I just picked up a Black 04 XJ8 on Wednesday.
As Fellow member "Sarc" knows this is now the Third Jag I now have. Some have said im nuts. Its in pretty good shape. there are some issues sunroof track is all broken and headliner is sagging i also think the right shock is kinda soft, other then that I love it. It complements my XJS and X300 XJR. This will be the daily work car as i drive aorund 150+ a day.
you guys have some tips for a new fellow X350 owner this my first "modern" Jag all my knowledge is pre V8 years.

 

Looks good mate. It'll be interesting to have them side by side to compare the LWB and SWB. Good luck keeping a black car clean :-)

 

I would like to see that.
Ha thanks that's what I keep hearing.

 

well i have a black 04 xj8 (see pics) and i just love it-best car i ever owned-i do baby it so i mean -its hard to keep that blck nice -but it looks beautifull -good luck-the only problem i had was the LF air shock leaked -repaired that and its been great sailimg all the way-i do 150-200 mile weekendtrips all summer long and the drive is sometimes the best part of the weekend just drivin at 65-75 and enjoying the road -its like riding in your living room-good luck-and post more pics
dave della

 

Generally speaking the drive train is very reliable, but suspension bushes can wear earlier than you might expect. Some people have had air springs fail, but the really short life part is the air suspension compressor, (see post on how to double its life with a simple and cheap piston seal)

At one time worn rear lower wishbone bushes involved replacing the whole arm at Jaguar prices, or about £450 each !! However, bushes are now available separately, (but not from Jaguar), and you can replace them separately. Even the full wishbones are available at a lot less than Jaguar prices from after-market suppliers. These are the same as the S-type and the XF too.

You can get electrical and electronic gremlins, the earths at the front can corrode and cause havoc - various error messages etc.

Paintwork can suffer filiform corrosion like most aluminium vehicles, but this is just an unsightly nuisance. PM me if you want chapter and verse.

 

Thanks for the the info and pointers.

SO i have been noticing the that whole climate system somtimes just freezes and i cant hit any buttons. screen is ether off with air going or just stuck on.
its intermittent. odd bugs i guess