2016, 2017, 2018 XJL - which year is more "reliable"...?
#1
10-04-2023, 04:35 PM
#2
10-04-2023, 05:01 PM
Modern Jags have taken big steps for reliable side, since early days. Some say that Tata bring new thinking in the house. Strip the x351 XJ to the parts and you find out that it is builded up from OEM parts, exept chassis and interior. My one have +310t km (195t Miles) on the dash, and repair costs have been bit over 500€ last 5 years. (normal brake wear & services excluded)
On facelift (2016->) most issues fixed, exept Euro6 Diesel have got worse for short journeys, so take the newest one you have money.
On facelift (2016->) most issues fixed, exept Euro6 Diesel have got worse for short journeys, so take the newest one you have money.
#3
10-05-2023, 08:35 AM
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No Diesels in the US so forget about all that.
Not many changes were made in those years as that car was soon to be discontinued. So the bigger changes if important to you were the center screen size increase and the different levels of software so you can install Carplay and Android Auto. Different levels of Blue Tooth and they finally added remote start somewhere in that range to.
Probably like all cars in that later built ones are better so get the latest year with the lowest mileage. I recommend getting a car with Jaguar's own CPO warranty if possible. But I had the 100K/7 year CPO warranty and used it a grand total of once in the 3 remaining years it was in effect. So good warranty but even better was I have had almost no problems in the 6+ years I have owned my 2014 XJR.
As I always post the real key to a good Jaguar experience is if you can DIY any of the repairs. I am currently having a small problem with a DPS valve in my AC system. The part was $130 and then my work to install it. Not to bad but I have seen the dealer charge $2000-$2500 for that repair.
But remember these are hard to sell cars and often sit for long periods of time on the dealers lots. Drive a hard bargain and be prepared to walk away from any car as they will be another along shortly!
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Not many changes were made in those years as that car was soon to be discontinued. So the bigger changes if important to you were the center screen size increase and the different levels of software so you can install Carplay and Android Auto. Different levels of Blue Tooth and they finally added remote start somewhere in that range to.
Probably like all cars in that later built ones are better so get the latest year with the lowest mileage. I recommend getting a car with Jaguar's own CPO warranty if possible. But I had the 100K/7 year CPO warranty and used it a grand total of once in the 3 remaining years it was in effect. So good warranty but even better was I have had almost no problems in the 6+ years I have owned my 2014 XJR.
As I always post the real key to a good Jaguar experience is if you can DIY any of the repairs. I am currently having a small problem with a DPS valve in my AC system. The part was $130 and then my work to install it. Not to bad but I have seen the dealer charge $2000-$2500 for that repair.
But remember these are hard to sell cars and often sit for long periods of time on the dealers lots. Drive a hard bargain and be prepared to walk away from any car as they will be another along shortly!
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Last edited by clubairth1; 10-05-2023 at 08:38 AM.
#4
10-05-2023, 10:44 AM
No Diesels in the US so forget about all that.
Not many changes were made in those years as that car was soon to be discontinued. So the bigger changes if important to you were the center screen size increase and the different levels of software so you can install Carplay and Android Auto. Different levels of Blue Tooth and they finally added remote start somewhere in that range to.
Probably like all cars in that later built ones are better so get the latest year with the lowest mileage. I recommend getting a car with Jaguar's own CPO warranty if possible. But I had the 100K/7 year CPO warranty and used it a grand total of once in the 3 remaining years it was in effect. So good warranty but even better was I have had almost no problems in the 6+ years I have owned my 2014 XJR.
As I always post the real key to a good Jaguar experience is if you can DIY any of the repairs. I am currently having a small problem with a DPS valve in my AC system. The part was $130 and then my work to install it. Not to bad but I have seen the dealer charge $2000-$2500 for that repair.
But remember these are hard to sell cars and often sit for long periods of time on the dealers lots. Drive a hard bargain and be prepared to walk away from any car as they will be another along shortly!
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Not many changes were made in those years as that car was soon to be discontinued. So the bigger changes if important to you were the center screen size increase and the different levels of software so you can install Carplay and Android Auto. Different levels of Blue Tooth and they finally added remote start somewhere in that range to.
Probably like all cars in that later built ones are better so get the latest year with the lowest mileage. I recommend getting a car with Jaguar's own CPO warranty if possible. But I had the 100K/7 year CPO warranty and used it a grand total of once in the 3 remaining years it was in effect. So good warranty but even better was I have had almost no problems in the 6+ years I have owned my 2014 XJR.
As I always post the real key to a good Jaguar experience is if you can DIY any of the repairs. I am currently having a small problem with a DPS valve in my AC system. The part was $130 and then my work to install it. Not to bad but I have seen the dealer charge $2000-$2500 for that repair.
But remember these are hard to sell cars and often sit for long periods of time on the dealers lots. Drive a hard bargain and be prepared to walk away from any car as they will be another along shortly!
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10-05-2023, 11:19 AM
#7
10-11-2023, 12:26 AM
Modern Jags have taken big steps for reliable side, since early days. Some say that Tata bring new thinking in the house. Strip the x351 XJ to the parts and you find out that it is builded up from OEM parts, exept chassis and interior. My one have +310t km (195t Miles) on the dash, and repair costs have been bit over 500€ last 5 years. (normal brake wear & services excluded)
On facelift (2016->
most issues fixed, exept Euro6 Diesel have got worse for short journeys, so take the newest one you have money.
On facelift (2016->
most issues fixed, exept Euro6 Diesel have got worse for short journeys, so take the newest one you have money.
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