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If I can pick it up for under 2K should I?
http://www.4mag.com/cgi-bin/lotinfo.dtw/disp?lot=344383
I just want it as a weekend driver and an occassional 250 mile trip once a month...
Real life suggestions? I am used to credit card melters.
TIA
~d
God gave you common sense for a reason. Listen to it.
Well I went to the auction, it was freezing cold, cars covered in snow. The Jag was clean, exterior nice and cranked over first time. It idled rough which I attributed to it sitting in the cold for awhile. I didn't stick around to see it go through, it was to cold. I don't think it sold, judging by the way things were selling when I was there I could have probably picked it up for $900.
~d
i have notice that my Xk8 has two thomostat put
in the second time i look it in for a oil change
and the service guy said the hoses where sucked flat this really bugs i am looking fro a after market thermostat
also the dealer refinshed the wood because of a milky haze.
P.S. i have a 2001 VDP and a 1999 XK8 if anyone has information let me know
If so, do some brands fit better than others?
Thanks!
Work had been kicking my butt to no end.. but now 2 major projects are finished.
Bill
:-)
Pat,
Thanks! Good to be back, good to have the time to be back!
thanks
JMan
Yeah there is...
http://www.arden.de
They make some fun stuff for our Kitties... They are the people I have bought stuff from for the XJRs I have owned. They were able to get a 370hp engine to about 458hp.
Helped jus ta bit when overtaking you see..
How is things in Lawyerland.
Bob
Hehehehehehe...
So when you gonna plump for a Jag then?
Thanks
JMan
WOOOOO-WEEEE!
Reseal the top? Huh? Just keep it clean and out of car washes, shoudl be fine till it is like 10 years old
Bob
I have a question.. I went to check my oil the other day. It's been around 3000 miles since my last change so I'm due. But when I pulled the dipstick out, there was this white foamy "goo" on the dipstick. It almost looked like the oil was frothing a little.
Do you have any idea what could cause that? Obviously, I'll get the oil changed, but I've never seen that "stuff" in my oil reservoir before...
Thanks!
1) The oil was overfilled, allowing the crankshaft to whip through the reservoir of oil sitting in the oil pan. This can whip air into the oil and cause foaming. "Foamed" oil does not flow well and can be a cause for lack-of-lubrication problems.
2) Water has gotten into the crankcase and has emulsified somehow with the oil. Oil emulsions also offer poor lubrication.
I'm sure there are other potential causes for what you see on your dipstick, and are probably more likely to be the true cause. But the point is, what you are seeing is not normal and is a cause for concern. I would not delay a moment from having the oil changed.
Hmmm.... Could be a blown head gasket I suppose causing water to mix into the oil. OTOH, in over 300 X300s sold I have seen ONE "Failed" head gasket. It was leaking oil externally (96 VDP.. 79K miles) and was minor. Was a select car so haha Jag paid for it!
Are you doing nothing but short trips maybe? Could be unburned condensation. Looks like Mayo, right?
Bill
I am in CT and am looking for a 99 or 2000 XJ8 VDP or XJ8L, loaded with low miles. I would prefer a light blue / tan, silver/tan, or platnium/tan. Would also consider a deep emerald green/tan.
What can I expect to pay for these cars with low mileage and in warranty? How much more for a select edition of the same types?
Thanks.
Joe Rebot
Email: joe_hilary@yahoo.com
So, dealer wants to help me out (?) and get me into a newer car. I have 28K left on the loan. They're offering a 2001 XJR w/ 18K miles for $46000 and will take my car back for free (?). This doesn't seem like a good deal for me. Any thoughts on this one? Dealer said the 2000 XJRs are more reliable than 1998-9. I put down $5K on the 98 and purchased Lojack for it, so I am out significant dollars on this, plus I had a great interest rate of 3.9% which they can't give me.
But I got to dump this car, it is possessed.
Thanks!
1. Is $9000 too much to pay for this 91 model?
2. What makes the 91 xjs a "collector" as suppose to a 90 xjs? I thought I read that jaguar only made 300 or so 91 xjs..is this true?
3. What should I pay attention to when test driving the 90 and 91 xjs?
I would GREATLY appreciate any advice you can give about purchasing and maintaining the 90-91 XJS
Thanks
I have a 98 Vanden Plas. Do the brakes always feel mushy? Several time I have had to add brake fluid. I know when the brake pads wear down the fluid level also goes down. Even with the brake fluid level full, the feel on the foot petal is mushy? Any help. Bill you can respond too!
JMan
2009 BMW 335i, 2003 Corvette cnv. (RIP 2001 Jaguar XK8 cnv and 1985 MB 380SE [the best of the lot])
Yes, the stuff on the dipstick looked like Mayo. I had the oil and filter changed, and for the moment, everything is looking fine. And yes, I do only drive the car mostly on short (40mi) trips to work and back. But summer is coming!!
I'll keep an eye on this and see if it starts making sandwich spread again.
But that's far beyond tyhe norm.
1) Hell yes if it's a Coupe. No if it's a ragtop. If it's a ragtop that's cheap, if it's a coupe I think it's high by $1,500-2K assuming it's mint.
2) They are not collector's items. They are used cars. Jag made a HELL of a lot more than 300 XJSs in 1991.
3) Everything. Engine oil pressure should be strong, and get up to presure quickly. Smooth, quiet, watch for HUGE oil leaks (They ALL leak a little) and rust, cosmetic problems. Leather and wood are VERY costly to fix.
Hope this helps! Wonderful car, $$$ to keep running.
Pedal is usual XJ8 mush and I have bled em 3 times now. You can try flushing the whole system.. but it's about the norm.
Bill
And guess what we just got as a company car for our manager in the UK branch of our company? And guess who hogged it ALL last week?
(Disclaimer, this is a 262hp 3.5V8 car that we wont get)
HOLY ****! WOW! GOOD GOD!
Here's the deal. Rides like an S430/500. Quieter and smoother than a BMW 7 Series.
Handles amazingly well, IMO, as good as the BMW. Steering feel is just freaking amazing (And I always have liked the steering on the X300 over the XJ8) Handling is very predictable and surefooted. Car I drove had 235-50ZR18 P6000s, US-Spec cars will have crappo Conti CH95s
Brakes are excellent. Car feels light.. feels athletic, VERY secure and stable. Amazingly tight. A few small trim bits feel cheap but overall very solid. This car is as solid as an old Mercedes.
It's quick and smooth too. VERY quiet.
Very comfortable, FINALLY it has headroom and decent rear-seat legroom. Cabin is a LOT bigger and airier.
Trunk is huge.
Car is SUBSTANTIALLY Improved...
When the first XJ6 came out in '68 it set the world on its' ear and was called the best sedan in the world. ditto the XJ40 in 1986.
17 years later Coventry has done it again. This car is amazing.
Bill
I thought the X300 and the XJ8 were the same car.
X300 (95-97 SWB Sedan... LWB is actually called X330) only LOOKS like the X308 (XJ8.. LWB XJ8 is X338)
Mechanically they are VERY different. Friend of mine has an XJ8 and an XJ6 (96 and 98) He prefers the 96 to the 98 except for the power. As do I.
First, from the time the XJ8 was brand new until now, coolant has been slowly lost. Several times the dealer ran pressure tests (once overnight) with no leaks found. It looses about 6-8 ounces in 5Kmi or so (my guesstimate). There is a slight coolant odor at the radiator when the engine is hot. Temperature gauge reads normal and no warning lights or messages.
Second, during the first 5Kmi, it used about half a quart of oil. Since then it has been using a quart every 2-3Kmi (the car now has a total of 17Kmi). The dealer thinks this is normal; it seems excessive to me.
Thanks in advance for your help.
We have the:
Series I
Series II
Series III
XJ-40
X-300
X-330
X-308
X-338
X-350.....
And they are all called XJ! This can be confusing!
I knew there were some engine and suspension changes between the XJ6 and XJ8 which made the 8 the better car, but I thought they were both the same basic platform, and I though the X-300 was basically an XJ-40 with new sheetmetal. So exactly how much does a 98-03 XJ have in common with a 95-97? With a 94?