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2001 Jaguar XJ8 Engine Light came on and after car sets for a few day at times difficult to get started. Once started runs fine and restarts with no problem. Changed fuel filter, new spark plugs and air filter and this did not help. Car runs fine just this engine light and difficult getting started only at times? This car has 81,000milesw and often sets for weeks before driven.
Here you go fambraz. Chase's current buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 36 month lease of a 2011 Jaguar XJ SC with 15,000 miles per year are .00151 and 51%, respectively. Car_man Host Prices Paid: Buying & Leasing Experiences Forum
Hi, I woud appreciate any info on the Jaguar 2011 XJ SC current expected lease money factor and residual. Thank you very much
I have replaced tires on my XJ8 with the Michelin 225-60R-16 98V MXV4 and when car sets and n drove first 5-10 miles the tires flat spot shake the car and steering wheel. Once the tires get warm the the car is a pleasure to drive. The tires I removed were MXV4Plus 98V the old design and the car could set for weeks with no ride problem. I am told I ... Read More
Thank you. I had contacted the only Jaguar dealership in the Twin Cities, Downtown Jaguar. Not only were they rude but asked why I didn't buy a car from them and said it would be "weeks" before I received the manual and cost was $125.00+. I don't mind the cost but their attitude I can live without. 'trying eBay now.
Hi Jefk, I have the same problem with my Jaguar XJ 2001. Initially the 'trac not available' error came once in a blue moon when i started the car but no it's getting more frequent, even when i drive slow in traffic jams. Assuming that your problem is fixed, what eventually solved it? Thanks Anno
Hi Allojohn, I have the same problem with my Jaguar XJ 2001 trac not availalbe comes up, initially it was once in a blue moon but now it starts to come more often. It starts to happen now as well when i am driving, the engine goes in failsafe mode. When I restart the car a few times it solves the problem. Can you tell me what the problem is? Thanks ... Read More
On my 2001 XJ8 the upper bushings on both my front shock absorbers are falling apart and the bellows have fallen down. Are these bushings easy to change with out having to go to the dealer? How come I do not see bushings for front absorbers listed on any Jaguar parts sites? The only bushings listed are for rear shocks. Are there any other bushings located on the underside? I do ... Read More
I currently have a 2001 XJ8 which appears to be a beautiful car from far but the problems that this HIGH PRICE LUXURY vehicle has should be an embracement to Jaguar. These cars should be trouble free like your proud company’s (Honda, Toyota, etc). The cost alone at the dealerships is outrages and when visiting them they think money grows on trees. I’m stuck now and the re-sale value is horrible ... Read More
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I AM A FACTORY TRAINED JAGUAR TECH.AND I WRECKED A 2001 XK8 ON A TEST DRIVE.THE COUSTOMER STED THAT IT HAD A MIND OF ITS OWN.I JUST TOUTCHED THE THROTLE AND IT LUNGED FORWARD AND HIT A NEW AUDI.6000.00 DAMAGE.I CALLED JAGUAR AND THEY INFORMED ME THAT IT WAS A PROBLEM.THE THROTLE BY WIRE TOOK OVER AS DID THE ABS AND SMASH.I DID NOT EVEN GET A TALKING TO!? DJAGMAN
I own a 2001 Jaguar XJR. Every once in a while I have the same problem. I take it to my dealership and they find that the gear-shift cable requires adjustment. I'm not a certified mechanic, but I understand cars quite well, and this makes sense for my particular problem. It's never needed replacement, just a slight tweak here and there, and it goes away for a while. This has happened ... Read More
Thanks for your response hofiii! It seems like there are some conflicting reports regadring when Jaguar stopped using the Nikasil engines. What I found in my research was, that if the last 6 places of the VIN start with the letter 'F', then the vehicle does not use Nikasil and is fitted with steel liners. According to this the '01 i was looking at does NOT have the Nikasil. Do you ... Read More
I would seriously consider the 03 because it is only 1K more and you would not have any chance of purchasing an auto with a potential Nikasil problem. It was a known problem for late 97 - 01 4.0L V8 Jaguars and BMWs as well. The nikasil liner was abolished by the '02 -'03 models. You can read about it on the internet if you'd like. Also, I'd like to suggest ... Read More
