Highlights

Full-service history
Runs and drives well
No warning lights on the dash
Full leather interior
Working A/C

The Appeal

Launched in 2003 the X350 Jaguar XJ was the company's third generation of the XJ. Totally re-designed and re-engineered the now all aluminium-bodied XJ was poised to drive the legendary British marque into the new millennium. In 2007 the X350 would have an interim facelift, now known as the X358 it came with revised exterior and interior styling.

Fitted with a twin-turbo 2.7L diesel and a smooth automatic gearbox this Sport Premium X358 has only had one owner from new and has a wealth of paperwork. Also, the car comes with a well-stamped service book.

The History and Paperwork

First registered in June of 2007 this X358 has gone on to have a pampered life
Looking in the leather-bound Jaguar book holder we can find the service book
In the service book, there are 18 stamps
There are so many stamps that they have had to use the back page of the service book
A handwritten note on the back page states the timing belt was replaced in 2017 at 80,000 miles
Along with the service book, there are also all of the car’s original handbooks/quick start guides
There are two keys present with this car, and also a valet key
Its MOT runs out in August 2024
There are a lot of invoices within the car’s history folder
From this, we can see that the car had a new water pump in 2019
A new suspension arm in 2022
A new alternator also in 2022
It also had 2 new injectors and a DPF clean in March 2018
As the car has always been with the same owner it has been looked after properly
The car has recently found a new owner who couldn’t pass on this gem of a Jag
There is still only one owner from new on the logbook though

The Interior

Trimmed in black leather the interior is very luxurious
The black leather is complimented nicely by some silver flashes
Across all of the seats this leather is in great condition when you consider its age and mileage
Both the front seats are electrically operated, with driver seat benefitting from a memory function
The driver’s seat does have one lovely feature that aids getting in and out
When you turn the ignition on the seat raises into its remembered position and the steering wheel lowers
When getting out of the car the reverse happens, giving you more space to get in and out
The interior also benefits from other great features
In the centre of the dashboard is an infotainment display
Comprising of a Sat Nav, Radio functions, and telephone connectivity this 2007 Jaguar still feels modern
You can either control these features from the screen or the array of steering wheel controls
Below this screen, you’ll find the controls for the dual-zone air conditioning
The car was photographed on a warm day, so this air conditioning was put to the test
It performed very well, blowing very cold air around the cabin
In the rear, your passengers will love the comfortable leather bench seat
If you’re only carrying two rear passengers, they can lower the centre armrest
With two cup holders and lots of storage space, this is a practical layout for the rear passengers
The headliner is in good condition throughout, with only two minor areas around the rear grab handles that are slightly sagging
At the rear of the car is a large boot with ample space for weekend bags
Under the boot floor, you’ll find the spare wheel and jack
Overall, the interior of this Jaguar XJ is in very good condition
It’s now time for you to hop in and enjoy its sumptuous leather and all of its tech

The Exterior

The X358 underwent some exterior design changes over the older X350
There was a new lower grille, aesthetic side air vents, and a boot lid spoiler to name a few changes
These visual changes gave the X358 a sportier and more purposeful look
Sitting resplendent in the September sun this X358 is in lovely exterior condition
Its deep black paint complements its subtle silver 20-inch BBS alloys well
These BBS alloys all appear to be in great condition
Up front, there is some slight fogging to the lights, but a machine polish may bring these back to life
The rear lights are in great condition with no cracks or fogging to these lenses
To aid in parking this Jaguar you’ll notice parking sensors on the front and rear bumpers
These came in handy whilst manoeuvring the car around in the locations
Dotted around the exterior are some chrome silver accents all of these pop in the sun
Overall, the exterior of this XJ is in lovely condition and just waiting to join your driveway

The Mechanics

Under the bonnet of this XJ, you’ll find a torquey diesel engine
The 2.7L twin-turbo V6 puts out 435 Nm of torque low down in the rev range
This torque is fed through an automatic gearbox and sent to the rear wheels
On the day of the photoshoot, the car performed perfectly
Turning on several times to manoeuvre around the car park it never once skipped a beat
The engine has been looked after properly, this is backed up by its plethora of service stamps
As mentioned previously the timing belt was replaced in 2017 at 80,000 miles
This is a perfect car to take on those long motorway journeys
Its smooth automatic gearbox makes any drive a pleasure
To make those long drives even easier the car is fitted with cruise control
The MOT runs until August 2024
This Jaguar appears to be in fine working order and just waiting for you to get behind the wheel

Summary

Since this Jaguar left the factory in 2007 it was a very expensive luxury vehicle designed to compete with the Mercedes S Class and BMW 7 Series.

This car still retains its luxurious features but may now offer great value for money. Its 20-inch BBS wheels and leather-clad interior are some of the features that you will benefit from.
If you’re after a comfortable and capable cruiser to add to your driveway, then look no further than this Jaguar XJ Sport Premium TDVI.

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