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1998 Jaguar XJ-Series Consumer Discussions
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Jaguar XJ-Series Fuel System Questions
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Re: 1998 XJ VANDEN PLAIS [ksj]
If you don't want it let me know. You NEED to find a good honest mechanic or someone is really dogging your car, anyway the repairs are priced too high. Jaguar made quality cars and if maintained properly will go a long way. Didn't see the "serviced timing chain/belt" which gets done @ 60K mi., if it fail severe engine damage is almost certain. Get a re-manufactured crank installed if its ... Read More
Jaguar XJ Transmission Questions
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Jaguar XJ has too many problems
It seems as though the XJ8 from 1998 to 2000 all of them experience transmission failures or engine failures or both, and many cases multiple recurrences. So if I buy a $2000 XJ8 from those years now, I probably expect to get about 10000 miles of trouble free driving and after that it would be $10000+ in repair to fix problems, rebuilding transmission and rebuilding engine must be accounted for (in ... Read More
Jaguar XJ Series Engine questions and issues
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Jaguar XJ has too many problems
It seems as though the XJ8 from 1998 to 2000 all of them experience transmission failures or engine failures or both, and many cases multiple recurrences. So if I buyt a $2000 XJ8 from those years now, I probably expect to get about 10000 miles of trouble free driving and after that it would be $10000+ in repair to fix problems, rebuilding transmission and rebuilding engine must be accounted for.
Jaguar XJ Transmission Questions
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Transmission Issues
I have just bought a 1998 Vanden Plas with 98K miles. I noticed the "transmission fault light" came on as I pulled up at home. I am not quite sure how to deal with this as I do not have any prior experience with Jags. One thing is obvious - I need to get to a mechanic. Please I will appreciate any advise from experience Jaguar owners. I will also appreciate ... Read More
Jaguar XJ-Series Starting/Stalling Issues
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Wont start
Hello , I have a 1998 XJ8 Jaguar , that was running fine . Drove it to work . Came out at night and now it will not crank at all . Lights come on and all test lights on dash , but no crank . It will not jump off either . The only think that I have noticed different is there is now a flashing red light , right ... Read More
Jaguar XJ-Series Electrical Glitches
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XJ8L GEM module?
I have a 1998 XJ8L and love the way it looks - I just wish I could drive it. It won't start. My mechanic (not a Jag expert, but honest and good with cars generally) has been trying to figure it out, and is close to concluding the GEM module needs to be replaced at a Jaguar dealer, with a likely cost in the THOUSANDS of dollars. I only paid $6,500 ... Read More
Jaguar XJ Transmission Questions
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Transmission fault light-Jag Transmisison problems
Jag transmission problems? Contact immediately, the NHTSA hotline center.(National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.) Either e-mail NHTSA Hotline@telesishq.com or call 1-888-327-4236. They will take your complaint seriously. If they have enough complaints, they will open an investigation and determine if a recall should be done. Sept 30,2008 my 1998 XJ8 started balking and the transmission fault light came on.The car did not want to move forward, but very slowly. in several miles, ... Read More
Jaguar XJ-Series Fuel System Questions
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Re: Update on my 1998 XJ problem [pat]
Just been reading Sep 08 issue of Jaguar World and it has an article about changing the timing chain tensioners. Any 4.0 AJ-V8 built before 21st Oct '98 will have a plastic bodied TCT which fails and causes catastrophic engine damage the valves and pistons unite in unholy matrimony. If your engine number is 9810210599 or less then it will have the bad tensioner if it has the original factory one ... Read More
Jaguar XJ-Series Electrical Glitches
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1998 Jaguar XJ8
I am having chimes go off while I am driving down the road. Five chimes five times. I have a light out on the rear-deck light. Could this be it? Help !!
Jaguar XJ8 Lease Questions
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JAGUAR XJ8
I purchased a 1998 xj8 in like new condition, and after reading some of the problems such as the secondary timing tensioners I started calling the Jag.dealers ( I called two) one wanted $4500 if all needed replacement and $2500 if only the secondary tensioners needed replacement. The second dealer wanted $1500 for replacement of the two secondary tensioners only. I also ask about replacing a front wheel bearing and the ... Read More
Jaguar XJ Series: Which Years are the Best?
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Good Buy?
