I ask because thats the second item I want to change on my Jag when (and it seems if ever) it gets here. Ive noticed the prices are all within +/- $50 so if the answer to the above question is yes then why not go with the "lowest bidder". If there is a difference, it would be great to hear what it is. The three I'm looking at:

Jaguar 98 03 XJ8 X308 Top Wire Mesh Grille Insert Grill | eBay - $80

Jaguar XJ8 1998 2003 Mesh Grille Grill Inserts | eBay - $76

Jaguar XJ8 98 03 X308 Stainless Mesh Grille Grill | eBay - $115

Two of these are in SoCal so I can actually pick them up this weekend. Anyway, looking forward to the feedback...

 

just want to share my experience with the relative topic. I also have the lower mesh grille installed(of course an aftermarket as Jaguar does not make the lower mesh grille.)

the first one I purchased, the metal quality was disappointed and wire was way too soft and it did stay the shape. mechanic did not even want to install for me because waste of time.

then I got another one with a high price but with much stronger stainless wire.

also I painted bother upper and lower grille in glossy black

but in terms of stock OEM grille. I don't have the authority to make comments

 

So perhaps the bottom option?

 

I also happened to obtain a Mina all chrome grille with chrome surround. I am debating if should change to a chrome grille with chrome surround from XJR body color surround with black mesh grille

 

curious, why are you debating that?

 

debating if that is too much CHROME for my taste,lol

 

I vote chrome mesh with body color surround. I think this combo is really sharp.