Is the Jaguar XJR reliable?

This is one reliable big cat,and it’s jaguar secret weapons,people should really stop selling their cars so cheaply,it’s awesome and I am the proud owner of four jags. Rating breakdown (out of 5): Comfort 5.0. Interior design 5.0.

How many Jaguar XJR are left?

What are the main problems with Jaguars?

5 Common Repair Issues with Jaguars

• Transmission Failure. Premature automatic transmission failure is common in Jaguars.
• Ignition Coil Failure.
• Coolant Loss and Engine Overheating.
• Brake Problems.
• Engine Problems.

How much is a 2000 Jaguar XJR worth?

The value of a used 2000 Jaguar XJR ranges from $1,057 to $4,436, based on vehicle condition, mileage, and options.

Is the Jaguar XJR a good quality car?

While JD Power’s Initial Quality Survey is more about customer satisfaction than build quality, the brand’s ascension to the second place slot is a reasonable reflection of the XJR’s reliability. No part of the sports sedan seemed predisposed to rot, break, fall off or fail. It’s a thoroughly modern machine.

What kind of transmission does the Jaguar XJR have?

I own the 1st gen XJR with the supercharged V8 and steel coil springs for a suspension. Love the car. Especially the Mercedes sourced 5 speed automatic AMG spec transmission that can handle the torque and the acceleration from 55 to xxx.

When to buy an XJ8 / xjr8 1997-2003?

Buy an XJ8/XJR8 that was registered after 1st January 2000. By purchasing a car registered after that date you bypass the 3 biggest issues. Your car has avoided high sulphur fuel, you have the upgraded (2nd generation timing tensioners), and your car won t stall on motorways (upgraded throttle body).

Why is the tensioner on my xjr8 not working?

XJR8s are also susceptible but possibly to a lesser degree because they use a simpler timing mechanism. The tensioner’s job is to keep the timing chain tight. If a tensioner fails, the timing chain becomes loose and the chain can jump one or more teeth on the cogs in the engine.