1997 Jaguar XJ-Series Consumer Discussions

Jaguar XJ6 - Memory Seats not returning

• Re: Electric Seat [thopman]

  Written by: noelco7 on May 12, 2011 2:24:35 PM

  I have exactly the same problem 1997 Jaguar XJ6. Power seat's don't work, mirrors don't work, and drivers side front window does not work. Since others have same problem maybe its one thing ( security module?) causing all three? has sanyone fixed this?

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• cars

  Written by: xkss on Sep 22, 2005 1:42:53 AM

  Volvo helpeed Aston Martin with the safety of the new V8 Vantage, but who wouldn't want Volvo's help with safety? The new 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage uses a Jaguar 4.2 liter V-8, but the cylinder block, cylinder heads, crankshaft, connecting rods, pistons, camshafts, inlet and exhaust manifolds, lubrication system and engine management are all unique to the 4.3 V-8 used in the new Aston. It also has dry-sump lubrication. Jaguar's ... Read More

New Aluminum Jaguars (XKR) - What do you think?

• New aluminum 2007 Jaguar XK

  Written by: xkss on Aug 30, 2005 4:38:36 PM

  Autoweek.com said on August 26th that the 2007 XK weighs 3,671 pounds and will have 300 hp. Jaguar's V-8 first came out in 1996 on the 1997 XK8. It goes on sale next spring and has a 31% increase in bodyshell stiffness over the previous generation steel-bodied XK. It uses the new XJ's aluminum chassis. It has a more blunt front bumper in order to comply with new European pedestrian safety ... Read More

• cars

  Written by: xkss on Aug 4, 2005 7:26:35 PM

  Ian Callum styled the Aston Martin DB7 and started work on the DB9 while Henrik Fisker (who styled the BMW Z8) finished the DB9. Henrik Fisker worked for Aston Martin from 2001 until December of last year. Fisker now has a new car company. Ian Callum styled the Aston Martin Vanquish. The 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage has a 4.3 liter 380 hp V-8. It uses a Jaguar 4.2 liter V-8, ... Read More

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• Re: 1999 Jaguar XJ8 or 1997 Jaguar XJ6? [masteryoda2]

  Written by: nvbanker on Jun 5, 2005 10:37:08 AM

  Master: Your final 2 are really 2 different cars. The XJ6 is the old pre-Ford Jaguar design, a fine Cat, but complete with the Lucas electronics nightmares and prone to dropping a quart of assorted fluids nightly from various places under the car. Not a low maintenance car, but a thrill to drive, to be sure - when you have her running. The XJ-8 is the new Ford owned Jaguar design ... Read More

• 1999 Jaguar XJ8 or 1997 Jaguar XJ6?

  Written by: masteryoda2 on Jun 4, 2005 5:28:15 PM

  i have narrow my choices between these 2 1997 Jaguar XJ6 has 79K and there asking $10,000 1999 Jaguar XJ8 has 67k and there asking $15,000 any reviews on personal ownership would be alot of help

• Jag XJ then and now

  Written by: hammerdown on Jun 18, 2005 6:47:18 PM

  The1995-1997 XJ6 Jags were well engineered models in my opinion. They didn't have the reliability problems of prior models, however, the 1998-2003 XJ8's are the vehicles of choice. I would drive any of them, especially models after 2000. They enhanced the steering response and suspension of the 2000-2003 models that made the car even nicer to drive. I wouldn't touch a 2004 with a 10 foot pole. I cannot believe that ... Read More

• XJ6 Conversation

  Written by: christchurch on May 24, 2005 9:00:55 PM

  Just a note to those who still own the last years of the great XJ6's [1996-1997] which are refined and the best of the XJ6's. I just thought it would be nice to hear if anyone has some notes to share ? I am amazed at the mileage some have racked up with great reliability and, as always, with so much enjoyment. I still look forward to driving Jaguar automobiles after ... Read More

• Re: 1999 Jaguar XJ8 or 1997 Jaguar XJ6? [masteryoda2]

  Written by: christchurch on Jun 7, 2005 9:10:39 PM

  Let me "throw in some thoughts". I firmly believe, based on experience, that the late model XJ's >1996-1997- are the very best of the series. They represent the end point in the perfection of the in line 6 which is one of the best, if not the best, engines that Jaguar has built....a true workhorse, long lasting and very reliable. On the other hand, the "first editions (1998-99 maybe 2000)" of ... Read More

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• Re: Jaguar [xkss]

  Written by: merc1 on Apr 8, 2005 3:55:13 AM

  Though I did like the XJS way back in the day, I really never really gave Jaguars too much thought until the 1997 XK8 showed up. Then came the 2000 S-Type and now the 2004 XJ. The XK is still as timeless as day one. Remarkable. The 2000-2002 S-Type was not up to the Jaguar name imo. The cheap Ford touches were everywhere. Then for 2003 the car got its first ... Read More

