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Bad transmission
rbinlex, 04/21/2010
2000 Jaguar XJ-Series XJ8 4dr Sedan
20 of 21 people found this review helpful
Purchased from original owner, low mileage. Beautiful car, best ride ever IF you can keep it out of the shop. Never could get the heater to work properly, froze every winter. Difficult time finding a "good" jaguar mechanic that could troubleshoot. It seemed to always be something. Every time it went to the shop it was $600-$1000. The final straw was when the transmission went out at 79K. Resale value was so low I chose to not fix the car. What a shame. I'll never buy another one.
Beautiful car
Nahyan H, 02/23/2018
updated 08/24/2020
2000 Jaguar XJ-Series Vanden Plas 4dr Sedan
12 of 12 people found this review helpful
This car was an instant classic. I mean some will say the look was older than it was. There were many occasions people thought that my 2000 model year was something from the 80’s. I loved the way the car looked. It was very comfortable and had all the amenities (except Bluetooth and a AUX cable). People loved the way the car rode. I liked driving it. The V8 was smooth. Wasn’t great on gas but my daily commute was short. The only thing that cursed it was the timing chain tensioners... I knew even before buying it that this issue was a big one IF it were to happen to me... and after two years of ownership it happened. And mine had extremely low miles. It was 15 years old when I had it and the odometer was at 56k. It was a one owner car. I wish I could have kept it, but repairs were getting too costly. Buy models 2003 and above. I believe those years had the engine from the S type (more reliable from the Ford era).
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Linda Saddler, 02/18/2016
2000 Jaguar XJ-Series XJ8 4dr Sedan
17 of 18 people found this review helpful
I love driving this car. However, it is very important to read the books that come with the vehicle so you will know what to do if you have problems. Some things you and repair yourself. Unlike other vehicles, the parts under the hood are fairly visible making it easier to work with should you need a repair. I love it. Great for a retired person who drives around town at his/her leisure. I would not recommend it for someone who has to commute everyday. I will burn a lot of gas and you will have to add oil every 2 to 3 weeks.
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Timing Chain Blown
Lost, 04/04/2009
2000 Jaguar XJ-Series Vanden Plas 4dr Sedan
16 of 18 people found this review helpful
Timing chain gone at 105,000 miles. Cost to replace engine quoted at $25,000. New car instead.
Vanden Plas
hipir, 04/29/2002
2000 Jaguar XJ-Series Vanden Plas 4dr Sedan
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
Very comfortable, quiet car. Not a head turner but if you are beyond that in your life, this could be the car for you