What DON'T you like about your XJ
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To me this is ingenius.
You wouldnt use the hidden cupholders when driving only when stopped or parked up.Then when driving the armrests slides over the cupholders giving more room to rest your arm on...luxury!
It also means the cupholders arent in the dash (like some VW/Audi/etc) so you have a bigger touchscreen and arent out in the open spoiling the interior!
Ingenius again!
Boy I love this car.....
You wouldnt use the hidden cupholders when driving only when stopped or parked up.Then when driving the armrests slides over the cupholders giving more room to rest your arm on...luxury!
It also means the cupholders arent in the dash (like some VW/Audi/etc) so you have a bigger touchscreen and arent out in the open spoiling the interior!
Ingenius again!
Boy I love this car.....
As far as the initial question, the car has no real faults IMO. I have owned it for 8 yrs now and it has never needed a single dealer visit except for some recall a few years back. I think trunk is plenty large. Highway mileage 28++ is outstanding, interior still looks like new. When suspension goes I'll change it. They don't last forever!! I had a 1998 XJ8 prior to this and there is no comparison. suspension is much better sorted. Rear end doesn't wander in breezes etc and obviously its quite a bit quicker. Great sleeper car.
Last edited by ddsski; 07-29-2012 at 03:29 PM.
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This picture was taken in darkness without flash to try and show the stereo switch lit up...pic doesnt do it justice as they are very easy to distinguish in the dark (lights on and ignition on)
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Len Apcar (07-31-2012)
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...My XJL will be receiving custom made leather covered sunshades, machined seat mounts 1 1/2" further back and 3/8" higher, deep pile custom sewn floor mats, custom built J-Gate and reprogrammed computer with true manual shift from 1st to 6th gear, a cat back exaust with internal bypass valve, flared wheel wells and 19" wheels with larger tires in the rear, stock bumpers and underlying structure removed and replaced with light custom made and svelte shaped fiberglass covers, lower gears and limited slip differential installed, speed limiter and traction control disabled.
Those changes will provide a very comfortable interior, a body that will get appreciative looks as it goes down the road, and performance that will smoke most other vehicles.
It will cost a lot to do it, so why not buy something else that is already faster and more trendy? Because Mercedes S-Class, BMW 7 Series, Audi, Ferrari, Lamborghini, Maserati, Aston Martin, Bentley, Rolls Royce etc., have their own design flaws, and will cost more to purchase than perfecting the Jag.
It's just too bad Ford/Jaguar didn't do it perfectly the first time.
Those changes will provide a very comfortable interior, a body that will get appreciative looks as it goes down the road, and performance that will smoke most other vehicles.
It will cost a lot to do it, so why not buy something else that is already faster and more trendy? Because Mercedes S-Class, BMW 7 Series, Audi, Ferrari, Lamborghini, Maserati, Aston Martin, Bentley, Rolls Royce etc., have their own design flaws, and will cost more to purchase than perfecting the Jag.
It's just too bad Ford/Jaguar didn't do it perfectly the first time.
Cheers!
Vance
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Agree with other issues discussed.
Plus - last night on the way home got a TRAC Off and ABS not available error. Although it was not present this morning the dealer said (had it in for scheduled replacement of front end bushings) not to worry about it until it completely fails but the cost is approx 2800.00 USD?
Is there a replacement/core swap plug and play option - can't see spending that type of money?
Plus - last night on the way home got a TRAC Off and ABS not available error. Although it was not present this morning the dealer said (had it in for scheduled replacement of front end bushings) not to worry about it until it completely fails but the cost is approx 2800.00 USD?
Is there a replacement/core swap plug and play option - can't see spending that type of money?
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O.K. here goes, sorry it's a bit long.....but you did ask.
I have always wanted a Jag so for my 70th birthday last year I treated myself to a 2007 XJ8 VDP. Dark green, tan interior, 43,000 miles, classic, a beauty. Bought it from a dealer who finds the car, checks it out and brings it into town for you.
