Jaguar XJ Saloon (2003 - 2009) 2.7 TDVi Sovereign 4d Auto (07) (2009/09) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Love to drive ,consummate Jaguar fan ,.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Love it can't believe that it is diesel and so powerful.
Would you buy this car again and why?
Yes ,don't think can get better.
What are you likely to buy next?
Don't know .
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Didn't buy from a dealer
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£22,000
When did you buy the car?
June 2012
Did you get a good deal and why?
No at the time I thought I had till I found problems with the car ,which have cost me to put right.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Two previous Jaguar's Petrol XJ and 2.7 S Type .The diesel was a far better engine than the petrol V6 but the refinement and comfort on the XJ was far superior than the S type so combined both .Also still don't like either shape of XF or new XJ .
What was the dealer like?
I have learned from experience not all Jaguar dealers have the same standards.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
A dream it is smooth quiet ,powerfully ,feels very safe and extremely comfortable ,Have tried to match the comfort and decided the only car that was better was a Bentley.
What's it like to park?
Unfortunately sometimes a problem if you value your alloys stay out of multistory and underground car parks .
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Yes found I had a buckled alloy and also a welded and buckled alloy .rear suspension bushes are worn ,slight oil seal leak on driveshaft boot and only 30,000 miles.
What's most practical about your car?
Ride comfort , large boot.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
