Question from XK8 owner
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I am visitng from the X100 forum. I own a 2004 XK8 , but have an opportunity to buy a 2003 XJR. I have only looked at the car briefly , but it seems to be well cared for and appears to have no rust. I understand that it uses the same 4.2L v8 as the XK8/R . Does it have the same transmission ? The J Gate looks like it's a 5 speed auto and not a 6 speed.
Aside from the engine , what are soem common items I should look for ?
Thanks for any advice you can provide
Aside from the engine , what are soem common items I should look for ?
Thanks for any advice you can provide
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I believe you will find it has a 4.0 V8. The 2003 is probably the "best of breed"
for the X308s. Most all of the minor hiccups of previous model years were
sorted and implemented. The transmission on the XJR is a little more robust
than on the non-supercharged version. Suspension, various mounts, and rotor
wear are, of course, a no brainer when buying any car. Personally, I would have
the transmission checked out by a professional before the purchase.
for the X308s. Most all of the minor hiccups of previous model years were
sorted and implemented. The transmission on the XJR is a little more robust
than on the non-supercharged version. Suspension, various mounts, and rotor
wear are, of course, a no brainer when buying any car. Personally, I would have
the transmission checked out by a professional before the purchase.
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Fingers crossed that the XJR is a good one. IMO, the X308 is the last of the beautiful Jag saloons.
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Thanks for all the quick and very helpful replies. The seller has the car at a local indy shop now getting an MVI done ( our version of MOT ) so it can be registered to whomever buys it. When that is done and firm price is established I will arrange to get it home with me for a 1/2 day for a drive and bring it to my mechanic to get it up in the air and have a good look. I'm very hopeful this will work out. I LOVE my XK8 but am getting to an age ( and lack of "bendability" ) where it's hard to get in and out ; and a sedan/saloon car makes more sense for me ( and my wife loves big Jags as well )
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