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We have a limited number of reviews for the 1997 XJR, so we've included reviews for other years of the XJR since its last redesign.
Impressive Car
viper077, 05/17/2004
1995 Jaguar XJR 4dr Sedan
11 of 11 people found this review helpful
I own the limited edition Turquoise color XJR. The supercharger will blow your mind. With the accelerator to the floor, 0-60 seems like 4 seconds. I would NEVER buy a regular Jag after experiencing an R. Somewhere around 65k, our power steering went out, the oil light occasionally came on due to a defect, and the supercharger also has to be serviced every 3k miles. If not, it could go out on you and you will have ZERO power in the car. Other little parts in the inside broke off, like the tweeter covers on the rear doors, the knob for the mirrors, the rear break light (in the window), and the cup holder broke SEVERAL times.
Oh what a ride it was!
Dolle Dolf, 11/18/2010
1997 Jaguar XJR 4dr Sedan
7 of 8 people found this review helpful
My well-maintained but hi-miles (160k) car died recently (227k) when the supercharger disintegrated and destroyed the engine. Too much $$ to repair. I already have spent $20k in 3 years in repairs, due to expensive parts. ABS/traction control module had to go to UK for reprogramming. Rear hub melted, destroyed a rotor and a drive shaft. A door dent was expensive to fix. some preventative maintenance including tranny fluid lines. The sunroof was $1200+. The seat computer I never bothered with as it conked out whilst in my fave position. etc etc. Still no regrets. These are beautiful, inspired cars and it has been a true joy to own. A perma-smile on my face each time I drove it.
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HateGermanBrakes, 09/16/2002
1996 Jaguar XJR 4dr Sedan
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
It'a rocket in hiding. If a BMW 540 owner ever had this car, he would be bragging about his V-8. Power is amazing at 322 HP. New Mods (V8's) have higher HP 370 but about the same same torque. Had many other HP luxury cars. Power is better than BMW's 540, or Mercedes 430 or Lexus 400 series. Reliabilty has been better than average for me. Brakes are way better than any any german car. I have 47K on original brakes and they still look good for another 20K. Both my BMW's and Mercedes ate brakes about ever 20-25K. Can't believe these cars don't hold value better.
Jaguar supercharged
Sir Joshua Paul, 09/15/2021
1995 Jaguar XJR 4dr Sedan
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
This is a classic but very limited in the overall availability for your average everyday person, if given the chance you will find the overall performance comfortability and practically are all top notch
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KING of the Road
Jeff, 02/15/2010
1996 Jaguar XJR 4dr Sedan
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Being in the auto industry for over 25 years I did my research on this purchase, searched for 2 years for this beauty. You cannot find a better combination of style, class and performance out there for the buck. Replace exhaust system with a stainless steel one i.e. mina, borla. Yoko's are the best tire. Get a radar det