Whether it is a good buy or not is in the eye of the beholder. I just purchased my third Jag. It is a 2002 Jaguar XJ Sport with 55,000 miles. I bought it for much less than $15,000. I purchased it to replace my 1998 Jaguar XJ8. When I bought it, it had 72,000 miles. It now has 203,000; uses no oil; and runs like a top. Now you know ... Read More
Jaguar XJ-Series Fuel System Questions
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1998 XJ VANDEN PLAIS
I purchased a second hand 1998 XJ8 Vanden Plais from Jaguar dealer in 2002-2003. It had 43,000 miles. We've spent over $15,000 on repairs. Transmission was redone, a/c and other major problems fixed. Now my car is in the shop. Check engine light came on before and never came back. Dealer said maybe crank shaft--cost anywhere between $2500 to $6000. I love my car. No car can beat the style and ... Read More
Jaguar XJ Series: Which Years are the Best?
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1998 Jaguar XJ8L 4 DR Sedan
Looking into buying a 1998 Jaguar XJ8L. 45,000 miles. Execellent condition. Computer board changed due to a short. Cost was $3,000. Asking $15,000 Is this a good buy? Is this a high maintance car?
Jaguar XJ-Series
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Re: part 2 [jagboyxtype]
Help!! I have a 1998 XJ8 Jaguar, and all of a sudden the Transmission fault light came on, I took it to the Jaguar Dealer and they said that I have to get a new or rebuild transmission at the cost of $5700.00, I asked if it could be the modulator and they said NO!! are the trying to get over on me? or is that a common problem, replacing the ... Read More
High End Luxury Cars
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Re: Actually, [syswei]
I haven't really been reading what all the fuss is about with the surveys this time around, but I do think JDP should have broken the IQS into two surveys because certain brands (like BMW) rank differently when you break down the two categories they used this year: A little something I saw on MBWorld.org, someone posted the breakout for the study: Auto news More rankings June 8, 2006 Email this ... Read More
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Re: Merc, I already won this argument! [drfill]
Re: the SC vs. the SL, part of the reason for the HUGE success of the SC is the SL-matching V8 within the Sc430 engine bay. Whether the Lexus built the SC to compete with the SL primarily, at $25k less is debatable. But the SL, for 3 years, would struggle to outrun the Lexus. I'm sure this was used in "walkarounds" often. Won? Won what? The bottom line is that ... Read More
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Re: SV [drfill]
As for the LS400 The 1990-1994 had a flair to me. I remember a line from a Car and Driver review of the 1995 that said it lacked the flair of the less perfect model. That car was too antiseptic to me. There are some posters on here which have commented about Lexus acknowledging that the revision was too conservative. The original model was a timeless design, a la Jaguar. Look ... Read More
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Re: French Jaguar [brightness04]
GS and IS, even in their best years, could not begin to compare to ES and RX sales. The same can not be said of E class. That's why GS and IS in their waning years was nearly as significant the decline of E class. It will next time they do since they GS and now IS are big contributers to Lexus' sales now. You won't be able to fall back ... Read More
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Re: French Jaguar [merc1]
GS and IS, even in their best years, could not begin to compare to ES and RX sales. The same can not be said of E class. That's why GS and IS in their waning years was not nearly as significant the decline of E class. BTW, the first generation GS300 was quite a different animal from the GS that we know since 1998. LS still outsells 7 and S even ... Read More
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Re: French Jaguar [brightness04]
That must how Lexus achieves #1 in total sales volume: by cutting back on production. What's that world again? "Bull"? Once again, you're trying to link one statement to something entirely different, and the two have nothing to do with each other. What I said was that when a specific model is in decline Lexus will slow down production to keep from having to resort to heavy discounting. One model like ... Read More
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Re: French Jaguar [brightness04]
