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Old Apr 11, 2015 | 09:30 PM
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Hi all, First Jaguar! Have owned too many BMW's and still own a E46 330I and a 2007 Z4M Roadster.


I just bought a 2004 XJ8. Have always loved how these cars looked. I bought it from a finance company that repossessed it. It has 126,000 miles and I paid $4000, however I later discovered that there was some back registration due!


It has knocking from right front which I diagnosed as the front right upper control arm which is on the way.


The car has a vibration from front through the steering from aprox 50mph to 65mph. I don't want to start with tires or wheel balance till I get control arm replaced. If anyone wants to share ideas feel free to do so!!!


The car also is a little rough shifting from 1st to 2nd. Have some read some posts so I guess a transmission service is due!


The car came with no owners manual which I will have to buy!! however can anyone advice if the car came with Bluetooth? I see phone buttons!


I'm sure there will be many many more questions however this is a great form with lots of great information so thanks in advance to all
 
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Old Apr 12, 2015 | 12:54 AM
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Old Apr 12, 2015 | 04:15 AM
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Welcome to the forum heligarret,

Good to have you with us at Jaguar forums.

You can download the 2004 Driver's Handbook as a PDF from the forum MediaFire account by following this link:

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All Jaguars come with the phone controls on the steering wheel and audio headset fitted but very few have the expensive Bluetooth equipment fitted. A Jaguar dealer will be able to tell you from your VIN if your vehicle is BT equipped.

Follow this link https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/xj-xj6-xj8-xjr-x350-x358-28/ to the X350 forum for help, advice and information.


Please remember to add vehicle details to your Signature to help others to give relevant advice. Go to the User CP button on the left of the top menu bar, then Settings & Options under Your Control Panel. Select Edit Signature and enter the details.

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Old Apr 12, 2015 | 06:01 AM
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Welcome to the forum heligarret,

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.
 
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Old Apr 12, 2015 | 06:16 AM
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Welcome.
 
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Old Apr 12, 2015 | 06:54 AM
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welcome to the forum - enjoy!!
 
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Old Apr 12, 2015 | 12:34 PM
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Hi and welcome aboard, its good to have you here with us here at Jaguarforums

Any useful site information you may need such as how to post pictures, edit signatures, add videos, using the
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