I am currently looking at two XJ8 (the VDP's I looked at recently were both crappy). One is a 2001 with 40k miles, one owner, a former Jaguar lease bought by a used car dealer specialized on Jags from Jaguar credit. It has a clean carfax and was always Jaguar serviced. The 2003 has 50k miles, is also a one owner car but there are no service records (neither in the ... Read More
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
I am going to be in the market to buy a used car near the $20,000 range. I thought about a used Acura but I realy like the looks and styling of a Jaguar. Looking around I found a certified 2003 x-type with 43,000 miles for 19,9, a certified 2002 x-type with 23000 for the same money and a non cerified 2001 XJ8 for 19, 900 as well with 43,000 miles. ... Read More
Hi All, I wish the new XJ had taken a new design direction. It looks like an old high school friend that has put on some weight. It doesn't have the grace of the 2003 XJ. Contrary to popular belief the 98-03 XJ was a fairly reliable car. They had a problem with Nikasil lined engines, but that was limited to the 98-00 models. They are lovely cars with pitiful resale ... Read More
How do I answer this??? I am happy that your engagement with the Jag Super V8 is blissfull. Congradulations... You compared your 2001 LS430 w/a European Sport Package to a 2006 A8 and found it ponderous, slow and to have an unacceptable cabin noise level. The 2007 S550 was heavy and uninvolving and the CLS55 which is supercharged btw, always felt as if it were working hard, this compared to a ... Read More
I just wanted to chime in with my great experience with my '06 XJ Super V8. I am not a die hard Jaguar fan, have not dreamed about owning a Jag all my life. I did not intend to buy a Jaguar this time around. But having done so, I am really happy. Here is my story. I had owned a two Cadillac Eldorado STS from 1995 through 2000. I enjoyed ... Read More
I just wanted to chime in with my great experience with my '06 XJ Super V8. I am not a die hard Jaguar fan, have not dreamed about owning a Jag all my life. I did not intend to buy a Jaguar this time around. But having done so, I am really happy. Here is my story. I had owned a two Cadillac Eldorado STS from 1995 through 2000. I enjoyed ... Read More
Well, in the LS430's defence, it is a 2001 design. We'll see if the LS460 has what it takes to battle the S550. I dont think anyone else in the class has a chance at the moment, bad news for BMW, Audi, and Jaguar.
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
Hi All, I don't understand this prestige argument at all...Isn't it obvious a nameplate that has existed for not even 20 yrs will NOT be considered more prestigious than a historical marque such as MB..I think we can all agree on that fact Prestige is a function of time. I do think MB is concerned with Lexus at least in the USA. I distinctly remember a Mercedes VP complaining in the ... Read More
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
I have driven a 2004 Jaguar XJR and loved it. It is NOT vulgar. I do find the new BMW 7 series to be vulgar when compared to the 1995-2001 7 series.
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
There is an interview with Mark White, the senior body structures manager for Jaguar and Land Rover vehicles, who says that the XJ is profitable. The next XK, which will have to comply with new European pedestrian regulations, will use the new XJ's aluminum chassis, but will likely use conventional springs instead of the XJ's air suspension. The next XK will cut costs by spreading the costs of the investement in ... Read More
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
My basic point with you is that there is no way everyone is into the business side like you are, otherwise Mercedes, Audi, VW, Chrysler or Nissan back when they were dying would have ever sold a car. Just because you yourself read these things doesn't mean everyone else does. Secondly what "loss of momentum" are you talking about as far as Mercedes here in the U.S? They just had their ... Read More
You make an excellent point; reliability is not the only factor that makes a car great. Otherwise, Jaguar would have never sold one car. But you lost me on your factual observations re: reliability ("all these brands are within 10% of each other"). According to the 2004 JD Power Vehicle Dependability Study, MB had 327 problems reported per 100 cars, BMW had 264, and Lexus had 162. That doesn't look like ... Read More
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
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
