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Best and last of the true Brits
Eric Vifian, 04/28/2021
1996 Jaguar XJ-Series Vanden Plas 4dr Sedan
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1996 and 1997 are the two last years of the fully British Jaguar XJ6 and XJ12 sedan, before they redesigned the bumpers, interior and engine for the new XJ8 in 1998... These are arguably two of the best model years Jaguar ever had. The 6-cylinder is not the fastest or most refined, but it is very reliable... the V12 is 6 liters of beautiful and silky power - with modern performance but thirsty gas mileage... both are the refined X300 platform with better transmissions and interior components, retaining the traditional and charming Jaguar interior... one of the nicest ever. They both drive beautifully, quiet even by today's standards, great AC and stereo... and easy to maintain. The cars are not flagsgip-big - their only drawback is that they are a little snug... the size of a 5-Series or E-Class, but a lower roofline, so not much headroom... Great cars - especially the long-wheelbase models.
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Ice ice blue baby
Talimodude , 01/15/2023
1996 Jaguar XJ-Series XJ6 4dr Sedan
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Bought my xj6 3 years ago with 29,000 miles on her now has 36,500 paid 6,000 put another 3,000 in her and she is my daily driver. Love this ride quite and fast couch handles almost as my 94 xjs convertible did. Won't ever get rid of this ice blue baby!!!!!
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Back on the road after a long rest
PDXBrit, 04/07/2024
updated 04/14/2025
1996 Jaguar XJ-Series XJ6 4dr Sedan
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This car belonged to a friend, and had been off the road for over a year. Odometer shows about 120K miles, and after taking care of a few issues (alternator belt and a brake light / cruise control disconnect switch, for example) mainly caused, I would guess, by lack of use, it is proving to be a fantastic, relaxing road car, effortlessly covering long distances on both freeways and twisty roads and returning 20+mpg - not bad for quite a heavy car. Handling is a delight and performance, while not delivering the speed and acceleration I experienced in a borrowed (supercharged) XJR, can still satisfy, especially with the transmission in "Sport" mode! That twin-cam, four-valve straight-six engine is very smooth - a good successor to the previous generation XK. As with the majority of Jaguars, the exceptional ride comfort is combined with very decent cornering, predictable near the limit. I have driven a 1979 Series 3 XJ6 and this will, I believe, be a worthy successor. The '79 has provided many years and miles of reliable motoring - the result, I believe, of simply following the recommended service routine - something I have seen neglected far too often. I get many positive comments on the '96, including a recent visit to a car wash where the attendant stopped me on the way in to say he was sorry, but they weren't accepting any more super-cool cars through the wash that day. Very happy to be driving something which, these days, is a bit "different". I have to say I consider this one of the last "true" Jaguars - both in styling and the use of a straight-six engine.
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