OK The time has come to wave goodbye to by Civic Type R I think.

It's a 55 breadvan model and has been a lot of fun, but having the Scoob as well I don't feel the need for two sporty cars any longer.

So I have for a long time handkered after a Jag. A ridiculous replacement I grant you, but some things need to be got out of your system.

So anyone know anything about 2003-2005 XJ saloons?

I have seen some beauties at around £10K, but wondered if there is anything to look out for. I know servicing and tyres will be silly money, but what of the engine options and trim options.

Have seen a black 4.2 with 19"wheels and full interior pack including DVD screens in the rear for £10.5K ... would it be financial suicide?

 

Here is a forum for all things Jaguar F1 fan.I am hankering after a v12 XJC personally, but very strapped for wonga.

http://www.kelsey-forums.co.uk/cgi-bin/jwm/YaBB.pl

SB T.

 

Mate, what a great car ! A member of my family used to have a 6.0 V12 TWR XJS !!! It was epic !!!! I love the XJS - hope you find a good 'un and when you do post some pics up !!

 

Sorry mate, I knew when I posted the damn thing I wasn't clear enough. I am not after an XJS, but an XJ saloon from about 2003-2005. My fault as should have been less ambiguous in the thread title.

As it happens I love a lot of the older Jags, the last one being the XJS, but I think today it would be financial suicide to buy one and try and use it as a day to day car. Not even sure the XJ saloon is a great idea LOL!

 

Apparently the later aluminium bodied XJ's are pretty reliable ( 4.2 v8 model ).The 4.0ltr v8 has nikasil bores, so have a good poke around them.Timing issues are a problem, with that engine although probably uprgraded now.That Jag forum should give you. a more in depth discussion on XJ's or have a look at the www.pistonheads.com Jag forum.HTH.

SB T.

 

scratch the itch -- I had a kingfisher blue XJ40 3.6 - with cream leather and all the toys

the interior experience was almost worth taking up cigar smoking – just to complete it

 

Cheers, wil take a look at the forums.

I keep hearing about Jags being pretty reliable in the last 10 years, but get confused as I thought they were still built in Britain

 

very nice cars xjr is the one lol! if they did a manual i would be very tempted

 

Don't let the auto box put you off, on the 4.2 V8 it really suits the car, matches the engine well and is responsive. I preferred it to any Subaru manual gearbox I've tried.

 

Got one. XJ8 4.2lL Sport with 42K on the clock - grey metallic.

Pics:

 

Lovely.

 

looks nice,

 

Looks nice, like that colour too.

 

Classy, like that Chris. The Mrs' grandad bought one of these (don't think its the 4.2 though) after selling his Sapphire Cossie he had for 21 years

 

Looks a minter. Good Purchase mate. Have to post some vids up of that Gorgeous Engine!

 

Thanks for the replies. It's a 53 plate, so seven years old, there is a tiny bit of wear on the drivers seat bolster and a small scratch on the off side rear quarter panel, but apart from that it is like new.

Cost me 9995, but got 6000 for my CTR against it so 4000 to change. 12months tax and 12 month warranty too. I am pretty happy at that. Did 32 mpg on the motorway run back too... which was a pleasant surprise.

It's a big car, but feels smaller than it is and all the DSC/yaw/traction control does a good job of keeping it stuck to the road.

On the way back on the private road I was cruising at 85mph and decided to see what the kickdown was like from there.... hmmmmm..... could lose your licence if you did that ona public road LOL!

So different to the CTR it repalced and to the Scoob of course, but vive le difference

 

Very nice mate !!!

 

Thanks

I wonder if they do clear indicators for these ... oh no here we go again

 

very very nice! good choice

 

very nice, now you can say "scooby, or shall we take the Jag"

 

Don't forget to buy the shotguns F1 Fan.There you could have your own gangster fantasies.Only joking chief.Looks lovely have to say.

 

Why don't you go for an Impreza hatch, i believe there's some good deals to be had.

 

Nice looking car.

 

What are the servicing costs/intervals on something like this?? ...because that car looks fantastic and as a 'runaround' I doubt you could be sitting in a nicer place.


Cheers,
Grant

 

Haha... why don't I? Because I can see LOL!

 

Hi Grant,

I made a few enquiries before I bought it. From a Jaguar Independent Specialist using Jaguar parts:

10,000mls. £199
20,000mls. £219
30,000mls. £269
40,000mls. £229
50,000mls. £219
60,000mls. £279
70,000mls. £199
80,000mls. £219
90,000mls. £269
100,000mls. £399

Multiply by about 65% for Jaguar main agent.

Tyres are £189 per corner for Pirellis or Michelins are slightly more.

Not bad considering the vehicle.

A few good ones around at good prices and yes it is a nice place to be.

 

That is fantastic looking F1 Fan, a man of taste you are.

Is there an alternative front grill for this car? as its the only thing that looks a bit low rent in an overall very luxurious car.

 

Cheers

It's an XJ Sport so has the colour coded grille. There is a chrome version or you can get an aftermarket mesh version which might look good actually. Not too expensive either.

 

black mesh instead of the current slats would be rather subtle but very nice.

 

Are these the super charged 4.2?