1996 Jaguar XJ-Series Review
Fuel Economy
12 - 18 mpg
Consumer Ratings & Reviews
Nice Car!
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 8 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 9 |
| Fuel Economy: | 9 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
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1996 Jaguar XJ-Series 4 Dr XJ6 Sedan
Review
I have always thought about owning a Jaguar and I am glad that I made the choice on my 96 XJ6. Overall the car is great. Great ride, great looks and has been reliable. It gets looks and has a nice big car feel without feeling heavy. Extremely good gas mileage! My wife not being a "car" person loves it as well.
Favorite Features
Styling, Classic Looks, Wood, Quiet Ride, Comfort.
Suggested Improvements
Better Headliner.
My Beatuiful Jag
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
1996 Jaguar XJ-Series 4 Dr Vanden Plas Sedan
Review
I have owned Japanese cars for years and I have always sworn by them, However after I started test driving European cars I noticed a huge improvement in build quality and overall performance. I then happened upon this Jag and I can honestly say I will never go back. This is really comfortable it has awesome power for a 5000 LB car and good gas mileage for a heavy car. Plus I never hear the wind. Oh and I haven't spent anymore on this car then I have with any other Japanese car in repairs so in my opinion why buy anything else, not mention I picked this up for $7000 and it is just has good as a Mercedes of the same year.
Favorite Features
Love the engine I don't ever want anything else.
Suggested Improvements
None
This is Luxury
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
1996 Jaguar XJ-Series 4 Dr Vanden Plas Sedan
Review
This is our second Jaguar - the first was a 1992 Sovereign, which was a very nice car. Our 1996 VDP is a world above the old Sovereign. Our VDP is the most luxurious car, has the nicest materials and has the best looks. This car makes me smile, everytime I drive it. We've owned Mercedes, BMW, Lexus and Infiniti and we've enjoyed those cars (and still enjoy our 540i), but there is something very special about the big cat! Add to this the improved reliability, you have a car that is hard to beat.
Favorite Features
Luxury, luxury, luxury. Buttery soft leather, Burl Walnut everywhere, Chrome in just the right places, plush carpeting, wood/leather steering wheel, etc. Suspension is nice - car feels lighter than it is. Best feature is the great exterior! Wow!!!
Suggested Improvements
Self dimming rear view mirror is melting, cup holder hinges broke and memory doesn't work. Improve the steering - it has a slightly vague feeling. A little more front seat fore-aft adjustment. The rest is perfection!
Our Wonderful Big Cat
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 9 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
1996 Jaguar XJ-Series 4 Dr Vanden Plas Sedan
Review
This is our second Jaguar (first was a 1992 XJ std). Some nice improvement over the 1992. Ride quality is phenomenal. Acceleration is good. Gas mileage is so-so (our 540i does a little better). The quality of material is unheard of in this day and age. Our Big Cat is such a sexy machine. A lot of oohs and ahhs! Back seat is more comfortable than the front. Sport or Luxury shock setting = great idea! If you want an incredible luxury vehicle, get a Jaguar. No other car has this much personality!
Favorite Features
Luxury, luxury, luxury. Ride comfort. Leather is so soft. Lots of gorgeous walnut. This car makes me smile! I love looking at the flowing body lines. Still smells like new inside.
Suggested Improvements
Hmmmm. None I can think of.
Gorgeous Luxury Car
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 7 | Build Quality: | 7 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 8 |
| Fuel Economy: | 5 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
1996 Jaguar XJ-Series 4 Dr Vanden Plas Sedan
Review
This car is so beautiful. She's great to look at. Interior is so comfortable. Rear seat is the most comfortable I've ever been in. Lots of nice improvements over our 1992 Sovereign. Long wheelbase is a bit of a hassle to park or u-turn. This car feels long - it feels like you're hauling a small trailer behind it. Body lines are beautiful. You feel like a million bucks in the car. Power is good. Handling is good for such a big, heavy car. Front suspension feels outdated - slow on speed bumps and doesn't feel refined like BMW or Mercedes. We've had good luck with Jaguar, even though people tell us they're nightmares - mechanically. Only time will tell.
Favorite Features
This big cat has an awesome personality. A beautiful car. The luxurious interior makes you feel like royalty. Quality materials; Leather, wood and chrome! The leather is soooo soft. Stately Burled Walnut. Glimmering chrome accents. This is a sleek, wide car - feels like a cat ready to pounce.
Suggested Improvements
Front suspension needs to be updated. Rear view mirror self dimmer has gone bad. Same for the seat memory. Cup holder in center console is poorly designed - breaks too easily. This car is also a little too long - too hard to park and turn.
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