Beautiful looking cars. I know nothing about them other than that.

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1980 300TD-China Blue/Blue MBTex-2nd Owner, 107K (Alt Blau) OBK #15
'06 Chevy Tahoe Z71 (for the wife & 4 kids, current mule) '03 Honda Odyssey (son #1's ride, reluctantly) '99 GMC Suburban (255K+ miles, semi-retired mule) 21' SeaRay Seville (summer escape pod)

This is a great site if you're ready to pick up a big cat. I've been teetering on the edge of getting getting into an XKR. This site is cool, they pick up cars at auction, MBs, BMWs and Land Rovers as well. But it's primarily a Jag site. Their prices are in line with Edmunds, no negotiating, you want one, go git it!!!

http://texascarsdirect.com/

On another note, anyone know of a site like MBShop for Jags?? This site is the best!!

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'97 E320 Black Opal
'86 300E Smoke Silver / Burgundy (retired at 198K)
'63 Austin Healey 3000 Mk II (BJ7) (reluctantly retired)

That would mean the 722.6. I don't think so, I have never heard mention of this around the Jag forums.

The 722.6 is a good gear box, it would be quite an upgrade for Jag to use one.

The XJR isn't that different from the XJ8. They got a blower, I don't think much else was changed except for maybe the brakes.

If you want to talk Jag this is the place to go:
http://www.jag-lovers.org/

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2016 Corvette Stingray 2LT
1969 280SE
2023 Ram 1500
2007 Tiara 3200

Welllll,,,,, the Jaguar XJR 1998-2003 tranny part number is 722.650,,,,, coincidence?

And,,,,,,


From Wikipedia.org:

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The XJR-version featured an 5 speed automatic transmission from the Mercedes-Benz AMG E55 and other high power Benz models.
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And this from car and driver:
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The beefed-up powerplant gets a special Mercedes-Benz five-speed automatic transmission to handle all of that engine torque, and there are stiff and sporty suspension settings in place, plus big wheels and Z-rated tires.
It's so fast (5.4 seconds from 0-60 mph), it can match a Ferrari F355. Try that in a Lexus LS 400.
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By some reviewer at Car Connection:
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Interestingly, while the XJR has a purely British heart and soul, its engine is backed with a Mercedes-Benz five-speed automatic transmission reconfigured to withstand the torque output of the XJR's engine. Despite efforts to reinforce the drivetrain, it was still necessary for Jaguar engineers to program the engine control computer to limit torque during engagement of the first transmission ratio. Even so, once the traction control system is deactivated, simply stomping on the accelerator pedal is all that is necessary to summon plumes of smoke from the rear tires.
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From Financial Post reviewer Rob English:

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Power gets to the rear wheels through, of all things, a Mercedes-Benz five-speed automatic transmission that varies its shift program according to conditions.
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From WomanMotorist.com:
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All normally aspirated engines are matched to ZF's superb 5-speed electronic automatic transmission, which has silky shifting, while the XJR uses a unit built by Mercedes Benz that is stronger and set up for crisper shifts. The eight-cylinder engine has been well-proven in the XK8.
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Hardly academic references, but seems unlikely that they're all wrong.

Well now, seems like the XJR is the model to buy then, it got the better gear box.

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2016 Corvette Stingray 2LT
1969 280SE
2023 Ram 1500
2007 Tiara 3200

I drove a 2005 XKR today. Was going to buy a 2004 E500. Plan's changed. My next car is an XKR, no doubt about it. Faster than a scalded dog. Tight, low noise on highway. Sweeeet ride!! Great exhaust note. Reminded of my old '63 3000 Mk II Healey except comfortable.

Only probelm, at 6' w/o my boots it's a bit of a tight fit. maybe an inch of clearance between the top of my head and the roof (that's hood for the Brits).

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'97 E320 Black Opal
'86 300E Smoke Silver / Burgundy (retired at 198K)
'63 Austin Healey 3000 Mk II (BJ7) (reluctantly retired)

Always in my rearview mirror.

