I've never had a Jag but I want an XJR

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07-15-2007 | 01:05 PM

m100fan

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I've never had a Jag but I want an XJR

Hey guys,

I'm currently in Dallas TX and have been driving a 1997 Mercedes Benz E420 for about 4 years. The ca has been good to me and it has a nippy 275hp 32v V8 and a 5 speed auto. The word on the street is that Jags use the same transmission.

I'm now looking for more power and a little change. I can't help but consider an XJR because they look like so much value.

So I want to spend around $15,000 on one. I know a guy who has access to dealer auctions and am wondering what I could get for that kind of money. I'm not scared of mileage when it comes to MB cars but I know nothing about Jags.

What should I look for? Ideally I would like one thats newer then 2001 and has less then 75000 miles.

I'm not affraid of getting my hands dirty and love big powerful sedans. I also own the following classics.

Mercedes Benz 450SEL 6.9
Mercedes Benz 300SEL 6.3
Rover P6 3500S

I would be grateful for any advise.

All the best

Al

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07-15-2007 | 01:11 PM

93xj6

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RE: I've never had a Jag but I want an XJR

Texas Cars Direct is a great dallas area place for jaguars, alot of people recooment this place, I have heard on several forums.

This is the cheapest XJR they have, but look at the inventory, they have a lot of nice cars.

http://texascarsdirect.com/PublicWeb...l.aspx?id=7814

You should go check them out tho, they have some XJ8s that are fairly new for less then 15,000

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07-15-2007 | 01:39 PM

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RE: I've never had a Jag but I want an XJR

Thanks for responding, I've seen they're Ebay listings and they seem to have great deals. I've also seen good feedback from them from other forum members so I will certainly look at them.

My bigger concern is what to look for on these cars. I've pretty much learnt Mercedes cars backwards and know how to spot a lemon.What are the parts prices like for Jags? Are there any aftermarket sellers? I understand that once I get up to 2002. I can get past the Nikasil and the Tensioner issues.

Any other issues (Rust, suspension, electrics) that I need to know about?

All the best

Al

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07-15-2007 | 06:08 PM

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RE: I've never had a Jag but I want an XJR

don't ever put sediment filled gas in one of those. an inconvenience for you and a bad day for the gas station.

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07-15-2007 | 06:45 PM

93xj6

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RE: I've never had a Jag but I want an XJR

I think anything 200 or newer won't have the nikisil problem, at least that's how it is in XK8's, IDK about Xj8s, but it's the same engine so I would assume.

That;s all I can help you with there, cuz it is the same engine as my dad's car, and we haven't had anyproblem with Jag's V8 engine, it's a good injun.

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07-20-2007 | 10:45 PM

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RE: I've never had a Jag but I want an XJR

I, too, have had a 300 SEL 6.3 (1970). That car was a monster! The XJR is much more refined. You dont feel the torque through the transmission as you do with a 6.3. It's more like the 6.9. Mercedes toned down the torque converter in the 6.9 tranny. That's why the 6.3 is actually faster to 60 than the 6.9. Annyhoo, having owned a 6.3 and driven my buddy's euro 6.9, I still LOVEmy XJR. However, $15K or under you may be limited to 1999 or older. If you can get a 2000 or newer, you should go for it - no Nicasil issue. If you get a car with 70K miles or more, change the timing chain tensioners (if they havent already been done.)

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