Jaguar XJ Saloon (2003 - 2009) 4.2 V8 SE 4d Auto (2003/03) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Thought it said I had some taste in not choosing a German car, fear now it say's I'm an idiot !
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Looks like a nice ornament in the driveway...but we're safer taking the Audi as we can guarantee to get to wherever we're going in it !
Would you buy this car again and why?
Never in a million years, not even if they gave me one...I'd trade it in and get an Audi or a Honda
What are you likely to buy next?
Audi
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Franchise
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£16,000
When did you buy the car?
April 2008
Did you get a good deal and why?
Resonable deal for what I thought was a relatively new and special luxury car
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Thought I'd treat myself to a Jag
What was the dealer like?
Fine
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
When it works it's fantastic and much better than the 5 series BMW I traded in for it.
What's it like to park?
Easy for such a big car
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
How long do you have to read this... ? Hand brake sensor failed locking on brakes..unable to move car, not convenient when you wnat to be somewhere else. Electric motor failed in seat. Seat back trims fall off Touchscreen control unit developed intermittent fault, locks out air-con, audio, sat nav, phone etc.etc. lovely ! Bonnet sensor intermittent, say's bonnet is open when it's not and won't set alarm or goes of 2 minutes after you've walked away..easier just to leave it unlocked. Windscreen wiper motor failed.
What's most practical about your car?
The fact I have an Audi as a second car and can rely on it
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Electrical gremlins...It's a great adventure seeing what wont work and fail next
