So, I have a low mileage (85K) '91 VDP that died last fall on the way to Ohio for my family reunion. My father in law helped me haul it home and get it in my garage. Winter passed, things happened, transmission went out in my 96 Lincoln Continental, spring came, time for a new car. Or maybe fix the '91? Nah, let's go buy another Jaguar! Went lookng for a Saab for fuel economy and safety, found a '99 XJ8 with 71K. Bought it for the style and the luxury.

I know the xj40s have issues with door handles breaking, minor electrical gremlins, etc. So, we'll by an XJ8, and enjoy the reliability built in after Ford bought Jaguar, right? Nah, now we have timing chain tensioners to worry about!

At least with broken door handles, you can still drive the car!

Thankfully, I'm very good as a diy'er, so I plan to fix the '91 and sell it this summer, and do more research on the tensioners for the '99 XJ8. There's still no prettier car on the road (or in my garage) than a Jaguar.

JagLoverX2

'99 XJ8, BRG/Cashmere, 71K
'91 XJ6VDP, Jet Black/Magnolia, 85K, awaiting resurrection

 

Welcome to the forum JL,

Sounds like you have the right attitude, I think you will have the cat purring before too long.

 

Hello and welcome to jaguarforums.com. I know that you are anxious to get started and we are anxious to meet you and talk about your car. We have a baseline / criteria that must be met before full access can be granted. Please enjoy the forum and be patient once the baseline has been satisfied full access will be granted. Please continue to post and accept my welcome to the forum.

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Hey JL, welcome aboard one of the friendliest sites around Good to have you here with us .......Sounds like you're gonna fit right in here with that mentality
One helluva car you got there as you obviously know


There's some great guys / techs here and always plenty going on, great info and usually plenty of banter.



I've manually upgaded you to full forum access so jump right in and enjoy