Faults:
Major repair recently not covered by warranty. The rear differential had to be replaced @ $2500! Heard this was a common problem? Anyone else?
Local dealership repair quote was significantly higher, plus past experience with them caused me to find a repair shop elsewhere.
Driver side seat belt always t wists and won't retract fully. It has been shut in the door so many times the rubber seal is misshaped.
Despite keeping the interior always clean and well conditioned, the leather is not wearing nearly as well as our old XJS convertible interior. The poor XJS leath er endured many top down disasters. A downpour, a few heavy dew mornings, bird droppings, dust, dirt, etc. Perhaps Jaguar uses a heavier leather in their rag tops?
This car rattles terribly! I've noticed it recently in the hot St. Louis heat. The dash rattles, the door panel, the rear speaker area. I will admit, these rattles have made themselves known shortly after new tires were put on. I really do not like these tires, the ride is now a tad harsh, almost German car-like. I like my British cars to ride like British cars, the new tires might have to go?
General Comments:
Hopefully most consumers realize that Jaguars are not Toyota's/Honda's. They have funny quirks and mean business when a warning light comes on! All, but 2 of my cars have been British. They have each been adventures to say the least!
This is a beautiful riding vehicle, attractive styling true to the original XJ's, it makes me feel like the world's best driver every time I get behind the wheel.
21st Jan 2008, 18:16
I purchased 2 2000 XJ8's when they were new. One of them has been nothing but wonderful, and the other has basically had everything replaced that could be replaced.
I have to say, the dealership is really the only place this is qualified to work on these cars, they are very temperamental.
Both of these vehicles were built in Great Britain in the same assembly plant. Even the paint on the one that is trouble free hasn't faded in the least, however the one that has been a nightmare mechanically has also needed a paint job last year.
I can't figure out why one vehicle is so trouble free when the other one has literally cost me at least $8000 since it was purchased at the end of 2000. If I hadn't purchased 2 at the same time, and I was only stuck with the troubled auto, I would never purchase a Jaguar again.
So I think I am going to trade in the piece of crap for a new one, and get out from under it.
Good luck everyone.