After the XJ40, the XJs of the X308 series were powered by a new V8 engine. The exterior of the X308 was a refreshed X300 and retained much of the same exterior styling as its predecessor, with the rounded bonnet with four headlights, low roofline, sloping rear end and wrap-around taillight clusters. The front and rear bumpers were both modified, along with the taillights that had red/clear lenses instead of red/grey ones. In the interior, three large gauges were placed in recesses in the walnut-clad driver's dashboard. The door trim and centre console design were also slightly modified.
The most significant mechanical change was the replacement of both the six-in-line and V12 engines with a new eight-cylinder AJ-V8 with a displacement of 3.2 L or 4.0 L. These engines ran silky smooth and had wonderful torque to whiz down the road in Jaguar-worthy fashion. There was also a 4.0 L also available in supercharged form in the Jaguar XJR, a sporty model. All X308 models came with a five-speed automatic transmission and there was the computer-controlled active suspension called Computer Active Technology Suspension (CATS).
The model offered here is one such from the stylish X308 range, a genuine Jaguar and maintained at the same dealer for up to 178,000km. It was delivered on 21 February by the Belgian dealer (Dolf de Ridder) to Mr van Berkel. In 2007, the XJ was sold to its 2nd owner at 152,000km and from 2014 the Jaguar was hardly driven. At 190,600km, another oil service was performed in 2023. The Sovereign is still in good condition and not rotted through like many examples. The current (and only 3rd) owner had the car inspected as recently as June and it passed the inspection flawlessly.
Our opinion
When you talk about a stylish limousine, the Jaguar XJ is surely the superlative. Mercedes, BMW and Audi make beautiful cars, but in terms of styling they don't come close to this classic English beauty. It drives great, comfortable yet sporty and the model never really ages. You don't have to put it down for the price, and in terms of reliability, the marque made great strides in the late nineties.
Equipment
This XJ Sovereign comes with factory equipment including:
- Automatic gearbox
- Leather upholstery
- Metallic paint
- Electric windows
- Alloy wheels
- Walnut interior trim
- Seat heating front and rear
- Electrically adjustable seats
- Cruise control
Modifications
None, this XJ is completely original
Remarks
The XJ does have some signs of use after 24 years, but fortunately no rusted-out sheet metal. See all photos for details. Furthermore, the headliner hangs, but can be repaired by the specialist for not too much money.
Recent service history
The main points from the recent service history are:
- 21-02-2000 - 50km - Delivery Dolf de Ridder Jaguar
- 13-07-2000- 16,000km - Service Dolf de Ridder Jaguar
- 08-01-2001 - 35,623km - Service Dolf de Ridder Jaguar
- 17-05-2001 - 48.000km - Service Dolf de Ridder Jaguar
- 15-11-2001 - 68.427km - Service Dolf de Ridder Jaguar
- 30-04-2002 - 84.145km - Service Dolf de Ridder Jaguar
- 30-04-2003 - 104.618km - Service Dolf de Ridder Jaguar
- 10-02-2004 - 134.278km - Service Dolf de Ridder Jaguar
- 12-02-2007 - 157.506km - Service Dolf de Ridder Jaguar
- 25-07-2008 - 161.783km - Service Dolf de Ridder Jaguar
- 12-01-2011 - 171.500km - Service Dolf de Ridder Jaguar
- 02-02-2014 - 178.500km - Service Dolf de Ridder Jaguar
- 06-06-2023 - 190,600km - Service
MOT is valid until 11 June 2025
Included with sale
Keys, (maintenance) booklets, various documentation
About the seller
Pieter is a lover of English and Italian cars. Among others, an Alfa Spider, an Aston Martin DB7 passed through his fleet. He bought the Jaguar because of its clean condition, but he spends so much time abroad that he doesn't get around to driving it. Therefore, he has decided that the car may be sold through The Collectables.
Summary
Seller - Pieter
Seller type - Private
Location - Zeeland
Chassis number - SAJAA14D1YKF07482
Registration number - Z-227-FH
Year of construction/date - 21-02-2000
Mileage - 192,100 km
Demonstrable - Yes
Warranty - No
VAT/margin car - Margin
Bodywork - Limousine
Engine - 3.2 litre V8
Drive system - Rear-wheel drive
Transmission - Automatic
Exterior - Grey metallic
Interior - Grey
Upholstery - Leather
Smoking car - No
Owners - As far as we know, 2 previous owners
Tyres - Pirelli 225-60-16, DOT 2008, >4mm
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