Buy the right one and they can be affordable to own and run, too. By the time the X was announced, the V8 engine had been in production for some time in the XK8 which had given Jaguar time to iron out any teething problems. From engine number on August 18, , steel liners were used instead which avoid the problem. Otherwise, there are two main areas to watch with the 4-litre V8: the timing chain tensioner, the upper part of which can fail, and the water pump which can shed impeller blades.
Fitting the later tensioner from the 4. In fact, their reliability tends to work against them in some ways, encouraging owners to skimp on maintenance so although a fully-stamped main dealer history is unlikely on a car of this age, look for some evidence of service receipts. Ensure it engages drive in reverse when warm and also check the level of the fluid: black and burned smelling is bad news.
The underpinnings of the X are largely unchanged from the X which in turn was heavily based on the XJ At the front end, check for split subframe mounts and corrosion in the subframe itself, as well as worn upper and lower wishbone bushes which allow the arm to move off-centre on its pivot. Ball joints tend to last well, but wheel bearings often need replacing at , miles. A creak from the rear can simply be the foam isolators at the top of the springs, which can be cured with a squirt of lubricant.
Problems are usually down to the sensors or corroded or dirty trigger rings and unlike later cars the trigger ring on the X is sold as a separate part. If you find a car with rust bubbling around front and rear screens, it needs to be priced pretty temptingly as this can be a costly job in the bodyshop.
Having said that, there are plenty of immaculate examples out there too, with the X seemingly having avoided falling into real banger territory before it started to become appreciated. On a practical note, check that the boot can be opened with the key, since the locks often seize up with road dirt and the only way in is then to drill a hole in the rear panel. The seats and trim last well if not damaged and owners report that the sports seats in the Sport and XJR models are much more supportive than the basic items although the bolsters do tend to wear easily.
Interestingly, values overlap the later X considerably, making for a tricky choice. Search For Used Cars. In , the XJR arrived with bhp from its supercharged V8. By , the V6 and two supercharged V8s were the only petrols, but the bhp V8 XJR arrived in to see the model through its final years.
As for trims, Portfolio massaging seats and premium stereo dominates but Premium Luxury is reasonably plentiful, too. Jaguar founder Sir William Lyons might not recognise the XJ, but in the context of its rivals today, it is a motor of real distinction. Engine The V6 diesel can suffer crankshaft bearing failure. Still on diesels, check the engine oil level has been raised by fuel dilution linked to interrupted or over-frequent regeneration of the diesel particulate filter.
Transmission Post eight-speed ZF torque converter auto is more reliable than the previous six-speed unit. Check the fluid has been changed at 35,mile intervals. Suspension Check the car sits level on the rear-only air suspension. Clonking noises at the front may be worn front control arm bushes.
Body Where fitted, check the panoramic sunroof moves on its steel tracks; they can corrode. Check the rear light clusters for moisture ingress. Interior Make sure everything works including every aspect of the infotainment system because this can have its share of faults. Check the tyre pressure monitoring system is functioning the TPMS tyre valves can play up.
Depending which survey you believe, the XJ is either among the most reliable luxury cars on the market or about the least. All agree that its electrical systems are its most troublesome aspect, though. The XJ has had a number of major updates.
The first, in , introduced a more efficient auto gearbox, four-wheel drive on some 3. Finally, the XJ gained more new technology in The black C-pillars work best with dark cars to create the wraparound look its designers intended.
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