Hi Mate. Loved your video. I work as a vehicle Designer designer at Jaguar Landrover in Gaydon. Warwickshire UK. The points you make are very valid. You should move to the UK and work for us. Cheers John.
The reason for the rear cupholders being on that side is because people who are being driven around in the back usually sit behind the passenger so they can have the front passenger seat up for more room and easier communication with the driver.
For nearly 3 years I owned a 2011 XJ "Portfolio", Lunar Gray over charcoal with cream piping. Of the +45 autos I've owned, it ranks in the "top 3" The XJ constantly made me feel special, no unike the +700 times I commuted over SF's Golden Gate Bridge, the last as thrilling as the first. Maybe I was too busy savouring the way the sleek, lightweight aluminium motorcar made me feel special. Unlike my prior Bimmers and Benzes where I saw myself "constantly coming & going" (same as my XK cabriolet vs the "very common SL's, and 645-650's). Jaguars ARE NOT for everyone. Way, way, too much to savour... Unaware of the lack of Rayban holders, or how to dirty my fingernails while changing my own oil. In fact, my XJ came with a 6-year / 60,000 mile bumper-to-bumper full warrantee that included free maintenance PLUS the dealer brought a loaner to my door to take mine for service, and returned it late afternoon! Knew where the "owner's manual" was, and never saw need to know where fuses were located. I did learn the 2011 XJ body-style inspired Elon Musk in designing the Model S, and in the Fall of 2010 when I acquired the 2011 XJ (internally called "launch edition"), I was not aware of any other vehicle of any brand, make, or model with full LED instrumentation. Wouldn't be surprised if the day, the ultra-talented Jaguar designer Sir Ian Callum unvailed the 2011 Jaguar XJ, resulted in sleepless nights in Stuttgart, Bavaria, and Inglostadt...Maybe you should buy a new Corolla with pre-paid maintenance program and a place to store your Raybans..
I admire your comment and I did learn something from it as I never knew Elon musk was inspired by the Jaguar when he designed the Tesla. However, being a jaguar owner yourself you cannot say that the car is 100% perfect and there are no flaws in any way. To do so would be extremely ignorant. You should take a look at my other video where I explain the amazing features and how much I love this car.
i had a motorcycle helmet which top coat went bad and developed that sticky residue all over it. Tried many different products to remove it but most of them started to eat through the paint, i finally found that my household cleaner did the job perfectly. Took easily off the sticky stuff but left the underlying paint and plastic in perfect condition. Product was Cif Professional Cream Cleaner Lemon 500ml. if you can find that cleaner then give it a try cleaning those sticky buttons.
Thanks for the great evaluation on this car I happened to see a 2011 Jaguar xjl on the Mecum auction today , sold for roughly $11,000 I was sort of interested because I've always liked the jaguars especially the XKE, after watching your video I saw many flaws I could not deal with even for that price so thanks for doing a good job evaluating it. You should work for Jaguar in their quality control.
I've had an XJL since 2013 and I agree with many of your comments; some I didn't even know about. One of the worst is the sun shining from the centre console. However, I only suffered from the worst design flaw this year. After returning from a few weeks holiday, the battery was dead. To access the battery in order to charge it was a nightmare. the battrey is in the boot (trunk) and there is no manual way to open it. I had to connect a 12volt battery to a metal tag on the fuse box and ground the other lead. This put power into the system and allowed me to open the boot. Thank goodness for You Tube, without it I would never have managed. My local dealer was a complete waste of time. They responded to my plight by telling me that they were not doing any call-outs at that point in time. Not much help when you need a set of wheels.
STICKY BUTTONS EASY FIX. Hi, I just sold my XJ but i really loved and miss it. All of my buttons were incredibly sticky and it drove me crazy. I drove with them sticky for about three years until i finally experimented with cleaning them using 98% Rubbing Alcohol (from the local Pharmacy Store). It works like magic. All of the stickiness wipes clean off of the buttons and they are like new!! I strongly suggest you try it, it only takes a few minutes to clean all of the buttons in your car this way.
I've located a 2011 xjl with a knocking in the engine. If I google what the cause is, it'll probably say cancer haha Excellent video by the way, and very nice car!
I have an XJL. The only bits I recognise here are the sun glinting on the interior chrome and the low battery warning. I think something needs reset in the battery monitoring system in mine. As an example, the global closing works on all windows and the sunroof, you just hold the lock button for a couple of seconds.
This isn’t criticism but I’m providing answers to some of your points in your things you hate about your XJL. I currently on a 2013 XJ with a Portfolio package added. They have changed the buttons. I’m going to guess that maybe they thought some type of rubberized coating would make or give the buttons a pleasant touch except that UV light breaks down rubber. Videos are increasing. However some people just don’t know better even though they think they do. I subscribed to a full forum on jaguars and people keep arguing that they should only use the original spec oil that is no longer manufactured. I tried wasting my breath telling them that the new ILSAC ratings supersede and are far better than what for instance was a European Ford spec for your car 10 years ago. It is a power whore so much so that apparently dealers are suggesting and installing battery tenders. Maybe they just need to get rid of the tiny secondary battery that they’re using which is probably worthless and just have two full size batteries and maybe they need two damn alternators! I know when I owned my 2009 XF I could play the stereo all night long without any issues! As for me grab handles that are not on the front of the cabin; if you look at the size and space needed in the rear and realize that a panoramic sunroof is in the way that would be the reason I believe that you do not have them. As for the sunvisor not extending, every Jaguar I’ve owned in the last three decades had vanity mirrors that light up and I don’t think you can have wiring running through them because they are not battery operated and wouldn’t be able to extend. (You would need retractable wiring which if someone suggested that to their engineers they might laugh at them.) As for the windows not going up remotely I believe that’s a safety issue the same reason that the trunk does not close remotely because I wouldn’t want someone who is hand or head is inside the vehicle that you left the windows down on to be injured. There is supposed to be safety measures to prevent that but maybe they figure it’s better to be safe than sorry. (I’m actually going to mud my trunk with an adapter that I’m going to install so that I can close it remotely.) Note to add to someone who says the newer exchange will close all the windows with a push of a button on any door handle; For some reason they left calls in the sunroof out on that and I have always been able to close the sunroof with global closing on every other jaguar I owned that had power windows with a sunroof. The rear cup holders I agree with but maybe they thought the front lid falling onto the cups could cause them to spill? (Just a guess.) The fuses in the passenger section of the car are now behind the rear center console in the seat back. (There’s a velcro opening.) As for the sun shining on the center console from overhead, you can close the sunroof’s shade. (I have the same blue on the outer Console trim; it’s weird, because it doesn’t match any other colors in the vehicle.) You’ve already figured out how easy it is to change the oil and that pump to drain it only needs a few pumps to get it started I may be a few more when it near the end. I only think the filter should have a better seal inside the housing, (Like holding a thumb on a straw) Because the only way to clean the oil out of the little channels around the oil filter housing was with paper towels or rags. Some thing I’ve noticed on my X350 (‘06 XJ8) and my 2013 XJ (X351; For some dumb reason 2008-2009 XJ8 are X358.)- i’m not sure of the cars, I’m guessing some type of radio interference. (Everything a radio cellular phones, remote keys, garage door openers!) But vision will change to something I never use. It’s only happened once or twice but it’s annoying.) A couple things that could just be related to mine my echo start stop never seems to work but I am in a bad as south as you can get without swimming to the equator. It does A/C is greatly needed, it won’t come on. My truck won’t remember or stay at the maximum height opening. I’m not sure if this is something that was done at the dealer on jaguars proprietary electronics diagnosis & repair system. Or if it’s just a bug. But once or twice when I fully extended it remember its original position even if it had been reset to maximize and come down on my head. Not really hard but enough to be annoying. Happy motoring! Jaguars, I believe or a good compromise between luxury and ability. 30 years ago when I first test drove one accelerating onto the freeway I immediately felt the same as I did in a jet airliner taking off. It got my attention. Then when I wanted to turn on the radio I suddenly looked up and realized I was going nearly 100 miles an hour even though I felt like I was still going only 55-65! It’s so comfortable I actually skipped sleeping in a hotel I paid for and laid-back my seat all the way and slept in my car! If you’re stuck in traffic why not be comfortable content with a great sound system! Even my ‘97 XJ6; The factory speakers were made by Phillips but they still sounded great in Surround Sound!
