Used 1998 Jaguar XJ-Series Vanden Plas 4dr Sedan Consumer Reviews
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Always wanted a '98 Jaguar Vanden Plas
HOF III, 12/01/2006
Jaguar XJ-Series Vanden Plas 4dr Sedan
22 of 23 people found this review helpful
When Ford bought Jag in the mid 90s and made the improvements that had been a concern for previous Jag owners, I really got excited! I remember going to the dealership and seeing the '98 Vanden Plas in Pewter with oyster interior and thought it was the most beautiful car available at the time. I was fortunate to have some friends in the auto industry that go to auctions regularly and they came across a beauty in the Cabernet color with the oyster interior with all the options that had been immaculately cared for. I bought it from them and have had nothing but PURE enjoyment since. Rolls Royce is the only car that compares to the ride and comfort experience in my mind!
A lot of car for the money.
Jeff Webster, 04/23/2004
Jaguar XJ-Series Vanden Plas 4dr Sedan
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
I like this car very much. It's smooth, comfortable and reliable (unlike previous Jags I've owned). It's very thirsty returning only about 15mpg around town but somewhat better, maybe 22mpg on a run. Trunk space is limited for such a large car. Should have a 'pass- through' where the back seat, or rear center center armrest folds down to allow long items like golf clubs and skis etc. to be carried in the trunk.
I will never buy another type of car
Iostream, 03/06/2002
Jaguar XJ-Series Vanden Plas 4dr Sedan
14 of 16 people found this review helpful
I have wanted a Jaguar for quite some time, and finally broke down and bought one. There is really nothing to dislike about the Vanden Plas. I am sold, I will never own another brand of car again.
Always Loved the Vanden Plas
HOFIII, 06/12/2007
Jaguar XJ-Series Vanden Plas 4dr Sedan
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
Always wanted a Vanden Plas and was finally able to purchase one and have throughly enjoyed it. No other car drives like it. The quiet smoothness and overall feel of luxury surrounds you. The Harman Kardon audio is suberb. I haven't experienced another car like this big Jag. The car has 89,500 miles and drives like new. With proper maintenance in regular intervals, I expect it to perform for years. When driving the Jag, you really feel heads above the rest and receive compliments on its appearrance on a regular basis. I just love it!
One Killer Kat
shakur10011, 02/23/2010
Jaguar XJ-Series Vanden Plas 4dr Sedan
13 of 16 people found this review helpful
I purchased my 1998 xj8vdp 500 miles away from my home. it was a one owner car and she kept the car very well maintained. all manufacturer suggested maintenance have been performed and documented and every other little thing she had done as well. needless to say, my 5oo mile trip went by too fast and left me wanting to bypass my home to enjoy the ride even more. I had an oil service done the next day and with only 71,000 miles on this "Killer Kat" i know i will be leaping onto the highway soon. so if you live on the east coast you are sure to catch me prowling and growling pass all the other so called luxury sport sedans (bmw, lexus, mercedes), they don't compare.