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#51 of 2773 arcoates by christchurch Mar 07, 2001 (12:12 am)
Thanks for the info on the VDP with the super charged engine and long wheelbase.   As you have noted elsewhere in my correspondence, I would strongly suggest to any prospective JAG owner that they purchase the L. series. The only short wheelbase version I would buy would be as a personal commuter vehicle in which I anticipated no rear seat passengers.   I treat the short wheelbase JAG "as a coupe". The back seat is reserved for briefcase, golf clubs/tennis gear,groceries and the golden retriever who claims this seat as his private domain !   I can't help but believe that a beautiful retriever in the back seat of a JAG conveys an air of elegance fitting for the JAG mystique !   The only other purchase consideration would be a color combination which "would correspond to that of the retriever".   What an picture, what an advertisement!.... Jaguar, golden retriever and all! christchurch
#52 of 2773 transmission question by shehzad Mar 07, 2001 (8:21 pm)
I have a 1999 XJ8 with 63k on it, and I just noticed today that when putting the car in reverse, it sort of jerks back a bit, and as I'm switching into gear, a slight grinding sound emits from the (when the window is open) transmission tunnel. Has anyone else had this problem or have any idea as to what this might be. It seems pretty early for the transmission by dying.
#53 of 2773 re:trans. by arcoates Mar 08, 2001 (8:48 am)
In my 1995, sometimes when shfiting from reverse, when I get out of my driveway, into drive, the car does a big jerk. It only does it sometimes, so I dont know what it is.~A.R.
#54 of 2773 Transmission altert to shehzad and all by christchurch Mar 08, 2001 (4:27 pm)
Transmissions are not to be "fiddled" with.   My advice is that I would get it to a top flight transmission shop ASAP. Ask around and find out the expierence with trans. shops in your area. Of course, your JAG dealer could be a place to start as well. In any case, don't put it off. Every mile could be costly in terms of $'s. This true of any car. I had a similar experience with an American car - Lincoln - so a word to the wise and it WAS costly.   Let's hear the verdict and the prescription after the "trans. docs" looks at it. Good luck !   christchurch
#55 of 2773 Advice on '95 model year sought by christchurch Mar 09, 2001 (8:18 pm)
A friend is considering a 1995 JAG with 85k miles. (1)Does anyone have any advice or experience on this year JAG and (2) what is your opinion on this mileage. Good buy ? Alternative ? (3) What is your warranty suggestion ... company,etc. ?   christchurch
#56 of 2773 New XJ by christchurch Mar 11, 2001 (9:30 pm)
I understand that the new XJ series is in the pipeline and scheduled for introduction in the 1992 model year. I have heard that it will resemble the current car in front end but carry the new S.-type (and x.-type) rear. It is rumored that it will be equipt with the latest in "electronic wizardry", incorporating "the newest of the new". They will be "leaping" ahead in "techno. toys"! Ford is setting the JAG to be their Mercedes / BMW fighter for the sophisticated high tech Euro / American luxo market. Exciting ! Anyone have any "skuttlebut"? christchurch
#57 of 2773 XJ12 Question by christchurch Mar 13, 2001 (10:48 pm)
A friend of mine has found what he says is a "good deal" on a XJ12. He sought my advice as a JAG enthusiast. Having no expierence with the 12 I thought I would ask you. What do you know ? I have heard that the gas mileage is atrocious. Further, one mechanic told me that the XJ6 or XJ8's are better from a practice standpoint.   Any suggestions to my "potential 12 cylinder" man?
#58 of 2773 XJ12 and 2002 XJ8 by mvargo1 Mar 14, 2001 (5:22 pm)
But an XJR instead.   I believe that the X-type offers the closest thing to a preview of the next generation XJ body.
#59 of 2773 New XJ series Jags by christchurch Mar 14, 2001 (10:01 pm)
I agree that the X. type is may "foreshadow" the new XJ series. Only thing I worry about is that we get too much plastic and molded stuff. Some of these "new wood" applicques look like cheap plastic imitations. There needs to be cars which have a classic look, touch and feel yet still technologically sophisticated. I hope Jaguar follows this "sute" and it would "sute" me just fine !(Hope you enjoyed this play on words. I guess this is what you get at 1:15 AM?)   How about some comments on styling you would like to see in the new XJ's Let's share some advice we might pass along to the "powers that be" in Bourne Lane? christchurch
#60 of 2773 christchurch- AMEN! by arcoates Mar 15, 2001 (7:45 am)
christchurch- thank you for saying that about the wood. I was getting blasted for even mentioning that the wood in the X-Type looks more like PLOOD than WOOD. I hate that dark stuff. Jaguar had it in the XJR when it first came out, and then they took it away after 2 years because it looked like black plastic with a fake grain.   The wood in the XJ's is only duplicated by Rolls, and they have an advantage because of the shear amount of it!   As for styling- I think the X-Type does show the direction the new XJ will take. I think the current XJ is the best looking car in the super-luxury class, and don't know how they are going to make the new look better. Maybe just smooth some of the curves. The one must is the dual chrome tailpipes. That in my eyes is a Jaguar hallmark. One of my favourite sites is on a rainy morning seeing an XJ pull away from me, exhaust streaming out of the pipes. I guess it's something only a Jag enthusiast would understand~ A.R.

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