Used 1996 Jaguar XJ-Series XJ6 4dr Sedan Consumer Reviews
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Fast, Tight, Reliable
Collin, 09/17/2003
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.
A Hidden Treasure
Andy, 01/18/2005
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!
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Ice ice blue baby
Talimodude , Cary, IL, 01/15/2023
Jaguar XJ-Series XJ6 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
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, Portland, OR, 04/07/2024
updated 04/14/2025
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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