Buying a used Jaguar XJ (X351) - 2010-, Buying advice with Common Issues
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Buying a used Jaguar XJ X351 - 2010-
How reliable are the engines, what are the common problems with these cars? What is the price for fixing the various issues and the price for the spare parts? Watch the video and you will get answers to all these questions and more!
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Fellow CZcamsrs, if you are considering buying a Jaguar sedan, you might want to print out this long post. I’ve owned three XJs and have some tips to pass along.
Thank you to this channel’s presenter for that excellent summary about buying a used current-generation Jaguar XJ. Over the years I have owned three X308-generation XJs - the last of the low-slung steel-bodied cars, considered by some to be the most beautiful post-war sedans built anywhere. Living in the Bay Area, I had the invaluable services of an honest, independent (non-dealer) Jaguar service specialist, a one-man operation who’d worked on Jaguars exclusively since 1973. The operating cost of my three used XJs was VERY reasonable, in part because they were such well-built cars, and also because I took the precautions mentioned below.
A Jag dealer can service your pre-owned XJ but be aware, their overhead is brutal, and they tend to employ junior technicians who do mostly warranty work. Their way to fix a problem is to replace an entire module with a new one, provided by the factory under warranty. They have neither the time nor the skills to go in and actually REPAIR something that is out of warranty. And when your Jag is out of warranty, new parts are very expensive. But at the same time, these cars are built to last! The opportunity to pick up a recent one for pennies on the dollar is too good an opportunity for any self-respecting motorhead to pass up!
Don’t have your Jaguar serviced by Ed’s European Specialists down the street. Ideally your service shop will be Jag only, or at least specialize in British cars. If I could not be assured of getting honest and expert service by someone with a track record servicing Jaguars, I would not own an out-of-warranty Jaguar. It’s not that the cars are unreliable. It is that Jaguars are so different from any other brand. An XJ is a complex, exotic piece of engineering that cannot be learned by trial and error. If properly cared for, a current XJ could be a 20-year keeper. But in the wrong hands, all bets are off. And as you might know, the unqualified technician will blame the car if he can’t repair something correctly. What can you say in return?
Nor would I purchase a third-party warranty. My Jag mechanic told me of being made take-it-or-leave-offers by these providers when estimating a major repair job. They promise the moon when selling you a policy but can get cold feet if a big problem surfaces. And your recourse is very limited.
Better to have a few thousand set aside, keep current on the X351 section in the Jag forum, and ideally, be an active member in your region’s Jaguar club, if socializing appeals to you. (A lot of Jag club members are senior in age and welcome younger members.) If you join a regional Jaguar club, you’ll find out pretty fast where to get your car serviced locally, and a hundred other things. Join a Jag club BEFORE buying and you’ll come across available cars that have not yet gone on the market!
I loved every drive I took in my Jaguar sedans - these cars have a mystique that sets them apart from their stodgy German and Japanese competitors, and the driving experience will live up to your highest expectations. Get used to outpourings of amazement from your passengers, too.
The X308 series (1998-2013) I owned three of over the years had its own problems, but they were few and fixable. My last one, a 2001 XJR with supercharged 32-valve V8, was running like a train when I sold it with 150 thousand miles on the clock. My favorite of all three was a very rare (only 270 built for the world market) long-wheelbase Vanden Plas Supercharged in factory-order Platinum paint. It was absolutely stunning. I’d pull up to San Francisco’s Mark Hopkins hotel to drop off a visitor from out of town and all eyes would turn to see who was in the back. A female friend once confided that women like Jaguars because whenever they arrive somewhere and alight from an XJ, they’d have a Princess Di moment.
I’m retired now, but were I in my 30s or 40s with a good job, I’d snap up a post-2012 XJ in a heartbeat. First off, when the new-generation X351 was introduced, the most authoritative automotive critics (in print, not the CZcams gang because with very few exceptions, CZcams “journalists” know nothing) tested the new XJ thoroughly and pronounced it at the top of the executive sedan field, equal if not superior to the current S Class. Automobile magazine pronounced it the most beautiful car of that year. Thanks to billions invested by Tata’s hands-off owners, in 2010 Jaguar was back, the epitome of grace, pace, and space.