audibob, Whenever I drive by a Audi dealer, they have a lot full of new Audi's. How do you suppose they sell a parking lot full of new Audi's at full price? Lexus can't seem to do it, BMW can't, Mercedes can't, Jaguar can't. How does Audi do it? Second, the A4, which is supposed to compete head on with the BMW 3-series, sells at a fraction of the pace of ... Read More
"The Japanese on the other hand are great at taking an innovation and working with it and making it better..Keyless entry, Radar cruise etc. all apeared in Mercedes years ago....BUT..When they do show up in a Lexus you know they will work almost without fail." Really? If this was entirely true Lexus would be using a radar-based cruise control system like Mercedes, BMW and Jaguar. A laser based system has been ... Read More
I have a 2001 XKR leased in 2001 and up in 2005. I have low milage (19000mi) and like the car so much that I am thinking of keeping it when the lease expires. I am wondering if you can get a factory warranty from Jaguar if obtained at the end of the lease or do you have to get it from a non Jaguar source? Thanks
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
"Do you think that if Mercedes went back to their former style that Lexus "copied" they would sell a lot more cars." I'm not sure actually. I think design wise they've never been better with the exception of the CLK and Maybach. Neither of those cars "look" like they should imo. I also think the SL could stand a few less frivolous details like on the sides and hood, but overall ... Read More
"MB prices are higher than Lexus (and Infiniti and others) because their cars cost more to produce, sell and service. Their production processes aren't as efficient as Toyota's nor their ability to manage their supply chain as good. " I agree with all of this, but that wasn't what we were talking about here. My point for the last couple of days has been that a few on this board are ... Read More
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
I agree with Nvbanker if you are worried about maintenance keep on looking but if you are willing to put up with a few problems. There's nothing like a Jaguar to distant yourself from the crowd plus a Select Edition car will have an extended warranty. So do you want to step away from the crowd :)
Thats a Lamborghini Murcielago prepared for racing! That will be little much on the streets don't you think? Speaking of which, Auto, Motor und Sport TV had a three-way shootout tonight. They tested the Enzo, Carrera GT and the Gallardo. Such an awesome group of cars. The Carrera GT was truly the star of the show. ______ Sales. I'm not sure why certain publications make so much out of a sales ... Read More
1. "the original lexus es was based on the camry and actually the lowest end es250 WAS a camry." The original ES 250 was based on the Camry, yes. But there was no "low-end" ES 250, and they were not the same car. The similarities, though, didn't matter because the ES 250 was only meant to be around two years until the ES 300 arrived. 2. "even after that the es ... Read More
...On my wife's 2001 XJ-8. The car has 7200 miles on it, and will be 3 years old this December. It took about a pint of coolant and distilled water to top off the car. Spoke with the dealership's Jaguar mechainc a few days later, and he says that's "About normal".
Hello. I just came back to Town Hall, as I am in the market for a new car in the upscale sedan class. I am considering the 2004 Audi A8, and the 2004 Jaguar XJ8 at this point. I think that I have eliminated the 745i and MB E500...although I am still in my formative stages of this decision. I am one of the few folks that currently owns a 2002 ... Read More
Autospies is mainly B.S. I remember before the last LS430 came out, they showed supposed pics of the 2001 LS430 and they rendered it as having a sloping rear deck like a Jaguar's. They were completely off the mark.
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
well I did it! I have a 2001 VDP I bought it at Galpin Jaguar in CALI. for $42,900 w/20,000 mile and it is a Star Marked. I like it the more I drive it. Its like a small RR but you do not see me comming from miles away. Any other owners have advice for me DAVID B.
"In 2001, Audi sold just 163 A8's in Canada while Mercedes sold 1,218 S-Class models, Jaguar 498 XJ sedans, BMW 466 7-Series models, and Lexus 455 LS430's. Even the terminally-trailing Infiniti Q45 (which admittedly is new for 2002) sold 190 units." Greg Wilson. Now I know that Canada is very small in population compared to the U.S., but was this the case here as well? Anyone have the numbers?
