Used Jaguar XJ for sale in Europe

About the Jaguar XJ

The Jaguar XJ is the brand's full-size luxury saloon. It has been built in several generations since 1968. It is a four-door car with a long-standing focus on ride comfort, quiet cruising and a well-appointed cabin. Many cars are rear-wheel drive with automatic gearboxes.

Engines vary a lot by era. Older cars use straight-six and V12 petrols. Cars from the late 1990s onward mostly use V6 and V8 petrols, plus a V6 diesel from the 2000s. Long-wheelbase versions exist for some generations. The XJ suits drivers who want a relaxed long-distance car and accept that condition and history matter more than age.

Listings for this model span many decades, from classic cars to late-model examples. Classic cars and modern ones need very different checks, so decide which era you want first. Compare cars within one generation, as specification, running gear and ownership costs differ widely between them.

Generations

• Series III (1979-1992) — The last of the original XJ line, with a restyled body and the six-cylinder and V12 engines carried over.
• XJ40 (1986-1994) — A new, more angular design that introduced the AJ6 six-cylinder engines.
• X300 (1994-1997) — A revised body with softer, rounder styling, still using six-cylinder engines, including a supercharged version.
• X308 (1997-2003) — The first XJ with V8 engines, in naturally aspirated and supercharged forms.
• X350 (2003-2009) — An aluminium-bodied XJ, offered with V6, V8 and a V6 diesel, and updated part-way through.
• X351 (2009-2019) — A modern restyle with aluminium construction, V6 and V8 petrols and a V6 diesel, later joined by a four-cylinder petrol.

Typical prices

Asking prices in our listings are spread widely, because the XJ range covers everything from classic cars to near-new saloons. Across all years the median is €13,000, and the middle half of cars sit between €8,500 and €19,800. Within the modern generations, prices generally rise with newer model years. The 2019 cars have a median of €32,000. Older cars from the 1970s to 1990s show an uneven pattern, as each year has few listings and condition and originality differ greatly. Mileage, service history and specification also move prices. These are asking prices in our listings on 2026-11-10, not a valuation.

Based on our listings as of 2026-11-10. These are asking prices, not a valuation.

What to check when buying a used Jaguar XJ

Ask for the full service history and inspect the car in daylight, ideally with a cold start. Take a test drive that includes some motorway speed, and have a specialist check the car if you can.

• Service history and records

  Look for regular oil changes, documented gearbox and cooling system work, and past invoices. On a large, complex saloon, gaps in history often mean deferred maintenance that can become expensive later.

• Rust and body condition · Series III, XJ40, X300

  Check sills, wheel arches, door bottoms, boot floor and around the screens for corrosion or poor repairs. Older steel-bodied XJs can hide rust under paint or underseal, so inspect from below if possible.

• Timing chain components · X308 (V8 petrol)

  Early Jaguar V8 engines have been widely discussed for wear in timing chain tensioners and guides. Listen for rattle on a cold start and ask whether the work has been done and by whom.

• Aluminium body repairs · X350, X351

  These generations use aluminium bodies. Look for uneven panel gaps, paint mismatch or signs of accident repair. Aluminium needs specialist repair, so ask for details of any past bodywork.

• Air suspension and electrics · X350, X351

  Check that the car sits level after standing and that it rises and lowers without warnings. Test the screen displays, seat functions, windows, locks and parking aids, as faults can be costly to trace.

• Diesel engine health · Diesel

  Check for smoke, rough running and warning lights. Ask whether the injectors, turbocharger, particulate filter (where fitted) and cooling system have been serviced. Look for oil or coolant leaks around the engine.

• LPG conversions · LPG

  Cars sold with LPG are typically aftermarket conversions. Ask for installer paperwork, tank inspection dates and servicing records for the system, and confirm the car still runs well on petrol.

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