Sadly, Jaguar have never been able to shake their reliability reputation, even though those problems were experienced over just a few years of ownership in the 70s by the disastrous British Leyland corporation. Up to and after that unfortunate interval, Jaguar’s reputation for reliability was very good. If a qualified non-dealer mechanic was available to look after my X351, I would not hesitate to buy one from its original owner who had a thorough service history. (I’ve owned high-end German sedans too, and would not go near one more than three years old.)
If you’re contemplating an X351, don’t be a schmuck and wander the used-car lots, easy pickings for a fast talking salesman who knows absolutely nothing about the history of the car he wants to sell you. Usually the used car dealers buy these cars “as is” at auctions where, typically, none of the car’s previous owner records are included with the car at sale.
Instead, make a hobby out of your Jaguar. Researching, then purchasing, then owning one of these cars can actually be an enjoyable process if (a) you are a motorhead, and (b) you are dealing with fellow motorheads. This is why I recommend you buy privately, ideally from the original owner, and avoid the whole grimy used-car business.
Start by joining one of the big Jaguar forums you’ll find on the web. Inhabit the X351 section, listen, and learn. All members are Jag lovers and want to help aspiring owners, but do your own research first and learn as much about the car as you can. Try to narrow your selection to a specific range of model years and configurations. (Tip: The high-horsepower V8 models suck gas and make more power than you can use on the street, and are more likely to be driven hard. I’d be looking at a naturally aspirated V8 or even the V6, which is smooth, super economical to run, and provides more than adequate power.)
I’d also lean toward a long wheelbase version because the standard length is a bit snug in the back for adults.
Be ready to spend a few weeks or even months finding just the right car. You are in the right place at the right time, so why rush? The informed X351 shopper has been gifted with an array of superb executive sedans at giveaway prices. Buy privately if you can, from an owner who loves his car and wants it to go to a good home. With prices so low, you should be able to convince the seller without haggling over price, instead making the case that you are the guy or girl to take over his or her car and give it the same TLC it received in the past. This approach might sound unreal to most car shoppers, but like their cars, British car owners are a different breed and feel very personal about their cars. I’ve used Craigslist to buy and sell cars from and to fellow enthusiasts since moving to the Bay Area in 1996, and I’ve never been steered wrong.
If you’re on the fence, my advice would be to take an X351 for a serious drive and find out if you begin to feel you absolutely MUST have one of these cars. If a Jaguar is not for you, you’ll have saved yourself a lot of time. But let me warn you, you are far more likely to fall under its spell and feel compelled to buy one immediately. It’s a big commitment so do not be impulsive. Thousands of these cars are for sale in the USA and it’s totally a buyer’s market. Know-nothing German luxury shoppers would not even consider a Jaguar - they just want to keep up status-wise with their neighbor’s BMW.
And unfortunately the XJ marketplace is about to get worse. The plan for 2023 was to announce an all-new, all-electric XJ sedan. But the trend away from sedans in favor of SUVs has caused Jaguar management to instead retire the X351 XJ sedan and replace it with a super-luxury electric SUV. It might carry the XJ model name or it might not. Regardless, once word gets out, the X351 XJ will be perceived as an orphan with no assurance of factory support in future years. I am certain this will NOT be the case because Jaguar’s owner, Tata, is a wealthy, diverse multinational corporation that can afford to provide parts and carry out safety recalls for the indefinite future. Still, it is important that you be aware of the situation so you can make an informed decision. I’m biased, but if seeking an executive sedan you can choose between a cookie-cutter black German variant, cold and austere, OR . . . the last high-performance luxury four-door with genuine sex appeal, its like never to be seen again after this generation.
