Used 1999 Jaguar XJ-Series Consumer Reviews
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We have a limited number of reviews for the 1999 XJ-Series, so we've included reviews for other years of the XJ-Series since its last redesign.
A perfect beast
phil, 06/12/2009
1999 Jaguar XJ-Series XJ8 4dr Sedan
17 of 18 people found this review helpful
After a little over 5 months with this car I can say that my 1999 Jaguar XJ8 is the best car I've ever owned. I was lucky enough to get a one owner, dealer serviced car that was owned by a single male. The back seat was never even sat in. The power is impressive for a 4,100 pound car, but the biggest surprise was the cornering ability and overall road feel of the car. This is not like my Cadillac of old which was a living room on wheels. This car lets you "feel" the driving experience. My friends always want to take my car, despite one owning a 5 series BMW and the other driving a convertible Mustang GT. Who wants to drive a car you see every day...this car is full of character.
A lot of car for the money.
Jeff Webster, 04/23/2004
1998 Jaguar XJ-Series Vanden Plas 4dr Sedan
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
I like this car very much. It's smooth, comfortable and reliable (unlike previous Jags I've owned). It's very thirsty returning only about 15mpg around town but somewhat better, maybe 22mpg on a run. Trunk space is limited for such a large car. Should have a 'pass- through' where the back seat, or rear center center armrest folds down to allow long items like golf clubs and skis etc. to be carried in the trunk.
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My 99 VDP... AWESOME
Jim Spin, 11/19/2008
1999 Jaguar XJ-Series Vanden Plas 4dr Sedan
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
I purchased my first jag, a 99 VDP about a month ago. It was a high mileage car, 124000. Had my mechanic check it out. Absolutely perfect. I've driven it about 3000 miles so far. I absolutely love EVERYTHING about this car. I don't think I'll ever buy anything but a Jag from now on. I've owned MB and BMW and about 25 other cars. This one is the best overall.
I will never buy another type of car
Iostream, 03/06/2002
1998 Jaguar XJ-Series Vanden Plas 4dr Sedan
14 of 16 people found this review helpful
I have wanted a Jaguar for quite some time, and finally broke down and bought one. There is really nothing to dislike about the Vanden Plas. I am sold, I will never own another brand of car again.
Don't even think about it!!
Don't even go there!, 04/30/2004
1998 Jaguar XJ-Series XJ8 4dr Sedan
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
Bought 'certified Jag' hoping to get a good reliable car, no such luck. The car has a tendancy to loose all power, I mean ALL POWER while traveling down the freeway at 70mph. Not a good thing. Has been in the shop 9 times for problems ranging from the rear view mirror dripping chemicals, to replacing the front ball joints (3 times) and rod ends, to replacing the throttle assembly (twice - the cause of the freeway melt down). Fun to drive when it is up and running. Havn't had a problem in 7 months. Fingers crossed!