What’s the best year for XJ series?
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I'm assuming you're referring to the Series III sedans....not the XJS nor the late-80s "XJ40" type sedan
*Actual, present-day condition* is everything. Any design and engineering changes made as the years went by mean less now than they did decades ago. I prefer the 86-87 cars for various reasons....but a premium condition earlier car is a better choice than a ratty condition later car, and vice-versa.
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*Actual, present-day condition* is everything. Any design and engineering changes made as the years went by mean less now than they did decades ago. I prefer the 86-87 cars for various reasons....but a premium condition earlier car is a better choice than a ratty condition later car, and vice-versa.
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DD
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The picture you have is an XJ8 or XJ8-derivative, model year 1998-2003 (for the USA Market)....often referred to as "X308" on discussion boards. It had a V8 engine.
The previous generation looks virtually identical and is often referred to as the "X300" series, model years 1995-1997 for the USA market, using 6 and 12 cylinder engines. In one of the sticky threads in the X300 section is a buyers guide that might be helpful. Not sure if there's a buyers guide for the X308 series.
The XJS that you mention is an entirely different body style
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DD
The previous generation looks virtually identical and is often referred to as the "X300" series, model years 1995-1997 for the USA market, using 6 and 12 cylinder engines. In one of the sticky threads in the X300 section is a buyers guide that might be helpful. Not sure if there's a buyers guide for the X308 series.
The XJS that you mention is an entirely different body style
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Welcome to the forum Donmcquaid,
Good to have you with us at Jaguar forums.
The photo in post #4 is a 1997-2003 XJ8 known by the factory code X308. Follow this link XJ XJ8 / XJR ( X308 ) - Jaguar Forums - Jaguar Enthusiasts Forum to the X308 forum for help, advice and information. The 'HOW TO' thread at the top is a good place to start for information on regular issues.
You can also visit the Canada Region forum by following this link https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/canada-73/ to find other members in your part of the World.
Enjoy the forums.
Graham
Good to have you with us at Jaguar forums.
The photo in post #4 is a 1997-2003 XJ8 known by the factory code X308. Follow this link XJ XJ8 / XJR ( X308 ) - Jaguar Forums - Jaguar Enthusiasts Forum to the X308 forum for help, advice and information. The 'HOW TO' thread at the top is a good place to start for information on regular issues.
You can also visit the Canada Region forum by following this link https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/canada-73/ to find other members in your part of the World.
Enjoy the forums.
Graham
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Welcome aboard. You'll enjoy. I may be prejudice bacause I own a 2005 XJ8L, but look it up online and do a lot of research. I was and am very impressed. It comes down to making up your own mind but do your research first.