Hey all! The past few weeks I've been reading a lot about Jaguars and especially the XJ series.

My question is probably half emotional, half practical, and maybe, well, a third philosophical...

I want to get an XJR, and my options are basically good condition year 2000 +- 2 years or get an 04 from a dealer.

I actually think that I like the look of a 1999 more than an 04, but I appreciate very much the mechanical upgrades/fixes for the 04. Any opinions? I want this to be a long term car. I can do basic maintenance and component replacement, like tensioners etc.
Thanks!

 

Hello, Elvin,
All your choices are too new for me. I like the 70s and 80s Jaguars, back when you could tell one car from another by merely seeing it in profile and didn't have to see the badge on the hood.

Welcome to the forums from ElinorB.
(';')

 

Welcome to the forum

 

Yeah all those old Jaguars are very beautiful. I love the XJ6's. Thanks!

 

Welcome to the forum Elvin,

Good to have you with us at Jaguar forums.

You'll find each model has big support from members here. Once you've decided which design your prefer, condition and service history are even more important than age.

Follow this link XJ ( X308 ) XJ8 / XJR - Jaguar Forums - Jaguar Enthusiasts Forum to the X308 forum for help, advice and information on the earlier steel bodied model and this one https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...j6-xj8-xjr-28/ to the X351 for the later aluminium bodied model. The 'HOW TO' thread at the top is a good place to start for info on regular issues.

You can also visit the USA Western Region forum by following this link https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/western-us-ak-ca-nv-ut-hi-wa-id-38/ to find other members in your region.

Enjoy the forums.

Graham

 

welcome to the forum!!

 

Welcome to Jaguar Forums Elvin,

Good to have you with us.
Enjoy the forum.

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You guys are great. Pics soon.

Bought an XJR!!! A baby is born :P

 

What do I know.. It's my 1st day here too. In my research I found to stay 2000 or newer.. As ford went in and straighten them out.. I have 2 01's and both have been good cars. Except for a rod knock that blames the oil pump or my 21 year old kid, ( haha) put 1 out of commission, but I turned around and got a 02.

 

Hello JimC64;
My girl is Scottish. She is a Piper. I definitely want to visit Scotland with her. One of two counties I want to see outside the U.S. Thanks, Jeff

 

TATA motors actually got Jaguar back on track. Ford nearly put Jaguar in the predicament Saab is in. The ONLY thing Ford did to improve Jag is to relieve the marque of Lucas electrics.

 

Welcome from Australia and to the forum.

Looks like you have answered your own question,congratulations on the XJR, good choice what year is it and I bet you have some great pics already,maybe share one or two on here just to make me jealous!
Enjoy. Neil