By far the most qualitative review on CZcams and quite possibly the internet.
I was fortunate enough to acquire a 2011 X351 XJ 5.0 Supercharged through essentially almost the same means described above.
The car is LIFE CHANGING.
I have a 2011 XJL 5.0 SC (USA). 83,000 miles now, vehicle bought used in 2015 with 30,000 with CPO and a suprisingly inexpensive jaguar extended warranty to 100K miles or year 2021. This is a tremendous vehicle, feels and drives much smaller that its size would suggest and with far more sporty feel that big MB/Audi/BMW/Lexus alternatives. Really it is a different kind of car for a driver who likes a more sporting feel. I prefer the 6 speed gearbox to the later 8 speed version. 470hp version is RWD, hugely powerful for 4300 lbs, requires a deft hand to drive in the snow even with snow tires (pirelli sottozero II). Brakes are touchy and steering is quick at slow speeds but wonderful at higher speeds, brakes especially take some getting used to on the early cars. Transiently idles a bit rough during warm up but always runs smooth. Rides well and is quiet inside. I have driven the 3.0 SC AWD 8-speed version, don't like the tranny calibration as much and it seems they softened the brakes up a bit (although smaller brakes are specified on the 3.0 versions) as well as suspension calibration for an even smoother ride versus earlier 5.0 SC cars? Main design flaws...marginal low beams for the Xenon headlights (later cars with LED are slightly better but the beam pattern is still too low and not adjustable) and a sunroof that creaks (more on that below). BTW, early Bowers & Wilkens 1200w stereo is tremendous, I like it better than the later Meridien sound system. 2011 Amirante wheel version is unique and especially good looking on grey car, I receive A LOT of compliments on them.
Brakes are hugely powerful in the SC version, although they seem to last only 30-40K miles and are hugely expensive to replace at the main dealer; mine are done at an independent shop using high quality parts (rotors, pads)...$1200. Sunroof creaking as described in the main design flaw, it gets adjusted every year and is good for awhile, under warranty. Non-scheduled maintenance includes: replaced steering rack at 50,000 miles ($4,000 but under warranty); water pump at 60,000 miles ($700 under warranty, pretty inexpensive compared to a similar job on other cars as the water pump is easily accessible); 80,000 miles AC compressor failure ($2,000 but replaced under warranty), hood sensor for security system (under warranty), front upper/lower/sway bar bushings and ball joints (a very expensive job at main dealer but under warranty). All other maintenance routine (oil changes, tranny flush, battery, top end decarbonization for DI engine) and all other systems work well. Eats expensive tires, staggered tire F/R prevents back to front rotation. Several 20" wheels bent or broken due to bad USA roads despite careful driving, also contributes to front end bushing/ball joint wear. Amirante wheels look great on grey car but are getting difficult to find for the broken ones from hitting massive pothole.
Overall, while not a Lexus for reliability, not unlike experiences with other premium brands. Get a long term warranty if possible or buy a used car that is up to date with documented service. I would not buy a higher mileage car like mine without new front bushes and brakes already being services. Better reliability experience than big MB or BMW, and way better than a 2013 Audi A6 TDI I had in the UK.
With the huge depreciation, a good buy in a premium sedan that you won't see everybody driving (at least in the USA), still looks modern and nearly identical to the new cars being sold for a little bit longer. I will pick up a XJL 575 used in a few years, they seem to accumulate low mileage and that one will be hugely depreciated as well.
Thank you for your comment! Very helpful as the video above.
im looking at a regular plain V6, do you think the break wear and bushing issue would be similar? Thanks.
