Used 1996 Jaguar XJ-Series Consumer Reviews
Used XJ-Series for sale
A Hidden Treasure
Andy, 01/18/2005
1996 Jaguar XJ-Series XJ6 4dr Sedan
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I have owned Volvos, Buicks, and three BMW 5ers. Now, an XJ6. These cars are generally exceptional on reliability and, treated properly, will give you 200k miles on the original short block & transmission. They cars truly define aesthetic elegance; they are unique head-turners anywhere you go. Our XJ6 is very quick and light-feeling; it corners well with very little body lean and the steering, while not as stiff as a BMW, is precise and gives just enough feedback from the road. Because of my positive experience with our XJ6, I am endeavouring to buy another '96-'97 XJ, a Vanden Plas. Take advantage of the fantastic reliability & durability inthe '96-'97s!
My Beatuiful Jag
Hook_20, 06/26/2008
1996 Jaguar XJ-Series Vanden Plas 4dr Sedan
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
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.
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Fast, Tight, Reliable
Collin, 09/17/2003
1996 Jaguar XJ-Series XJ6 4dr Sedan
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I am continually amazed at what a good car this has been. My cat has been extremely reliable and still is with 113,000 miles on the odometer. I plan to put at least another 75k on it, and then maybe get a xk8. The suspension is stiff (the way I like it, in sport mode on the transmission the car gets up and goes, and it takes corners fairly well for a luxury sedan.
It's great!
R. G. Barrock, 10/08/2004
1996 Jaguar XJ-Series XJS 2dr Convertible
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
Going from a MB 380SL to this car was rewarding because it had 12057 miles & was6years old while the MB had 169000 miles. Comfort is superb and it is very stylish. If I was 50 years younger? Wow! Well made and a winner.
What A Mistake
TJP720, 07/09/2003
1996 Jaguar XJ-Series XJS 2dr Convertible
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
I've owned six jags and enjoyed everyone until now. I fell in love and purchsed this 96 when almost near new and it's been nothing but nickle and dime ever since. The warranty just ran out and I had to replace both window switches. The center console bracket will not stay in place, the auto antenna cable just broke, I can see hundreds and even thousands of dollars in repairs from here on out. This jag has always been dealer maintained and just driven around town. I can hardly wait to trade it off but never another jaguar again