Used 1996 Jaguar XJ-Series Vanden Plas 4dr Sedan Consumer Reviews
Used XJ-Series for sale
First XJ6 last car-- ever
Bruce Kuda, Burlington, WI, 10/07/2016
updated 04/07/2017
Jaguar XJ-Series Vanden Plas 4dr Sedan
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
this is with out a doubt the finest car I have ever owned. Workmanship is as good as or better than my old S-1 Bentley. The car practically drives itself except when you want to drive it then it will do just about anything you want it to. It is Easy to work on- the mechanicals make sense- not like some of the new cars. I bought my 1996 Vanden Plas Jag used, it is a one owner and was well loved- the car was almost perfect. The mileage was 146,000 when I got it. Initially I had some trouble with vibrations and wheel wobble in the steering wheel. had tires balanced, put new front rotors and checked pads- replaced blown shock- checked wheel bearing, tie rod and ball joints all was fine but still had intermittent wobble. Checked tire pressure 36PSI all around. Finally I checked the owners book- it said tire pressure was supposed to be 36PSI~~~~~ unless you had unapproved tires- I checked mine were not approved it said unapproved tires should be 44PSI-- aired them up and trouble went away. ~~~~~~~~~~~ Best part is the car cost me 2995.00 off the dealers lot- wow what a bargain- Prices on these are so reasonable I may look for another one to keep under a tarp until this one is all used up in the next 200,000 miles or so ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ okay it is 6 months later- when this car is running it is still the best, BUT, many little issues , electrical ,heater ,brakes rust floor boards~~~ all cost money even for a DIY guy like me--- Had to buy a second cars ) not a Jag) so I could be sure to make it to work--- its a great hobby car- but mines not a reliable daily driver- it is 21 years old
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My Beatuiful Jag
Hook_20, 06/26/2008
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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This is Luxury
The Big Cat, 06/21/2008
Jaguar XJ-Series Vanden Plas 4dr Sedan
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
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.
XJ6 Is a Superb Automobile
Dog Doc, 07/22/2003
Jaguar XJ-Series Vanden Plas 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Never in my wildest dreams did I believe I would ever say this Jaguar, bought as my 2nd car, would be perhaps the best car I have ever owned. I have owned MB (500 series), BMW (740iL), and Lexus (400). This Jag has become my favorite of all, hands down. The quality of the car is much better than I ever imagined. The comfort and ride are without peer.
Pleasure To Behold
R. Trettin, 07/11/2006
Jaguar XJ-Series Vanden Plas 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
The car is a classic beauty. Ride, style and comfort in transit. This is however a ladies' car. It is a little cramped for a 6 footer with a few extra pounds. My wife loves her jag and wont part with it... til I can get her a newer one. It is parked next to my Cad DTS and never takes a back seat. Thanks Jag!