Valentin Badea - I would expect similar experience with the V6 for similar driving style and environment. The 5.0 SC does have larger brakes than the non SC and v6 versions in earlier cars, not sure about later cars,
Valentin Badea I don’t think the gross vehicle weight as the v8 and v6 are built on the same engine block. The video also indicates to check for front end suspension wear. If you hear any clunking noises at slow or high speed from the front I would assume control arm bushing, ball joints and/or sway bar bushings. Don’t confuse this noise from the back suspension or knocking noise from the sunroof, which will be there on earlier and some later cars no matter how well adjusted. Front suspension wear may be slower on cars with 19” wheels which ride a bit softer. BTW this kind of wear is pretty common on newer luxury vehicles that are demanding a smooth quiet ride while using very low profile high performance tires. Common wear points on large Audi, Mercedes, BMW. All modern cars, in fact, seem to be pretty sensitive here unless you drive an American pickup truck.
Thank you for the input. I have a 2014 XJL with 19" rims . Even with careful driving, I Cracked rear rim, $150 to repair at a independent Mavis Tire shop, and also bent front rim, $100 repair ..... I wish all these high end beautiful cars had an option for thicker tires, like my base 2014 Chrysler 300 with 17" rims and thicker tires. Surprisingly, I personally felt the 2014 Chrysler ride was smoother than my 2014 Jaguar due to the thicker tires, although the Jag has expensive super tech suspension and shocks. I drove both side by side for 5 months and felt the thicker tires of the Chrysler was smoother if like me all you care is road isolation. I ONLY drive on public roads, never on racing circuits, and don't like riding too fast on public roads risking crashing, road isolation is best for boring drivers like me :-)
Just returned from a 500 mile trip in the 2011 XJL 5.0 SC rwd referenced below. Affirmed my enjoyment in owning this car especially for long trips. The power is effortless in the 5.0 version, allowing placement of the car so smoothly with acceleration into heavy but fast moving traffic. Averaged 25mpg with fast pace between 70-85 mph motorway (freeway) driving. Lumbar massage is good! Too bad it does not have massage in seat bottom. Seat cooling works well. By the way, transmission programming in sport mode engaged in driver gear selector and dynamic mode engaged is very agressive (nice!). In sport+dynamic mode, the car remains in the manual gear selected and does not revert back to automatic until right shift paddle is pulled and held. I have become used to driving this in both manual mode and automatic mode, and like/use both.
Minor vibration from an unbalanced tire, all of these cars with big wheels are super sensitive to wheel balance, the Jaguar included. I recently drove a 2018 3.0 SC awd (granted, it was a brand new dealer service loaner/demo car), it rode more smoothly which I attribute to the 19" versus 20" wheels although brand new with less than 800 miles so tires are new and all suspension components (versus my car, which is very nice with new front end bushes and ball joints, super tight, but tires Continental DWS tires now have 10,000 miles). While not nearly as powerful as the 5.0, nor as good a sound, it never felt underpowered and uses the 8 speed gearbox to advantage versus the 6 speed box in my 2011.
I have to say that while I do not drive like a hooligan, I dusted off a big AMG GL63 on 270 -degree off ramp who was up under my rear bumper. I think he was upset because he blasted by me a mile later and then parked himself in front of my bumper going down the road. Maybe he just scared himself in the top-heavy beast. These big Jags are sneaky-sporty.
Grace and Pace. LOL
wow dude tyvm for the detailed account, ive been looking fr smthing like ths.
I recently got a used 2016 XJL 3.0 SC few months ago at 12k mileage with 21 inch Orona wheels, all 4 new tires from LasVegas.
So far so good no issues, am soon planning for a 1100 mile long trip to Phoenix, AZ, somewhere in May midweek. Hope it turns out well and this will be its first longest trip under my hands.
Any advice or any factors to look out for??
is it ok to do 900 miles at a stretch without a motel stop?.... Any advice or tip on maintenance?
The current mileage is 16.5k
i bought it at 12.5k
Been looking at one of these. I work on all my own cars, so I'm not too scared off by some maintenance, good to know what to look for, thanks for posting.
