What did Top Gear say about the Jaguar XJ?
Top car out of 137 models in 2003 Top Gear survey. Painted front bumper easy to scratch. No means of checking 5-speed ZF autobox oil level or refilling it. Jaguar says ‘sealed for life’, but no oil changes could mean a ‘life’ of just 10 years. No manual option.
What does sealed for life mean on a Jaguar XJ?
Jaguar says ‘sealed for life’, but no oil changes could mean a ‘life’ of just 10 years. No manual option. Whine of Eaton supercharger of XJR8 can become irritating, but you only hear it when you boot the car heavily.
Is there an extended warranty on a Jaguar XJ?
Jaguar’s extended warranty does not cover this, but Warranty Direct’s does. Reports of tensioner problems leading to timing chain failures. Terminal if the secondary tensioners break and throw the chain more than two sprockets. The early X308s had quite a few known weaknesses: tensioners, water pump, gearbox that were sorted out after a few years.
What’s the VIN on a 1997 Jaguar XJ?
Don’t buy a 97 – 99 XJ8 VIN from 812256 to 878717 inclusive unless it has had a replacement engine, indicated by a special tag on the nearside of the engine block. Beware of rattles from timing chain as tensioner could be about to let go.
What kind of engine does a Jaguar XJ8 have?
All versions come with Jaguar’s 4.0-liter V-8 engine and a five-speed automatic transmission. On the XJ8, XJ8 L and Vanden Plas, horsepower is 290. On the sporty XJR and Vanden Plas Supercharged models horsepower jumps to 370 from the addition of a supercharger.
What is the length of a Vanden Plas XJ8?
The base XJ8 and XJR models ride a 113-inch wheelbase and are 198 inches long. The wheelbase and overall length are stretched 4.9 inches on the XJ8 L and Vanden Plas models.
What’s the price of a new Jaguar XJ8?
The Jaguar XJ8 is a sedan. Inventory prices for the 2009 XJ8 range from $8,135 to $18,487. It gets EPA-estimated 18-20 MPG combined. Popular Competitors Lexus LS 430, BMW 540and Mercedes-Benz E-Class NEWTake our quiz & meet the car you’ll love. Showing the 2009 Jaguar XJ8 2009 65 Photos
What are the specs of a 2000 Jaguar XJ8?
Key Specs. of the 2000 Jaguar XJ8. Base trim shown. Body Type: Sedan See similar vehicles. Combined MPG: 18-20 Combined MPG. Engine: 290-hp, 4.0-liter V-8 (premium) Drivetrain: Rear-wheel Drive. Transmission: 5-speed automatic w/OD.