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2009 BMW 335i, 2003 Corvette cnv. (RIP 2001 Jaguar XK8 cnv and 1985 MB 380SE [the best of the lot])
The car has ASC etc.
Thanks for your valuable advice on this one.
after nearly getting sucked into a cadillac I came back to buy another XJ6. it is a 1996 and quite minty for it's age. I figured if I could live through owning an 89 XJ6 that it could have only gotten better. But in all fairness to the 89 it was agreat car when it was not in the shop.
As to the 96 I just got, it has alloy wheels which just dont appeal to me. I am looking to know which other Jag wheels commonly will fit this car and more importantly, which WONT. I know when shopping via placed like eBay parts and such the sellers are not always knowledgible and simply want to sell. I see a lot of nice Jag wheels for sale, but not all of them came off an XJ6. I will presume that newer Jags like the X-Type and S-Type probably aren't compatible?? Which is a pitty because I saw some very attractive wheels that have come off of those. But would wheels for newer XJ8s or XJRs fit? I love wires but no better than to tread there as for what I have been told they basically are terrible to maintain. They cost too much and most importantly the quality of ride suffers with wires. Are these claims factual? Id be just as happy with a nice set of chromes but would like some input before simply taking one sellers word that they will fit properly. is there a place on the net that lists the compatibility of wheels within the Jag family? Also, I really want a wood steering wheel, but not fond of the idea of paying the dealer $500 or more to put one on. Is there a less expensive fix for it or am I basically just going to have to bite it and go to the dealer?
Thanks in advance!
There are 2 similar 1999 XJRs available here in town; one is a certified XJR at a local Jaguar dealer with an asking price of $40K (but the sales agent said they could probably sell it for $35K), but right next door at a Volvo dealer they have the same car (same colors, similar mileage and condition) for only $29K.
I like the lower cost of the 2nd car, but I am very concerned about potential problems with a car that is out of warranty. XJR woes such as those reported by "jlapcat" have me concerned, especially without the new car warranty coverage.
Any recommendations?
What would a third party extended warranty cost?
What third party extended warranty companies are good/bad?
My wife is recommending a new Lexus IS300 instead, which I can get for about the same price. But my heart really prefers the XJR.
Any and all replies (public and private) are welcome.
Craig in California
I saw the new XJ in the flesh yesterday and although it would be futile to dispute Wild Bill's assessment of what is probably a mechanically and ergonomically superior automobile, built for capture of a larger share of the luxury car market, there was one huge thing absent......presence. That feeling I get when I stand next to many Jaguars, that feeling like your in the presence of a passion for the automotive art.....is gone. In all candor, I felt cues from the Ford Taurus.
maybe it's gonna take a while to warm up to it, but it seems to have bloated it profile (check out the sheet metal between the top of the rear wheel well and the deck lid), which explains the increase in trunk space but at what cost to design?
It seems the emphasis at Jaguar is shifting from tradition and design to market share and utility.
It just didn't feel the same to me. I like my '97 VDP. Maybe it's just me, but I kind of like the fact that the hood of the car opens up the way it does on the older XJ's.
The new model has a "plain old hood". Just another bit of esoteric styling that is going away.
I didn't drive the car, but I doubt that would sway me. If I want more HP, I'll upgrade to a V8 '98-'03 VDP.
Cheers
No Jaguar has a "plain old hood," it has a "bonnet." :-)
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 ONE bulb at the dealer, this seems like a reasonable buy..
But I don't know if these kits will fit my car. Are the Jaguar foglamps sealed beam units? Or it it as simple as removing the burnt out bulb and replacing it with the H3 HID bulb, then connecting the ballast?
The Jaguar dealer is being completely unhelpful since I'm talking to them about desacrating the original equipment.
Advice??
Thanks!
The extended warranty will set you back around $2,800. I haven't used mine much, but if I have a major problem, I'm covered for the cost of the $100 co-payment. If you buy a car under Select Edition warranty, you can always add the extended warranty after the SE warranty runs out (which will be soon).
Bill (or someone else) will tell you what to look for. I suppose all things being equal, lower miles is better, but lower price makes for smaller monthly payments.
I personally agree with you, in that the touches such as the bonnet's opening direction, etc. should have stayed on the 2004 model, despite that not being mainstream. It made up part of the uniqueness of the car, and Jaguars are not cars for everyone, so they should be a little quirky (for lack of a better adjective). Thank goodness the J-gate stayed! The bonnet opening this way works on the models like S-type and X-type, however, because they opened in the direction they do today the same way on the original 60's S-type and Mk 2.
Cheers!
So here's my questions - does this sound like a decent price and what about it being from a car rental agency - a little concerned about this.
Does anyone expect the current XJ8's to depreciate even faster with the new 2004 styling coming out...
FYI, my brother in law was the GM of a nationally known rental outfit in Las Vegas and said he'd never buy a car off a rental lot. The client that rents a Jag is probably not going to abuse it (unless it's Bill.....then it might go to the track) and there's plenty of warranty time left, but buyer beware.
On the last question....it's anybody's quess. Jaguars depreciate like any other luxury car. I think most XJ's are attractive automobiles long term. The new car seems to have significant torsional rigidity improvements and engineering advancements but I wouldn't bet that those issues translate into accelerated depreciation for older models.
Good luck Jag hunting. You'll never regret owning a good one.
I've actually been considering a 7 series (older model) any suggestions?
DC
It has 123K miles on it and won't be a daily driver. My first question, will synthetic oil do it any good? And last but not least, is ther eany problem areas I should look for before I'm stranded on I-95?
Thanks,
Doc
123K miles and church-lady-owned?! Must have been a lonnggg drive to church!
If I were you, I'd make sure the hoses are okay. If any are OE, they might be a little brittle.
If you see a jade green VDP on I-95 with a license plate that reads CYBR COP, beep and say hi.
people want boats, let them buy lincolns. also,
the interior on the '04 isn't as nice as the '03.
My concern is I want a car that I can drive every day, about 100 miles, without having to make a trip to the dealer for mechanical or electrical "adjustments" every other week. I also plan to hold onto the car for a very long time, about 10 years.
Is the XJ8 as reliable and dependable as the upscale Japanese cars? I have absolutely no interest in a Benz, BMW, Audi, Caddilac, or Lincoln. Any help will be greatly appreciated.
2009 BMW 335i, 2003 Corvette cnv. (RIP 2001 Jaguar XK8 cnv and 1985 MB 380SE [the best of the lot])
I didn't drive the '04 but did sit in it. Its interior space much larger than the 03. I'm 6'2" and had trouble touching the pedals with the driver's seat pulled back. Loads of head room in the 04. There's also more lateral room shoulder to shoulder. The 04 seats seemed less snug. The 04 lost the chrome window trimmings. I didn't notice the engine displacement, but 4.2 for the 04 seems right.
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Question - in real world driving at highway speeds (say 65 - 75) what fuel mileage do XJ8s return? EPA = 28 = pretty good, for for this class.
Thanks!
- Ray
Also impressed with the range that the 22.5 gallon fuel capacity might provide . . .
Thanks again,
- Ray
Wondering if over 550 miles on a tank is actually possible . . .
2009 BMW 335i, 2003 Corvette cnv. (RIP 2001 Jaguar XK8 cnv and 1985 MB 380SE [the best of the lot])
I find, however, when I am travelling alone, a "bathroom / drink" break is a lot quicker than that plus a "fill your fuel tank".
And when I travel out of Georgia (lowest gasoline taxes in the lower 48) it gives me a chance to fill before I cross the state line and after I return.
Cheers,
- Ray
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2009 BMW 335i, 2003 Corvette cnv. (RIP 2001 Jaguar XK8 cnv and 1985 MB 380SE [the best of the lot])
Living in Silicon Valley is enabling me to take advantage of lease turnbacks. As you can image, with the "boom" "gone bust", I have many cars from which to choose.
With that in mind, I am seriously considering an XJ8. Trying to decide on the year.
My questions: Is there significant difference/improvement or problems in the XJs from 2001-2002? (even in the 2000s).
I need advice and guidance as to what to stay away from, watch out for, etc.
(I know look for low mileage, etc. ---besides that).
Thank you for your time.
You can email me directly-rap246@sbcglobal.net
I live in Edmonton which is the City of Potholes but I am wondering if the noise I am getting from road bumps and train tracks is tired shocks. Is 60,000 miles early for shock replacement? If so, do I look at OEM or is there a cheaper aftermarket option?
What did I miss?
And you sure as heck can upgrade the exhaust on an XJR... I know of a 98 in FL with 100K miles or so with 3" pipes.
Sounds DAMN good!
But Borla, one of the largest American performance exhaust product suppliers, also makes a stainless steel exhaust system for the XJR.
Good luck,
Craig in Carlsbad Ca.
P.S. Welcome back Bill, I've missed your experienced and knowledgeable commentary in this forum.
The Borla is the one to go with.. I had an Arden one and it did Nothin.
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I have never owned a Jaguar before, but I have always loved (my wife would say "lusted after") the XJRs. Up until recently I couldn't really afford one either, but now it looks like used 99-00 XJRs (or at least some of them) are selling at a price I can afford.
I recently looked at a 99 XJR at a local Volvo dealer for only $29K (great condition with only 38k miles, but out of warranty). There is also a very similar 99 XJR at the local Jaguar dealer with an asking price of $40K (Select Edition, and recently reduced to $36k).
I like the lower cost of the 1st car, but I am very concerned about potential problems with a Jaguar that is out of warranty. XJR woes such as those reported by "jlapcat" have me concerned, especially without the new car warranty coverage.
Any recommendations?
Do I need warranty coverage or they reliable enough (I know this is highly subjective but I had to ask)?
What would a third party extended warranty cost?
What third party extended warranty companies are good/bad?
My wife has been recommending a new Lexus IS300 instead, which I can get for about the same price. But my heart really prefers the XJR.
Any and all replies (public and private) are welcome.
Craig in Carlsbad, Ca
Craig.Cline@trw.com
There will always be people who claim to have lemons, as they say, you tend to hear from a dissatified owner 10 times and 1 out of 10 satisfied owners.
I have owned and sold Loads of XJRs.. they have proven to be very well made and reliable vehicles.
$6,000 for a 2 year extended warranty? HA HA HA!
If it's low miles and good color, $29K is a good price for the 99.
99 XJR or 03 IS?
Well I am a manager at a Lexus store and I am looking for a 1998 XJR myself.
Bill
I assume by your laughing at $6000 for a 2 year warranty, that you are referring to the higher cost of the XJR at the Jaguar dealer not being worth it.
I was of the same opinion, but confirmation is appreciated.
Are there any particular problems that I should look out for?
What do you consider to be a "good color"; black, red, BRG, ?
Craig
Someone suggested it could be a fuel pump (in the rear?!). Does anyone know what this noise could be, and whether it's okay to drive a few hundred miles with it? I'm planning on driving to upstate NY over the 4th of July from VA and would like to take the Jag. Don't know if there's time to drop it by the dealer for repair before the holidays.
Thanks for any info.
I have a 1996 XJ6 that will not start if I wash the car. I have to then disconnect and reconnect the battery. I have taken it to the mechanic and they said there is nothing wrong with car.
Any thoughts?
Does anyone know of a good mechanic in Atlanta?
"Thanks"
Jack
JMan
If it wouldn't cost so much to step up, I'd do it in a heartbeat!