1998 Jaguar XJ Series

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Information shown for entry-level Sedan.

MPG: City 16/Hwy 22	Max Seating: 5
Engine: V8, 4.0 Liter	Transmission: Automatic
Country of Origin: United Kingdom	Country of Assembly: United Kingdom

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1998 Jaguar XJ Series Consumer Reviews

Overall Rating

9.0

Out of 10

Based on 3 Ratings for the 1998 - 2002 models.

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Value

9.7/10

Quality

9.3/10
Reliability

9.0/10

Performance

9.3/10
Comfort

10.0/10

Styling

10.0/10

Long-term reliable, IF . . .

By Johntechwriter (CA) on Wednesday, April 24, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 124,000

10 8.0

overall rating 8 of 10rating details

Reviewer Ratings

Overall Rating: 8/10
Value: 10/10
Reliability: 8/10
Quality: 9/10
Performance: 8/10
Styling: 10/10
Comfort: 10/10

Pros: "Exterior design, interior, ride, power, all tops"

Cons: "Plastic cam tensioners & water pump - replace!"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 8

"If you swap out the plastic timing chain tensioners and water pump with metal factory replacements, this car's biggest problem areas will disappear. My 2001 XJR has 124k miles on the clock and remains reliable. It's superior-quality paint and leather are holding up well, keeping the car fresh. It remains structurally tight and drives nearly as new. The engine requires only 1 quart of oil (synthetic) between 10k mile changes. My only concern is the transmission, a 5-speed ZF unit known to fail beyond 80k miles. My shop, Continental Imports in Oakland CA, is trying to preserve it by changing the fluid and filters every 15,000 miles. But even if I need to fork over $5k for a rebuilt transmission, the car is such a bargain, I'll still be dollars ahead."

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Very fast...a head turner

By Doc (NC) on Wednesday, April 10, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 128,000

10 9.0

overall rating 9 of 10rating details

Reviewer Ratings

Overall Rating: 9/10
Value: 9/10
Reliability: 9/10
Quality: 9/10
Performance: 10/10
Styling: 10/10
Comfort: 10/10

Pros: "Fun to drive"

Cons: "Expensive oil changes."

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 9

"The Vanden Plas is the limo version of the Jaguar. It has the grace of a luxury sedan with the power of a Hemi. I recently drove a brand new Lexus. When I handed the keys to the gloating owner he asked how I liked his car. Truthfully, I explained to him my older Jag drove better than his new Lexus. It is, after all, a Jaguar. I love my kitty."

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