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Jaguar XJ8 CASHMERE AUTOLUX LEATHER (1998)
for sale

Price: US $7,995.00

Description:

To many the X308 series XJ8 (1998-2003) are the last of the true Jaguars, more powerful and fuel efficient than their predecessors, the X300 XJ6 (1995-1997) and sleeker and sportier than the Lincolnesque X350 that replaced them in 2004. And they can also be a genuine value also if you get one that has had the recommended upgrades done to it...
The X308 was the first Jaguar sedan to utilize the all new AJV8 that made it's debut the previous year in the fabulous all new XK8. From the the beginning the engine set new standards for fuel efficiency and power to weight ratio. But as these engines gained mileage and age a few design shortcomings surfaced. In their effort to save weight Jaguar designers chose to use plastics in some components namely the timing tensioners and water pump impeller. When these components failed the result could be catastrophic engine failure.
Any pre 2003 XJ still running with it's original timing chain tensioners is a veritable ticking time bomb. This subject has been well documented and there is loads of information on the internet, one last word on the subject, you have been warned...
This Jaguar Vanden Plas has had the metal timing chain upgrade done as well the latest design water pump and thermostat.
On the cosmetic side, the original headliners were prone to failure due to the foam backing disintegrating over time allowing the fabric to sag and droop especially the concave area over the rear seats. Unfortunately the material can not be simply re-glued, the whole backing board must be removed, scraped clean and new material applied. Most upholstery shops neglect to recover the overhead console and sunroof panel resulting in a mismatch. This car has had the headliner redone including the overhead console, sunroof panel and sun visors to ensure that they all match perfectly...
I am a retired Jaguar sales professional beginning in 1977, I now enjoy seeking out
nice low mile examples of these cars and then sorting them out for the next owner...
Why not own a true fine luxury automobile for the price of a used Toyota?



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