The 1998-2005 GS was an experimental entry to a new segment for Lexus. The car certainly did better than R-class upon introduction. Heavy discounting started only 3-4 model years after introduction unlike the R-class. Frankly, GS sales did/does not matter to Lexus, unlike the E class to MB. Now this is desperate brightness. The 1998 GS was an expirement, but the 2006 R-Class isn't? What bs, not to mention a big-fat-excuse ... Read More
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Re: French Jaguar [merc1]
The 1998-2005 GS was an experimental entry to a new segment for Lexus. The car certainly did better than R-class upon introduction. Heavy discounting started only 3-4 model years after introduction unlike the R-class. Frankly, GS sales did/does not matter to Lexus, unlike the E class to MB. Lexus has core competence such as RX, ES and LS that account for 70-80% of total sales volume and never need heavy discounting, ... Read More
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Re: French Jaguar [brightness04]
E on the other hand is bread and butter of MB (well, in the prestigeous past anyway, before C took over the bulk of sales). Both E and C are being heavily discounted, and both are actually newer than LS320 and ES330; the Lexi have not even bothered with engine/badge updates like MB has since their model introduction years ago. The LS and C-Class both came out for 2001 so they're ... Read More
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Re: Reliablity Viral Contagion! [gshocksv]
What I meant was, if it wasn't for these corporate parents and the injection of capital, Ferrari, Lamborghini, Bentley, Rolls, would probably be plagued with reliability problems and have already gone bankrupt. Well that is basically what I stated in my previous post, except for that reliability part. I don't see here is how their reliablity has made any difference when they never traded on reliability in the first place. Secondly, ... Read More
Jaguar XJ-Series
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Jag XJ then and now
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
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Re: 1999 Jaguar XJ8 or 1997 Jaguar XJ6? [masteryoda2]
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
High End Luxury Cars
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Re: Side Impact Airbags [sv7887]
Tiag_M5 has repeatedly said the LS 430 is UNSAFE because of the exclusion of a single airbag. No question all high end marques will fare better, but this goes to show the difference that an airbag will make using a common benchmark. I never said the LS430 was unsafe, I just said it was LESS safe than an S class. In the Corolla case, it made only a marginal difference. The ... Read More
Jaguar XJ-Series
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check list for the 1998-2003 Jaguar XJ
- check for Nikasil problems in the engine. It affects 1998-2000 XJs. - Brembo brakes came standard on the 2002 XJR 100 along with BBS wheels. The "100" celebrated the 100 anniversary of the birth of Jaguar's founder, Sir William Lyons. Brembo brakes also came with the optional R1 package on the 2003 XJR along with BBS wheels. - check for timing chain tensioners for 1998-2000 XJs
High End Luxury Cars
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no title
Hi All, Toyota prices the LS for less because it's more efficient to begin with. The TPS mantra they follow is the best in the industry. They fully utilize the benefits of platform sharing and not offering numerous engine types..Hence their strong financials. Their cars are built primarly by robots, hence avoiding the union worker mess the Germans have to deal with..Basic economics will tell you the most efficient producer is ... Read More
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Oac
"Can you provide your views of the Chicago auto show ? I am sure you'll have a lot of interesting viewpoints at what's going on in the auto world. Looking forward to reading your report. In the middle of all of this I've almost forgotten what I saw there!!!! Well I must preface this with the fact that Chicago isn't what Detroit is in presentation or brands represented. Chicago ... Read More
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Re: [denaliinpa]
Hi All, You still ignore the fact that the ES by parts content shares 25% commonality with a Camry. That does not make it the same car!! Try and back up your opinions with facts for a change. I don't know where you get your info from, but the RX in no way is a Highlander. The RX debuted in 1998. Highlander came along a few years later. I don't ... Read More
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2005 Detroit Autoshow Report!
