Considering buying a high mileage XJ

[7up4it]

Hi,

I am new to the these forums and would like your opinions with regards to purchasing a high mileage 2010 plate XJ Portfolio, it's done 117K with full service history & 4 owners.

I'm being told it's likely to cost me around 13K, but I would only get a low warranty due to the high mileage.

Am I correct in thinking that the cam belt/chain should have been changed at around 112K?

Has anyone else purchased a high mileage vehicle and what should I be looking out for?

Many thanks.

[AgJag]

I have one, 107k and can't find anything better to replace it with (no point replacing like with like). Check: sunroof runner rust, corrosion at bottom of drivers door, condensation in rear lights and creaking sunroof, get rear suspension checked for play as well. Portfolio with b&w and heated steering wheel is nice version.

[7up4it]

Thanks AgJag,

The one i'm looking at is for sale via British Car Auctions so Wouldn't get chance to view it before buying, My brother-in-law runs a car sales business and would buy it for me, it's classed as a grade 3 (grade 1-5) with very few marks on it.
The interior looks really nice considering the mileage, it's the black leather version which I thinks shows less wear especially to the drivers seat.

[Brendan]

When I was looking I saw an XJ with over 300K on it!