Jaguar XJ Saloon 2.9 Sovereign 4d Auto (1990/G) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Is there a better value executive saloon? Buy now, they won't be this cheap for ever.
Costs
No Jaguar is cheap to run / maintain. However, cheap compared to other pestige marques.
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On the road
Driving
Smooth, silent, effortless progress. Arrive fresher than when you left.
Performance
Fast enough for a heavy auto-transmission car. 165bhp is there when needed.
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Living with it
Reliability
No major faults in 3 and-a-half years. Bulletproof mechanically if well maintained. Diff and timing chain tensioner only weak points.
Image
What other car has the heritage and class of a Jaguar? And all this for so little money!
Comfort
Rolls Royce luxury and comfort for a quarter of the price.
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Security and Service
Security
Comparable to anything else in its class.
Service
Jaguar servicing not as thorough as a good Specialist.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
None. Practically bombproof. Service regularly and expect 250,000 miles with ease.
Other
Later (analogue-dash) post late 1989 models are a far better in terms of overall reliability.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
Yes
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes