2011 Jaguar XJ SuperSports (small review)

[Pa.Bill]

I have the XJ since July 2011. It now has 10,500 miles.

Con's : Touch screen ans all that goes with it - Slow. I did read some where its an easy fix but I have no idea if Jag plans to up grade.

Chrome inside much to shinny. I drive with a towel over the console at times.

Oil- A Special type only Jag dealers have. (I carry 2 qts at all times)

No dip sticks for oil or trans.The car will tell you what is want, when it wants it.

It seems to sense things. Example --It will brake harder if it feels you are not. ( you can turn most of the sensing off)

Never drive in snow. It has winter mode but I'll never use it. Rear wheel drive in snow is just no good.

People look at you. Stop in the street, ask question.

Maintenance: So far- Part in sunfoof making knocking sound, was replaced ( in recall )

Pro's: Its luxury and sporty.Leather all over, even the overhead.

It turns, handles like a sports car and the performance is outstanding.

( 2011 January issue of Motor Trend tested the XJL SuperCharged 0 to 60 a flat 4.0 sec. Jag brochure states 4.9sec

Motor Trend guessed at the SuperSports They could not get one to test. Jag brochure states 4.7sec.)

I'll find out the right numbers this summer.

~SAFE DRIVING~

BILL------------------------------------------------>

Edited March 9, 2012 by Pa.Bill

[Hudson]

Posted elsewhere, here's my take on the XJ...

http://automotivetraveler.com/jump/3797

[Pa.Bill]

Nice report, also colorful and with picture.

That reminds me, gota take some pics.

~Thank You~

Bill------------------------------->

[G. David Felt]

Sweet rie, I have to agree that Chrome on the dash is a crazy thing with the reflection issue. I wonder if it would make sense to send off some of your special JAG oil for testing and review t find out what it really is. You just might find out it is Mobil 1 Synthetic or AMSOIL.

Love to sees some pics of your ride, sounds very nice.

[Pa.Bill]

OIL--- The lable reads:

CASTROL SLX Professional OE SAE 5W-20

specially engineered for jaguar and land rovers.

i remember looking in Auto Zone but they didn't have it.

I'm going to take some pics as soon as the weather gets alittle beter.

~BEST~

Bill---------------------->

Edited March 10, 2012 by Pa.Bill