I absolutely love your comment I keep meaning to write a proper response to it but I keep forgetting I just wanted to acknowledge your comment and give you an update. Will respond soon!
Don't make the same mistake I did make sure that you use some kind of injector cleaner or fuel treatment, the injectors are a common problem in all of the Jaguars especially the 5.0, of course all of the modern XJs have direct-injection engine. My car started misfiring and literally had gas dripping out of the tailpipes and it was just the injectors which I was quoted around 1200-1800.
Every single car has its flaws even the top of the line Bentleys and rolls Royces you will not find a single car without its flaws. This video should not deter you
You are on point on most of your comments. I am trying to post DIY for my 2012 XJ-L for brakes and oil and other maintenance...about the sticky buttons, I got rid of this issue by using Neutrogena Make-up remover.... it takes a little elbow grease, and effort.... but it eventually takes all that gummy surface off of the plastic
5:03 you can use the EQ on your phone to help but you can also download a volume booster on your phone and that will take care of your issue right away
Really picking out very minor issues. I know what you mean about using the screen to change settings, it could be easier. But overall I love my XJL. It’s a pleasure to be in. What a huge amount of car for little outlay. I have a 2011 3.0l diesel and acceleration is amazing for a boat on wheels. We can all find fault with personal preferences, but buy one with full service history and enjoy. 😊
Many great ideas you raised, strange how their designers never saw that too. For a car in this segment, it should be so much better than any other - much cheaper - car in the market. My JXL has problems and faults I have never experienced in any other much cheaper car that I have owned.
Must say I loved the sunglass holder in my x350 XJ. Just always felt cool, like years later I still enjoyed the somewhat outrageous flick and presented are your sunglasses, that’s cool. I don’t know how common a feature that is, is it a jag thing or do beemers and mercs have a holder as well?
@@eddietruman5103 this is my 2nd XJL. I love it. Will probably never own another car. Lots of people say it's expensive to maintain but I kinda disagree. In example an oil change may cost me $100 (which I'm getting one tomorrow) but my oil hasn't been changed nor needed to be changed in 10 months. My car can go every 16k miles or every 12 months. So thinking about it like that puts it in perspective. Brakes, rotors, same scenario. Where it can become costly is the amount of technology on the car. But if you get a good warranty (I did) alot of stuff is covered. Anyways. Love love love my Jag....so yeah....its reliable.
@@ddm0429 wow one more question,so I'm in the market for one,I use to drive Mercedes s class lexus ls 460,and I once owned a 2005 jag xjr,all of those cars had those terrible air suspension that goes out,is the xjl equipped with the air suspension?
I figured out how to fix it you you need to go to your Spotify settings and disable audio normalization. Someone in the comments of his video mentioned it and I tried it and it fixed my problem completely and I love them forever for it!
Haha! 100% Blindes you. I thought I was the only one. Great review. Also, my shift gears sometimes get stuck on the drive and won't let me park it, so I have to turn it off to reboot the shift circle. (gear)
I had one of these - great interior - what walnut looks amazing. I would put up with it. Btw- impressed that your car key has not fallen apart. I have the later version - and they changed the keys- to the XF/XF style- they are still rubbish.
5:25 no visual alert for blind spot? The orange dot IS the visual alert. New cars may have a sound or extra icon, but this one is 10 years old, just use your mirrors lol. Very good video though, you don't hear other people talking about the chrome blinding you or the bluetooth volume being too low.
Thank you for your comment, around the same time this car was released other manufacturers had Blindspot monitors that were superior and actually gave much more of a alert if you try to signal to change lanes. It is true the chrome does blind you but the Bluetooth volume is actually not low. A person commented on this video saying that Spotify has a setting that you must turn off and once I turned it off the Bluetooth volume issue disappeared.
0:27 Seasickness set in! I guess you had some interesting comments, and I guess in 2019 hand stabilisation was harder to obtain (although I bought a Mavic DJI Osmo Mobile 3 in early 2020).
@@XJLuxury when windows are closed press window button to open and keep holding till you hear click. Now you need close and hold button till you will hear click. All this need to be done for each window in the car
It looks like it has been in a minor front end wreck at this glance. Thank for pointing out those issues which I can't blame you because they are important screw ups by Jaguar which is Ford I believe. I was thinking of buying an xj but now that though has moved a few levels down.
This car is essentially British so chrome reflecting the sun isn't an issue, we rarely see the sun, hence no need for sunglasses holders and it's too bloody cold to open the window so the grab handle isn't a problem either.
Hi, great video, I've got a 2010 XJ , and the biggest issues are worst than this little bothering things. Be carefull with your sunroof, time to time the covering will be stuck, then if the metal start to rust you'll get popping noises when you drive. The biggest problem is the suspension fault alert, it's a pain in the ass, it can cost you till 5000€ to repair it, most of time jags dealers don't even know the cause and just change the rear air suspension or the compressor for bright new once, but the alert comes back. So you get to drive a wonderful car that makes popping noises everytime, with an alert in front of your eyes...so annoying. After all, it still remains a great car, very classy and comfortable, with good performance and perfect interior style.
@@XJLuxury Be careful with suspensions, when that will happen for you, first, check if you get leaks in the air system and if you hear the compressor run normally, if that is ok, refuse to change these expensive composents, the cause may be what we call "triangle arrières" in French (sry I don't know the technical English vocabulary), the plastics bushes to change, or the ECU and relay to change. If it's an "électrovanne" (French term, sry once again), or a air leakage, it will cost you 1600€ to change 1 rear suspension, do both of them, and eventually choose the B4 Bilstein instead of the genuine suspensions ;)
@@XJLuxury I didn't mean that, the B4 Bilstein is an air suspension compatible with the genuine Jag Module...but if you wish yes you can install an adaptative spring kit, but I will not advise you this solution. First because you'll loose the best suspension (and fragile^^) in the world, then you'll have to adapt/suppress the air controle ECU of the car ;)
Nice video With regards to your windows not going up I've got a 2014 xj and the windows do go up if you hold the lock button( this is also the case for a 2004 I own) I think you may have an issue with your particular car Also with the rear cupholder issue the front of that armrest is made for an entertainment system in yours it hasn't got one I believe it was a trade off as to which is more important the cupholder or the entertainment to be more accessible Like I say a really informative video for sombedy considering an xj I've owned various ones over the past 30 or so years and wouldn't buy any other make
Yeah I’m not sure why my windows don’t go up with the key. I understand why they did that setup in the rear for the entertainment system but they really could have done a better job. Thanks for the support!
Surprisingly, this is done intentionally. I program BMWs and in the US all of the bmws come stock with the windows down by key fob feature, but none come stock with being able to close by key fob. Something about safety. I think they’re worried someone gonna close the windows on somebody. I can code the computer to allow it on BMWs. Don’t know about the jags
Essentially what your complaints are is that you actually have to drive. You need to look behind you when your reverse occasionally and you need to make sure you check your blind spots rather than the car telling you. Also the reason the cup holders arent in the from of the arm rest is because that is where the rear entertainment control pannel goes if you get that extra. The boot key opening point is stupid. Theres a range for how far it will work.
