95-97 XJR options and packages?
#41
Why not heated REAR seats in 1997 XJR?
1997 Full Line Standard Features and Options (USA)
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1997 changed the availability of heated rear seats. They were no longer available on the XJR, but optional on all other XJ models. Chrome plated wheels were also available across the line, but not for the XJR.
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1997 changed the availability of heated rear seats. They were no longer available on the XJR, but optional on all other XJ models. Chrome plated wheels were also available across the line, but not for the XJR.
Regarding the obvious question that is raised about why heated rear seats disappeared only in 1997 only for the XJR and AFAIK returned as an option in the redesigned X308 .... I suspect this was caused by the introduction of the redesigned rear seating for the XJR in 1997. Perhaps Jaguar simply didn't have time to redesign the rear heated seat or integrate it into production for a single year as they were busy gearing up the new X308 and were picking their priorities? Just a guess.
I have to say, although I used to think heated seats were somewhat of a silly luxury.... when it gets below 20F outside and I've gotten older, it is nice to be able to warm the seat up while the engine gets warm enough for the heater to start working. And now that I've got kids, they would appreciate the rear seats being heated for the same reason. So it is too bad the 97 XJR doesn't have the rear heated seats. Not a huge issue, but too bad.
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Never thought of heated seats before but it sure felt good during the 18F drive to work this morning. Definitely growing on me.
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97 xjr options
Just FYI. I own a 97 xjr in SDN, topaz metallic pearl with a cream interior. It has the solid cream interior with walnut dash and walnut shift knob, traditional steering wheel, chrome grille surround and chrome trunk trim. Mine is proof that the cars could be special ordered in certain colors. Does anyone know how to find out what the production numbers were with such options as mine? I know only 318, 97 models were produced. I'm curious how many of the 318 have options as mine?
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*laugh*... OK, I'll give you that the power headrests are pretty gratuitous, plus they only raise/lower, not even adjust front/rear. I mean if they are are going full on luxury, why not?
I would have been happy to lose the power headrests and instead save that money and have power seat memory pots that last and a radio that isn't flakey from the factory
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I would have been happy to lose the power headrests and instead save that money and have power seat memory pots that last and a radio that isn't flakey from the factory
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The design isn't perfect regardless though.....
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