Used 1999 Jaguar XJ-Series Consumer Reviews
Used XJ-Series for sale
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.
Love to drive it
sansui, 02/21/2015
updated 02/26/2018
1999 Jaguar XJ-Series XJ8 4dr Sedan
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
I purchased my Jag in Sept and knew it had problems, but was going to take that in stride. It had a bad ignition coil and when I got that fixed it purred like a kitten with a power meal. I still have a couple of problems to take care of then it's off for some long drives. It drives like a luxury vehicle it is, and at 75 it just barely hums along the interstate. It averaged 23 mph, which I thought was a little poor until I l read the specs. I don't like the way the brake and gas pedal are so close to each other in that I can't get my right foot in between them while on cruise. The seat sets a little bit low for me, in that I have to almost pull myself into the seat. All said, I love it. Now, after more than three years, it is starting to show lots of stuff that are needing repaired. I am thinking the previous owner(s) only had one thing in mind when they purchased it. To drive and have fun. I drove it to British Columbia, 3000 miles plus, having faith it would take me and bring me back. One small problem came up, but with the help of a repair shop along the way, I made it. It averaged 24 at interstate speed, and a little better on the highways. I have replaced the seats, front and back, installed new speakers in the doors, put on Pirelli's, of which I love, and have bought some small items of which I think I can replace. Right now the sunroof went out on me, and along with that, the felt liner has become loose. Also, upon furhter inspection, I was told that the valve cover gasket's are leaking. So, I have yet another problem. Or two. I can't seem to find anyone that can tell me if the accessory lights in the luggage compartment are supposed to be there or if someone added them on later. The lights are just dangling there, and they don't work. So, as you can read, it's been a very frustrating time for me. If I had known back then, what I know now, I would have spent that money into a sport, like an XKE. Well, wish me luck in getting it back on the road...
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DO NOT BUY A JAGUAR
bones, 12/12/2002
1998 Jaguar XJ-Series Vanden Plas 4dr Sedan
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
THE WATER PUMP IS PLASTIC AND COST ABOUT $500 DOLLARS AND LABOR TO INSTALL IS ABOUT $200. THIS IS A RIP OFF. JAGUAR IS A PART OF FORD. SO I SAY DO NOT BUY A JAGUAR.
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Never thought I'd own a Jaguar
Francois, 12/19/2005
1999 Jaguar XJ-Series XJ8 L 4dr Sedan
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
Wife has always wanted a Jaguar. So, for her birthday we found a single owner Jaguar of sale. He had all of the service records from day one. Fun to drive and handles great. Mileage is OK, around 23 on the hwy and 19 around town. Price? Less then $16k, for a car that cost $61000.00. It doesn't look like every other car on the road. Body styling is what makes this car turn heads.
1998 xj8L
gdb, 12/28/2004
1998 Jaguar XJ-Series XJ8 L 4dr Sedan
2 of 4 people found this review helpful
Excellent car. Bought used the week of 9/11/01 and had to drive daughter 16 hours to school (no planes flying) and turn around and drive back 16 hours next day. Couldn't have survived that trip with anything less than this car. Smooth, quiet, better gas mileage than my 94 XJ6, with loads more power. Heated seats and traction control very nice on cold and/or slippery mornings. No major mechanical issues. Trunk is limited - hard to do golf bag and suitcases ...
A Classic Automobile
Robert Williams, 04/11/2004
1998 Jaguar XJ-Series Vanden Plas 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Purchased used with low mileage, my Vanden Plas has been a superb experience. Excellent in every category, classic styling and none of the mechanical drawbacks frequently (and unfairly) mentioned by Jag detractors. A wonderful experience and certainly a worthwhile investment.