Who has the highest mileage XJ8?
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Mine, of 2004, is practically a baby (44.500 kms) and I intend to run it for years/decades, my first and probably my last real saloon cruiser, hoping to achieve those sometimes impressive mileages I see here, through diligent driving and care. I know from this forum (thx again to the community!) what are the most common issues and I will have to fix them when they arise to enjoy what this marvellous car offers.
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Stuart Beattie (07-17-2013)
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1999 XJR with 146,500 miles. I have owned it for six days and have already put 300 miles on it. After some minor tinkering (with the help of the fine people of this forum), it has gone from a strong running car to an unbelievable machine. I know I have a long road ahead with this car, but having only paid $4500 for it, I am comfortable putting more money into it. Used Jaguars are a bargain, when you stop to think about it. What other car that cost $70,000 new can be had for less than $10,000 a decade later? A Corvette of the same vintage will cost you 2-3 times what a nice XJR would. A Porsche 911 of the same vintage will cost even more than that. I would have no problem putting $10,000 into my XJR over the years, if I needed to. As of right now, it is an incredible daily driver. I have a 60 mile round trip to work every day, and I couldn't think of a better car to make the drive in. My driving is all rural, and I am averaging 22 MPG with this car. If I show some restraint with my right foot, which admittedly is extremely difficult, I can top 25 MPG. ![Icon Headbang](https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/images/smilies/icon_headbang.gif)
I love my Jag! If it wasn't for my wife (and those darn marriage laws), I would marry it...
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I love my Jag! If it wasn't for my wife (and those darn marriage laws), I would marry it...
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Build up to the failure was quite sudden. It started with juddering and slipping on acceleration. This quickly progressed to classic A drum failure symptoms, put car into drive, nothing until over 1500rpm then THUD.
I'm around $1000 into a good used box. I plan to rebuild the old box once it is out with a rebuild kit...
Also, CarQuest has the filter kit for these boxes on for $37 right now!
I'm around $1000 into a good used box. I plan to rebuild the old box once it is out with a rebuild kit...
Also, CarQuest has the filter kit for these boxes on for $37 right now!
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Great thread!
2004 XJ8 bought new. We now have 110k miles on it and I'm very encouraged from this thread about keeping it to 200,000 miles.
Issues:
1. Warranty repair on oil supply problem to variable valve timing apparatus
2. Idler pulley replaced due to squeak; serpentine belt replaced; warranty
3. New heater control assembly in dash ~ air volume and temp not even from R to L side. This was $2600 total. Dealer had to remove entire assembly and install new one. This was not under warranty.
4. New brakes, of course.
5. New speaker driver side on dash
That's it. Suspension, tranny and everything else going great and uses an insignificant amount of engine oil.
2004 XJ8 bought new. We now have 110k miles on it and I'm very encouraged from this thread about keeping it to 200,000 miles.
Issues:
1. Warranty repair on oil supply problem to variable valve timing apparatus
2. Idler pulley replaced due to squeak; serpentine belt replaced; warranty
3. New heater control assembly in dash ~ air volume and temp not even from R to L side. This was $2600 total. Dealer had to remove entire assembly and install new one. This was not under warranty.
4. New brakes, of course.
5. New speaker driver side on dash
That's it. Suspension, tranny and everything else going great and uses an insignificant amount of engine oil.
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My 04 XJ8 has 150K miles on the clock.
It runs well with the odd engine hiccup every now and again.
Spurious little issues like leaky driver foot well, once after using a automated washing machine, won't be doing that again.
One rear window won't work properly sometimes from the drivers door console. I have stripped, cleaned and put back together ( an easy job to be honest), but still the same. I have even carried out the reset but no joy.
Interior is still nice and clean ( except a little sagging of roof liner on the rear pillars. Sunroof cover is hanging loose too.
However, I got the car for a song, am happy to put a couple of thou$ into it to keep it all mechanically sound and would expect it to pass the 250K+ miles no problem.
It runs well with the odd engine hiccup every now and again.
Spurious little issues like leaky driver foot well, once after using a automated washing machine, won't be doing that again.
One rear window won't work properly sometimes from the drivers door console. I have stripped, cleaned and put back together ( an easy job to be honest), but still the same. I have even carried out the reset but no joy.
Interior is still nice and clean ( except a little sagging of roof liner on the rear pillars. Sunroof cover is hanging loose too.
However, I got the car for a song, am happy to put a couple of thou$ into it to keep it all mechanically sound and would expect it to pass the 250K+ miles no problem.
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vysmith1959 (07-22-2020)
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Is that the main ECU reflashing? Surely thats a Dealer job and will cost $$$. I rarely have rear passengers so it can stay like it for now.
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My wife uses her 99 as a daily driver. She just passed 237K. Had to do the usual repairs, timing chains front end (parts still on the work bench, LOL) But still a strong runner. I maxed the car out on a runway 2 years ago at 135 MPH, do not know if she had more to give as I was responding to an accident as a first responder.
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