Wow! This is suck a useful channel!!! I mean, this is what I need when buying a car, not browsing tens of forums for simple answers! Subscribed!
the end summary was extremely helpful 👍🏻
All cars have problems from time to time. It's nice to find an honest review so you know what to look for when buying a new car.🙂
Excellent review! I owned a 2011 XJL and it was by far the most reliable vehicle I'd ever purchased. I was rear ended and insurance deemed it a total loss due to it being a used vehicle and is is very expensive to repair an aluminum chaise. It is definitely a drivers car and I do plan to buy another one in the near future. As was stated in the video do your homework prior to purchasing a used car especially foreign luxury. It can definitely get expensive as the mileage increases.
Hi, thank you so so much for this video. I was waiting patiently for your advice before buying an XJL
Thank you for this review i asked u to do it a while back and u have come through once Again@DCR....
What a wry, clever review. Pointing out all the problems dead pan.
This is an excellent video review. The level of insight is commendable and the text insets are a welcome surprise and very helpful. This was edited by sb whose first language is not English, but the guy verbalises very well. Are you in car sales, servicing or a mechanic? Answer aside, thanks to you, any potential buyer will know where they stand with this car thanks to you.
Very good video.
Something that surprises me is the low prices of parts there in Europe for a car such as this Jaguar. Here in Brazil the prices should be 5x to 10x costlier.
Really informative as I car shop for a Jaguar XJ, 2013. Will look into extended warranty!
Had the 2015 XJL Portfolio AWD. I can tell you without hesitation that its likely THE most comfortable car I have ever driven. The seats are excellent on long trips and the interior lighting is something cool to look at. The car really picks up like a champ too, seems effortless to get up to 80MPH.
Now that is where my love for the car stopped. After about 9 months of having it it started to get little electronic glitches here and there, was in dealership service bay 6 times, they never figured out issue. After pumping gas one day I went to start the car and it didnt start...nothing....DEAD! Finally after about 30 min of messing around , then waiting for a couple minutes and trying again and again it started. I went down the street and it started bucking like a damn bronco. I pulled in somewhere thinking I had just blown the damn engine , had it towed and was in a loaner for a week and a half, they claimed they fixed it, happened again about a month later.
Since I had heard stories prior to purchasing the vehicle about how crappy Jags were I already knew that the issues were an omen of things to come. Looking back I should have listened, but since Tata Motors acquired Jag I thought it means more quality and a change of direction...I was wrong. I cut my losses on it, sold it and got into a more reliable large lux sedan. Bottom line even under warranty the car is NOT worth the hassle of playing games with dealership and running around in a loaner. Best to stick with a reliable manufacturer, which are becoming harder to come by.
I think what the issue is with all the large luxury sedans is that they stuff so many damn useless electronics in the cars that they forego reliability of main components and you end up witha nice luxury car sitting your ass on side of the road or parking lot waiting for a tow meanwhile you look over and seea 20 year old Toyota pumping gas and taking off. Says a lot about the way reliability is going down and cost of ownership and repairs are going UP. So no doubt, when the car is operational oits a pleasure, but just dont expect it to be that way for long.
bloody good review, like a training manual, impressive
Great video, full of info. Fabulous. Thanks for the effort!
Thank you for the informative video.
Just bought a US 2012 V8.
Just realize, the quality for a car of this price is better than any car i've ever owned. You get so much car for under $20k. Yes it's a jag so don't expect care free, but it is worth it if you have the money to keep it up.
By the way, the trick to fix the sticky buttons is to rub them with lotion and paper towel. Mine are perfectly smooth now and it was not a hard fix.
I'm planning on buying one also. Thanks for the tip. You said you bought a 2012 version, how is it holding up for you today?
I get a 2010 V6 diesel XJ portfolio, it looks like new, is incredibly comfortable, is really reliable, cost very cheap compare to German used cars...if I have to change, it would be for the same but a 2015/2016, because the multimedia is terribly slow...
I didn't realise that Checkov has gotten into used car sales.
You can't have the faintest idea of how loud l am laughing at the moment. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
I'd love if he said: "This wessel, pardon, car..." Or "the nucliar reactor, pardon, the engine..."
