I just joined as I am looking for my first Jag. My 15 year old turns 16 in 2 months, and I plan to let her have my Suburban to drive for the first 6 months. I will need to get something for myself, and I am thinking seriously about an XJR. Love the classic lines and the performance. I have been a BMW guy for a long time, and just got my wife a 750Li. I have been through a Porsche 911C4, BMW 540, Range Rover, Mini, Audi A8, newer Cadillacs, etc.
I am looking right now at spending $10,000 or less, and have been thinking a 99-2001 XJR might be perfect for me.
Any guidance is appreciated!
Dave
Wisconsin

 

Welcome to this friendly Forum, Dave
Your XJ section is
XJ ( X308 ) XJ8 / XJR - Jaguar Forums - Jaguar Enthusiasts Forum
and there's a Regional one too
Mid West US - IL IN IA MI MN MO OH WI - Jaguar Forums - Jaguar Enthusiasts Forum
Enjoy looking for your Jaguar and your membership here.

 

Welcome to the forum,

Follow Steve's link to the X308 section for help and advice. The 'HOW TO' thread at the top there is a good place to start for information on regular issues.

Enjoy the search and the forum.

Graham

 

I have a 2001 XJR and love it , Its stylish , very comfortable.
I recommend this year and model as will others who on one

]Also many thanks to this forum for showing me how to maintain and learn new things about the car . Experienced the left foot/ right foot PS problem last week.

 

Hi drb007 & welcome aboard Jaguarforums ....... good to have you here with us

Any useful site information you may need such as how to post pictures, edit signatures, add videos,
use the search facility etc, can be found here within the following link Helpful_information

Please also take the time to check out the regional section for your area!
There are lots of members local to you with the same interests with info on local dealers and possible meets.
Regional - Jaguar Forums - Jaguar Enthusiasts Forum

Now how about sharing a few pics of your ride?

I've manually upgraded you to Full forum access so you can better view the site and all its features

Please Jump on in and enjoy the site.................

 

Welcome to the forum Dave,

Good to have you with us.
Enjoy the forum.

If you haven't already done so you should add your car details to your signature to help others to help you.

 

I absolutely love my '06 XJ8-L and didn't pay much more than what you're looking to spend. The ride is phenomenal, and so far, other than a couple "gremlins", the car is performing as I'd like. It has the "zip" I need, and the comfort I desire. Body style is a personal choice and preferance, but I love the lines on my car. Sorry if I'm getting "mushy", but I deserve to ride in something like this!!

Best wishes!!

Steve in Texas

 

Is there a better model comparing the 308 to the 350?
Is the all aluminum body a big plus?
Which model will likely give me less issue during my 100,000-200,000 mile ownership?

 

Dave,

For a proven track record, several members here have X308's which are already in the mileage range you're proposing to cover. It's probably too early for a similar verdict on the later X350 but there's no indications they'll be any less long lasting.

It really comes down to which you prefer. Any Jaguar can be made to last given the right repairs and maintenance (and $$'s!).

However, as it's your first Jaguar, the earlier steel bodied X308 is probably the easier model to take on.

Graham

 

Hi Dave:
Welcome to the forum and greetings from Wisconsin and the Midwest Region. Looks like you've already got a number of good suggestions. You'll find a lot of that around here. You should be very happy with driving a Jaguar. It's different from owning and driving other things. In our neck of the woods, it's actually a fairly exclusive club!

Cheers,
Scott

 

Ok, so I have to cars I'm looking at:
The first is a 2000 black on black with 89,000 miles. Clean Carfax, tensioners done, fluids changed, in very nice condition. Negotiating price, but it would be somewhere between $7200-8000. It is out of state, so I'd either fly out and drive it back or ship it. It is the color combo I like most. However, no rear heated seats, but does have navigation.

The second is a 2004 British Racing Green with tan leather with 107,000 miles. Also very clean, and more bells and whistles. But...the rear air suspension leaks. When parked overnight the rear drops all the way down. When run for a time, it pumps back up. It's at a dealer, and they are REALLY motivated to sell...they came down to $8000 total out the door unrepaired. I believe I can get that down to $7000. Not sure how much of a $$ gamble that it.

Opinions please!