Jaguar XJR 98-00 model 370bhp vs Mercedes E55 98-00 model 354bhp

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Aug 4, 2008 | 08:00 PM
  #1  
Which out of these cars is the faster and more reliable, has anyone raced an XJR??

What things shall i look out for on an E55 before purchasing?
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Aug 4, 2008 | 10:13 PM
  #2  
Don't buy a 98-00 model XJR, they had a recall on the engine.

Buy the E55... our cars are so great, that the XJR borrows the transmission from our cars. Can you say quality?
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Aug 5, 2008 | 12:06 AM
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XJR uses the automatic tranny technology from AMG.
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Aug 6, 2008 | 05:01 PM
  #4  
I understand that they both share the same gearbox, what i dont understand is that the gearbox seems to be unreliable in the Jag and it breaks down a lot due to the box not being able to handle all the torque which seems odd as the E55 produces more torque than the Jag
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Aug 6, 2008 | 09:32 PM
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Quote: I understand that they both share the same gearbox, what i dont understand is that the gearbox seems to be unreliable in the Jag and it breaks down a lot due to the box not being able to handle all the torque which seems odd as the E55 produces more torque than the Jag
Because the XJR is
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Aug 6, 2008 | 11:28 PM
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dude
take it from us, Jaguar is american now, all ur buying is a super ford, with a few british and german parts in it, stay wit the silver arrow
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Aug 7, 2008 | 01:51 PM
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Quote: take it from us, Jaguar is american now, all ur buying is a super ford, with a few british and german parts in it, stay wit the silver arrow
I thought they were Indian now? Correct me if I'm wrong.
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Aug 7, 2008 | 04:22 PM
  #8  
Jag feels and rides like a boat
easier to do burnouts in it though if that's your thing, but be ready to get hit hard with issues
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