Is a Jaguar XJ worth buying?
Posted by Intrepid-Focus8198@reddit | askcarguys | View on Reddit | 21 comments
I am thinking of buying a 2019 Jag XJ portfolio. Anyone have any knowledge of what they are like to run and anything to look out for?
captstinkybutt@reddit
There's a reason no one buys jags
Intrepid-Focus8198@reddit (OP)
I see quite a lot of them where I live
OLSTERMEISTER@reddit
I do work on jags. But not mainly. It was a question because I wasn't sure. I just know the ingenium engines are utter garbage.
Philkensebban7@reddit
No, but if you are a pretty good mechanic, also no.
Intrepid-Focus8198@reddit (OP)
Anything similar that is within the same sort of price bracket that you would recommend?
Philkensebban7@reddit
Lexus GS350 Lexus IS350 F Sport Lexus LS500 Toyota Crown RS Hybrid
These are all very reliable and use variants of the same V6 engine. They are all luxury cars eith the LS500 being the flagship of Lexus. I myself own a older Toyota Crown with a similar engine to these cars. Ive had it 5yrs with zero issues and just normal services and its just wonderful how smooth it is to drive.
Jaguar, when they work are very nice cars but they are phenominally unreliable. I didnt pull this opinion out of no where. Watch the first 3mins of this video, its a Aussie channel where they review used cars and he discusses jaguars.
https://youtu.be/-sHMebCn46w?si=a5kI1peODXbixLXu
Intrepid-Focus8198@reddit (OP)
Thanks I’ll have a look
Dan6erbond2@reddit
No surprise they recommended a Toyota and compared it to the Jag. Americans don't seem to get that Toyotas and Lexus drive like appliances. The Jag is also a lot more luxurious and modern.
If you're looking for actually comparable alternatives you'll have to look at the BMW 3 or 5 series, the Audi A4 or A6, the Mercedes C or E class, or for a bit of a wildcard but a super nice one- the Genesis G70.
Rough_Cancel7265@reddit
I can comment from my XF experience. Had the supercharged V6 for two years and 25K miles. Stock for the first year, tuned for the next year. Did it bankrupt me? No. Absolutely nothing went wrong.
Intrepid-Focus8198@reddit (OP)
Thanks I’m a bit on the fence about it as so many people claim the reliability is awful.
Dan6erbond2@reddit
You have to be aware that a lot of the reliability claims about pretty much any brand online are a) based on general brand perception and not actual knowledge about specific engines or platforms, b) made by Americans who abuse their cars and don't follow maintenance schedules very well, especially when it cones to the more expensive German cars everyone wants to buy but can't afford to maintain, and c) as an extension to a) can be extremely outdated opinions and sometimes even have a light sprinkling of racism.
Like my favorite examples are BMW having massively improved their reliability, KIA having some really solid products like the Stinger/G70, VAG having the EA888 Gen 3/4 and Alfa Romeo with the Giulia and Stelvio, and even Jag gets the blanket unreliable label even though I've heard good things about the XJ and XF and even F-Pace.
On the flipside Toyota completely dropped their QC but still get rave reviews.
OLSTERMEISTER@reddit
I give them a reliability score of 2 out of 10.
They rust pretty badly underneath.
Nice drive though and nice to look at. Don't buy one.
Intrepid-Focus8198@reddit (OP)
If I get one it would be a second vehicle as I’ll be driving my van for work and my wife has her own car. Probably keep it in the garage if it fits ok.
OLSTERMEISTER@reddit
What engine is it? Its not the 2.0 ingenium is it?
Intrepid-Focus8198@reddit (OP)
3.0 v6 diesel (SDV6)
prepare__yourself@reddit
Buddy, you’re giving out (incorrect) advice, yet you’ve no Idea that the XJ X351 never had Ingenium engines?
FourCats44@reddit
Why do you want it?
They definitely aren't the most reliable or efficient or sporty cars but definitely luxurious.
Intrepid-Focus8198@reddit (OP)
Big luxury saloon and I like the look of them.
Not interested in driving fast and efficient isn’t too relevant as I wouldn’t do many miles in it.
The reported reliability is a little cause for concern though tbh. I am reasonably handy with mechanics but I have no idea how easy these are to work on.
Coyote_Tex@reddit
Go ahead and buy it. I have a customer with a V6 xf with almost 100k miles. He has had a couple of fuel injector issues, but otherwise perfect. Invest in a good scanner to help identify the problems. Parts are very expensive and pretty much only available at the dealer, even wear items like brakes. My customer loves it and it is a wonderful driving vehicle.
alves1313@reddit
No
Intrepid-Focus8198@reddit (OP)
Any reason in particular?