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31.1 MPG with the trip computer is probably more like 28-29 MPG real world mileage which is reasonable.
Ever other car in the world has adapters that plug into the head unit, you throw Ipod in the glovebox, sight unseen, same with sat radio.
Whats up? I know the 05s on were different, I believe they have some direct connect. But I am not willing to change cars over it, I think.
$399 Dealer DOC Fee on EVERY car sold."
The above is cut and pasted from the dealer's website.
It discourages us from traveling 3300 miles to buy the car.
Is this charge customary, mandatory, or legal in FL? It's bad enough to pay a 7.7% Sales Tax when arriving home.
Thanks,
Chintan Talati
Corporate Communications
Edmunds Inc.
Good luck! And, if the salesman is too arrogant, go elsewhere!
I did do a little research, though. Thinking that what I really wanted was an AWD sedan, I checked out pricing on both an E Class and a 5 Series. (The 7 Series doesn't offer AWD and the S Class, while available in AWD, is more money and more pompousness than I want to put up with.) It looked to me like that when a year or two old, these mid size sedans sell for very close to the same price as the larger XJ.
Incidentally, as I think has been said before, almost all '04 XJs , even the Vandeplas, are short wheelbase XJs and almost all '05s are long wheel base cars, either as a base car, the XJL, or a Vandeplas.
Now, if I could just find an '05 Vandeplas in black for well under 40K......
Should you find such a deal, it would be a "Katrina" car.
TagMan
Where is it installed? I understand that it's supposed to be installed at the very back and center of the roof just above the top of the rear window molding. Is yours not in that location?
Also... I believe that the dealer-installed and/or port-installed Sirius unit is an FM modulator. This means that the modulator receives the satellite signal, but then re-broadcasts it to your FM radio at a specific frequency. Have you checked that your FM is properly and precisely tuned in to the frequency required?
TagMan
TagMan
When attempt to start, when ignition is moved forward to the position just prior to cranking (i.e. where all the indicator lights are tested), it generates, then cycles through the following lights:
Major Engine Failure
ASC Fault
Transmission Fault
Low Brake Fluid
When the problem occurs, it won't allow the engine to crank over (not a lower battery condition) so it's not drivable. After an hour or two, the problem goes away. I've taking it to the dealer twice and to another mechanic once. There are no relevant codes stored.
The first time, the dealer couldn't duplicate the issue, had no codes, and changed the battery. Issue not resolved.
The second time, the dealer couldn't duplicate the issue, had no codes, and the dealer recommended changing the inst pack (best guess).
We seldom drive the car because it's not reliable. Anyone every heard of this? Any suggestions? I'm thinking of just selling it to get rid of it. BTW, it went out of warranty right before my purchase 67,000 miles.
Thanks for any help!
Also, you are correct about the '04 and forward being much more reliable. The '05's and forward are even better than the '04, but the price will be higher. If the price range for you is better on the '04 than that's the ticket for yu. But be patient enough to get a clean one, not one that's been in a freakin' wreck! Good luck.
TagMan
TagMan
Assuming you are correct and it is weak reception, and it is not due to your geographic location, but is actually due to the car's equipment... then, on the surface, it would seem logical that there is a problem with the connection to the antenna. Certainly check that out first. After that, it quickly gets mysterious, and you should probably consult with the dealer (if you have any warranty) or, if available, a good local car radio specialist... the specialist being my recommendation. Keep us posted.
TagMan
Q: Am I better off purchasing 2006 or 2007? Anyone know money factor (most important buy rate) on lease? What about residual percentage?
I am in Southern California.
Thanks,
Steve
BTW...this guy has had a few MBs in the past and had only headaches with them, would never buy another Benz...seems that every month the car would spend a week at the dealer for some repair...said that his Jag only had routine maintenance in 100K miles, and was bulletproof...just thought you might want some unsolicited feedback...
I still covet the new aluminum XJ8, but can't pull the trigger due to the wonderful running and performance of my 4.6 in the old Lincoln.
Frankly, the headroom in the 2003 and prior XJs is nearly impossible for most men. In addition, the handbrake location is also an issue.
The 2004 new generation of XJ brought an entirely new car, even though the appearance was deliberately retained. The headroom is roomy for men well over 6', myself included at 6'1", and the handbrake is a small knob, electronically controlled. The all-aluminum vehicle weighs in at only a little more than a 3-Series BMW. With that light weight and its standard 300 hp engine it is very spirited, and yet delivers gas mileage rated at 27 EPA Hwy. Some have argued that the design should have been updated, given the window of opportunity for the '04 and forward XJs, but regardless, the latest XJs have proven themselves to be superior in every way to the older ones, and their reliability has particularly been impressive... even making the JD Powers list in top or near-top positions for a number of years.
TagMan
All four of my Hondas had hand brakes, which I sorely missed after I started buying American.....
TagMan
Many thanks for any ideas...cheers
I would appreciate any info as to why this occurs also and what can be done to eliminate it. Thanks so much!
From outside it looks bigger but from inside, I can swear that is no different(in size) that my old XJ6. It fills that I sit taller. The trunk is definitely bigger(deeper) since they relocated the gas tank.
It fills fast, but I didn't fill that way faster filling that I was expected after my XJ6.
The direction switch has a bad location(way to high).
Other then these observations it's a great car, but after driving it today I think I will stick more to my old XJ6. I don't see that much difference to worth spending that much.
For the previous poster, maybe the solenoid needs to be replaced. The shifter has a solenoid. I'm not familiar with the XJ8 but on my XJ6 I have a star head screw on the J-gate which if I remove and stick something down it would disengage the shifter.