1999 Jaguar XJR Reviews

Stalling at speeds due to throttle body switch, tram-lining or "jumping" when hitting bumps. Imagine driving at 70 mph and the car stalls...

I've experienced sunroof problems (actual warping of the metal roof).

Expensive to maintain.

I've read in many places to get the V-8's in a 2000 and up model, due to the Nikasil bore coatings wearing off in the 1998-1999 models.

Beautiful car, a joy to drive, but I don't think a supercharged engine and stiffer suspension is good for this 2-ton sedan, because it can't handle bumps and potholes very well.

These cars are a great deal when used, however, the savings when buying an 8-year old car will cover most of the expenses.

There is nothing serious happen to the car yet. Since we bought it used, we replaced the brake pads, and parts that need to be replaced to make sure that car is running well. We changed the oil, transmission fluid and other fluids. Make sure you maintain your XJR.

I truly love to drive my 1999 Jaguar XJR. We bought the used red burgundy one and it is extremely beautiful. I detailed it myself and it really makes other luxury drivers to glance, stop and look at the car on the road.

The 370 horse power 4.2L V8 supercharged engine is extremely powerful, smooth and strong. It always makes me smile every time I press on the gas pedal as the car leaves the other cars behind. The Jaguar XJR can go from 0-60 mph in 4.9 seconds.

The car was over $84,000 when it was brand new and I did a research online, the loaded version of 1999 XJR price was $102,000 loaded with GPS and other gadgets. We bought the car for $15,000, so we really saves a lot of money by buying it used!

It's a perfect family car, the interior is very spacious, the trunk is also spacious, the leather and wood trim interior is very beautiful. My daughter and wife love the car! Not only the front seats have the heated seats feature, the backseats do have the heated seat feature.

The car comes with the Harmon Kardon stereo system and the sound that comes from this stereo system is amazing! It makes you want to stay in the car and relax. I love driving this car to work every day becaus e it is very comfortable.

The handling of the car is superb! There is a video on YouTube. come Jaguar XJR VS BMW M5, you will love watching this video. Even a corvette 1998 to 2003 Corvettes have to struggle to keep up with my XJR.

If you have the chance to buy one of these less than $20,000 US, buy one, you will love the XJR! You will know how it feels driving in $102,000 car! The quality is just amazing!

I had a 1999 XJR 4.0 suprcharged and was driving at approximately 90 miles per hour in the outside lane and the engine cut out completely. I consider myself a good driver but getting across three lanes of busy, fast moving traffic with no engine power and no power steering is not something I would wish on anybody. You can't tell anyone that your engine has cut out, you just have to make it to the hard shoulder as quickly and safely as possible. This wasn't the first time it had happened.

Obviously a fault at manufacture but try telling Jaguars that!

I also had the gearbox completely pack up on me just backing it out of the garage. Apparently the oil was low on a gearbox that cannot be checked or topped up! They're fitted with a Mercedes auto box that's meant to be maintanance free! Jaguars wanted about £7,000 plus fitting! I managed to get a second hand one which still cost me £1,700 fitted.

I now drive a Toyota and so does my other half and find them so reliable.

I love jags and I've had 4 so far. I still look at the ads 'cause I've still got a soft spot for them but I'd be mad to go back driving one. So yes, the U.K ones cut out as well!

For a large saloon the car is very quick.