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1996 Jaguar XJ-Series Vanden PlasReview
1996 Jaguar XJ-Series
Jaguar
XJ-Series
1996
Vanden Plas
migration_mikloskiraly writes:
An Inexpensive Car Which Makes A Statement. — There only thing I wish the car has was lower end torque. Love the looks. Great long distance touring. For it's size and weight. MPG on the highway is ok 25+. These cars turns heads where ever you go. They are timeless. Most people who don't know Jags think it's only a few years old not 17. Primary Use: Family transportation Pros: Cost, Style, Reliability. Fun factor and comfort Cons: Body parts are becoming hard to find. |
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1996 Jaguar XJ-Series XJ6Review
1996 Jaguar XJ-Series
Jaguar
XJ-Series
1996
XJ6
Jerry writes:
Still Driven After All These Years... — I bought this car out of Texas as a second owner in 2000 and drove it for three years. I sold it to a friend that has a repair shop as a loaner car. It is still used albeit sparingly anymore in that capacity today. Great Jaguar sedan, one of many I have owned and love the way they drive. Mechanical quality is great, but minor issues such as headliner sag and electric switches that break are black marks on an otherwise exceptional auto. Primary Use: Commuting to work Pros: Still being used daily by current owner, a testiment to build quality Jaguar received from Ford during their ownership. Cons: Niggly electric issues with seat switches, headliner sag. |
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1996 Jaguar XJ-Series XJ6Review
1996 Jaguar XJ-Series
Jaguar
XJ-Series
1996
XJ6
Darius writes:
Very Big And Comfy Car — Jags don't come any bigger than this one. Inside it's like a house lots of leather and room for your legs and that bottle of bubbly. Performance is hard to describe as it all depends on the engine you have and how heavy you press the gas pedal. It's very comfortable handles well and looks great. Pros: Big comfy saloon Cons: very hungry for fuel |
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1996 Jaguar XJ-Series XJ12Review
1996 Jaguar XJ-Series
Jaguar
XJ-Series
1996
XJ12
Jerry writes:
I Will Be Buried In This Car — only have one muffler out of five left on this car, it sounds divine it WILL surprise you at the light uber-luxo sports cruiser awesome car to drive turns on a dime and give you a nickle back good luck finding another one Primary Use: Commuting to work Pros: you will never drinve anything like it Cons: maintenance cost |
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1996 Jaguar XJ-Series Vanden Plas SedanReview
1996 Jaguar XJ-Series
Jaguar
XJ-Series
1996
Vanden Plas Sedan
DJH writes:
Way Below Book Value - Great Car At A Great Price! — Sports car deluxe! Fantastic Jaguar XJ6 with all the Vanden Plas premium upgrades! Rides great and looks great! Soft comfortable leather with burl walnut wood trim everywhere! Very sporty ride! A Jaguar sport sedan classic. Takes the corners with ease and performance 4.0L EFI engine! Primary Use: Family transportation Pros: Fantastic performance and sporty ride. Cons: Should not avoid this car! It is great! |
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1996 Jaguar XJ-SeriesReview
1996 Jaguar XJ-Series
Jaguar
XJ-Series
1996
dic_camarillo writes:
If You Want The Ultimate Affordable Luxury Car, This Is Your Car. — We love our XJ6 Vanden Plas! The quality of materials is exceptional. Soft, supple Connoley leather everywhere. Gorgeous Burled Walnut and chrome. Comfortable front seats and back seats as comfortable as the nicest sofa you've ever sat on! The exterior can only be described as BEAUTIFUL! Jaguar's classic styling, curves in all the right places, shiny chrome accents - you know it's a Jaguar! Our Big Cat has a luxury car ride, but flip the sport switch and the suspension stiffens nicely. Engine has adequate power and the transmission feels good. Stereo system is surprisingly very nice. Steering feels a little vague, but the car goes where you point it. Corners very well for a big car. A little hard to park - this car is long! We've encountered minor problems such as the self dimming mirror, the power seat memory, the console cup holder and the wood steering wheel cracking. Gas mileage is okay (average 20 mpg). Maintenance has been minimal and we have 76K miles on her now. In fact, we're shocked at how reliable both Jaguars have been (we owned a 1992 XJ6 Sovereign a few years ago). Ever time I drive our Big Cat, it makes me smile! This is what a luxury car is suppose to do. Primary Use: Commuting to work Pros: LUXURY, LUXURY, LUXURY Cons: Gas mileage and size (very long) |
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1996 Jaguar XJ-Series Vanden Plas SedanReview
1996 Jaguar XJ-Series
Jaguar
XJ-Series
1996
Vanden Plas Sedan
Anton writes:
Jaguar — I absolutely love Jaguars of all kinds. This one is terrific, it rides as smooth as a sailboat and is surprisingly agile for it's weight class. It's a fun car to drive supported by classic body forms! MY CAT ROCKS!! Pros: BIG PIMPING>> Cons: Maintenance price |
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1996 Jaguar XJ-Series Vanden Plas SedanReview
1996 Jaguar XJ-Series
Jaguar
XJ-Series
1996
Vanden Plas Sedan
Henry writes:
Love/hate — Love hate relationship this was our 4th jag and didnt fair so well. Straight 6 had loads of torque and amazing pull at high speeds. Lots of costly repairs and poor mileage. Not too sporty but weight definately soaked up the bumps. Great interior and fantastic seats. Loved the looks and picnic trays, care for some grey pupon? Pros: looks weight Cons: weight repairs |
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1996 Jaguar XJ-Series XJ6 SedanReview
1996 Jaguar XJ-Series
Jaguar
XJ-Series
1996
XJ6 Sedan
Tyler writes:
Classic Luxury Sedan For The Corpgoth — Want one of these in black-on-black. An amazing sedan from what I could tell from my brief encounters with the vehicle. Shot from 100kph to nearly twice that in seconds, and wasn't even near maxing out (shhh, that never happened). Auto transmission switches manually like a dream, and the handling was great. It is a Jaguar, however, so I'm sure there would be some electrical issues. I still want one, however. Pros: Power, sleek appearance, and command when you roll-up (ego points). Cons: Jaguar's inevitable electrical issues. |
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1996 Jaguar XJ-Series XJ6Review
1996 Jaguar XJ-Series
Jaguar
XJ-Series
1996
XJ6
Jared writes:
Oscar The Grouch! — These cars are very safe, luxury cruisers! Not the fastest vehicles, but once you upgrade the wheel and tire package to 18" rims it handles much better, MPG does suck in these days standards and compared to BMW offerings like the 5 series (lighter then the XJ), the XJ interior is suprisingly small, go figure British built! If you are a taller person like I am at 6'7" tall look to German offerings like the BMW 7-series, Mercedes Big Body S class, Or maybe even the High repair cost Audi A8 with its nice Quattro system AWD. One huge positive though of owning an XJ is the looks you get of status, and also the women of the world love jaguars as they seem to fit women very good, so want to please your girlfriend of wife, get her an XJ sedan instead of that ugly ass minivan to haul around the kids, or if she is a business savvy woman. They call this the English Gentleman's car, but it suits a woman much more then a man for the fit! Pros: Luxury items like Burlwodd interior, Aluminum accents, SOLID construction, High quality steel used not like that crap Asian Market stell that is rusting out, Also repairs are not as bad as you might think. Cars can be had inexpensively! You want Status Jaguar Screems status more then a BMW, Benz, or Audi. Only Maseratti, Bentley, or Rolls Royce are more Status! VERY Easy to work on for you DIY mechanics! Cons: Xj sedans depreciate more then comparable Mercedes, Audi, & BMW offerings! HEAVY!!! High Speed handeling is not as rock solid as BMW 7-series, Audi A8, or Mercedes S500. Low Roofline is Stylish, but causes lack of headroom for taller Driers and passengers! |
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2013 Jaguar XJ-Series Reviews
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Having owned the XFR (Supercharged XF series) prior to this, I was very upset moving to this car. It wasn't something I really wanted to do. I was VERY happy with the XFR. However, I didn't want to dr... Read More
2012 Jaguar XJ-Series Reviews
2012 Xj By Mike
Bought the car 12/12 to replace the 7 series. Sharp styling, and great performance with this one. Hoping this jaguar is going to be a lot of fun for many years to come. Really impressed with the techn... Read More
2011 Jaguar XJ-Series Reviews
Limo On Steroids By Juan Carlos
I have had the privileged of driving many luxury cars. BMW's, Benz, and Jaguars. This car is superior in every way to its predecessors and to its competition. It sets the bar very high for the next ge... Read More
If I Were Not Such A Car Snob It Would Be Great; However, I Am A Car Snob... By dochylski
Beautiful looking, attractive car. Ride is okay, handling is a bit challenging. Other heavy imports are better on curves. Shifting in full auto leaves a bit to be desired. I get a lot of complimen... Read More
2010 Jaguar XJ-Series Reviews
Jaguar Xj Supersport By Umar
its a whole new dramatic looking car on the road with the latest technology and good dynamics...it is all alluminium built and features a 5.0litre petrol engine...the interior is extremely luxurious a... Read More
2009 Jaguar XJ-Series Reviews
Live And Breathe Fir It By Billy
The Jaguar XJ8l is fantastic and I just cant say enough about the distinction and prestige, ellngence that the xj has the wood veener s and interior leather are perfection just that the seats could ... Read More
Perfectly The Best Car In The Grand Saloon Segment By Umar
its a bit old school jag but have you seen the next jag xj,the 2010 one...its awesome.performance is simply what a jaguar susposed to be which is GREAT and fast.the car is seriously fun on open roads ... Read More
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