There were oil leaks.
The engine needed replacing (in a new car?)
General services in between.
Reliability, strength of build, reliability, strength of build, reliability... where are you?
Jaguars are very comfortable, but I wouldn't have another.
They just ain't reliable.
My whole engine had to be changed cause it was too expensive to fix.
Don't buy one unless brand new from a dealer or you have V8s waiting for installation in your garage.
Might get there eventually (I hope they do - Ford: LEAVE them alone!)
Until then, it doesn't matter that they're comfortable and smooth.
Get a Lexus in the meantime (or a BMW or an Audi, forget posh 155mph Chryslers).
I have difficulty to believe that, I have a XJ8, I did 201 000 km with this car and I never had a problem with that.
Just strange...
Your engine was replaced because of a bore wear issue due to Nikasil errosion, I presume?
So what, you got a brand new engine free of charge, that's your only gripe and your talking as if the car has let you down on a daily basis.
If it wasn't for Ford, Jaguar would have died a long time ago, or worse, fallen into the hands of GM. We've all seen what a great job they did with Saab and Cadillac.
Reviews that simply state, "the engine broke" (or other words to that affect) are not really helpful or valid in this forum. If a review can't even speak to basic questions about a car's mechanical problems or condition (what went wrong with the engine?), the review appears fraudulent and damages the credibility of this Website.
Hi all.
I am from the UK, here in London, and have a passion for Jags since I was a kid. My wife, bless her, has allowed me to buy this XJ8 4.0 1998, 78,000miles in BRG - Looks Stunning. Anyway, I have been reading various comments over the internet, and now need some sound advise on what problems to look for before I hand over my cash in about 4 weeks. By the way, apparently is has a FSH, but waiting for Jaguar to send that to the trader.
Thanks in advance
chris.mcguire@equitas.co.uk.
My XJ8 stalled yesterday morning as I was doing 70 mph. The car had not warmed up; has 48,000 miles and plenty of oil. Fortunately I was able to glide to the side shoulder, shutdown the lights and the car started right up. Temperature outside at the time was 35F - about 7AM. I love the car otherwise - any thoughts?
If you want a great luxury sedan there is no better-- than the XJ8... I have owned 5 Jaguars.. Great autos...
Nothing out there that compairs...
LBattles.
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