Used 1997 Jaguar XJ-Series Vanden Plas 4dr Sedan Consumer Reviews
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Best thing from Jaguar ever
solarus, Camp Hill, PA, 03/01/2011
Jaguar XJ-Series Vanden Plas 4dr Sedan
36 of 37 people found this review helpful
When I bought my 1997 VP, it had 96,000 on it. Purchase price from a dealer was right around $6,000 - don't ask why they go so cheap, I think American buyers have been so scared by previously poorly built Jags that cost tons to repair that only daring souls (like me) buy these things. What can I say, this particular model is simply exceptional - as long as you follow the maintenance schedule! Find a neighborhood mechanic confident enough to work on general repair, and replace all belts, fluids and other aging parts, they are very reasonable if bought from rockauto.com .
Reliable Luxurious Sporty British Masterpiece!
Dave T, Dallas, TX, 08/16/2018
updated 08/22/2022
Jaguar XJ-Series Vanden Plas 4dr Sedan
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
The most reliable/quality materials Jaguars were built from '95-'97 before Ford messed with engineering. All XJ's are a step up from a Mercedes S, but Vanden Plas makes you feel like a King. It is an elegant, sporty, reliable headturner filled with top of the line leathers and polished wood including gorgeous folding picnic tables in rear. For 15 yrs. just fluid/belt changes needed, and fighting dust on its original 25 yr old stunning exterior. These are cool forever cars. Many last over 250k miles. 107K miles and zero problems with a classic and rare British piece of art.
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Paul M Terrill, 08/14/2003
Jaguar XJ-Series Vanden Plas 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This is my third Jag. I was pleased with all aspects of this car, enough so that I now also own a 1998 Jag VP. THe '97 has never had one problem and is still a pleasure to drive.
Jaguar VPD 1996 good car
James, Fullerton, CA, 01/09/2017
Jaguar XJ-Series Vanden Plas 4dr Sedan
1 of 4 people found this review helpful
Love this Jaguar. Great road car, and family car. Added 20 inch rims, and tires. I could not drive this car without modern rims. Looks too.dated. Had a few bugs to iron out, electronics, starting issues. Perfect family, business car.
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Space, Pace and Grace - what a vehicle
Ernan Patawaran, 02/07/2005
Jaguar XJ-Series Vanden Plas 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Was ready to drive off in an Infiniti I-30 when this trade in waltzed in. British understated grace at its pinnacle. The 4.0 litre straight six has got to be the most reliable engine Jag ever made. Have done road trips off several hundred miles with no problems. Driving this car is special. It is reliable, beautiful and I've never had so many people (strangers) come up and ask to have pix taken with the car. My experience with this cat has me looking at getting another to match... XJS convertible maybe... and the wife loves it as well.