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'07 Yukon 2500
'13 Subaru Outback 3.6R
'13 Orbea Carpe 9-speed

Currently Benzless
Formerly: 300TD, S600, E55, 560SEL

---= The forest breathes, listen.
-Native American elder

My Mercedes Benz dealer mechanic neighbor tells me that the 722.6 is a bullet proof transmission.

It is used in not only the E320 and E430, but also the E55 AMG cars, in addition to the SLR, which puts out something like 600 hp!

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Paul S.

2001 E430, Bourdeaux Red, Oyster interior.
79,200 miles.

1973 280SE 4.5, 170,000 miles. 568 Signal Red, Black MB Tex. "The Red Baron".

One popular trans:

APPLICATIONS YEAR ENGINE TRANS. TYPE TRANSMISSION LINK 190 1990-93 L4 2.3L; L6 2.6L 4 SPD RWD 300 1991-93 L5 2.5L; L6 2.6L, 3.0L 4 SPD RWD/AWD 300SL 1990-93 L6 3.0L 5 SPD RWD 400 1992-93 V8 4.2L 4 SPD RWD 500 1990-93 V8 5.0L 4 SPD RWD C220 1994-96 L4 2.2L 4 SPD RWD C230 1997-05 L4 1.8L, 2.3L 5 SPD RWD C230 2006 V6 2.5L 7 SPD RWD C240 2002-05 V6 2.6L 5 SPD RWD C280 1994-96 L6 2.8L 4 SPD RWD C280 1997-00 L6 2.8L 5 SPD RWD C280 2006 V6 3.0L 5 SPD RWD/4X4 C280 2006 V6 3.0L 7 SPD RWD C320 2000-05 V6 3.2L 5 SPD RWD C350 2006 V6 3.5L 5 SPD RWD/4X4 C350 2006 V6 3.5L 7 SPD RWD C36 1995-96 L6 3.6L 4 SPD RWD C36 1997 L6 3.6L 5 SPD RWD C43 1998-00 V8 4.3L 5 SPD RWD C55 2005-06 V8 5.5L 5 SPD RWD
CL500 1998-04 V8 5.0L 5 SPD RWD CL500 2005-06 V8 5.0L 7 SPD RWD CL55 AMG 2001-06 V8 5.5L 5 SPD RWD CL600 1998-06 V12 5.5L, 5.8L, 6.0L 5 SPD RWD CL65 AMG 2005-06 V12 6.0L 5 SPD RWD CLK320 1998-05 V6 3.2L 5 SPD RWD CLK350 2006 V6 3.5L 7 SPD RWD CLK430 1999-03 V8 4.3L 5 SPD RWD CLK500 2003-04 V8 5.0L 5 SPD RWD CLK500 2005-06 V8 5.0L 7 SPD RWD CLK55 AMG 2001-06 V8 5.5L 5 SPD RWD CLS500 2006 V8 5.8L 7 SPD RWD CLS55 AMG 2006 V8 5.5L 5 SPD RWD E300 1995-96 L6 3.0L 4 SPD RWD E300 1997-99 L6 3.0L 5 SPD RWD E320 1994-96 L6 3.2L 4 SPD RWD E320 1997-06 L6 3.2L (Diesel) 5 SPD RWD/AWD E320 1997-06 V6 3.2L 5 SPD RWD/AWD E350 2006 V6 3.5L 7 SPD RWD E350 2006 V6 3.5L 5 SPD RWD/4X4 E420 1994-96 V8 4.2L 4 SPD RWD E420 1997 V8 4.2L 5 SPD RWD E430 1998-02 V8 4.3L 5 SPD RWD E500 1994-99 V8 5.0L 4 SPD RWD E500 2003-04 V8 5.0L 5 SPD RWD E500 2005-06 V8 5.0L 7 SPD RWD
E500 2005-06 V8 5.0L 5 SPD RWD/4X4 E55 1999-06 V8 5.5L 5 SPD RWD G500 2002-06 V8 5.0L 5 SPD RWD/4X4 G55 AMG 2003-06 V8 5.5L 5 SPD RWD/4X4 ML320 1998-02 V6 3.2L 5 SPD RWD/4X4 ML350 2003-05 V6 3.7L 5 SPD RWD/4X4 ML350 2006 V6 3.7L 7 SPD RWD/4X4 ML430 1999-01 V8 4.3L 5 SPD RWD/4X4 ML500 2002-05 V8 5.0L 5 SPD RWD/4X4 ML500 2006 V8 5.0L 7 SPD RWD/4X4 ML55 2000-03 V8 5.5L 5 SPD RWD/4X4 R350 2006 V6 3.5L 7 SPD RWD/4X4 R500 2006 V8 5.0L 7 SPD RWD/4X4 S320 1994-95 L6 3.2L 5 SPD RWD S320 1996-99 L6 3.2L 5 SPD RWD S350 1994-95 L6 3.4L (Diesel) 4 SPD RWD S350 2006 V6 3.7L 5 SPD RWD S420 1994-95 V8 4.2L 4 SPD RWD S420 1996-99 V8 4.2L 5 SPD RWD S430 2000-06 V8 4.3L 5 SPD RWD S430 2005-06 V8 4.3L 7 SPD RWD S500 1994-95 V8 5.0L 4 SPD RWD
S500 1996-06 V8 5.0L 5 SPD RWD S500 2005-06 V8 5.0L 7 SPD RWD S55 AMG 2001-06 V8 5.5L 5 SPD RWD S600 1994-95 V12 6.0L 4 SPD RWD S600 1996-06 V12 5.5L, 5.8L, 6.0L 5 SPD RWD S65 AMG 2006 V12 6.0L 5 SPD RWD SL320 1994-97 L6 3.2L 5 SPD RWD SL500 1994-95 V8 5.0L 4 SPD RWD SL500 1996-03 V8 5.0L 5 SPD RWD SL500 2004-06 V8 5.0L 7 SPD RWD SL55 AMG 2003-06 V8 5.5L 5 SPD RWD SL600 1994-95 V12 6.0L 4 SPD RWD SL600 1996-06 V12 5.5L, 6.0L 5 SPD RWD SL65 AMG 2005-06 V12 6.0L 5 SPD RWD SLK230 1998-04 L4 2.3L; V6 3.2L 5 SPD RWD SLK280 2006 V6 3.0L 7 SPD RWD SLK32 AMG 2002-04 V6 3.2L 5 SPD RWD SLK350 2005-06 V6 3.5L 7 SPD RWD SLK55 AMG 2005-06 V8 5.5L 7 SPD RWD SLR McLaren 2005-06 V8 5.5L 5 SPD RWD