Fear not! Your annual Detroit Autoshow Report is here! First off I'll say that the show is getting to crowded. There simply isn't enough space for every maker to display all their products. Only the luxury brands will be elaborated on here. Audi - Each and every vehicle seemed to be a winner to everyone there. I personally love the new A6, grille and all. Ditto for the updated ... Read More
Jaguar XJ-Series
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XJ8 or XJ6/VandenPlas
I am eager to purchase my first Jaguar sedan, which must be a pre-owned, though cost will not be too much a factor. My personal taste dictates that I choose either a '96/'97 VandenPlas or a 1998/99 XJ8 ( I do not care for '98/'99 VdP because I do not like the wheels ), though otherwise I find them very lovely with the contrasting piping on seats and the charm of ... Read More
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Buy a Jag at Your Peril
As an owner of 4 jags (1998 XJ8, 1999 XJ8L, 2000 XK8 conv and 2001 VDP), I've enough horror stories to avoid Jaguar at all costs. I now drive the XK8 conv (22K mi) which I bought w/5K miles 3 yrs ago. The car is sweet, but when it breaks (and if you're out of warranty as I am), be prepared to bend over. The hydraulic lines burst 3 wks ago, ... Read More
High End Luxury Cars
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michael_mattox
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
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Re: Another Example...... [michael_mattox
Mike you're confused so keep thinking what you're thinking. If you think older Mercedes' weren't stylish then you'd be in minority in that thinking. Mercedes SL, and just about every 2-door they've ever made were handsome cars. Like I said before, you mentioning the past doesn't changes the fact the Lexus has a ridiculously styled hodgepodge group of cars that range from grown-up looking Civics (IS300) to discarded Italian design proposoals ... Read More
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Re: brightness04 [brightness04 #5640]
All I can say is that you're lost when comparing the 48K+ E-Class to the 33K ES330 in any way, especially in sales because they're both mid-size cars. That is totally and utterly ridiculous and really says that you have no sense of the market. The RL is priced like the E-Class at 45K and this is at the very least more comparable in terms of sales. "Do you need ... Read More
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lexusguy
I had been meaning to ask you what you thought of the facelifted 2005 XK cars? I really like what they've done to the lower body. I've seen a coupe in White and a convertible XKR this very rick looking Blue, absolutely stunning. No arguement about the interior, asthetically it was all Jaguar. The Germans then were just leather appointed board rooms in which to conduct the "business" of driving. I ... Read More
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sv7887 -- 1998 Jaguar XJ8 owner report
I bought my 1998 XJ8 (anthracite/black) two months ago with 50K on the clock. It's going in this week for an oil change with 54K miles, and highly enjoyable ones, too. I'll be using an honest and competent Jag specialty shop -- like most enthusiast owners I avoid the dealer service departments whenever possible. They're exorbitantly expensive for routine operations like oil changes, and prone to swapping components rather than repairing ... Read More
Jaguar XJ-Series
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CURRENTLY OWN CADILLAC DEVILLE THINKING OF JAGUAR SEDAN FOR MY NEXT CAR
I currently own a 1998 Cadillac Deville with 35,000 miles on it. I generally trade cars when they reach around 50,000 miles. I am thinking of a Jaguar Sedan for my next car, probably 2001-02 model. Are there any members of this conference that have owned both Cadillac and Jaguar? Would appreciate owners comments regarding: build quality, reliability, comfort, maintenance costs and any other factor you would consider relevant to a ... Read More
High End Luxury Cars
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Aluminum a mistake in mass-produced cars?
In response to Pat's request for discussion of other marques, I pose this question: Is Jaguar making a big mistake building their new XJ series in aluminum? I think so, because: 1) The XJ is already the lightest model in its class, so losing weight need not be the updated model's first priority. 2) Aluminum vastly increases the costs of manufacture and repair. Even though Ford are setting up additional aluminum ... Read More
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michael_mattox
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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ljflx
Well I don't doubt that Mercedes needed to spread costs out over a broader base, after all Mercedes has been at the forefront of new technology and innovation since, well since forever, so I agree with that. Toyota and GM are the ones that should be feared, they have the biggest pockets, though GM is still years behind in overall luxury car execution compared to Toyota. I guess I'm not as ... Read More
Jaguar XJ-Series
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no title
I drive a 1998 XJ8L. I checked out the new XJ8 at the dealer's today, and I've fallen in love all over again. What a beautiful car. I agree with the others, I'll wait until the 2006 model, and will be very happy driving mine until then. I think that Jaguar really has it nailed with the new XJ. Now, when will they think about an AWD version?
