1996 Jaguar Vanden Plas consumer reviews

My father bought the car new and now I drive it. It has never had a single mechanical issue and has been all over the east coast. He didn't even maintain it very well and he drives it very hard, so I would say it's the most reliable and durable car I've ever seen. If you can find a good one they're great cars.

Great looks - great engine and trans - still one of most beautiful Jags on the road - better built and easier to maintain then most other foreign cars. Fun to drive and has great "curb appeal".

I have owned this vehicle for 20 years and it is just as reliable and sturdy as the day I got it. Never once have I had a mechanical problem, or even a concern with it. It has the most incredibly comfortable ride w/ more leg room than a 7ft person would need. It's responsive, aggressive, classy and prominent. I would recommend this car for any usage situation. Easiest car in the world to drive. Probably the safest too. It (as well as all Jag xj's) uses Premium Unleaded gas and would benefit from an added octane booster supplement, but isn't required one.

My grandpa owned this car since it came out..I am 19 he gave it to me last year..its a smooth ride..It picks up speed really fast..My brother has a 2007 Chrysler 300..and the Jag is WAAAAAY SMoother,faster, and performs a lot better. Im grateful i have this car..It turns a lot of heads espically after a nice wash. The seats inside are amazing soft.. espically the back seats.. This car seems like it was designed to chauffeur people around due to the table popout from the driver and passenger seat. It's also a big car and very roomy. The Jag does eat up a lot of gas but its fine still..I love this car a lot and hope it never breaks down on me..I'm at 113k Miles and hope it can push to 200k! w00t!