The things that I HATE about my 2011 Jaguar XJL / X351! 

If these are the flaws of the jaguar xj, im getting myself a jaguar xj 😂😂

Great video, thank you!! Gorgeous Jaguar. It's gorgeous inside and out from every angle!!

I think you are honest and you are right, not very many videos out on how to, thanks for your efforts.

Came for the content, stayed for the comments. You sir are a delight! Keep that thick skin, I appreciate the responses to these people 😂

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.

we call the look behind you the life saver for good reason. Keep well best wishes

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..

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.

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

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.

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

Great video, smashing car, looks fab. Thanks

Always loved the window down feature of the fob.😅😅

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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.

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

I found rubbing alcohol works great to remove the stickiness from the buttons. Be sure to use a white cloth when doing so.

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.

One major thing of the x351 that bothers me so much is the rattle from the glass roof.

Nice ride🔥

Great video. Thinking of getting the v8 version.

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

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.

Ordered mine from arizona going to be delivered on Friday I'm excited this video makes me depressed 😂

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.

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.

Thank for the 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.

Try double tapping lock button but hold on second push to put windows up. Works on mine

My Buick Lucerne also has the battery and fuse box under the back seats it’s not too much of a hassle

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 .

What size are top door speakers?

Good video!!

Definitely Spotify issue bro I have that with my car

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 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.

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!

That sht with the fuses is a real flaw, you just didn't have problems with it yet. No nit-picking

I own the 2014 XJL Autobiography and all these problems are fixed in the newer models

3:17 because the front one is where the remote dock for rear entertainment goes

The front top handle missing is a big issue, specially for passenger in while urgent driving

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.

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

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!

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. 😊

To be able to close Windows automatically you need calibrate windows. Usually this happens when battery was disconnected

*What is that yellow danger sign? Its been on for a while. What causes it?*

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.

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.

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

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).

Hello, where is the common rail? thanks

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.

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

Someone said that they turned off the animation on the touch screen and it made it faster. Do you know how to do that?

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.

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

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.

what camera did u used? great quality

Yeah the volume always bothered be as well when I Bluetooth even the newer ones that sucks… Range Rover is like that as well

my jaguar xtype can close windows from key,but not able to open it from key

The cupholders was it based on a rear passenger side person being there so it wouldn't block them from using almost

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.

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 love the video, is this model 2 wheel or AWD ?

The remote would be where you would like te cupholder to be

THIS IS A 2011 these cars were way ahead of there time

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 !

You can make the System fastet if you Turn off the animations!

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.

I rather the 2002 jaguar xj, you only have to upgrade the stereo and it has everything else you want

Can you do a video on the massage and comfort features

check down by steering column for sunglass station

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

Have you tried to use makeup remover or something similar on the sticky buttons?

Thank you.....great vidio. Now how do I change the clock setting>?

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

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.

Can you make a video about removing the bezel to shift

No driver's grab handle? Get a towel bar from Target. A couple of screws, done!

What year did u buy, even though it's 2011 model. this car? and is it RW or AWD

YOUR ABSOLUTELY RIGHT!!!

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

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

My XJ closes the windows itself, is that an additional option or what?

Infiniti g25 g35 g37 or M37 sedans i think more bbbbbbb...?

Windows did go up before 2007, but new eu laws prohibit it, but you can re-wire it back i think

You can;t put the windows up? Very strange. It works on my XJL. You are THE top nitpicker !!! full stop.

Human can never be satisfied with anything.... Buy something new ...and fulfill ur satisfaction... BTW nyc 👍video👍

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

Umm I hold lock on my 2011 XJL and the windows close. I'm in the UK

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

Can you do a video about maintenance

Great video, great looking car, however I will stay with a Lexus.

Those hood panel gaps are killing my OCD!

Damn no grab handles in driver seat is a deal breaker for me

My dad had a Jaguar xjl for 3-4 years and he said that the car started to feel unstable after 3 years

Sticky buttons I noticed on some models when I was looking

17:30...ROFL sticky buttons 🤣

that middle seat arm rest is the exact same as the Jaguar xj350 btw, they could have changed it, but didn't.