Jaguar XJ Saloon (94-03) - Review

Review by Parkers on
This XJ continues the Jaguar tradition of grace, pace and luxury. Revisions in 1997 refined it further, with V8 engines and a superb five-speed automatic gearbox. But at the competitive top end of the modern luxury car market - and challenged by the Audi A8 and BMW 7-Series - the XJ's image seems just a little old-fashioned. A favourite with Government ministers, but don't let that put you off.
2.5 out of 5

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1 out of 5

Running costs

Very expensive to buy, run, insure and maintain. Original six and 12-cylinder cars are cheap but devalued by the arrival of the V8 in 1998. Depreciation has been very heavy, but is getting gentler as XJ ages.

Summary Running Costs

Servicing period

10,000 miles.

Warranty

Three years mechanical, six years bodywork.

Road tax (12 months)

£220.00 - £270.00

Vehicle excise duty (VED) varies according to the CO2 emissions and the fuel type of the vehicle. For cars registered after March 1st 2001 VED or road tax is based on the car's CO2 emissions. For cars registered before March 1st 2001 it is based on engine size.

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