Jaguar 1981 XJ Saloon
  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    A lot of car for the money.

    Costs

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Lots of bills, heavy petrol, but remember it weighs almost two tons!

  • On the road

    Driving

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Smooth, handles good, can wallow a bit, through corners, long overhangs.

    Performance

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Wont go above 115mph, very slow pick up, DO NOT go for 2.9 if you want power.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Not as bad as the older ones,electric dash warning computer erratic, oh yeah careful if driving through puddles!

    Image

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Understated, get respect from road users, put some big rims on and it looks better!

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Excellent, glides over roads, laughs at long trips, comfortable, feels solid.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Never had the wrong type of attention with this car, feel free to leave it unlocked, nobody gonna steal it.

    Service

    2 out of 5 2.0

    OK, but very costly, best off with independent specialists.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Spot on, watch for oil pressure though.

    Other

    Electrical problems, dash computer crazy, lots of niggling faults.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    No

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes