What do you think of the 2004 Jaguar XJ8?

The 2004, XJ8 offers luxury and a gliding ride. All of the spirit of a race car with the elegance of an executive luxury sedan. You don’t feel a bump with Air Ride suspension. Does recommend this car!! 27 out of 27 people found this review helpful.

Is the Jaguar XJ8 350 a classic car?

Only maintenance is changing fluids. The 2004-2009 Jaguar XJ8 (350) are the last, repeat last, of the traditional Jaguars in terms of styling and traditional luxury interiors. I’m convinced these cars will or are becoming modern classics.

Where can I buy a Jaguar XJ Vanden Plas?

UPDATE AS OF 7/2019: In July 2019 I purchased a 2008 XJ Vanden Plas from a dealer in Palm Springs. Car had 29k miles and I paid $17.8k for a car that originally sold for $84k at Desert European Jaguar in Rancho Mirage.

How many miles does a 2004 Jaguar XJ8 get?

I have now owned my 2004 XJ8 for 9 years. It has proved to be a very satisfying car to drive and to own. The reliability so far has been excellent. I have presently approximately 90 K miles. I do not drive it in snow as it has very poor traction and I don’t want to expose it to salted roads.

Is the 2004 Jaguar XJ a luxury car?

For the money they are the most luxurious, best handling, greatest looking, and distinctive luxury cars on the planet. The 2004+ models were the result of over a billion dollars spent by FORD in improvements to the Jaguar range. These cars are never mistaken for anything but a Jaguar.

What kind of car is the Jaguar XJ12?

At one point, the XJ12 was the fastest production sedan of its day. By the mid-’70s the lovely E-Type was replaced by the relatively bland XJ-S. The 1980s saw Jaguar continuing to raise the bar in performance with the launch of the XJ-S HE and a true world supercar, the XJ220.

Why does my XJ8 Vanden Plas not stop?

I have a 2006 Jaguar XJ8 Vanden Plas that the Parking Break will not work giving a Light Rapid Bell Sound when you start to move the car and will not stop. Where is the fuse to disconnect that bell so… read more MatthewW810 Land Rover master 33 satisfied customers 4004 Jaguar XJ8 feels like the air suspension has failed. It

Why is the parking break light not working on my XJ8?

I have a 2006 Jaguar XJ8 Vanden Plas that the Parking Break I have a 2006 Jaguar XJ8 Vanden Plas that the Parking Break will not work giving a Light Rapid Bell Sound when you start to move the car and will not stop. Where is the fuse to disconnect that bell so…

What makes a 4004 Jaguar XJ8 ride hard?

4004 Jaguar XJ8 feels like the air suspension has failed. It 4004 Jaguar XJ8 feels like the air suspension has failed. It rides hard over even small bumps. any trouble shooting ideas? Thank you/Don Girvan … read more Richard Jaguar Technician Vocational, Technical or Trade Scho 16,752 satisfied customers

What kind of car is a 2004 Jaguar X type?

Description: Used 2004 Jaguar X-Type 3.0 with AWD/4WD, Rear Bench Seats, Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel, Auto Climate Control, Sunroof/Moonroof. Recent Arrival!CARFAX One-Owner.

When did the Jaguar XJ8 V6 come out?

When it arrived in 2004 the double overhead camshaft 3.0-litre V6 had 179 kW at 6800 revs and 300 Nm at 4100 revs. There was no lack of zip with the XJ; even the V6 was quick.

Which is faster Jaguar XJ8 V6 or supercharged V8?

When asked the V6 would race to 100 km/h in just 8.1 seconds, faster than the small V8 in its predecessor, but the smooth short stroke 3.5-litre V8 required half a second less to make the same journey. The larger V8 took around 6.5 seconds to reach 100 km/h, the supercharged version was even less.

How long does it take a Jaguar XJ8 to reach 100 km / h?

The larger V8 took around 6.5 seconds to reach 100 km/h, the supercharged version was even less. With a solid, rigid foundation the XJ had a stable platform that could support the sort of handling the Jaguar engineers wanted to achieve, but it was just the start.

How many miles can a Jaguar XJ8 go?

With a full gas tank, the XJ can do an impressive 400 miles. Equally impressive, the Jag averaged 21.3 mpg during our test, despite the collective heavy throttle foot of the staff. While Monticello worked hard to put miles on the 350Z, it could muster only about 60 miles a day while the Jaguar averaged 90.

What makes a Jaguar XJ a good car?

Lots of resonance damping, carefully isolated engine mountings and a double-thickness bulkhead were part of the secret and the XJ always enjoyed a remarkable lack of wind noise, too, around that beautifully resolved, thin-pillared glasshouse.

How many miles does a Jaguar XJ go?

It’s now done 165000 miles,virtually trouble free. It is serviced at regular intervals by a firm of Jaguar trained mechanics. The downside (obviously) is fuel consumption,but you must expect that when you buy a 4 litre supercharged car.

Are there any problems with the Jaguar XJ?

Rear tyres replaced c 18000 and expensive Extremely reliable. Very powerful with turbo as precise time when needed. For the size of car and model it has a reasonable cost base. Only fuel. By choice I use Shell VPower.

When did the Jaguar XJ X308 come out?

Here’s our take on the V8-powered 1997-2002 Jaguar XJ X308 Jaguar had clear ideas about a replacement for the venerable XJ40. To answer criticisms about the car’s aesthetics, stylists would return to a traditional Jag look; curves, haunches and hooded headlights.

Is the Jaguar XJ40 still in production?

By the early 1990s, the XJ40 was outdated and largely accepted as a temperamental money pit. However, Jag’s new V8 engine was behind schedule, still under development and not yet production ready.

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