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gregg by marsha7
Aug 09, 2008 (6:19 am)
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"The legroom in a regular wheelbase XJ now is within half an inch of the amount offered by the pre-2004 long wheelbase version. But in addition, you have almost 2 and 1/2 inches more headroom."
 
THANK YOU. That is the exact info I was trying to determine. So, buying a newer XJ8 (which seem to make up 90% of what I see on the roads, the 8L, of all years, seem quite few) will give me the rear seat room of the older 8L, plus, even as short as I am, I had to duck to get into my friend's 2002 XJ8...
 
So, a 2005/2006 XJ8 will give the the dimensions (length) of the older 8L, plus the roofline is higher...sounds like a solution to me...
 
Now I can add this car to my never ending list of "possibilities", which may surpass five thousand...if I live to be 200, I may live long enough to whittle down the list...
 
PLUS: the 2006 is only 2 years old, and check the site of a local dealer, had them in the mid/upper $30s...another month or two, and the 2006 will be 3 years old, and the price may drop to the twenties...this could be nice...
 
Heck, if I ever actually BUY another car, two thirds of the posts on these topics will disappear, and 4 hosts may lose their jobs, simply because no one will be needed to read the "few" remaining posts......
 
Thanks, gregg, I needed those answers...
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Message centre says: Config A B by hulsebos
Aug 14, 2008 (1:07 pm)
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My 2004 XJ VDP message center states "Config A B"
Anybody any idea what that could mean? The manual says nothing about a possible message of that sort, nor does a Google search.
 
Thanks
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Re: Message centre says: Config A B [hulsebos] by leadfoot4
Aug 18, 2008 (11:49 am)
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Replying to: hulsebos (Aug 14, 2008 1:07 pm)

"hulsebos", off the top of my head, I believe it has to do with the trip odometer. You may want to select one of the trip functions, or refer again to the owner's manual, and see what they say about the trip function...
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Re: "Restricted Performance" message in XKR [pathdoc] by deadjag
Aug 22, 2008 (9:19 am)
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Replying to: pathdoc (Jun 05, 2001 2:48 pm)

Although this is an older posting, I have exactly the same problem with my 1999 XJ8. Runs fine from a cold start but after 10-15 miles develops 'restricted performance' computer message, runs rough, and feels like maybe one cylinder isn't firing. After cooling overnight, the message is gone but occurs again after driving 10-15 miles. Does anyone know the out come of 'pathdoc's' problem??
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Remote Battery by jaguarxj8l
Sep 15, 2008 (6:38 pm)
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How do i change the battery for the original remote for 2000 Jag XJ8-L, Please advise me.
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Fuel Grade by jaguarxj8l
Sep 15, 2008 (6:44 pm)
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The dealer i bought the car said to use top grade gas, anybody know what will happen if i use the regular 87 grade?
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Re: Fuel Grade [jaguarxj8l] by gregg_vw
Sep 16, 2008 (12:18 pm)
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Replying to: jaguarxj8l (Sep 15, 2008 6:44 pm)

Nothing bad per se will happen, except you will get a few less hp and slightly degraded gas mileage. Considering that the difference in cost between regular grade and premium is often no more than 20 cents, the savings are usually not worth it. Now, if you have the supercharged engine, I wouldn't use regular at all under any circumstances, but for naturally aspirated engines these days, the computer will take care of adjusting for a lower octane.
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Premium Only by hofiii
Sep 17, 2008 (5:04 am)
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I believe that it says that Premium is"required" not recommended or at least mine does. I wouldn't use the regular gas. The engine is designed to specs that require premium. It's up to you.
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Re: Remote Battery [jaguarxj8l] by euphonium
Sep 17, 2008 (11:56 am)
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Replying to: jaguarxj8l (Sep 15, 2008 6:38 pm)

Visit the nearest Radio Shack.
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Re: Fuel Grade [jaguarxj8l] by euphonium
Sep 17, 2008 (11:58 am)
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Replying to: jaguarxj8l (Sep 15, 2008 6:44 pm)

If you don't like rattles in the trunk area, why would you provide rattles under the hood by using inferior fuel?

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