My wife is dead set on a XJL, any advice.
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I know it is a moot point for spdbydesign and I wish him and wife well with their BMW. But for others who have not pulled the plug, don't miss Automobile Magazine's current issue. They review the newest XJL 6 cyl turbo and have great things to say. The bottom line is that they only rank the Mercedes S higher and they cherish the British design inside and out. The negatives are the oft stated awkward screen, turning radius of the L and the fact that there is not a pass through from the trunk.
Ya Jaguar!
Ya Jaguar!
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XJL buyer advice
If you live or travel up North I'd get a '13 V-6 AWD, and the 2013 gets a better infotainment upgrade, a ZF 8 speed, too.
I got a Killer deal on a 2013 XJ 5.0 Supercharged leftover, and I looked at all the competition, BMW/Audi/Merc, but I just loved the unique styling..where I live it's either E-350's, 5 series, A-6's or F-150's. Yes, many 7's, S-550's, and A-8's too. ECU tuner reflash and pulley upgrade will kick out 620HP..and they can't tell it's been done, so no worries about the warranty (I got the 7 yr extended for 2K)
XJL rear seat room is important for the kids car seat, or just so the kids wont ruin the leather up front. The upgrade stereo is awesome, would compare to others any day! Vented cooled seats really are a great option (I'm in Florida)
All Jags come standard with sun roof's, not so the competition.
For family purposes, stay with the smallest 18 or 19" wheels..best ride.
I got a Killer deal on a 2013 XJ 5.0 Supercharged leftover, and I looked at all the competition, BMW/Audi/Merc, but I just loved the unique styling..where I live it's either E-350's, 5 series, A-6's or F-150's. Yes, many 7's, S-550's, and A-8's too. ECU tuner reflash and pulley upgrade will kick out 620HP..and they can't tell it's been done, so no worries about the warranty (I got the 7 yr extended for 2K)
XJL rear seat room is important for the kids car seat, or just so the kids wont ruin the leather up front. The upgrade stereo is awesome, would compare to others any day! Vented cooled seats really are a great option (I'm in Florida)
All Jags come standard with sun roof's, not so the competition.
For family purposes, stay with the smallest 18 or 19" wheels..best ride.
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If you live or travel up North I'd get a '13 V-6 AWD, and the 2013 gets a better infotainment upgrade, a ZF 8 speed, too.
I got a Killer deal on a 2013 XJ 5.0 Supercharged leftover, and I looked at all the competition, BMW/Audi/Merc, but I just loved the unique styling..where I live it's either E-350's, 5 series, A-6's or F-150's. Yes, many 7's, S-550's, and A-8's too. ECU tuner reflash and pulley upgrade will kick out 620HP..and they can't tell it's been done, so no worries about the warranty (I got the 7 yr extended for 2K)
XJL rear seat room is important for the kids car seat, or just so the kids wont ruin the leather up front. The upgrade stereo is awesome, would compare to others any day! Vented cooled seats really are a great option (I'm in Florida)
All Jags come standard with sun roof's, not so the competition.
For family purposes, stay with the smallest 18 or 19" wheels..best ride.
I got a Killer deal on a 2013 XJ 5.0 Supercharged leftover, and I looked at all the competition, BMW/Audi/Merc, but I just loved the unique styling..where I live it's either E-350's, 5 series, A-6's or F-150's. Yes, many 7's, S-550's, and A-8's too. ECU tuner reflash and pulley upgrade will kick out 620HP..and they can't tell it's been done, so no worries about the warranty (I got the 7 yr extended for 2K)
XJL rear seat room is important for the kids car seat, or just so the kids wont ruin the leather up front. The upgrade stereo is awesome, would compare to others any day! Vented cooled seats really are a great option (I'm in Florida)
All Jags come standard with sun roof's, not so the competition.
For family purposes, stay with the smallest 18 or 19" wheels..best ride.
Now, about the ECU tuner reflash and pulley upgrade...... can you please elaborate? Not that the car needs more power, I am happy with the 470 but 620HP sounds very interesting.
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Not sure what part of LA you visited, but I see them all the time. I know of 1/2 dozen XJs in my neighborhood alone, not including mine, plus a few of my co-workers also have XJs and F-types. XFs are a dime a dozen around here too.
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I have never been impressed with the BMW. I do not believe the build quality is better, crappy interior and care less about the video arcade technology gadgets. There is no value for the dollar. Would have to spend over 75,000 to equal my wife's XF. BMW is the world's largest user of battleship gray and silver paint.
I can't believe how today virtually 90% of cars in our neighborhood are either grey, silver, white or black. Some years ago, visiting in Japan, I looked out on the parking lot and saw nothing but white cars. I asked one of my Japanese business compatriots: "are these all company cars?" he said, "no, why do you ask?".
I just chalked it up to the Japaneses culture which requires everyone to conform to the "norm", or be ostracized. In retrospect, I now see the same thing in our society.
I'm obviously an "outlaw" in our neighborhood because my '09 Corvette is Chrystal Red Metallic, and my 2011 Jaguar is " Metallic Caviar" (Burgundy red).
So I leave our silver-grey Mustang parked on our driveway so we are not stoned to death.
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I, purposefully, did not read any of the comments to the OP. Here is my un-influenced answer: ALWAYS go with the Extended Wheelbase.
I am an enthusiastic owner of a 2017 XJL. I love it for all the reasons that everyone here understands. It is a Saloon...embrace the extra room in the passenger compartment. The XJ should ONLY be offered in "L", IMHO. Can't think of anything else to say...
I am an enthusiastic owner of a 2017 XJL. I love it for all the reasons that everyone here understands. It is a Saloon...embrace the extra room in the passenger compartment. The XJ should ONLY be offered in "L", IMHO. Can't think of anything else to say...
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I, purposefully, did not read any of the comments to the OP. Here is my un-influenced answer: ALWAYS go with the Extended Wheelbase.
I am an enthusiastic owner of a 2017 XJL. I love it for all the reasons that everyone here understands. It is a Saloon...embrace the extra room in the passenger compartment. The XJ should ONLY be offered in "L", IMHO. Can't think of anything else to say...
I am an enthusiastic owner of a 2017 XJL. I love it for all the reasons that everyone here understands. It is a Saloon...embrace the extra room in the passenger compartment. The XJ should ONLY be offered in "L", IMHO. Can't think of anything else to say...
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