Faults:

This vehicle has been very good. The only things that I've had to replace are the tires, an A/C compressor and a lower radiator hose.

General Comments:

This vehicle is very comfortable, rides and handles beautifully and has lots of power; not only from a standing start, but at the top end too.

Faults:

The handles on the rear passenger doors have stopped working. They possibly need new clip springs.

The fuel pump went bad at 127,000 miles.

General Comments:

I bought this car from a friend who owned a dealership shortly after I graduated college. I had always wanted this style Jaguar, and was pleased it was as inexpensive as previous posts mention.

I have a soft spot for older cars, and knew what I was getting myself into (as far as maintenance is concerned) when buying my Jag.

I was actually pleasantly surprised with my purchase. I drove it for over a year with the top open at the beach, and it is one of the most comfortably riding cars I've owned. The handles on the rear doors would not open the door sometime after, but I attributed this to the car being older. Plus I'm the only one who rides in my car, so the handles on the back didn't matter.

When the fuel pump went bad however, I went the cheap route and bought aftermarket. The car didn't run with the aftermarket part, and the Jaguar dealer stated that the car wouldn't run or at least not run for long without an OEM part. I ended up purchasing a remanufactured part and the car is running great again. My advice would be to only put original parts on the car, even if you have to buy used to save the cash.

I have had no electrical problems as of yet, but know this is something Jaguars of this year are known for. I will be keeping my Jaguar however... I think I bought a good one.

Faults:

Come on face it... this is a 17 year old car, for any make... it should have some faults by now with normal wear and tear...

We had the old radiator fan replaced, added an additional fan (Japan made) for the extreme hot summer here in Bangkok. Some gaskets replaced, coolant reserve cap replaced, several light bulbs, a new set of tires.

All the cost around $600USD, which is considerably way below my expectation of upkeep.

General Comments:

The car drives like a giant oversize sofa on the roads, it is big and feel big. The rear room is much less than I would expect. Although Jaguar's build quality cannot match the Benz, which I also own, and I feel less "secure" inside the Jaguar than my daily Toyota, knowing it might break down anytime.... but, Jaguar is the most beautiful car that I have ever owned before.

Whenever I have a chance, I will take it out of garage and make a short trip to the neighborhood 7-11.

Not much a street racer and even at highway touring, it does show its age with vibration beyond 110km/hr.

But it has presence... huge presence.

It is LOVE and HATE relationship.

I love it... will I buy another Jaguar again?

Maybe not... but I am keeping this one for sure.