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Used 2012 Jaguar XJ Consumer Reviews

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5 out of 5 stars

Rock Star

1970L78, 07/21/2010
2011 Jaguar XJ XJL 4dr Sedan (5.0L 8cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

I must say Jaguar was not on my list of cars to consider. On the insistence of a friend, I begrudgingly agreed to take a quick look. My God is this the purist, most advanced car on the market today! I bought one the next day as I just wanted to review my thoughts. This car is the grandest and liveliest full size sedan the world has yet seen. I drove the Panamera and was almost angry when done. The 750 LI was a heavy driving complicated mess of a design gone wrong (and this car was 1st on my 'list'). I tried so hard to like it. I did not. The Jaguar was breathtaking in both form and function. Everywhere I go, it turns heads. A saw a lady walk into a light pole the other day ogling the car.

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5 out of 5 stars

Had to have it!

Andy, 10/15/2010
2011 Jaguar XJ XJL 4dr Sedan (5.0L 8cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

We had been looking to replace my wife's 2005 Infiniti Q-45 which was coming off lease. We looked at the MB S-550 and the BMW 7 series. Because of the pricing of both, I really thought we would wind up with a used 550 or 7 series. That was until I saw the Jag XJL. For basically the same price as a 1-2 yr. old MB or 7 series, we wound up with a fabulous car that looks great, performs unbelievably and is way ahead in all aspects when compared to the competitors.

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5 out of 5 stars

Thrilled

Carolyn, 09/25/2010
2011 Jaguar XJ XJL Supercharged 4dr Sedan (5.0L 8cyl S/C 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

What a car! I've been a Jaguar fan most of my life having owned 7 over 45 years. I've also owned a BMW & MB. The first time I saw this new Jag was while passing it on an interstate, and I had the immediate reaction of missing the old XJ look. Then I started looking at photos and reading about it. My old XJL has over 212,000 miles on it so started driving & comparing several new luxury sedans. I saved the Jag for last. The beauty & performance of the car were stunning! After a week of testing the speed & cornering limits (mine, not the cars'), I've settled down to enjoying its stately side around town, like a grandmother should. I love the car!

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Closest Yet

Rich58, 09/30/2010
2011 Jaguar XJ XJL 4dr Sedan (5.0L 8cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

The 2011 XJ rightfully takes its place as the finest car in the class. Without question, the XJ oozes elegance and sophistication with a warmth and personality not found in its Teutonic rivals. This is the first true 21st century luxury car. Prrr.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Love this car

FormerBmwfan, 09/29/2010
2011 Jaguar XJ XJL Supercharged 4dr Sedan (5.0L 8cyl S/C 6A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful

I just wanted to echo the sentiments of all the other reviews I have read about this car, it's simply the most incredible machine on the road. I have owned flagship German cars and I promise you, if you drive this car you will be hard pressed to purchase an S class, 7 series, or an A8. The supercharged version is brutally quick. The interior of this car shames all of its German competitors. I have always been a fan of Jaguar but for reliability reasons was never comfortable enough to buy one, until now. This car is a game changer for Jaguar.

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