Ahahahahah.
Great channel, great review!
This lad knows his stuff
I saw some pictures of my rusty roof. Nice :)
Excellent review
Great review!
i feel as if i just had a jaguar review by count Dracula. as i am a fan of the count and jaguar its very good. very good advice at the end.
Very good video, thank you!
Very informative, thank you.
Great video!
The maintenance hasn't deprecated make sure you have an warranty I haven't had any problems with mines but my friend has no warranty and his stay in the shop
Thinking about buying a Jaguar XJ. This vid was extremely helpful. Thanks!
Think again, it will bite you in the ass. Stick with reliable makes. Jaguar is STILL crap. I had the 2015 XJL Portfolio AWD...trust me, its a great car....when it runs, but that isnt for long.
Wow great info..surprisingly quite reliable compared to similar rival makes!! Thanks for the info? Could you do a review on Porsche Macan & Cayenne 2014 models upwards?
Seems a heck of a lot more reliable than a bmw 7 series.
Thats not saying much, both cars are trash.
Trash is your mouth. How dare you say jaguar is trash. Even old jaguars still run smoothly touching them up. Can't say that for trash BMW the ultimate piece of shit on 4 wheels. BMWS Catch fire out the front & ass of the car like a fryer & engine is shit. Now thats for entry level bmws base models. The only reliable shit from bmw is pushing closer to the 80-100k and very few models of certain year. But forget buying a used bmw, You will regret it!
@@glamorsocial7081 i agree at least jag doesnt use cheap plastic for engine parts that should be steel
@@glamorsocial7081 i drive a bmw allready 70000 km without any single problem. Dont know why you are so angry about somebody who tells u jaguar is shit car. Probably its a personal experience like u have with your older bmw. I love how this type xj looks and just doing some research to buying one. So instead of being angry on somebody better tell your good experience about it. And i can learn from this because to be true i hear a lot of bad things what makes me worried.
TruAgape1234 Anything is more reliable than a BMW 7.
Good review.
Another tremendous review. Any chance of a review of the XJ8 350/358 models, 2002-2009?
thanks very good video
Excellent. Thanks.
Thanks for the video! I am looking to buy a 2017 XJ L Portfolio with 45k for $35k from Carmax. I'll pay the 3-5k for peace of mind for 5 year full warranty to 150k miles.
Excellent.
Love my xjl.
Nice video as always but can you do Rang Rover SPORT 2010-13
I own 2 Jaguars both the X300s both Vanden Plas, a 1995 and a 1996 from the Ford Era. One is at 160,000.00 miles the other is passing 350,000.00 miles . Both cars are still 90% original components and daily drivers. I drive 1990s Jaguars as a personal choice. The mileage on both cars speaks the most. I maintain them myself. I am leaving up to all of you to decide if XJ models are not reliable. Remember in the right hands the AJ16 engine the AJ V8 , the S type , X type engines can go up to 500,000.00 miles and more. The Jaguar XJ from 2011 featured in this video with proper care by the owner can top 1,000,000.00 miles easily so as the transmission. It is up to all of you , how you drive them and who cares for them. These exotic British cars are most dependable when the owner spends enough time and patience to work on the car by himself and only visit a mechanic as a last resort. Happy motoring with the big cats.
can you review the 2010+ XF V8 models.. thanks
I'm planning on buying the Jag. However my country only uses unleaded 91 octane premium fuel and low sulfur diesel. Will the 91 Octane fuel be suitable for the V6 petrol model?
Nice job as always!!!
Can you make a review on opel insignia?
Go buy one. This is a really great car.
Hi Man. Can you do an updated video on this car?
Seems like some V8 got timing chain issues as well isn’t it ? Is it possible to upgrade the water pump to a newer one more reliable ? I know that it’s the case for injector on N52 and N54 engine it’s possible to upgrade the injector to newer that have been fixed
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Ford fiesta 2011 model review ?
