Hey Guys, new XJR owner here...
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Hey Guys, new XJR owner here...
Hey guys,
I've been on the forum for a long time. I've had X-Types and S-Types in the past. I've been considering the purchase of a supercharged Jag for a while.
I was torn between an STR and an XJR, but ultimately I decided on an XJR. I am a licensed used car dealer, so I started scouring the country for the right car.
Finally found it. 04 XJR. Black on black (what I wanted). Nav, everything 77k miles. Bought it sight unseen with a Manheim condition report of 4.5/5 and had it shipped to me.
I've only had the car a couple days but I really like it so far.
Here's what I've determined so far. The car had a bad steering shake when it showed up. Put it on the lift at the shop and the front end seemed tight. So I decided to balance the tires, and when the driver front went on the car it became obvious that the Pirelli P6 tire had a shifted belt. You could see it clearly. I mounted that tire on the rear, and the wheel is rock solid, but you can still feel the tire vibration coming through the chassis. The car is going in for two new rear tires tomorrow.
Second, the cat portion of the leaper was rigged and attached with bailing wire - I kid you not. It seems like the two screws that go into the cat are missing. I am going to order a new leaper.
Floor mats are missing. Threw some generic winter mats in it for now. Will order proper ones.
Here's a couple pics:
Take care,
George
I've been on the forum for a long time. I've had X-Types and S-Types in the past. I've been considering the purchase of a supercharged Jag for a while.
I was torn between an STR and an XJR, but ultimately I decided on an XJR. I am a licensed used car dealer, so I started scouring the country for the right car.
Finally found it. 04 XJR. Black on black (what I wanted). Nav, everything 77k miles. Bought it sight unseen with a Manheim condition report of 4.5/5 and had it shipped to me.
I've only had the car a couple days but I really like it so far.
Here's what I've determined so far. The car had a bad steering shake when it showed up. Put it on the lift at the shop and the front end seemed tight. So I decided to balance the tires, and when the driver front went on the car it became obvious that the Pirelli P6 tire had a shifted belt. You could see it clearly. I mounted that tire on the rear, and the wheel is rock solid, but you can still feel the tire vibration coming through the chassis. The car is going in for two new rear tires tomorrow.
Second, the cat portion of the leaper was rigged and attached with bailing wire - I kid you not. It seems like the two screws that go into the cat are missing. I am going to order a new leaper.
Floor mats are missing. Threw some generic winter mats in it for now. Will order proper ones.
Here's a couple pics:
Take care,
George
Last edited by androulakis; 01-26-2012 at 01:02 PM.
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Welcome to "The Club", George. I bought mine in September 2011, and I couldn't be more pleased with the purchase. So far, I've had to put zero into mine, except for a front end alignment. What's coming: a tranny pan/sleeve/fluid service, with reflash. Mine has "The lurch", although not particularly bothersome to me, and the pan has dripped a bit, but not much. "Suspension Too Low" has reared its head twice, but I can probably stave that off til next year. The front lower control arm bushings will need to be replaced before too long.
Oh, one more thing: I've become jaded with 400/400. I've been fantasizing about Avos' twin screw conversion. Yes, I'm insane. But I LOVE the car more than I thought I would, and I knew it was the best car ever made.
Oh, one more thing: I've become jaded with 400/400. I've been fantasizing about Avos' twin screw conversion. Yes, I'm insane. But I LOVE the car more than I thought I would, and I knew it was the best car ever made.
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Congrats, very nice! Hey did you get it from the Manheim PA exotic sell? Is it as clean as it looks?! How does she ride?
Also a Benz question, have you had any issues with your S430 air suspension.. hows the reliability of the Benz for you & ride quality with the 20" wheels? Any pix? I'm sorry I like all fine autos!
Also a Benz question, have you had any issues with your S430 air suspension.. hows the reliability of the Benz for you & ride quality with the 20" wheels? Any pix? I'm sorry I like all fine autos!
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Congrats, very nice! Hey did you get it from the Manheim PA exotic sell? Is it as clean as it looks?! How does she ride?
Also a Benz question, have you had any issues with your S430 air suspension.. hows the reliability of the Benz for you & ride quality with the 20" wheels? Any pix? I'm sorry I like all fine autos!
Also a Benz question, have you had any issues with your S430 air suspension.. hows the reliability of the Benz for you & ride quality with the 20" wheels? Any pix? I'm sorry I like all fine autos!
The car also has a convoluted aftermarket remote start. If you press the lock button on the keyfob fast twice, it remote starts BUT... once it's running the car just beeps at you when you press a button on the key fob to unlock it, same as if you hit the remote while it was running, so the only way to get it open is to either a) use the key in the lock, or b) hold down the lock button till the car shuts off, and then unlock it and restart it with the key. I guess it's still good for warming the car up on cold mornings...
Now as far as the Benz. So far it has been rock solid, except for the fact that the aftermarket wheels don't have the TPMS sensors installed so it has a constant TPMS error. I think the proper scanner can actually code out the TPMS system, or I can drop the $600 on new sensors.
I haven't had any issues or drama with the air suspension. I keep the suspension on sport 1 all the time, and with that and the wheels the car feels like a stock BMW. The w220 S classes feel like they are floating on air with the suspension set on convenience. Mine is a sport pack car, that has the AMG bumpers and originally came with 18" AMG wheels.
Here are some pics...
These are crappy Iphone pics, but I think you get the idea.
Take care,
George
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Nice Benz! I almost bought a CL 500 and a client tried to trade his S430 last summer. But I was finishing a divorce. Now I'm ready to make a move. I probably stay with Jaguar because of the familiarity and I really like the look. But the Benz is a sweet auto as well...
Who knows you may find me a sweet XK8 coupe or XJ... I call you on Monday or pm me Monday and I'll send info to you..
Who knows you may find me a sweet XK8 coupe or XJ... I call you on Monday or pm me Monday and I'll send info to you..
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Nice Benz! I almost bought a CL 500 and a client tried to trade his S430 last summer. But I was finishing a divorce. Now I'm ready to make a move. I probably stay with Jaguar because of the familiarity and I really like the look. But the Benz is a sweet auto as well...
Who knows you may find me a sweet XK8 coupe or XJ... I call you on Monday or pm me Monday and I'll send info to you..
Who knows you may find me a sweet XK8 coupe or XJ... I call you on Monday or pm me Monday and I'll send info to you..
See the hey Jon any update on the xk8 search thread in the s-type section. Shoot me a PM and I'll give you contact details.
As far as the Benz - it's mine too lol although to be honest, I don't enjoy driving it half as much as the xjr. Despite the initial drama I'm having with it. (more on that later)
Take care,
George
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