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'07 Yukon 2500
'13 Subaru Outback 3.6R
'13 Orbea Carpe 9-speed

Currently Benzless
Formerly: 300TD, S600, E55, 560SEL

---= The forest breathes, listen.
-Native American elder

HA! Lmao...

My brother has an X-type. 2003 I think? While it's not in the league of an XJR, it is a pretty damn nice car for the price. I like the styling of all the jags and the interior is nice as well. His has held up very well. Again, for the price, it has proven to be a good investment thus far. Peppy engine as well.

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Chris
2007 E550 4Matic - 61,000 Km - Iridium Silver, black leather, Sport package, Premium 2 package
2007 GL450 4Matic - 62,000 Km - Obsidian Black Metallic, black leather, all options
1998 E430 - sold
1989 300E - 333,000 Km - sold
1977 280E - sold
1971 250 - retired

"And a frign hat. They gave me a hat at the annual benefits meeting. I said. how does this benefit me. I dont have anything from the company.. So they gave me a hat." - TheDon

A lot of people don't like the 722.6, personaly I like them a lot. I think they are tough and seem to last just as long as any other transmission.

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2016 Corvette Stingray 2LT
1969 280SE
2023 Ram 1500
2007 Tiara 3200

I love the 722.6!

I have them in alot of my cars.

The shifts are smooth and fast! Not to mention that the kickdowns are smooth and fast.

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-Justin

91 560 SEC AMG - other dogs dd
01 Honda S2000 - dogs dd
07 MB ML320 CDI - dd
16 Lexus IS250 - wifes dd

it's automatic.