I have been a Jag fan since the 50's when one of the guys in our sports car club had a D-Jag and was it hot. Me - I was young and could only afford an MGA. After owning a series of used MG's and TR's for four decades, I finally sold my last TR-7 because I was getting tired of shifting and putting up and down the top. But even ... Read More
I own a 2001 S Type 4.0 and have not had one single problem in 25,000 miles.Wonderful car! This was my second Jag after I purchased a 2000 S Type 3.0 and almost went Lemon Law after having an unusual amount of problems...Jaguar replaced my car and made me a customer for life. And despite what I have read about pre-1994 XJ40 sedans I went and purchased a 1991 Jade Green ... Read More
I bought a new 2001 XJR in May,and after reading all the 2001 Jaguar brochures and/or Web sites,I saw that the interior and specifically the console is described,for the XJ8 and XJR, as "trimmed with Connoly leather". Well,if you look closely at the interior, only the "seating surfaces" and hand brake handle are made of leather,all the rest,including the console is made of vynil/ambla. To make a long story short,after numerous ... Read More
I am considering a used 2001 Jaguar Vanden Plas in white with only 500 miles. Is $59,000 a good price? My problem is that I am fickle and like to trade every year. I have a 2001 Audi A6 4.2 now, and wish that it were a little larger. I've never had a Jag, but a worried about depreciation. Should I lease new, or buy an older model? Lease periods are ... Read More
You will not be able to replace it as a single piece. The 4 door pieces come as a "matched" kit. If you look at it closely you will see they all have the same grain/pattern. You should send it to Madeira Concept in Santa Barbara,california. They do all the warranty work on wood for Jaguar and after having had a couples of pieces done by them on my 2001 XJR, ... Read More
I agree with Pablo regarding the lack of proportion on the longer wheelbase. I think that it is due to the fact that they only extended the back of the car and having doors/glass of od differents lengh look a little weird. I also,beside the fact that I am 6.3 prefer the style of the sport seat with the perforated leather look. From a interior point of view, the XJR have ... Read More
I leased a "98" XJ8 yesterday 6/2/2001 from a Used Car dealer in Illinois. They had 10 to choose from and I bought a Sapphire one with Ivory interior with 31,000 miles on it. The body has (had) a few minor paint blemishes, nothing major. Here is the nightmare; I live in Indiana where we do not have front license plates. While I was in sighing the papers, they were "cleaning ... Read More
Post 269 make a comment about the 88-89 having the worst quality of the XJ 40. I have, beside my 74 Roadster and 2001 XJR, a 1988 with 115000 miles on it. I have been very happy with it and the problems on it have been minimal and not very costly. Bulb faillure module Rebuilt $ 49 Rack and pinion Rebuilt $ 300 2 rear shocks New $ 500 That's it ... Read More
I just bought a 2001 JR,Anthracite (black) with Warm Charcoal interior. What a great car! I am not new to Jaguar since I own a 88 XJ6 with 115000 miles on it and a fully restored 74 V 12 E -type Roadster,British racing Green with Biscuit interior. The few things that I don't like on the JR are the followings: No oil pressure gauge No voltage/battery gauge Too much Ambla (vinyl). ... Read More
I just received my "Road and Track" for June, 2001. It, too, has an article on the new Jag. "X". Although brief, it sheds further light on the design and engineering relationships between Ford of Dearborn and Jaguar of Coventry. (Please refer to my note above in which I reference "Motor Trend" for June, 2001, which has a review article also.) Happy reading and, for some at least, yearning ! christchurch ... Read More
I was looking at replacing my '95 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The new Jeeps were running around $36K. For a lark, I decided to meander over to my local Jaguar dealer, since I've been eyeing Jag's for years and always telling myself, "Someday...". Well, the new 2001's were nice, but with stickers at and above $70K, they were a little rich for my blood, and the S-Type at $50K fully loaded didn't ... Read More
net ranger has answered a query I made to him several weeks ago. Seems as though he had "sage advice" from a "friendly old mechanic". Now he has passed this on and it is the best advice I have seen on line. I am copying his note and calling attention to it so that all of you don't miss it. In fact, it would be good to print this and save ... Read More
I agree that the current XJR is the most beautiful of the super sedan trio (M5, E55, XJR). Hell, it is the most beautiful sedan out there today. The mesh grill and 18' rims also contribute, but the design is pure brilliance. I too think that the next XJ will be more mainstream, but I don't think that is a bad thing. Not that this is a fair comparison at all, ... Read More
Looking at the new 2001 XJ8, my very first one, and am interested in anyone's advice / opinions. The interior is a bit tight but I only took my first of a few test drives - cannot judge it by 20 minute test. Any history about mechanical problems? Or has Jaguar come around from what I have heard from others.
Post 208, 7 Series board says: The car (2001 BMW 7 L) rides more like a sports car than a luxury car. It's just to tight and you feel every bump in the road. If I wanted a sports car I would have bought one. He or she talks about other cars owned including various American cars and a Jaguar. pablo1 writes: taut character is more a sign of dated chassis ... Read More
Guys we're talking about automobiles here. Not the national defense or the cure for cancer or anything as vitally important as that. I drive the 2001 S500 with the AMG Sports package and I'm happier than a gay man in the federal penitentiary! lol ( and no I'm no where near being gay guys..) I will not knock the LS430 because I was a half prayer away from buying it and ... Read More
how fast do the 2001 xj6 Jaguar go is it 85 or 120 or 135. if you no email me or post it. my email is mkitty@inreach.com
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