What is the most economical Jaguar car?
XF
Jaguar has done an impressive job with the XF – the most efficient version emits a reasonable 146g/km.
What’s the top speed of a Jaguar XJ8?
Even the 3.2 litre model is reasonably brisk, reaching 60 in a mere 8.8 seconds, with steering feel that would force a BMW engineer into mumbling apology. The 4.0 litre cars fitted with the V8 engine are superb, with the ace in the pack the XJR8.
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.
What do you need to know about a Jaguar XJ X308?
By the time the X300/308 arrived, Jaguar had moved away from the dreaded inboard rear discs and it’s all pretty conventional, with electronic ABS and sliding single-piston calipers all round. All cars feature ABS and this must work for an MoT pass, with the light coming on with the ignition and going out when the engine’s running.
How much does a new Jaguar XJ8 cost?
(approx based on an XJ8 3.2) Buy a prestige car and the plain facts are you must expect premium prices if and when you need to replace parts of it. The dull click of a broken starter motor is what £410 sounds like, likewise a new radiator will be in the region of £400.
Are there any used Jaguar xj8s for sale?
Autotrader has 54 Used Jaguar XJ8 cars for sale, including a 1999 Jaguar XJ8, a 2000 Jaguar XJ8, and a 2002 Jaguar XJ8.
Is the Jaguar XJ8 a reliable car?
With the massive cash infusion from parent company Ford, Jaguars now offer the sort of metronomic reliability that was once the preserve of Mercedes and BMW. The XJ6 had to be checked for warped brake discs, leaking power steering and computer crashes, and only time will tell if the XJ8’s long-term reliability measures up to class standards.
Even the 3.2 litre model is reasonably brisk, reaching 60 in a mere 8.8 seconds, with steering feel that would force a BMW engineer into mumbling apology. The 4.0 litre cars fitted with the V8 engine are superb, with the ace in the pack the XJR8.
What was the experience of buying a Jaguar XJ?
It was a very disappointing experience! Nicholas was awesome, very knowledgable and willing to work with me on price. Very helpful and continued reaching out with appointments to visit the dealership. Read 74 more dealer reviews… I asked question thru cargurus and they just sent boilerplate response and didn’t answer question.