Your video is spot on on most of the points that you’ve mentioned. Like you, I have been dreaming about owning a Jaguar for a very long time. My aim was set at an XF, but with a little help from Jaguar’s steep depression curve and some luck I was able to buy a 2012 XJ Portfolio 5.0 SC. I totally relate to your point on the lame blind spot monitor system. Many a times I find people honking at me for cutting them off on the road - unintentionally of course! The car I had before (2012 Dodge Charger RT) had a very effective system that played a chime everytime I tried to change lanes with traffic in the way, and had a light that was way more visible. I feel you also on the battery drain. Definitely a bugger. One additional issue that bothers more than any other is the steering wheel’s reach. It does adjust for reach as well as rake, but with my favorite driving position (I am not exactly tall, at 168cm) I cannot get it to reach close enough to my palms to make an effortless road trip. Instead, I drive with elbow leaning on the center console and only fingertips at the wheel (not advisable!) or with palms stretched and holding onto it (not comfortable for a long trip). Otherwise, especially dynamically and aesthetically, it is the best car I’ve ever had.
Congratulations on your 2012 XJ I am very jealous of your SC engine ;) I am glad that you agree with my points. I can also attest to the steering wheels short reach. I should have mentioned it in the video but I forgot. I wish my steering wheel extended out more than it did. I actually was very surprised with how little it extended out. I can not agree more with you about the dynamics and aesthetics of this car. Thank for subscribing and there will be more videos to come shortly!
@@grdutton Every vehicle is fitted with an eyeball Mk 1 system. This must be used at all times whilst driving and failing to do this or relying on other systems tends to lead to the similar results as Mohammed describes and worse.
I must say I enjoy this video.these xj and xf are a head turner they are beautiful. But have some dumb faults as u mention especially for a luxurious vehicles. I fall out laughing when u express how u feeling about the rear cup holders.lol i own one of these jaguar and your right.i do agree with your picks.
It does not work on my XJL and if you listened to my disclaimer in the video I said that this car is incredible and in order to find things wrong with it I have to nitpick...
Have you changed the gearbox oil and had it re-flashed? They're supposed to be sealed for life but that's typically meant the length of your warranty. It should sort your shifting issues, worked a treat on mine
To be honest doing anything with the gearbox scares me. I will consider it if it gets worse and I would only bring it to Jaguar to do not a independent shop.
@@XJLuxury the longer you leave it the more damage it does to itself hopefully it's just the oil degrading (think how many times it's got hot and cooled) I'd find a ZF gearbox specialist rather than a Jag dealership, it's only a few litres of oil and a filter, the x350 previous had a replacement oil pan so the expense was higher but it was still only a couple of hundred £ to sort out
120,000 miles when I bought it with a heavy jerk... transmission fluid was black... changed out and almost no jerk ever.... damage done to sixth gear E clutch as a result of the super late fluid change...
I've just bought an X351 last week and it sometimes struggles to pull away at lower speed it's like it bogs down, I'm debating a change of transmission oil on it as well
There was a time when people wore tweed when driving a Jaguar and guys wearing jeans weren't allowed in them. About sticky buttons: try an italian car. You will be glued to them eternally and will find it hard to get out. I wonder how is the ride compared to previous models or compared to the benchmark Citroen C6. And how quiet is it compared to it's rivals? Awesome car you bought dude, enjoy!
None of this matters to me. I want to know how mechanically sound this car is. How many times has it had to be worked on where the bill was more than 4-5 hundred dollars. I've been getting mixed responses from; this is a great dependable car to don't buy, too many mechanical problems.
To be honest with you apart from regular maintenance like oil changes and tires out of the almost 4 year ownership I had of this car I spent maybe 1-2k max on repairs. I needed a valve cover gasket job (huge job if things go wrong) and an alternator. I don’t drive the car much at all though maybe 5k miles a year. Email me for more info.
There's no mute volume also at the steering wheel which is quite annoying, there is mute volume on a radio panel, but on a steering wheel there's only a "MODE" which changes radio mode from FM to DAB and CD and when you mute radio by switching those modes later you need to find how many times you need to click that button to get back to radio.
In certain countries, the windows up function is disabled, I guess this is so people dont get their fingers caught or something. If you look in the owners booklet they actually are built with both the "one touch" windows down and windows up feature As for the rear cup holder location, on XJ's fitted with rear seat tv screens, the controller for the media system is built into the front part of that rear armrest, so they couldn't have put the cup holders there lol
The XJ in North America does allow for the windows to go up with the remote, however, it just does not work on mine. Yes that is true when it comes to the controller in the back but they really should have made it a better design!
Ally wanted to watch and enjoy this video as I'm interested in buying one very soon, however I got motion sickness due to the camera movement. Somewhere in the camera settings should be a mode called "stabilization" when turned on should help significantly with unsteady hand and camera wobble/bounce
I’ve owned my for a year now , last month my engine basically went out . I love my car . It’s my dream car also . My dilemma now should I buy a new engine or just get mine replaced? Please give me an opinion on this . Thanx.
Did you look up the prices of engines on ebay? Replacing the engine will be cheaper than getting a newer car. If you love the car replace the engine. Get an engine with a warranty.
I am a six-time jaguar owner over the last three decades. I can tell you that they’re not really more expensive labor wise to repair but parts are a different story. (Dealer prices are nuts.) And you need a little bit of knowledge to protect yourself. I had the first year version of the new Tata XF. My rear turn signal went out and I called one dealer because no auto parts stores carried the bulb. (At the time, 2014-15) The collection in Coral Gables Florida tried to tell me I had to buy the whole lighting assembly for three hundred plus! Warren Henry had the BULB needed! It was still over $20 and it was just a Philips but it was only sold at the dealership at that time but at least they didn’t try and make me over the coals. Otherwise they all have computers they all have multiple sets of electronics that do make the car more complicated but that’s what allows them to use less fuel and produce less pollution to meet the newer EPA standards. I need the first two jags I owned I could do everything myself; spark plugs, distributor, brakes, etc. Then I bought one computerized. I actually had to replace my unit because I didn’t know better than to let it sit in the hot sun all day in the deep south. And because it sat in the sun all day I hired somebody who supposedly knew how to fix it but he ended up ruining things. So I’ve learned how to do a lot of things myself even change plugs and coil overs which was much simpler than originally was hesitant to. And I had to replace a coolant recovery bottle but Carol a service technician ruined when I found out they didn’t even do a flush and fill correctly. But if you have to drive something away is people have an engine that’s powerful and a transmission that’s well thought out (BMW, yes!) and lucky for us, large depreciation from being new!
According to the forums: “It is behind the rear seat back. You need to remove the rear seats and cut the insulation to get to it Such a fantastic location for a fuse box... The service workshop manual indicates that was supposed to be a removable hatch to access it, however I have worked on at least half a dozen X351s now and none had one so the seats had to come out.”
Great video- I have a XJ351 Prem Lux Diesel 2012. The issues other issues that bug me are: a) The seats - they are just too firm (although luxurious). b) During winter it gets very cold in the space between the centre console and the drivers seat. I have to put a small cushion there c) The alloys have no protection at all - and are easily curbed. d) The paint work is quite thin for such an expensive car. e) The seats do not heat or cool on the bolsters - which is annoying. However, in spite of all of this for me -it is a total joy to drive. Something I could never say about my old Audi.
IAM ABOUT TO TRADE IN MY DODGE CHALLENGER FOR A 2016 Jaguar XJL Portfolio AWD 29,966K MILES dark blue with the new led headlights diamond stitch brown interior
Hey great vid. Everything I agree with, but the first point you made was wrong. I have the exact same car and the way you close the windows with the Key is by double locking the car and then hold the lock button down, then the windows will go up. Good luck
@@XJLuxury Sorry to hear it didn't work. Mine is a 2011 and it works fine. Not sure why it doesn't seem to work on you. Btw something I'm struggling to find a fix for on the drivers arm rest. For some reasons, when I press the button to open up the arm rest, it's really stiff and takes ages to pop back up. Seems to work better when the car it warm, but can be annoying as I have to wait around 20 seconds for the button to slowly release so that I can close the arm rest. Have you had this issue, and if so, any tips on how I could fix it?
I'm guessing that ur car is set up for the American market. The windows don't close remotely to protect against legal claims or injury. I think they close everywhere else in the world but the states.
My vehicle has been pretty reliable, but keep in mind I drive it very little. All these vehicles you want to watch out for the valve, cover gasket, and the timing chain.
