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#2682 of 2773 The Vaden Plas Jaguar by mark156 Dec 30, 2007 (5:08 pm)
Looked at the Jaguar and there is one main problem that a lot of car manufacturers have.... the darn sun-visors don't adjust once you move them to the side. I consider that a major flaw!!! Volvo's don't move, even my Land Rover LR3 don't move but thank goodness they are large. I bought stocking caps to slip over the end of the sun-visor to add additional length.   A car that lists for over $76,000 should have adjustable sunvisors!!!!!   So, it's out of the game.  PS. my friend looking at the car cannot be in the sun (skin cancer) so it's a MAJOR issue.   Mark
#2687 of 2773 throttle body problem by nomasjag Jan 06, 2008 (5:27 pm)
I no I asked this previously but has anyone owning a1999, 2000, 2001 XJ or Vadam plas had problems with their throttle body failing?   nomasjag Replies to this message: jaglover2 (Feb 17, 2008 4:48 am)
#2688 of 2773 Re: throttle body problem [nomasjag] by jaglover2 Feb 17, 2008 (4:48 am)
Replying to: nomasjag (Jan 06, 2008 5:27 pm) When I purchased my '01 XJ8 in July 2004 the car died with my wife while I was on a business trip. With the "Limp Home" feature she was able to drive it home. Being that it was a certified pre-owned, we called the dealer and they sent a tow truck to pick it up and also drop off a loaner. The diagnosis was a bad throttle body. Since the car was still under warranty, the dealer replaced the throttle body and returned the car before I returned from my trip. The cost then was over $1,200 so I would expect more in 2008 dollars. So far I have not had anymore throttle body problems. By reading this website I have learned that throttle body failure is quite regular and Jaguar is aware of the problem so I imagine they have fixed it.
#2689 of 2773 winter driving by bongo197 Feb 22, 2008 (8:07 am)
Just purchased an '02 VDP. Dealer put new Pirelli P4000 M/S tires on it. Since this is my first Jag and it has rear wheel drive, I was wondering what to expect driving in snow. Should I stay off the road,purchased true snow tires for the rear(studded perhaps) or am I OK to go since it has traction control,stability control,and ABS. Also,Do you think I paid a fair price? Car is a Select Edition preowned.42,000 miles Replies to this message: gregg_vw (Feb 22, 2008 8:40 am) bongo197 (Feb 22, 2008 9:29 am) gregg_vw (Feb 22, 2008 10:30 am) byang (Feb 22, 2008 4:38 pm) euphonium (Feb 24, 2008 12:17 pm)
#2690 of 2773 Re: winter driving [bongo197] by gregg_vw Feb 22, 2008 (8:40 am)
Replying to: bongo197 (Feb 22, 2008 8:07 am) Don't know what you paid, but resale on these cars is not good, so whatever you paid, you got a lot of car for the money.   I almost lost an 04 VDP accelerating on a slippery on ramp. The stability control and traction control cannot always react quickly enough, especially with the power these cars have. Yours has the winter advantage of more "road hugging weight" than newer models (though obviously it is not an advantage in terms of dry handling and mpg). Get FOUR good winter tires and use them They make a world of difference, and they don't have to be studded. In really bad conditions, throw some tube sand bags in the trunk. You'll be able to go anywhere. Replies to this message: bongo197 (Feb 22, 2008 9:29 am) gregg_vw (Feb 22, 2008 10:30 am)
#2691 of 2773 Re: winter driving [gregg_vw] by bongo197 Feb 22, 2008 (9:29 am)
Replying to: gregg_vw (Feb 22, 2008 8:40 am) Thanks Gregg. Paid $23,000 for the Jag. Looks, runs like new. Am researching Michelin X-Ice tires Replies to this message: gregg_vw (Feb 22, 2008 10:30 am)

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