My wife has always wanted a Jag and being a car enthusiast, the only Jag I like is the XJR. Only problem is it scares the hell out of me! I don't know anything about them other than they improved after the Ford merger?

I just found a beautiful 99 with 62,000 miles. What should I look for, is the XJR a dependable Jag? Do they get horrible gas mileage, are they do-it-yourself maintenance friendly? Can they be a daily driver and expect to be driven many miles?

Will anyone give me some advice...PLEASE??

I've owned several Porsche 928's and feel very comfortable with them, but not sure about Jags.

Thanks,
Darien

 

go for it!!! my mom has an 01 xjr and i race a lot of camaros and trans ams in it and win

 

what is best about an xjr is that it is a perfect sleeper. if you pull up to someone who doesn't know what that car is, you can just smoke them off the line. i'll refer you to my camaro and trans am post.

 

Those models had the "Nickasil" cylinder liners in their engines. They are prone to failure from sulphur in the fuel ruining the liners . Unless you know all about this engine's condition or if its too cheap to be true, you'll be stuck with a lemon. Beware!

 

Owned several 928's [&:] I owned one and it burned a hole in my wallet a mile wide : ) But I'd still love one again!
I'm thinking about a XJR myself.

~n

 

YEA NOT A GOOD IDEA. Unless you look forward to replacing engines and trannys in the NEAR future. Do a search on these forums you'll see what everyones talking about. Aim for a 2001 at the very least. Theres good reasons why the 98, 99, and some 00's are as cheap as they are!