I didn't notice a sticky for a list of things to look for when buying a used XJ when I searched so what should I be looking for specifically when I'm looking? I'm looking at '05 and '06 XJRs with under 30K miles. Is the certified warranty a decent deal? Is there anything specific to be worried about on these cars?

I've always been interested in a Jaguar but have always ended up buying a Merc or BMW or this last time a Lexus instead. The prices seem very good on the current models even with low mileage so it is very tempting. I'm going to try to get out and go have a test drive in the next week or so as I haven't driven one of the '04+ XJs yet.

I've heard reliability is way up now and I'm a Land Rover owner (have a Range Rover and a Defender 90 currently and have owned 7 other Land Rovers previously) so I'm used to a car that needs attention often (and have my mechanic's phone number and favorite alcoholic beverage memorized).

Thanks for the help and I look forward to possibly joining the community.

Kevin

 

The air suspension is not covered under the warranty? Wow...that is the always the worst part to deal with on a Range Rover and the reason to have a good extended warranty. Is the system prone to failure? What sort of costs are involved to replace an air spring?

 

Yikes! That is high...higher than they are for a Range Rover (although they are covered under the warranty on the Rover).

I didn't have time to drive it but I did stop by a dealer today that sells a lot of cars on ebay and walked around and looked through the windows of a black/tan '06 with 20K for $48K. They also had an '04 with 61K for $26K (gray/gray). I'm going to try some time next week to go test drive them.