good leather trim repair shop.

 

2. Need to find a Jaguar mechanic. Jaguar Thailand themselves are a huge rip off, to be avoided.

 

3. Parts sources (any shops in Worachak?)

 

Thanks to all for assistance.

Be warned, driving a cold-weather cars in the unforgiving conditions of Thailand's dust, heat and humidity calls for endless problems and huge upkeep costs,

22 minutes ago, DaRoadrunner said:

Da Roadrunner must have been out of his bird brain when he bought a used Jaguar in Thailand.

NAILED IT 

 

Is that an X-Type? If so. it uses a lot of Ford parts.

22 hours ago, stubuzz said:

Is that an X-Type? If so. it uses a lot of Ford parts.

No, its a 1996 X300 series XJR. Extremely rare in Thailand. Becoming collectible and appreciating in value.

 

Supercharged, goes like Da Roadrunner and drinks like an alcoholic. But she is glorious to drive, full of soul and character. The last of the 'real' Jaguars before Ford went into the American parts bin.

 

It's like having a mistress, you know she will cost you but you don't care.

Maybe start here? https://maps.app.goo.gl/z4VF1yjUNFsw9E6f9

 

 

Maybe start here? https://maps.app.goo.gl/z4VF1yjUNFsw9E6f9 

 

 

I did.... typical Thai garage. He fits used or copy parts and then charges original Jaguar parts price.

 

Thanks for trying to help

I've had great success with Mike's Supercars in Bangkok and Phuket.  Mike is Very Experienced and a real straight shooter !!! He turned my 2003 BMW 530i M Sport into a new car a couple of years ago. 

 

https://www.facebook.com/mikessupercars/

6 hours ago, DaRoadrunner said:

Maybe start here? https://maps.app.goo.gl/z4VF1yjUNFsw9E6f9 

 

 

I did.... typical Thai garage. He fits used or copy parts and then charges original Jaguar parts price.

 

Thanks for trying to help

 Oops.

On 8/31/2025 at 10:50 AM, ezzra said:

Be warned, driving a cold-weather cars in the unforgiving conditions of Thailand's dust, heat and humidity calls for endless problems and huge upkeep costs,

Nonsense.   Jaguars were not just manufactured for cold climates, thry were designed for dusty, hot, humid climes just as much!

On 8/31/2025 at 1:48 PM, stubuzz said:

Is that an X-Type? If so. it uses a lot of Ford parts.

Gawd...

Gentlemen, the quality of some of the responses leaves much to be desired. 

Where I used to live everything is now condos. All the small artisan places have disappeared. I have driven past a house where there were many Jags under car ports but sadly I can't remember the location. Yet.

 

I'm just searching on-line. Korn Classic Jaguar? 

 

Someone at the The Vintage Car Club of Thailand might know. 

J&N Auto in Chiang Mai apparently services Jaguars, there are usually 3-4 in the shop.

 

I understand the reliability of Jaguars is vastly improved by substituting a 2JZ-GTE Toyota engine.

 

The OP should have bought two Jaguars. I've been told that's what is needed to keep one of them on the road.

The bad thing about engine swaps (paperwork not withstanding) is that it often destroys the value of a classic. 

 

Back in the '90s in the US the small-block Chevy a common swap in Jags and whatnot. 

8 hours ago, Lacessit said:

I understand the reliability of Jaguars is vastly improved by substituting a 2JZ-GTE Toyota engine.

 

But then it wouldn't be a Jaguar. 

Talk to James' at car tech in satahip. Does quite a number of jaguar "difficult" jobs. 

On 8/31/2025 at 10:38 AM, DaRoadrunner said:

Da Roadrunner must have been out of his bird brain when he bought a used Jaguar in Thailand

Absolutely so, why on earth would anyone waste their money on such a headache in th or anywhere for that matter.

On 8/31/2025 at 10:38 AM, DaRoadrunner said:

But as a former uk motor trader I cannot bring myself to be sensible and drive a Toyota. For me, driving a Japanese car is a bit like running my nails down a blackboard arrggghhh.

Face reality, scrap the heap and get a Japanese vehicle.

Just now, novacova said:

Absolutely so, why on earth would anyone waste their money on such a headache in th or anywhere for that matter.

Face reality, scrap the heap and get a Japanese vehicle.

As long as it's not a daily driver, nothing wrong with buying a classic. 

On 9/1/2025 at 11:54 AM, DaRoadrunner said:

No, its a 1996 X300 series XJR. Extremely rare in Thailand. Becoming collectible and appreciating in value.

 

Supercharged, goes like Da Roadrunner and drinks like an alcoholic. But she is glorious to drive, full of soul and character. The last of the 'real' Jaguars before Ford went into the American parts bin.

 

It's like having a mistress, you know she will cost you but you don't care.

So, you buy a used dinosaur and expect to find spare parts in Thailand.

Best thing to do is seek medical help, were you dropped on your head at a young age.

On 9/3/2025 at 5:31 PM, VocalNeal said:

 

But then it wouldn't be a Jaguar. 

True. It would not be a masochist's wet dream either.

1 hour ago, Lacessit said:

True. It would not be a masochist's wet dream either.

 

Until the bastard son decides to quit mid journey.

 

I've never worked for the post office but the guy in my previous soi used to do "exotic " engine swaps. I've walked past on many nights to see him sat in a car like this with a flash light.

 

 

 

1 hour ago, Yellowtail said:

As long as it's not a daily driver, nothing wrong with buying a classic. 

The late wife insisted on a new 85’ xj6, it rode nicely and sure it was pretty and filthy as a whore on the inside and need attention nearly every weekend, got the scars on my knuckles to prove it.

Try this Thailand Jaguar group on Facebook. You are more likely to get helpful answers.

 

https://www.facebook.com/groups/274521846404545

Drive in down the local tip, worth about £50 in the UK. Trying to impress doesn't wash with those that know. 😂🤣🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

14 minutes ago, Toby1947 said:

Drive in down the local tip, worth about £50 in the UK. Trying to impress doesn't wash with those that know. 😂🤣🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

 

On 9/5/2025 at 9:32 AM, Grumpy one said:

So, you buy a used dinosaur and expect to find spare parts in Thailand.

Best thing to do is seek medical help, were you dropped on your head at a young age.

Da Roadrunner is a former uk motor trader and petrol head and as such has gasoline in his veins. We are entering the time of the boring soulless electric car. This may be my last chance to buy one of these magnificent dinosaurs and enjoy its soulful character.

When I die I want to reincarnate as one of these:

 

1973 Jaguar E-Type XKE 12 Cylinder. 2 Owner. Very Low Miles

 

 

7 minutes ago, Explorator en Actione said:

When I die I want to reincarnate as one of these:

 

1973 Jaguar E-Type XKE 12 Cylinder. 2 Owner. Very Low Miles

 

 

 

And I thought I was mad buying an XJR...... 12 cylinders, open the bonnet and there are so many pipes and cables it looks like spaghetti. How many gallons to the mile.... don't ask

On 9/5/2025 at 9:19 AM, Yellowtail said:

As long as it's not a daily driver, nothing wrong with buying a classic. 

True, you have to have a second car as a daily driver / backup.  Trouble is, Roadrunner's daily driver is this beast below, the arse end of it is what most people see...... Again no parts in Thailand.