Absolute beat of a car, these are literally £13,000 for a 2014 ith around 60k miles in the UK. I like the V8 but my god nearly 1k a year road tax is mental😂
@@XJLuxury I'm purchasing this car for a great deal and will be featuring it on my RUclips channel waiting for confirmation of bid to be accepted.. hopefully I win auction
Yes you have to go into the settings and there is an option for this. It’s something along the lines of highlight select or highlight graphics but yes there’s an option to turn it off. I did it and it made it much faster
Love it beautiful and I’m looking for one ,then I thought I should get the XK as I’m a single guy OK ? What do you think ? Some of the things you mentioned are worth looking at , as long it’s reliable . Thanks !
I will be making a video on reliability one day for this vehicle. It has been great with reliability for me. Also I would suggest only going with the XJ as it is in a different class of luxury when compared to the XK
I am a six time owner of Jaguars over the last three decades. I thought for sure after I’ve owned a few XJ sedans that I would be getting an XK next. But upon having the chance to test drive one I couldn’t believe how cramped I felt and I’m not very tall, a few inches under 6’ and my friend and her daughter went along for the ride and both of them are under 5 feet and they couldn’t stand how cramped the backseat was. It’s a beautiful car that’s really going to really scream with a V8; but imagine a tall person, how cramped they would be! Almost forgot, this was a convertible and it was a nice sunny day and the top was down!
One thing i don't like or even understand why they do this is the "open trunk button" on the outside side of the car. You literally can't keep any valuables in the trunk , a theif automatically has access to ur trunk.Its redicoulus.
the keyfob buttons are too sensitive even on 2013. that's the main problem with me. you park the car, and while you have it in the pocket it's soo sensitive that evrey little light push or touch of the button opens the car or the trunk, so you have to look back every meter you go to see if you opened it, extremely annoying
With the Spotify problem, it depends on your subscription as well as the quality you choose for streaming. I generally have the volume on 20 and i can hear everything beautifully. And it's not with the Bowers and Wilkson system
Yes and there was also an option to turn off this feature that keeps all the volume the same throughout each song. It’s called audio normalization. That will limit the max volume you can have for the songs. Turn that feature off.
@@XJLuxury thanks. Would u be able to also mention some points about reliability and mechanical failures? Looking at buying one used so I'm curious. I'm looking at a 2015 to 17 xj
Bro the reason you got such a great deal on that car is because it got hit before. That hood gap is huge. Take the vin and google it. I’m pretty sure it will tell you everything.
If these are the flaws of the jaguar xj, im getting myself a jaguar xj 😂😂
Finally, someone who understands this video!
I just got my 2011 last Thursday &....you making me feel bad a lil bit 😅
I’m bout to grab one tomorrow
@@darianroberson4160 I ended up getting an XF sportbrake instead. Needed to have the extra boot space. Love it!
Hi Mate. Loved your video. I work as a vehicle Designer designer at Jaguar Landrover in Gaydon. Warwickshire UK. The points you make are very valid. You should move to the UK and work for us. Cheers John.
The reason for the rear cupholders being on that side is because people who are being driven around in the back usually sit behind the passenger so they can have the front passenger seat up for more room and easier communication with the driver.
Good point. So I am assuming on right hand drive vehicles the location of the cupholders are switched then correct?
@@XJLuxury Thats a good question if not maybe it is just a stupid design lol
Came for the content, stayed for the comments. You sir are a delight! Keep that thick skin, I appreciate the responses to these people 😂
Lol I appreciate it!
One major thing of the x351 that bothers me so much is the rattle from the glass roof.
For nearly 3 years I owned a 2011 XJ "Portfolio", Lunar Gray over charcoal with cream piping. Of the +45 autos I've owned, it ranks in the "top 3"
The XJ constantly made me feel special, no unike the +700 times I commuted over SF's Golden Gate Bridge, the last as thrilling as the first.
Maybe I was too busy savouring the way the sleek, lightweight aluminium motorcar made me feel special. Unlike my prior Bimmers and Benzes where I saw myself "constantly coming & going" (same as my XK cabriolet vs the "very common SL's, and 645-650's). Jaguars ARE NOT for everyone. Way, way, too much to savour... Unaware of the lack of Rayban holders, or how to dirty my fingernails while changing my own oil. In fact, my XJ came with a 6-year / 60,000 mile bumper-to-bumper full warrantee that included free maintenance PLUS the dealer brought a loaner to my door to take mine for service, and returned it late afternoon! Knew where the "owner's manual" was, and never saw need to know where fuses were located. I did learn the 2011 XJ body-style inspired Elon Musk in designing the Model S, and in the Fall of 2010 when I acquired the 2011 XJ (internally called "launch edition"), I was not aware of any other vehicle of any brand, make, or model with full LED instrumentation.
Wouldn't be surprised if the day, the ultra-talented Jaguar designer Sir Ian Callum unvailed the 2011 Jaguar XJ, resulted in sleepless nights in Stuttgart, Bavaria, and Inglostadt...Maybe you should buy a new Corolla with pre-paid maintenance program and a place to store your Raybans..
I admire your comment and I did learn something from it as I never knew Elon musk was inspired by the Jaguar when he designed the Tesla. However, being a jaguar owner yourself you cannot say that the car is 100% perfect and there are no flaws in any way. To do so would be extremely ignorant. You should take a look at my other video where I explain the amazing features and how much I love this car.
i had a motorcycle helmet which top coat went bad and developed that sticky residue all over it. Tried many different products to remove it but most of them started to eat through the paint, i finally found that my household cleaner did the job perfectly. Took easily off the sticky stuff but left the underlying paint and plastic in perfect condition. Product was Cif Professional Cream Cleaner Lemon 500ml. if you can find that cleaner then give it a try cleaning those sticky buttons.
Thank you. I will certainly look into that product and might even make a review of it!
Great video, thank you!! Gorgeous Jaguar. It's gorgeous inside and out from every angle!!
Thanks for the great evaluation on this car I happened to see a 2011 Jaguar xjl on the Mecum auction today , sold for roughly $11,000 I was sort of interested because I've always liked the jaguars especially the XKE, after watching your video I saw many flaws I could not deal with even for that price so thanks for doing a good job evaluating it. You should work for Jaguar in their quality control.
I've had an XJL since 2013 and I agree with many of your comments; some I didn't even know about. One of the worst is the sun shining from the centre console. However, I only suffered from the worst design flaw this year. After returning from a few weeks holiday, the battery was dead. To access the battery in order to charge it was a nightmare. the battrey is in the boot (trunk) and there is no manual way to open it. I had to connect a 12volt battery to a metal tag on the fuse box and ground the other lead. This put power into the system and allowed me to open the boot. Thank goodness for You Tube, without it I would never have managed. My local dealer was a complete waste of time. They responded to my plight by telling me that they were not doing any call-outs at that point in time. Not much help when you need a set of wheels.
Wow that’s crazy. Yeah the design of the battery in the trunk is a let down
Always loved the window down feature of the fob.😅😅
I think you are honest and you are right, not very many videos out on how to, thanks for your efforts.
I found rubbing alcohol works great to remove the stickiness from the buttons. Be sure to use a white cloth when doing so.
Yeah white spirit use a lint free cloth.
Just make sure you don’t ruin the stickers on the buttons because you will damage them if you rub to hard on it.
Makeup remover wipes worked perfect for me, got all the glue off of those buttons
I just got a 2011 XJL. I love it! Denatured alcohol fixed sticky button issue.
STICKY BUTTONS EASY FIX. Hi, I just sold my XJ but i really loved and miss it. All of my buttons were incredibly sticky and it drove me crazy. I drove with them sticky for about three years until i finally experimented with cleaning them using 98% Rubbing Alcohol (from the local Pharmacy Store). It works like magic. All of the stickiness wipes clean off of the buttons and they are like new!! I strongly suggest you try it, it only takes a few minutes to clean all of the buttons in your car this way.
I've located a 2011 xjl with a knocking in the engine. If I google what the cause is, it'll probably say cancer haha
Excellent video by the way, and very nice car!
I have an XJL. The only bits I recognise here are the sun glinting on the interior chrome and the low battery warning. I think something needs reset in the battery monitoring system in mine. As an example, the global closing works on all windows and the sunroof, you just hold the lock button for a couple of seconds.
My global closing is not working
Fabulous car , just the best looking car ever . I´m glad you just have fun with it , but don´t understand why more people don´t buy it . Thank´s
Agreed!
XJLuxury I WANT ONE
My Buick Lucerne also has the battery and fuse box under the back seats it’s not too much of a hassle
This isn’t criticism but I’m providing answers to some of your points in your things you hate about your XJL.
I currently on a 2013 XJ with a Portfolio package added. They have changed the buttons. I’m going to guess that maybe they thought some type of rubberized coating would make or give the buttons a pleasant touch except that UV light breaks down rubber.
Videos are increasing. However some people just don’t know better even though they think they do. I subscribed to a full forum on jaguars and people keep arguing that they should only use the original spec oil that is no longer manufactured. I tried wasting my breath telling them that the new ILSAC ratings supersede and are far better than what for instance was a European Ford spec for your car 10 years ago.
It is a power whore so much so that apparently dealers are suggesting and installing battery tenders. Maybe they just need to get rid of the tiny secondary battery that they’re using which is probably worthless and just have two full size batteries and maybe they need two damn alternators! I know when I owned my 2009 XF I could play the stereo all night long without any issues!
As for me grab handles that are not on the front of the cabin; if you look at the size and space needed in the rear and realize that a panoramic sunroof is in the way that would be the reason I believe that you do not have them.
As for the sunvisor not extending, every Jaguar I’ve owned in the last three decades had vanity mirrors that light up and I don’t think you can have wiring running through them because they are not battery operated and wouldn’t be able to extend. (You would need retractable wiring which if someone suggested that to their engineers they might laugh at them.)
As for the windows not going up remotely I believe that’s a safety issue the same reason that the trunk does not close remotely because I wouldn’t want someone who is hand or head is inside the vehicle that you left the windows down on to be injured. There is supposed to be safety measures to prevent that but maybe they figure it’s better to be safe than sorry. (I’m actually going to mud my trunk with an adapter that I’m going to install so that I can close it remotely.) Note to add to someone who says the newer exchange will close all the windows with a push of a button on any door handle; For some reason they left calls in the sunroof out on that and I have always been able to close the sunroof with global closing on every other jaguar I owned that had power windows with a sunroof.
The rear cup holders I agree with but maybe they thought the front lid falling onto the cups could cause them to spill? (Just a guess.)
The fuses in the passenger section of the car are now behind the rear center console in the seat back. (There’s a velcro opening.)
As for the sun shining on the center console from overhead, you can close the sunroof’s shade. (I have the same blue on the outer Console trim; it’s weird, because it doesn’t match any other colors in the vehicle.)
You’ve already figured out how easy it is to change the oil and that pump to drain it only needs a few pumps to get it started I may be a few more when it near the end. I only think the filter should have a better seal inside the housing, (Like holding a thumb on a straw) Because the only way to clean the oil out of the little channels around the oil filter housing was with paper towels or rags.
Some thing I’ve noticed on my X350 (‘06 XJ8) and my 2013 XJ (X351; For some dumb reason 2008-2009 XJ8 are X358.)- i’m not sure of the cars, I’m guessing some type of radio interference. (Everything a radio cellular phones, remote keys, garage door openers!) But vision will change to something I never use. It’s only happened once or twice but it’s annoying.)
A couple things that could just be related to mine my echo start stop never seems to work but I am in a bad as south as you can get without swimming to the equator. It does A/C is greatly needed, it won’t come on.
My truck won’t remember or stay at the maximum height opening. I’m not sure if this is something that was done at the dealer on jaguars proprietary electronics diagnosis & repair system. Or if it’s just a bug. But once or twice when I fully extended it remember its original position even if it had been reset to maximize and come down on my head. Not really hard but enough to be annoying.
Happy motoring! Jaguars, I believe or a good compromise between luxury and ability. 30 years ago when I first test drove one accelerating onto the freeway I immediately felt the same as I did in a jet airliner taking off. It got my attention. Then when I wanted to turn on the radio I suddenly looked up and realized I was going nearly 100 miles an hour even though I felt like I was still going only 55-65!
It’s so comfortable I actually skipped sleeping in a hotel I paid for and laid-back my seat all the way and slept in my car! If you’re stuck in traffic why not be comfortable content with a great sound system! Even my ‘97 XJ6; The factory speakers were made by Phillips but they still sounded great in Surround Sound!
I absolutely love your comment I keep meaning to write a proper response to it but I keep forgetting I just wanted to acknowledge your comment and give you an update. Will respond soon!
we call the look behind you the life saver for good reason. Keep well best wishes
Don't make the same mistake I did make sure that you use some kind of injector cleaner or fuel treatment, the injectors are a common problem in all of the Jaguars especially the 5.0, of course all of the modern XJs have direct-injection engine. My car started misfiring and literally had gas dripping out of the tailpipes and it was just the injectors which I was quoted around 1200-1800.
Oh wow that’s crazy. I do use fuel injector cleaner in my car
Ordered mine from arizona going to be delivered on Friday I'm excited this video makes me depressed 😂
Every single car has its flaws even the top of the line Bentleys and rolls Royces you will not find a single car without its flaws. This video should not deter you
You are on point on most of your comments. I am trying to post DIY for my 2012 XJ-L for brakes and oil and other maintenance...about the sticky buttons, I got rid of this issue by using Neutrogena Make-up remover.... it takes a little elbow grease, and effort.... but it eventually takes all that gummy surface off of the plastic
That would be great if you made your own videos!
Lysol wipes does it easily ..dealer told me the buttons melted smh ..I cleaned them and they are perfect
5:03 you can use the EQ on your phone to help but you can also download a volume booster on your phone and that will take care of your issue right away
Really picking out very minor issues. I know what you mean about using the screen to change settings, it could be easier. But overall I love my XJL. It’s a pleasure to be in. What a huge amount of car for little outlay. I have a 2011 3.0l diesel and acceleration is amazing for a boat on wheels. We can all find fault with personal preferences, but buy one with full service history and enjoy. 😊
Many great ideas you raised, strange how their designers never saw that too. For a car in this segment, it should be so much better than any other - much cheaper - car in the market. My JXL has problems and faults I have never experienced in any other much cheaper car that I have owned.
I agree but this video does also show it holds up better than most people would think
@@XJLuxury Mine is a 2011, and it just crossed the 100K km mark only last week. This winter, it's going to be resting till spring returns.
Must say I loved the sunglass holder in my x350 XJ. Just always felt cool, like years later I still enjoyed the somewhat outrageous flick and presented are your sunglasses, that’s cool. I don’t know how common a feature that is, is it a jag thing or do beemers and mercs have a holder as well?
You can make the System fastet if you Turn off the animations!
I did that and it’s much faster. I will make an update video on this soon.
I have a 16' xjl. How do you turn off the animation?
@@ddm0429 how do you like it,is it pretty reliable?
@@eddietruman5103 this is my 2nd XJL. I love it. Will probably never own another car. Lots of people say it's expensive to maintain but I kinda disagree. In example an oil change may cost me $100 (which I'm getting one tomorrow) but my oil hasn't been changed nor needed to be changed in 10 months. My car can go every 16k miles or every 12 months. So thinking about it like that puts it in perspective. Brakes, rotors, same scenario. Where it can become costly is the amount of technology on the car. But if you get a good warranty (I did) alot of stuff is covered. Anyways. Love love love my Jag....so yeah....its reliable.
@@ddm0429 wow one more question,so I'm in the market for one,I use to drive Mercedes s class lexus ls 460,and I once owned a 2005 jag xjr,all of those cars had those terrible air suspension that goes out,is the xjl equipped with the air suspension?
Try double tapping lock button but hold on second push to put windows up. Works on mine
It doesn’t work on mine.
Definitely Spotify issue bro I have that with my car
I figured out how to fix it you you need to go to your Spotify settings and disable audio normalization. Someone in the comments of his video mentioned it and I tried it and it fixed my problem completely and I love them forever for it!
Is it only happening in 2011 model or higher models too?
Haha! 100% Blindes you. I thought I was the only one. Great review. Also, my shift gears sometimes get stuck on the drive and won't let me park it, so I have to turn it off to reboot the shift circle. (gear)
I had one of these - great interior - what walnut looks amazing. I would put up with it.
Btw- impressed that your car key has not fallen apart. I have the later version - and they changed the keys- to the XF/XF style- they are still rubbish.
In your spotify change the option volume normalization to off,if its on and you have even 1 lower quality track it brings the rest down to match
I did not know about this option. I just turned it off I’m going to test it out and get back to you if this works I’m going to be so grateful for you.
I can not thank you enough for finding my video, knowing about this issue with Spotify, and commenting about how I can fix it. Thank you so much.
Would love to see more content on your jag
More to come this year don’t worry!
That sht with the fuses is a real flaw, you just didn't have problems with it yet. No nit-picking
True
5:25 no visual alert for blind spot? The orange dot IS the visual alert. New cars may have a sound or extra icon, but this one is 10 years old, just use your mirrors lol. Very good video though, you don't hear other people talking about the chrome blinding you or the bluetooth volume being too low.
Thank you for your comment, around the same time this car was released other manufacturers had Blindspot monitors that were superior and actually gave much more of a alert if you try to signal to change lanes. It is true the chrome does blind you but the Bluetooth volume is actually not low. A person commented on this video saying that Spotify has a setting that you must turn off and once I turned it off the Bluetooth volume issue disappeared.
0:27 Seasickness set in! I guess you had some interesting comments, and I guess in 2019 hand stabilisation was harder to obtain (although I bought a Mavic DJI Osmo Mobile 3 in early 2020).
Yeah sorry about that. New iPhones are more stable.
THIS IS A 2011 these cars were way ahead of there time
Exactly! Imagine a full digital dash in 2010!
To be able to close Windows automatically you need calibrate windows. Usually this happens when battery was disconnected
With the remote?
@@XJLuxury when windows are closed press window button to open and keep holding till you hear click. Now you need close and hold button till you will hear click. All this need to be done for each window in the car
It looks like it has been in a minor front end wreck at this glance. Thank for pointing out those issues which I can't blame you because they are important screw ups by Jaguar which is Ford I believe. I was thinking of buying an xj but now that though has moved a few levels down.
This car is essentially British so chrome reflecting the sun isn't an issue, we rarely see the sun, hence no need for sunglasses holders and it's too bloody cold to open the window so the grab handle isn't a problem either.
Good points
It gladdens me that you own this now after it has aged 9 years, pushes me to consider having one myself as a first car
They are great cars but they are still expensive to maintain
@@XJLuxury how expensive are we talkin about ? Do you have a certain video of the expenses and maintenance?
@@XJLuxury looking to buying a 2015 distill have xj ?
Hi, great video, I've got a 2010 XJ , and the biggest issues are worst than this little bothering things.
Be carefull with your sunroof, time to time the covering will be stuck, then if the metal start to rust you'll get popping noises when you drive.
The biggest problem is the suspension fault alert, it's a pain in the ass, it can cost you till 5000€ to repair it, most of time jags dealers don't even know the cause and just change the rear air suspension or the compressor for bright new once, but the alert comes back.
So you get to drive a wonderful car that makes popping noises everytime, with an alert in front of your eyes...so annoying.
After all, it still remains a great car, very classy and comfortable, with good performance and perfect interior style.
It’s too late for my sunroof the shade broke and I can’t use it anymore! Wow I have not gotten the suspension fault warning but thanks for the advice!
@@XJLuxury Be careful with suspensions, when that will happen for you, first, check if you get leaks in the air system and if you hear the compressor run normally, if that is ok, refuse to change these expensive composents, the cause may be what we call "triangle arrières" in French (sry I don't know the technical English vocabulary), the plastics bushes to change, or the ECU and relay to change. If it's an "électrovanne" (French term, sry once again), or a air leakage, it will cost you 1600€ to change 1 rear suspension, do both of them, and eventually choose the B4 Bilstein instead of the genuine suspensions ;)
Thanks so much for the advice. Are you saying you can replace the air shocks with normal spring shocks?
@@XJLuxury I didn't mean that, the B4 Bilstein is an air suspension compatible with the genuine Jag Module...but if you wish yes you can install an adaptative spring kit, but I will not advise you this solution.
First because you'll loose the best suspension (and fragile^^) in the world, then you'll have to adapt/suppress the air controle ECU of the car ;)
Understood thank you friend!
If you wanna DIY order you an owners manual & Service Manual for it
Nice video
With regards to your windows not going up I've got a 2014 xj and the windows do go up if you hold the lock button( this is also the case for a 2004 I own) I think you may have an issue with your particular car
Also with the rear cupholder issue the front of that armrest is made for an entertainment system in yours it hasn't got one I believe it was a trade off as to which is more important the cupholder or the entertainment to be more accessible
Like I say a really informative video for sombedy considering an xj I've owned various ones over the past 30 or so years and wouldn't buy any other make
Yeah I’m not sure why my windows don’t go up with the key. I understand why they did that setup in the rear for the entertainment system but they really could have done a better job. Thanks for the support!
Surprisingly, this is done intentionally. I program BMWs and in the US all of the bmws come stock with the windows down by key fob feature, but none come stock with being able to close by key fob. Something about safety. I think they’re worried someone gonna close the windows on somebody. I can code the computer to allow it on BMWs. Don’t know about the jags
Essentially what your complaints are is that you actually have to drive. You need to look behind you when your reverse occasionally and you need to make sure you check your blind spots rather than the car telling you. Also the reason the cup holders arent in the from of the arm rest is because that is where the rear entertainment control pannel goes if you get that extra. The boot key opening point is stupid. Theres a range for how far it will work.
Your video is spot on on most of the points that you’ve mentioned. Like you, I have been dreaming about owning a Jaguar for a very long time. My aim was set at an XF, but with a little help from Jaguar’s steep depression curve and some luck I was able to buy a 2012 XJ Portfolio 5.0 SC. I totally relate to your point on the lame blind spot monitor system. Many a times I find people honking at me for cutting them off on the road - unintentionally of course! The car I had before (2012 Dodge Charger RT) had a very effective system that played a chime everytime I tried to change lanes with traffic in the way, and had a light that was way more visible. I feel you also on the battery drain. Definitely a bugger.
One additional issue that bothers more than any other is the steering wheel’s reach. It does adjust for reach as well as rake, but with my favorite driving position (I am not exactly tall, at 168cm) I cannot get it to reach close enough to my palms to make an effortless road trip. Instead, I drive with elbow leaning on the center console and only fingertips at the wheel (not advisable!) or with palms stretched and holding onto it (not comfortable for a long trip).
Otherwise, especially dynamically and aesthetically, it is the best car I’ve ever had.
Congratulations on your 2012 XJ I am very jealous of your SC engine ;) I am glad that you agree with my points. I can also attest to the steering wheels short reach. I should have mentioned it in the video but I forgot. I wish my steering wheel extended out more than it did. I actually was very surprised with how little it extended out. I can not agree more with you about the dynamics and aesthetics of this car. Thank for subscribing and there will be more videos to come shortly!
Mohamed Humaid I think if blind spot audio warning could become extremely tedious especially when driving on the motorway/highway.
How about you looks out the window like you are supposed to?
@@grdutton Every vehicle is fitted with an eyeball Mk 1 system. This must be used at all times whilst driving and failing to do this or relying on other systems tends to lead to the similar results as Mohammed describes and worse.
