Jaguar XJ (X351) — RossDrives

Verdict

B

BHP

550 bhp

0–60

4.4 s

Top speed

174 mph

MPG

19 mpg

Used

$15,000-$45,000

Strengths

Aluminum chassis is special
Supercharged V8 sounds great
Pricing has crashed for what it is

Weaknesses

Reliability is mixed
Air suspension is a known wear item
Discontinued — parts can be slow

Notable tech

Bonded-aluminum monocoque
8-speed ZF automatic
Air suspension on all trims
Long-wheelbase variants standard for US market
Cabin design ages well

Common issues

Air suspension compressor failures
Supercharger nose-drive (V8)
Infotainment lock-ups

Used-market budget

$22,000

Typical price point for a well-maintained example with full service history. Cars priced significantly below this often require remedial work.