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XJR Woes
I own a 98 XJR, posted a message (#1429)last August 02 about a horrible noise from the engine that Jaguar service couldn't hear. Finally, last October, after several more trips to the dealer, the timing chain was replaced. On the way home, black smoke poured into cabin, oil leak. Several more little problems, last week rear differential replaced. I've put 15K miles on the car (at 52K miles total) in the ... Read More
High End Luxury Cars
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1487
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
Jaguar XJ-Series
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Tires on new XJ
I had been shopping for replacement tires for my 1998 XJ8L. The OEM Pirelli's were 225/60/ZR16 98W. I decided on Bridgestone Turanza LS-Z's after much research. Everyone told me not to get less than "V" speed rating and a couple of tire dealers told me that the "98" load ration was important. I ended up getting tires with a "97" load ratio (supports 1609 vs 1653 lbs of weight.) Anyway, the ... Read More
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Jagshopper - Extended Warranty
I also have a 1998 XJ8L. I got an extended warranty from Warrantech. Phone #1-800-577-6624. Website www.warrantech.com You cannot buy direct from them. Call ask who in your area sells their warranty. THEN SHOP AROUND for the cheapest price. Everyone quotes different prices. I got mine when my mileage was under 16,000 so I was able to get the 7 year, 85000 miles for $2000. There are all different breakouts so ... Read More
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Wow
Busier than in Trade-InValues tonight! (Im up late... I just bought a 356 today and am doing research... luckily I cna deal with 4-5 hours of sleep..) Sho: Check position of the fuel nozzle.. They can be pissy aboutthis. Otherwise a Tank vent is prolly blocked. Bill: yes, they like Heavy Oil. But if you're up North.. 10W40 Winter, 20W50 in defrost season :) Tboden: Neither is technically "Correct" as they ... Read More
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Stability Control option
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
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lesliejoy
Thanks for the advice and timely response! Regarding the 1998 XJ8 Relative to the price I received (even though my price was on an XJ8-L), you seem to have gotten a fantastic deal - 10K to 12K under the price quoted to me and yours has nearly 20K less mileage. You really did well ! I would like to hear what "Brentwoodvolvo Bill" thinks on this one. Next time I need ... Read More
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Lorraine
By all means, get a Jag!! Wouldn't your friends just turn green!! Since you live in Fairfax, you should check out Rosenthal Jaguar in Tyson's corner. The prices of their used Jags run from about $10K to about $50K. I would recommend getting the car from a Jag dealer. The reason being that there is a good chance that they put the car through an inspection and fixed anything it needed. ... Read More
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Jag nomenclature (Confusing as that word I just used)
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
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A very educational topic, I must say
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
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Repeat Advice to Those Seeking to Buy an XJ
Welcome to the "new car" Jaguar world. There is nothing like a new car. There is such pleasure being the first to sit behind the wheel and peel off the new car stickers. I recall a real pleasure I had when I was at the dealer when my "new baby" arrived on the truck. I recall watching as it was driven down from the carrier and parked in the sun. It ... Read More
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XJ8 Engine Stalling
I purchased a 1998 XJ8L (14,000 miles) 2 weeks ago. I brought it in to the dealer to check it out. They kept it a week (replaced brakes, oil change, overall inspection). I drove the car 1 week and it stalled getting off an exit. I brought it back to the dealer. They checked the throttle and said nothing was blocked. Told me to drive it a few more days and ... Read More
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lucnoel and others "Buying New"
Welcome to the "new car" Jaguar world. There is nothing like a new car. There is such pleasure being the first to sit behind the wheel and peel off the new car stickers. I recall a real pleasure I had when I was at the dealer when my "new baby" arrived on the truck. I recall watching as it was driven down from the carrier and parked in the sun. It ... Read More
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The 1998 Advantage
Hello to all of you! I can say that this XJ site contains some of the best purchasing discussions I have seen on line. It is practical,experienced based and "price unbiased" (Of course, we are all "Jaguar biased" because we Love These Cats) ! Keep these great comments and discussions coming our way. Now let me weigh in with a bit "of sage advice"! If you can afford it and wish ... Read More
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xj series jaguars
Hello to all: I just bought a 1998 xj8 after nearly two months of shopping. Like many others who buy a Jaguar, this was my dream car. There is nothing like it for the exceptional beauty and styling, is there? So, here's the story. I have been driving Japanese cars for ten years and came down to the Jaguar and Lexus as the final candidates. Obviously the kitty grande won. I ... Read More
High End Luxury Cars
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Jaguar Lovers Unite
Hello ChristChurch,Shezhad,arcoates, I just bough a 1998 VandenPlas with 47k miles on in for 32. It is immaculate. Had it checked out and seems to be nothing wrong with car. I will have it checked out by a Jag dealer in my area. I bought a extended warranty from a co. called Herritage. It sounded good for me. Anyone know of the company? My wife is in serious love with this ... Read More
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no title
I have a 1999 XJ8, and to be honest, I would disagree with the gentleman recommending the 6 cylinder over the 8 cylinder engine. First of all, b/c of the interior-I found the 6 cylinder interior to be kind of busy and difficult to follow, especially while driving, whereas the redesign in 1998 made the dash considerably more streamlined. Also, the recommended maintainence interval on the 8's is every 10,000 miles, ... Read More
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