They didn't check it out well enough, the back end was groaning. Took it back to them three times, still groaning. Then took it to the local Jag dealer. Diff was burned out but don't worry, covered by the extended warranty you bought. Car off the road three weeks, parts from England. Ah, gee, sorry, new diff is different design, old prop shaft won't fit, need new part. Not covered, warranty company walks away, leaves car in bits, not driveable, costs me $2000 to put it back on the road. Litigation.
Took it in to my service station for oil change. Kept overnight. Needs headlight bulb. Who knew? My 1999 SAAB 9-5 tells me when bulb is out, Jag doesn't. We shopped around for you, Sir, and saved you a hundred bucks. Saved on what, exactly? Bulb cost me $249. Get on internet, find two-pack for $94, Philips, made in Germany, ship to son in U.S. Canadians getting hosed again.
This spring, had Jag dealer service the air conditioning. Month later, not as cold as it should be. Take it back in. Ah, compressor is shot. Covered by extended warranty but they have located a used unit, take a week to get here. Right, I'm off on vacation for three weeks, see you when I get back. Took it in Thu morning last week. Thu afternoon, sorry, keeping it overnight, bigger job than we thought. Fri afternoon call, sorry, broken stud, we have to send it out to machine shop. Next Tue morning, sorry, used unit no good, new part ordered from England. Gee, we are driving to see grandchildren in U.S. on 6th, can I have car back on 5th? No chance. We'll take the SAAB, bless it, 500 miles. So right now, car is still off the road for another three weeks. In 16 months I have driven it 5000 miles.
One other complaint - the paint is very soft. You only have to look at it and you get a scratch. No scratches on 13-year-old SAAB.
Why do parts have to come from England? Is there no parts store in North America?
I have had many cars over the years. I have never had to replace a diff or A/C compressor and this one has done only 48,000 miles.
I now realize what a great car the SAAB is. We love it.
Morals of the tale:
There's no fool like an old fool.
Be careful what you wish for.
Vee get too soon old und too late schmart.
I have always wanted a Jag so for my 70th birthday last year I treated myself to a 2007 XJ8 VDP. Dark green, tan interior, 43,000 miles, classic, a beauty. Bought it from a dealer who finds the car, checks it out and brings it into town for you.
They didn't check it out well enough, the back end was groaning. Took it back to them three times, still groaning. Then took it to the local Jag dealer. Diff was burned out but don't worry, covered by the extended warranty you bought. Car off the road three weeks, parts from England. Ah, gee, sorry, new diff is different design, old prop shaft won't fit, need new part. Not covered, warranty company walks away, leaves car in bits, not driveable, costs me $2000 to put it back on the road. Litigation.
Took it in to my service station for oil change. Kept overnight. Needs headlight bulb. Who knew? My 1999 SAAB 9-5 tells me when bulb is out, Jag doesn't. We shopped around for you, Sir, and saved you a hundred bucks. Saved on what, exactly? Bulb cost me $249. Get on internet, find two-pack for $94, Philips, made in Germany, ship to son in U.S. Canadians getting hosed again.
This spring, had Jag dealer service the air conditioning. Month later, not as cold as it should be. Take it back in. Ah, compressor is shot. Covered by extended warranty but they have located a used unit, take a week to get here. Right, I'm off on vacation for three weeks, see you when I get back. Took it in Thu morning last week. Thu afternoon, sorry, keeping it overnight, bigger job than we thought. Fri afternoon call, sorry, broken stud, we have to send it out to machine shop. Next Tue morning, sorry, used unit no good, new part ordered from England. Gee, we are driving to see grandchildren in U.S. on 6th, can I have car back on 5th? No chance. We'll take the SAAB, bless it, 500 miles. So right now, car is still off the road for another three weeks. In 16 months I have driven it 5000 miles.
One other complaint - the paint is very soft. You only have to look at it and you get a scratch. No scratches on 13-year-old SAAB.
Why do parts have to come from England? Is there no parts store in North America?
I have had many cars over the years. I have never had to replace a diff or A/C compressor and this one has done only 48,000 miles.
I now realize what a great car the SAAB is. We love it.
Morals of the tale:
There's no fool like an old fool.
Be careful what you wish for.
Vee get too soon old und too late schmart.
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