Jaguar XJ Saloon XJ8 4.0 4d Auto (1998/R) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Sub £10K sports sedan. No BMW or Merc will beat the value for money.
Costs
Main dealer servicing is painful, but independants are reasonable and almost pleasurable.
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On the road
Driving
Good power throughout the range. Stability and traction control hinder proper driving.
Performance
Fast when driven hard.
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Living with it
Reliability
No major issues yet. One seized disk caliper in 2 years.
Image
Quite conservative styling and doesn't look as fast as it is.
Comfort
Low roof and farily cramped interior (I'm 6' 6")
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Security and Service
Security
Inbuilt alarm and immobiliser seem ok.
Service
Avoid main dealers where possible - service and costs are horrendous.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Other
Sunroof leaks a little, as they tend to do.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
Yes
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes