Highlights
- Very attractive burgundy metallic Sovereign with cream leather
- Desirable facelift X358 model with economical twin turbo V6 diesel engine
- Well maintained with recent rear suspension and handbrake work
- Regularly serviced to 98,000 miles
- Current MOT to March 2026 with no advisories
The Appeal
The X358 was the last of the classically-styled XJs, its aluminium bodywork echoing the lines of the original saloon introduced exactly 40 years previously. It is a clever facelift that arguably produces the best-looking of the X350 models.
This 2008 example adds the sort of specification that will appeal to anyone who plans to use and enjoy their big cat. It has the economical but usefully powerful twin turbo 2.7L V6 diesel engine and the elevated Sovereign specification. Finished in burgundy metallic with cream leather and burr walnut, it is a particularly attractive example of these later cars.
The vendor acquired the car in 2021 and has continued to look after it well. It was last serviced at 98,000 miles - now showing 104,000 miles - and benefits from attention to the handbrake and rear suspension in recent years. The air conditioning was regassed in 2023. The current MOT runs to March 2026 with no advisories.
The vendor says:
“Extremely smooth running. Comfortable quiet ride with abundant power when needed.”
History and Paperwork
- First registered 21st March 2008
- Seven registered keepers
- Current keeper since April 2021
- Some service history prior to 2021 is available, we are told
- Various invoices for work since 2021 as shown in photos
- Includes attention to the handbrake in March 2025
- Rear suspension repairs in May 2025
- Air conditioning regassed in July 2023
- Last service at 97,806 miles in 2020
- Mileage at purchase was 98,000
- Historical service documents included confirming the genuine mileage we are told
- Two working remote door keys provided
- MOT valid to 9th March 2026 with no advisories
- 103,757 miles showing on MOT test and 103,822 miles showing in photos
The Condition
- Attractive burgundy metallic paintwork in very good condition for age and mileage
- Aluminium bodywork presents well as shown
- Vendor states that there are only minor blemishes/scratches present
- Optional 20in five spoke alloys in fair condition with some kerbing to note
- No structural advisories for the underside on the current MOT
- New space-saver wheel included
- Wheel nut lock and wheel-changing kit all present
- Beige leather Sovereign specification interior piped in black
- Few indications of age or use inside beyond the usual high traffic areas
- Burr walnut veneers with wood and leather steering wheel
- Headlining may need some adjustments
- All instruments are functioning correctly, including the heated front seats, we are told
The Mechanics
- 204bhp 2,720cc twin turbo V6 diesel engine
- 6spd automatic transmission
- Mechanically sound and maintained well, we are told
- Runs smoothly and economically according to the seller
- Around 6,000 miles since last service in 2020
- Work to rear suspension and handbrake in 2025
- No advisories on MOT
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