Jaguar 1981 XJ Saloon
  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Excellent! £30k's worth of car for £5k.

    Costs

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Starter motor and head gasket hurt the wallet!

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Smooth, quiet, back end a bit suspect in the wet.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    0-60 in 8.5 seconds, but doesn't feel that fast!

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    3 out of 5 3.0

    See 'Cost ratings'.

    Image

    4 out of 5 4.0

    My girlfriend loves driving it!

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Comfiest car I've had.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Not been touched!

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    New starter motor and head gasket.

    Other

    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