Nice
DO THE OLD XJ
How would you compare the 2012-14 Audi A7 to Jaguar XJL 2012-15? Great reviews so far! Good stuff!
well, it really depends on your personal preference-which is the car you like more, but reliability wise the A7 is better than the Jag (although the later models of this XJ are much more reliable as I said in the video), however you still need to be prepared to change the timing chain tensioner which can fail prematurely in the A7
Thanks for this video, I want to purchase this model Jaguar in the near future and was wondering what were its weaknesses
Did you buy one?
@@michakurowski2348 no have a suv for now
Great looking car. I Love the way it looks. I bought My 2014 used Jag XJL with 21k miles Spring of 2018. After a couple of months and 9k miles , Fall 2018 at 30k miles, for no reason the engine coolant got low ( possible Water Pump failing soon) and the engine light turned on due to an oxygen sensor malfunction, meaning that Jaguar reputation of poor reliability continues, hence why I got an extended warranty. I like this car, so I knew what I was getting myself into :-) , again, hense my Extended Warranty. Still worth it for me due to great USED price and Luxurious Style of this beautiful Jag
Max Power from where ? Also, I'm in the market to purchase the car also any advice on what to look out for ? Thanks in advance
I want to buy a XJ but with how many miles should I get it with ?
Ive heard it's not good to buy one with more than 100 k miles
@@JorgeMartinez-fv1jb DO NOT BUY a high milage JAGUAR XJ unless you are a mechanic and don't mind working on cars or know one that knows the quirks of Jaguar and Land Rover issues. All cars over 100k miles need work.
@steve french Of course, in the U.K. you will find mechanics with know how on servicing Jags. Unfortunately, I find it difficult to find mechanics experience with Jags. I only know THREE in my area that really know Jags,
Are there issues with the deisel engin crank shaft
I have an S class 500L 2008 a really great car, however, I'm due an upgrade and an XJL 5.0 SC is the only real option, 2015 plate fitted with private plates and no one knows if it's new or 10 years old.
Who cares how old people think the car is?
Can u do a peugeot 407
Hello, I'm interested in buying a 2009 xj (x358). Could you please make a video about that model. Thank you
It's a master piece. I've one 2008.
Make sure turbos and air suspension are ok.
It only depreciates those who have serious problems if you find an inexpensive XJ not for nothing is cheap, it certainly has a lot of problems. I have seen that they are still more expensive than S-Klasse or Series 7, cost the same as Panamera and is nicer than him
Do the Jaguar F Type
In terms of Reliability, which one of the following would be better in general?
Jaguar XJL
Audi A8L
BMW 7 Series
Mercedes S Class
It will always depend of the engine you’ll chose 7 series with N63 is a money pit and you’ll probably end up replacing the engine
Can you do a 05 Nissan Murano
unpossible11 Unless you want a transmission failure-Skip that one.
Do you think buying one from 2013 with high mileage (200 000km) would be financial suicide? It has good service history and being resold by an official Jag dealer who has double checked it and says it's in good state and currently needs no work, all issues that there were, were sorted out by them.
did you end up buying? im kinda looking to do the same.
@@reynarodriguez6990 Did you?
Do a review of used BMW X1 E84
hmm diesel engined seems good option but i guess BMW 730d or 750d would be much better quality overall
I’m looking to purchase a 2013 XJL Supersport and wanted to know are they similar to the Supercharged
This car reminds me of a souped up luxury version of the Ford Fusion Platinum
That's all that it is tbh
Save yourself the time and fustration and just buy a series 3 instead either 4.2 or V12 both cars a much better buy than the modern stuff .
hi, any 2010 owners that could shed a light on their experience? :) is it even worth considering 12 yr old car of this sort nowadays? regards
Hello, Hope you didnt pick one up yet. I am searching for one as well. I have been told to look for the later models 2012+.
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Good grief! How long did it take them to make a reliable water pump? A water pump!! I've had the same '98 Lexus LS400 for 20 years and it has needed one fuel pulse regulator ($24) + usual wear items. That's it.