Neutrogena wipes for the sticky buttons
I must say I enjoy this video.these xj and xf are a head turner they are beautiful. But have some dumb faults as u mention especially for a luxurious vehicles. I fall out laughing when u express how u feeling about the rear cup holders.lol i own one of these jaguar and your right.i do agree with your picks.
Thank you for your comment and I’m glad you enjoyed the video.
You can;t put the windows up? Very strange. It works on my XJL. You are THE top nitpicker !!! full stop.
It does not work on my XJL and if you listened to my disclaimer in the video I said that this car is incredible and in order to find things wrong with it I have to nitpick...
@@XJLuxury alright
The front top handle missing is a big issue, specially for passenger in while urgent driving
Agreed!
@@XJLuxury have got it on mine on both front seat
I own the 2014 XJL Autobiography and all these problems are fixed in the newer models
Yes that’s usually the case with early and late models of any car.
Ik own a XJ from 2008. V8 4.2 portfolio. 👍
Have you changed the gearbox oil and had it re-flashed? They're supposed to be sealed for life but that's typically meant the length of your warranty. It should sort your shifting issues, worked a treat on mine
To be honest doing anything with the gearbox scares me. I will consider it if it gets worse and I would only bring it to Jaguar to do not a independent shop.
@@XJLuxury the longer you leave it the more damage it does to itself hopefully it's just the oil degrading (think how many times it's got hot and cooled) I'd find a ZF gearbox specialist rather than a Jag dealership, it's only a few litres of oil and a filter, the x350 previous had a replacement oil pan so the expense was higher but it was still only a couple of hundred £ to sort out
@@mhicks80 I have the exact same jerk in my X350 v8. :(
120,000 miles when I bought it with a heavy jerk... transmission fluid was black... changed out and almost no jerk ever.... damage done to sixth gear E clutch as a result of the super late fluid change...
I've just bought an X351 last week and it sometimes struggles to pull away at lower speed it's like it bogs down, I'm debating a change of transmission oil on it as well
Umm I hold lock on my 2011 XJL and the windows close. I'm in the UK
Hello Adam my car has an issue and it does not work on mine.
@@XJLuxury oh dear, looks like they put the steering wheel on the wrong side as well to be fair ;)
Not in Canada
Closing /opening is programmable via the computer of the car (or the dealer)
Mine close also. But I did learn something here. I didn't know you could hold the unlock button to have the windows come down.
Great video, smashing car, looks fab. Thanks
Thanks!
You are not nitpicking at all. I wanted a Supercharged until I saw this video
Great video. Thinking of getting the v8 version.
Thank you. The V8 is the one to go for!
There was a time when people wore tweed when driving a Jaguar and guys wearing jeans weren't allowed in them.
About sticky buttons: try an italian car. You will be glued to them eternally and will find it hard to get out.
I wonder how is the ride compared to previous models or compared to the benchmark Citroen C6. And how quiet is it compared to it's rivals?
Awesome car you bought dude, enjoy!
I can only speak for cars that I have been in before and the Citroen is not one of them, however, the jaguar is the quietest I’ve been in. Thank you.
None of this matters to me. I want to know how mechanically sound this car is. How many times has it had to be worked on where the bill was more than 4-5 hundred dollars. I've been getting mixed responses from; this is a great dependable car to don't buy, too many mechanical problems.
To be honest with you apart from regular maintenance like oil changes and tires out of the almost 4 year ownership I had of this car I spent maybe 1-2k max on repairs. I needed a valve cover gasket job (huge job if things go wrong) and an alternator. I don’t drive the car much at all though maybe 5k miles a year. Email me for more info.
@@XJLuxury Thank you for your response! I sent an email as well.
There's no mute volume also at the steering wheel which is quite annoying, there is mute volume on a radio panel, but on a steering wheel there's only a "MODE" which changes radio mode from FM to DAB and CD and when you mute radio by switching those modes later you need to find how many times you need to click that button to get back to radio.
That’s very interesting
In certain countries, the windows up function is disabled, I guess this is so people dont get their fingers caught or something.
If you look in the owners booklet they actually are built with both the "one touch" windows down and windows up feature
As for the rear cup holder location, on XJ's fitted with rear seat tv screens, the controller for the media system is built into the front part of that rear armrest, so they couldn't have put the cup holders there lol
The XJ in North America does allow for the windows to go up with the remote, however, it just does not work on mine. Yes that is true when it comes to the controller in the back but they really should have made it a better design!
Ally wanted to watch and enjoy this video as I'm interested in buying one very soon, however I got motion sickness due to the camera movement. Somewhere in the camera settings should be a mode called "stabilization" when turned on should help significantly with unsteady hand and camera wobble/bounce
Windows did go up before 2007, but new eu laws prohibit it, but you can re-wire it back i think
Wow interesting
@@XJLuxury I heard it in Alfa Nut video about Alfa Romeo 159 features, ones before 2008 had the windows go up but the later didn't anymore
3:17 because the front one is where the remote dock for rear entertainment goes
You are correct but don’t you think it should have been designed better?
It’s not a flaw it’s a safety issue that was raised in North America so all North America models have had the Global window close has been deactivated
I’ve owned my for a year now , last month my engine basically went out . I love my car . It’s my dream car also . My dilemma now should I buy a new engine or just get mine replaced? Please give me an opinion on this . Thanx.
Did you look up the prices of engines on ebay? Replacing the engine will be cheaper than getting a newer car. If you love the car replace the engine. Get an engine with a warranty.
How many miles did your car have? Should I be worried about getting one of three?
I am a six-time jaguar owner over the last three decades. I can tell you that they’re not really more expensive labor wise to repair but parts are a different story. (Dealer prices are nuts.) And you need a little bit of knowledge to protect yourself. I had the first year version of the new Tata XF. My rear turn signal went out and I called one dealer because no auto parts stores carried the bulb. (At the time, 2014-15) The collection in Coral Gables Florida tried to tell me I had to buy the whole lighting assembly for three hundred plus! Warren Henry had the BULB needed! It was still over $20 and it was just a Philips but it was only sold at the dealership at that time but at least they didn’t try and make me over the coals.
Otherwise they all have computers they all have multiple sets of electronics that do make the car more complicated but that’s what allows them to use less fuel and produce less pollution to meet the newer EPA standards.
I need the first two jags I owned I could do everything myself; spark plugs, distributor, brakes, etc. Then I bought one computerized. I actually had to replace my unit because I didn’t know better than to let it sit in the hot sun all day in the deep south. And because it sat in the sun all day I hired somebody who supposedly knew how to fix it but he ended up ruining things.
So I’ve learned how to do a lot of things myself even change plugs and coil overs which was much simpler than originally was hesitant to. And I had to replace a coolant recovery bottle but Carol a service technician ruined when I found out they didn’t even do a flush and fill correctly.
But if you have to drive something away is people have an engine that’s powerful and a transmission that’s well thought out (BMW, yes!) and lucky for us, large depreciation from being new!
Sticky buttons I noticed on some models when I was looking
Yes a lot of them have this issue but lucky for you I have a video on how to fix that!
@@XJLuxury I noticed, thankfully I purchased one without sticky buttons :D
Dude the fuses are not under the seat they are behind the middle cup holder seat you can open it, it is attached with Velcro
According to the forums:
“It is behind the rear seat back. You need to remove the rear seats and cut the insulation to get to it Such a fantastic location for a fuse box...
The service workshop manual indicates that was supposed to be a removable hatch to access it, however I have worked on at least half a dozen X351s now and none had one so the seats had to come out.”
My dad had a Jaguar xjl for 3-4 years and he said that the car started to feel unstable after 3 years
Really? How so?
XJLuxury he daily drove the car and it’s not like he was doing anything crazy with it but over time it started to feel unstable
He probably need suspension work
@@BornToBeFamed I have to get mine done
17:30...ROFL sticky buttons 🤣
Very
check down by steering column for sunglass station
Great video- I have a XJ351 Prem Lux Diesel 2012. The issues other issues that bug me are: a) The seats - they are just too firm (although luxurious). b) During winter it gets very cold in the space between the centre console and the drivers seat. I have to put a small cushion there c) The alloys have no protection at all - and are easily curbed. d) The paint work is quite thin for such an expensive car. e) The seats do not heat or cool on the bolsters - which is annoying. However, in spite of all of this for me -it is a total joy to drive. Something I could never say about my old Audi.
