D098- 2002 XK 8s have more problems than the 2003-2006s?
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I've been reading this forum for several weeks. What great place to learn.
I've noticed that most issues seem to be from the earlier cars 98-02. So, is this because there are more problems (with the exception of the timming chain water and oil pump), or the owners are more intrested in trouble shooting their cars?
I've noticed that most issues seem to be from the earlier cars 98-02. So, is this because there are more problems (with the exception of the timming chain water and oil pump), or the owners are more intrested in trouble shooting their cars?
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For example, the transmission was replaced with a more robust unit. Earlier models had the tensioner and water pump issue. Different hydraulic fluid in the top. Troublesome mirrors. Not starting again after a brief startup. Other stuff I must be forgetting.
I can't think of any feature of the older model years that was better than 2003 - 2006. Except maybe - one early year seems to have more robust hydraulic lines in the top.
Jack
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the 2007 was essentially a new car. I think the motor did not change (might be wrong about that). But the body and chassis (and convertible top) are new.
I don't keep up with the sub-forum for these newer cars. I wonder if they have any annoying issues like the top hydraulics. If they continued with the same motor I would think the drivetrain is bulletproof.
Jack
I don't keep up with the sub-forum for these newer cars. I wonder if they have any annoying issues like the top hydraulics. If they continued with the same motor I would think the drivetrain is bulletproof.
Jack
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One reason I'm sure is that the price tag increased substantially. In 1997 when they were released, the price tag was what, 70k-ish? My 2005 had a sticker price of $97k.
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Not sure about that. I believe some significant improvements were made during the production run that have a lot to do with incidents of problems.
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I can't think of any feature of the older model years that was better than 2003 - 2006. Except maybe - one early year seems to have more robust hydraulic lines in the top.
Jack
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I can't think of any feature of the older model years that was better than 2003 - 2006. Except maybe - one early year seems to have more robust hydraulic lines in the top.
Jack
I agree with the newer cars being better as you stated in the last part of your post.
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