I have the exact same car. Apart from a faulty battery (obviously not Lexus' fault), I haven't had to do anything either!
Interesting. They are hard on batteries and a weak cell or two can cause VSS to appear to be in a fault state or cause the EMC to flood the engine. If I'm not going to be using mine for more than a few days, I attach a charger.
GS400 for 15yrs... Not much except wear and tear items...
@@wholeNwon My Scion XB is a much simpler car, but also hard on the battery. I drive it once a week and hook it up to a charger in between.
If you have a timing chain (much preferred) as Jaguar has, you don't have a timing belt. No way I'd buy a a car with a cog rubber timing belt.
The most expensive cars are the ones with the most problems. Especially when it comes to the flagship models like the 7 series, A8, XJ, and depending on the year sometimes the S Class. Even if you take care of them and get regular on time maintenance done there's still a laundry list of problems not covered under warranty. They still fall apart and cost more than the car is worth just to keep it running.
Thats why I have a 13 year old Lexus that has NEVER had any issues EVER. Runs as good as the day I bought it.
@@billsheehy1 - Yep! Notice I didn't add Lexus to my list, lol. Of course that doesn't mean an LS460 or the others would never have any mechanical problems but not as often and in the same way as the others.
Keep 4k for possible repairs 😂
That's about what mine cost in 2 years of ownership. Wish I had read the which car review.
The XF finished bottom of the luxury car class in the most recent What Car? Reliability Survey, below the BMW 5 Series and Mercedes E-Class.
Meanwhile, Jaguar as a brand finished a disappointing 28th out of 31 manufacturers in the same survey, below Audi, Mercedes and BMW.
I hate my xf so much I am now waiting for the scrap yards to open so I can give it to them. My patience finally ran out.
I had to pay almost 4K for repairs in a used Ford Mondeo, in a 3 year period after I bought it. If you want to own a Jag XJ and use it everyday, you should have money to pay the bills inevitably. If you just want to use it only temporarily (e.g for long trips) I guess is way more affordable.
@@davefrance3721 just sell it, you can still get some pocket change for it, even if it's a parts car.
Im considering one, but I'd buy two, one to drive, and one for parts.
@@stamy74 or, you could invest in to tools, and learn to fix it yourself.
They really aren't any more difficult to repair than most other cars. BMW, is much more challenging to repair than Jags.
Invest in yourself, learning to diagnose, and repair a vehicle will serve you well for the rest of your life.
lol, the car at 2:33 is my xjl :p
No idea why this Russian dudes in my feed but hey, I'll take it.
why is juan narrating this video
😂😂😂😂😂😂
Finally a car review. By the Count. Ha Ha Haaaa.
The previous XJ was a pot ugly, old fashioned piece of crap with a desirability factor of zero. It was shocking to see Jaguar not innovating and it had a knock-on effect of Jag having the image of a stagnant, non performing 'also ran'. They have come back to significance with this new, stylish, classy car. Style and innovation - the very values they never identified with got them out of trouble. The new Jag is a hit as well as hot car, no doubt...
Says one person.
Don’t buy that pos! Beautiful this all!
oh my god who is the parts and electric suppliers for this company this is very bad for a very expensive car .. what kind of logic the quality department of this company are believing in !! and why the hell people still buying them i don't understand that for real i don't really get it !!!!
we buy them because we can, that simple
And for its looks
Quality car for the sophisticated gentleman, never had a problem with mine, pure luxury, reliable and plush.
All cars have problems, if you look at the rest of the reviews you will see. Jaguar XJ is worth buying because it's the nicest in his class, much nicer than the Panamera, only Ouattroporte I could say it's just as beautiful
*UuuroooSsh*
Ohhh, the accent. 😩😩😩
I love the Accent. Easier to understand for foreigners than some other english or Americans persons
Very painfull video. My ears bleeding....
accent
Ridiculous.