The firm seats are something I should have mentioned. One of the biggest downsides of this car.
Thank for the info.
You’re welcome
The cupholders was it based on a rear passenger side person being there so it wouldn't block them from using almost
It still could have been designed better
IAM ABOUT TO TRADE IN MY DODGE CHALLENGER FOR A 2016 Jaguar XJL Portfolio AWD
29,966K MILES dark blue with the new led headlights diamond stitch brown interior
30k$ I think its amazing price for that car with such low mileage
What size are top door speakers?
How do I find stereo bass,balance and tremble settings?
Click the music icon button 🎵 under the screen
Hey great vid. Everything I agree with, but the first point you made was wrong. I have the exact same car and the way you close the windows with the Key is by double locking the car and then hold the lock button down, then the windows will go up. Good luck
Thank you I did not know that! I will try it tomorrow and if it works I will leave a comment below!
Hey it did not work. What year is your car?
@@XJLuxury Sorry to hear it didn't work. Mine is a 2011 and it works fine. Not sure why it doesn't seem to work on you.
Btw something I'm struggling to find a fix for on the drivers arm rest. For some reasons, when I press the button to open up the arm rest, it's really stiff and takes ages to pop back up. Seems to work better when the car it warm, but can be annoying as I have to wait around 20 seconds for the button to slowly release so that I can close the arm rest. Have you had this issue, and if so, any tips on how I could fix it?
I'm guessing that ur car is set up for the American market. The windows don't close remotely to protect against legal claims or injury. I think they close everywhere else in the world but the states.
Looking to purchase a 2011 jag xj supercharged just wondering how reliable the vehicle is before purchase it’s almost at 90k the one I’m looking at
My vehicle has been pretty reliable, but keep in mind I drive it very little. All these vehicles you want to watch out for the valve, cover gasket, and the timing chain.
@@XJLuxury thanks so much for the quick response ‼️💯
@@jahon56did you get it,??? If so how she treating you and is repairs costly
Absolute beat of a car, these are literally £13,000 for a 2014 ith around 60k miles in the UK. I like the V8 but my god nearly 1k a year road tax is mental😂
Infiniti g25 g35 g37 or M37 sedans i think more bbbbbbb...?
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Have you tried to use makeup remover or something similar on the sticky buttons?
Yes please look at my newest video!
@@XJLuxury oh, that was you. LOL. Cheers
Glad to see my video is getting traction lol
Damn no grab handles in driver seat is a deal breaker for me
Lol trust me it’s annoying
Can you do a video about maintenance
A maintenance video is one of my next planed videos along with a complete review of the Bowers and Wilkins sound system so stay tuned!
I'm buying a 2015
...I hope it's worth it
It will be.
@@XJLuxury I'm purchasing this car for a great deal and will be featuring it on my RUclips channel waiting for confirmation of bid to be accepted.. hopefully I win auction
@@XJLuxury its official......I purchased a 2015 Jaguar XJ white black leather interior......so excited
@@redwillsdiychargedupvideo1486 how did it hold up just got one my self
@@albaniansnipz I got Screwed out of this deal but wound up getting a original jag body...and love it
I rather the 2002 jaguar xj, you only have to upgrade the stereo and it has everything else you want
Is there a crack on the rear window?
Yes that crack came from out of no where. There was no rock that hit it or anything like that. Must be a defect. I’m getting it replaced soon.
I have exactly the same in my 2010 XJL... You are not alone 🙄
I have that problem too, looks like maybe the defroster had a hotspot
Good video!!
Thank you!
Yeah the volume always bothered be as well when I Bluetooth even the newer ones that sucks… Range Rover is like that as well
Someone said that they turned off the animation on the touch screen and it made it faster. Do you know how to do that?
Yes you have to go into the settings and there is an option for this. It’s something along the lines of highlight select or highlight graphics but yes there’s an option to turn it off. I did it and it made it much faster
XJLuxury can you make a video on it. I found a deal for a 11 supersport. And the touch screen is what’s holding me back
@@XJLuxury yes. Agree with Brian about making a video if you have time. I searched and searched in my 16 xjl. Can't find it :(
Love it beautiful and I’m looking for one ,then I thought I should get the XK as I’m a single guy OK ? What do you think ? Some of the things you mentioned are worth looking at , as long it’s reliable . Thanks !
I will be making a video on reliability one day for this vehicle. It has been great with reliability for me. Also I would suggest only going with the XJ as it is in a different class of luxury when compared to the XK
XJLuxury Thank you and hope to catch you’re other video .
I am a six time owner of Jaguars over the last three decades. I thought for sure after I’ve owned a few XJ sedans that I would be getting an XK next. But upon having the chance to test drive one I couldn’t believe how cramped I felt and I’m not very tall, a few inches under 6’ and my friend and her daughter went along for the ride and both of them are under 5 feet and they couldn’t stand how cramped the backseat was. It’s a beautiful car that’s really going to really scream with a V8; but imagine a tall person, how cramped they would be! Almost forgot, this was a convertible and it was a nice sunny day and the top was down!
One thing i don't like or even understand why they do this is the "open trunk button" on the outside side of the car. You literally can't keep any valuables in the trunk , a theif automatically has access to ur trunk.Its redicoulus.
Those hood panel gaps are killing my OCD!
the keyfob buttons are too sensitive even on 2013. that's the main problem with me. you park the car, and while you have it in the pocket it's soo sensitive that evrey little light push or touch of the button opens the car or the trunk, so you have to look back every meter you go to see if you opened it, extremely annoying
I agree but I fixed that issue by changing my key to the new fob. Check my most recent video for it.
@@XJLuxury i replaced it too with the 2020 key fob from the new defender, and it's still the same
I don’t agree. After changing my key to the new one that issue has completely gone away. It is very hard to push the buttons by accident now
My XJ closes the windows itself, is that an additional option or what?
With the Spotify problem, it depends on your subscription as well as the quality you choose for streaming. I generally have the volume on 20 and i can hear everything beautifully. And it's not with the Bowers and Wilkson system
Mine does not work
Yes and there was also an option to turn off this feature that keeps all the volume the same throughout each song. It’s called audio normalization. That will limit the max volume you can have for the songs. Turn that feature off.
I want to trade in my 2010 for 2012 what are common problems that I'll be avoiding if i upgrade it?
I have a s350 cdi around 30000 miles driven but i am planning to buy jaguar xj as s class is basically a chauffeur driven car ..jaguar is like bmw
That is true. Jaguar is more reliable than bmw
*What is that yellow danger sign? Its been on for a while. What causes it?*
It is an alert. It is for the low washer fluid
Great video, great looking car, however I will stay with a Lexus.
I have owned 5 Lexus’ and currently own one as well.
What year did u buy, even though it's 2011 model. this car? and is it RW or AWD
Yes it’s a 2011 RWD
@@XJLuxury olive in boston. Curious to know how it handles in the snow. If I should just get AWD
Amazing video man. How has the reliability been and maintenance costs?
Thanks man and the maintenance costs have not been bad at all I will be releasing a video on that shortly. Stay tuned.
@@XJLuxury thanks. Would u be able to also mention some points about reliability and mechanical failures? Looking at buying one used so I'm curious. I'm looking at a 2015 to 17 xj
Sure thing! Keep an eye out for it!
I have a cts2011 Cadillac and I’m planning to get a jaguar xjl 2012 or 2013 v6.
Do yo7 guys recommend me to get it .
Bro the reason you got such a great deal on that car is because it got hit before. That hood gap is huge.
Take the vin and google it. I’m pretty sure it will tell you everything.
I bought it from the auction and fixed it myself for half of what their worth.
what camera did u used? great quality
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