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#2156 of 2801 Jag XJ then and now by hammerdown

Jun 18, 2005 (6:47 pm)

The1995-1997 XJ6 Jags were well engineered models in my opinion. They didn't have the reliability problems of prior models, however, the 1998-2003 XJ8's are the vehicles of choice. I would drive any of them, especially models after 2000. They enhanced the steering response and suspension of the 2000-2003 models that made the car even nicer to drive.
 
I wouldn't touch a 2004 with a 10 foot pole. I cannot believe that Jaguar has the nerve to put a speed governor on the new models that cuts off at 121 mph. If I am going to pay 60,000 bucks for a car, it had better go faster than a Hunday Accent, even if I only go there once! A speed governor of less than 135 mph cheapens the Jag to somehing like a Ford Crown Vic.

#2157 of 2801 Re: Jag XJ then and now [hammerdown] by nvbanker

Jun 19, 2005 (9:02 pm)

Replying to: hammerdown (Jun 18, 2005 6:47 pm)
Although I don't know where I'd drive it that fast, really, that is rather annoying....

#2158 of 2801 Re: bluetooth [jescue1] by reerybu

Jun 20, 2005 (9:07 am)

Replying to: jescue1 (May 05, 2005 9:35 am)
I just called my jag dealer and I have an 04 XJ8 and they said the unit is going to cost me 1,100 double the 05 cost!! What's that about? Anyone know where i can buy the unit and get my aftermarket stero guys to install it for me. I think that is crazy!

#2159 of 2801 Bluetooth by wbreaux1

Jun 20, 2005 (1:54 pm)

Edmunds has the '06 XJ8 info. It's not even on jaguar.com. They now show a combo package of Bluetooth and Nav, for 2,800, the combined old prices. I wonder if you can no longer get Bluetooth separate ????

#2160 of 2801 Selling my '87 XJ6 by cgran

Jun 21, 2005 (9:01 pm)

I've got an '87 XJ6 that I need to pass along to someone with the time & space to make it nice again. It doesn't need much...in fact it's a good car in most respects but probably needs the typical amount of mechanical & detail type tinkering you'd expect. If anyone is interested or has a recommendation of a place to post it for sale, please let me know. my email is cgranjuyahoo.com thanks
-c

#2161 of 2801 Re: Bluetooth [wbreaux1] by reerybu

Jun 21, 2005 (9:38 pm)

Replying to: wbreaux1 (Jun 20, 2005 1:54 pm)
Anyone know what bluetooth phone works best with the new Jag bluetooth kit?
 
Thanks

#2162 of 2801 Re: Bluetooth [reerybu] by reerybu

Jun 22, 2005 (12:04 am)

Replying to: reerybu (Jun 21, 2005 9:38 pm)
Ok so if i get the Jag installed bluetooth kit, does the caller ID show up on my touchscreen in the car and can you choose contact via the screen also? Is all the data on the phone down loaded the computer?

#2163 of 2801 Re: Jag XJ then and now [hammerdown] by xkss

Jun 24, 2005 (7:09 pm)

Replying to: hammerdown (Jun 18, 2005 6:47 pm)
I wouldn't touch a 2004 with a 10 foot pole. I cannot believe that Jaguar has the nerve to put a speed governor on the new models that cuts off at 121 mph.
 
The aluminum XJR and Super V8's top speed is limited to 155 mph. There isn't an autobahn in North America.

#2164 of 2801 Pat Host by marsha7

Jun 24, 2005 (8:00 pm)

My screen has not shown the emotorcons for a good few weeks now...in fact, when others post and try to use them, only the words show up on my screen, no pictures...
 
Examples: I will see..... words but no little guys smiling, frowning, or whatever...

#2165 of 2801 Pat Host by marsha7

Jun 24, 2005 (8:05 pm)

I just went to Preferences and I checked the box and VOILA...here they are...
 
I did not know it was a Preference, as they just showed up on my screen a few months ago, I just assumed it was one of those once or twice yearly upgrades you guys do...when they disappeared, I did not know we had a choice, just that they were here and then they were gone...kinda like my money in my wallet and my wife...first here, and then gone...

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