What Car? says
For The XJ is every bit as graceful as you’d expect, and this version even has decent room in the back
Against Rivals from Mercedes-Benz, Audi and BMW beat it for quality and class
Verdict
Buying nearly-new is unwise, but a three-year-old is a better prospect
Go for… 3.0 Executive
Avoid… 4.2 Super V8
- 1. Although aluminium-bodied cars can be expensive to repair, Jaguar's costs are sensible
- 2. The wood and leather trim looks great, but the quality of some of the switches and minor trim isn’t quite what you’d want
- 3. A few owners report recurrent problems with diesel engines that stall
- 4. The boot is a fair size, but it’s awkwardly shaped
- 5. The cabin is reasonably spacious, especially on the long-wheelbase models
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