X308- Is the Supercharged Vanden plas MSRP higher then the XJR?
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I currently have a 99 xjr. Love it to death. It is my baby. But I have always been a fan of the vanden plas. When I found out their was a super charged version, that made them even more appealing to me.
Main question I wanted to know is Was the MSRP higher then the XJR?
What are the Mechanical differences (if any)?
What are the the other differences? (other then longer wheel base and trays for rear passengers)
Main question I wanted to know is Was the MSRP higher then the XJR?
What are the Mechanical differences (if any)?
What are the the other differences? (other then longer wheel base and trays for rear passengers)
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yes it was.
softer suspension, smaller wheel and tires and no rear sway bar
softer suspension, smaller wheel and tires and no rear sway bar
I currently have a 99 xjr. Love it to death. It is my baby. But I have always been a fan of the vanden plas. When I found out their was a super charged version, that made them even more appealing to me.
Main question I wanted to know is Was the MSRP higher then the XJR?
What are the Mechanical differences (if any)?
What are the the other differences? (other then longer wheel base and trays for rear passengers)
Main question I wanted to know is Was the MSRP higher then the XJR?
What are the Mechanical differences (if any)?
What are the the other differences? (other then longer wheel base and trays for rear passengers)
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According tho this site: XJR General Information
788 total. Figure maybe 1/2 are already wrecked/dismantled... and you get a very rare car.
And yes, good luck finding one, I see them occasionally online but you really need to have the cash ready and be patient waiting for the right one. (original engine, paint, good working order.)
788 total. Figure maybe 1/2 are already wrecked/dismantled... and you get a very rare car.
And yes, good luck finding one, I see them occasionally online but you really need to have the cash ready and be patient waiting for the right one. (original engine, paint, good working order.)
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I'm the relatively happy and proud owner of a 2001 XJ8 Vanden Plas Supercharged. 57K miles to date and (as yet) no signifigant problems except the rare "Restricted Performance" state. I’m having the cam chain tensioners done in early October. After that, I’ll drive even more politically incorrectly. The MSRP for these succa’s back in “01 was around $85K. Add gas guzzler and CA sales tax and you’re getting up there! The mechanical differences have been noted here and in other forum threads so I shall not. For me, the coolest difference is the inscription “Supercharged” on the tachometer face and (at least for 2001) the script “supercharged” added to the rear VDP model tag. There are some pics of mine in my forum garage.
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2003 super v8 for sale at dealer. 2003 Jaguar XJ8 SUPER 70,801 miles - Stock #PA3671A - Internet Price: $15,954
I had a 2001 VDP SC from 04-06. The torque was incredible,much better than the AMG i replaced it with. Still miss it.
I had a 2001 VDP SC from 04-06. The torque was incredible,much better than the AMG i replaced it with. Still miss it.
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Unless you need to back seat the XJR is a better car IMO.
I bought a 95 VDP and then a 99VDP -- 95 was the first year of the new body style and they did not make a LWB model -- so the VDP that year was the same as the normal sedan .. when I moved to the 99 I did not like the length or the raised roof of the VDP.
I think the Super V8 was 13k more than the XJR
I bought a 95 VDP and then a 99VDP -- 95 was the first year of the new body style and they did not make a LWB model -- so the VDP that year was the same as the normal sedan .. when I moved to the 99 I did not like the length or the raised roof of the VDP.
I think the Super V8 was 13k more than the XJR
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