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2004 Jaguar Xj8 Base Sedan 4-door 4.2l Low Reserve on 2040-cars

Year:2004 Mileage:226051 Color: White /
 Tan
Location:

Franklin Lakes, New Jersey, United States

Franklin Lakes, New Jersey, United States
Advertising:
Body Type:Sedan
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:4.2L 4196CC V8 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated
Fuel Type:GAS
For Sale By:Private Seller
Transmission:Automatic
VIN: sajwa71c04sg13744 Year: 2004
Make: Jaguar
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Model: XJ8
Trim: Base Sedan 4-Door
Options: k40 radar detector installed, backup sensors, Sunroof, Leather Seats, CD Player
Safety Features: Anti-Lock Brakes, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag, Side Airbags
Drive Type: RWD
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Power Locks, Power Windows, Power Seats
Mileage: 226,051
Exterior Color: White
Disability Equipped: No
Interior Color: Tan
Number of Cylinders: 8
Number of Doors: 4
Condition: Used: A vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections. ... 

This Jaguar is my father's long distance commute daily driver.  It has seen quite a few miles, 226051, mostly on highways.  He purchased it from a dealer, as a lease return, with 35000 miles on it.

All the while it has provided the 3 qualities Jaguar is known for, "Grace, Pace, and Space."

 It has a classic look, it is instantly identifieable as a Jaguar, a big greenhouse with delicate pillars and long hood and rear deck.  

The interior is all leather, burled wood, and wool carpets, it is a nice place to be, front or back.

The V8 under the hood combined with the aluminum construction make it fast.  On the highway it cruises beautifully, the quiet ride combined with the plentiful power means you will often find yourself travelling faster than you realized, that is why the k40 radar detector was installed.  The truth is that it has been a saving grace many times, the new owner will be pleased to have it.  I was plesantly surprised that the XJ8 handles twisty roads well, but of course it does, it's a Jaguar and that's part of their DNA.  

The original transmission died and was replaced with a rebuilt XJ8 unit at around 180000 miles. The "new" unit works perfectly and the drivetrain is smooth and powerful.

The car has some issues so it was decided that it is time to let it go.

The passenger side was damaged pulling into a garage. Both doors will need to be straightened and most likely the whole side will need to be repainted.  The rear molding was ripped off and will need to be replaced. On the upside, since the doors are aluminum there is no rust concern.

The fuel guage has been acting up recently, showing empty when it is not, suddenly going to E, etc.  It was diagnosed as a bad sender or sensor in the fuel tank.

The interior is in very good condition.  The seats are in very good shape, even the drivers seat is not really showing any wear.  There are only a few problems with the interior, it was a pipe smokers car. The headliner is sagging a bit across the back parcel shelf.  The leather on the rim of steering wheel is a bit worn  

It has recently been parked due to a bad front suspension. A leak was suspected and within days the front end sank to its current position. As seen in the pics the front air shocks don't hold air. During it's final drive it had to be stopped and started freqently to allow the front to pump itself up, that way it could be driven some distance, before it sank too low to be driven, the warning lights came on, and it had to be restarted.

The winning bidder will need to pick up the car in Franklin Lakes, NJ. 

It will most likely need to be towed.

CASH ONLY!

 

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