• Jaguar

  Written by: xkss on Apr 4, 2005 12:40:42 AM

  is past their glory days, as is just about every other car maker (except for perhaps Aston Martin). The new 1995-1997 Jaguar XJ is a reliable luxury car. The new XJ has also been much more reliable than the previous XJ while having more quality. That article I posted about Jaguar and aluminum pointed out that the HUGE investment for aluminum Jaguars is continuingly being developed. The next XK will use ... Read More

• New Aluminum Jaguars

  Written by: xkss on Apr 3, 2005 8:48:00 AM

  The next Jaguar S-Type will likely use the new XJ's aluminum chassis and have styling cues from the 2001 Jaguar R Coupe and the 2003 Jaguar RD-6. I think the grille and headlights need some work, but it looks nice. The Jaguar Advanced Lightweight Coupe shows what the next XK might look like. The next XK will have to comply with new European pedestrian safety regulations. The next XK will use ... Read More

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• if wanting a Jaguar Super V8 as a first car

  Written by: xkss on Mar 31, 2005 1:38:36 AM

  for a 16-year-old, try something that costs less. A 1995-1997 XJ6 is reliable and much more affordable.

• figaromd

  Written by: xkss on Mar 28, 2005 11:13:04 PM

  The new aluminum XJ is all-Jaguar. British Leyland certainly didn't help Jaguar much in the 1970s and 1980s. They gave them the horrible reliability that they are known for to this day. Millions were invested in the 1995-1997 XJ and it is still a very reliable car. Jaguar's V-8 is an all-Jaguar V-8. The new 4.2 V-8 does not have the potential timing chain tensioner or nikasil problems of the 98-00 ... Read More

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• 2005 CR Reliability Rankings are out

  Written by: oac on Mar 3, 2005 8:50:37 PM

  Consumer Reports had the largest response to its latest annual auto reliability survey ever, allowing the nonprofit organization to compile reliability portraits on more than 810,000 vehicles, up from 675,000 vehicles in 2003 and 480,000 in 2002. This is the second year in a row that Consumer Reports surveyed subscribers to both its magazine and its web site, www.ConsumerReports.org, a total of more than 5 million consumers throughout the U.S. The ... Read More

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• Jaguar's V-8 is NOT a Ford V-8

  Written by: xkss on Feb 16, 2005 5:42:49 PM

  Jaguar's V-8 first came out with the 1997 XK8.   Check out the following link:   http://www.jagweb.com/aj6eng/v8_performance.html

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• michael_mattox

  Written by: merc1 on Aug 1, 2004 10:15:27 PM

  This is amazing. (Last Post) "In your previous post the chart showed 700+ units and you said that was US sales???? I accept 1700+ for the SL500....Allante sold 6700 in 93." No chart or link I ever posted said anything like that. Period. It said (they MBUSA.COM) said 1721 sales for 1993. End of story. You said 700 or 800 in your confused state. The link didn't change from one posting ... Read More

• footie

  Written by: merc1 on Apr 4, 2004 10:22:36 PM

  It's just like I said before if you can't count all those taxi Mercedes, then you can't count all those so-called "Lexuses" running around in other countries as leathered up Toyotas. We disagree on what makes a "luxury" car obviously. Leather doesn't define it for me. I'm not trying to say you don't know what you're talking about here, but with the engine thing you really would benefit from doing some ... Read More

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• 1997-1999 XJ mechanical problems

  Written by: dragonladykoi on Jan 20, 2004 5:03:42 PM

  Hi: I am looking into trading in my car for a 1997-1999 Jaguar XJ. I have heard from several people that Jags aren't the most reliable cars in terms of their engines/mechanics. Can anyone offer some advice on this? Does anyone know where I can fnd out what specific problems to watch for in these years that I am looking at? Perhaps someone has advice in terms of which of these ... Read More

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• ljflx

  Written by: merc1 on Jan 27, 2004 9:41:42 PM

  Man we've been at this for a long time, I'd forgotten that we've had the "life decisions" conversation before. Imagine me reading that after all these years! I'm sure a high percentage of LS430 buyers can swing a S430, especially if they're leasing them. No doubt. I've always wanted to ask what town do you live in, it sounds like quite a place the place. Probably like what Naperville IL is ... Read More

• michael_mattox

  Written by: merc1 on Jan 15, 2004 10:14:47 PM

  Wow, you know what Mike, thats typical. Read the post again, very slowly....everyone else got that I was talking about the car mags except you. It clearly states in sentence #6 that I'm talking about the car mags. Read the entire paragraph before posting. ljflx, "The reason the auto mags don't want to deal with reliabilty in their analysis is partly  because the last thing they want to do is bring ... Read More

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• HID lights for 1997 XJ?

  Written by: 97vdpguy on May 2, 2003 7:02:00 PM

  Ok, here's where I show my ignorance... I have a burned out foglamp. The dealer wants $230 plus $45 labor to replace it. I assume it's halogen because they tell me HID isn't available for my model year and they won't install them. I found an H3 Xenon HID kit for around $540 that includes two bulbs and two sets of ballast, plus a wiring harness. Given the cost to replace ... Read More

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• 1487

  Written by: merc1 on Nov 4, 2002 10:29:22 PM

  You've somehow let the others confuse you. Where did I use "ownership experience" in any of MY posts? Though since you bring up the concept, why don't you take a look at the SL500 board and see what the owners have to say. Are you saying that every SL has to go back to the dealer and that all MB dealers are arrogant? If that is the case all of Cadillac's ... Read More

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• Stability Control option

  Written by: bkarma on Feb 13, 2002 12:10:25 PM

  Hello everyone, I live in upstate NY and want to buy an 1997-1998 XJ model Jag long wheel base saloon.I need one with Stability Control because of the snowy winters here.My question is -what year did it become standard and how do you tell if a car is equipted with this option(other than trying to induce a slide). I am very thankful for the knowledge I have gained from this site ... Read More

• A New Convert

  Written by: jmm52 on Aug 23, 2001 6:15:22 PM

  I have been looking to purchase a new car for a number of months but nothing has really struck me as worth the investment. I currently have a BMW 1995 325i convertible that is aging and needs some work to bring it back. Thinking about trading up to a new car I went in to a Florida dealer to test drive the new "X" but was not really impressed. Nice car ... Read More

• Barbara

  Written by: im_brentwood on Aug 2, 2001 11:18:49 PM

  Yup... 97 Coupe with 45K on it or so is a $26K or so car at the auction. Well, 3 have sold in the SE recently. all were Blue (!) and all had about 40-45K miles (double !!). One was $25,800 one was $26,500 one was $29,500 (What were they thinking?) Sapphire is stunning, I agree! They do not have sunroofs. After about 1997 (When Jaguar built and shipped a bunch) ... Read More

• Jag nomenclature (Confusing as that word I just used)

  Written by: rea98d on Jul 3, 2001 7:45:31 PM

  A "real" XJ6, according to purists, anyway, are the models made from 1969 until 1987. XJ40's are the more squared off Jags (look for rectangle taillights) from 1988 until 1994, and the X300 is the 1995-1997 Jags. Some call the 1998 & newer X300's, and some call them the X308, the last number denoting the V-8 engine. Sound simple enough? Now for the really confusing stuff. For quite a while, the ... Read More

• A very educational topic, I must say

  Written by: marsha7 on Jun 30, 2001 8:13:49 AM

  Well, I must say that my impressions of Jaguar have certainly been radically altered in the last year, after being a member of Town Hall...Altho I have been associated with the auto industry for almost 30 years, I did not realize that Fords purchase of Jaguar has been so successful in raising standards of quality and reliability...My knowledge of Jag was a division of British Leyland, which meant that your car ... Read More

• Thanks Bill and All

  Written by: christchurch on Jun 12, 2001 8:53:37 PM

  Bill, I really apprectiate the advice you gave to my lastest query regarding the 1997 XJ 6. It helped immensly. I passed it along to my friend and I think he will join our ranks as a Jaguar "nut". I saw the car and she really is a beauty in that lush red color. Thanks, too, for the picture of your "lady". You two will be the envy of all who ... Read More

• fast

  Written by: warzone2100200 on Feb 24, 2001 4:08:27 AM

  how fast do the 1997 xj6 Jaguar go is it 85 or 120 or 135. if you no email me or post it. my email is mkitty@inreach.com

• no title

  Written by: arcoates on Feb 22, 2001 12:00:12 PM

  I agree that the instrument panel in the 1995-1997 Jaguar XJ's is much nicer. The new one, is set in 3 different wooden holes. I prefer just a simple, common area for all of the car functions to be displayed in. I think that an XJR with the I6 would be a great car. I don't know too much about them, but if I were going to buy a regular wheelbase ... Read More

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• marsha7

  Written by: merc1 on Jun 29, 2000 2:34:36 AM

  I know what happened with the name, the point being that the name was plucked out of the air, not from heritage like others. I agree that the lawsuit was stupid. Nobody even heard of Lexis before then. Hello26, The Park Ave and LeSabre both tried to look like Jaguars. The current WAS (?) a beautiful design, until they added a grille and side sills in 1997, that totally ruined it. ... Read More