Jaguar 1981 XJ Saloon
  • Economy

    Value

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Can't believe that a car this good can be worth so little.

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Surprisingly reasonable if well looked after. Synthetic engine oil pays for itself in increased mpg.

  • On the road

    Driving

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Gorgeous refined engine note and very responsive and easy to drive.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Not particularly fast but what's important is how it does it!

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Only let me down when I needed a new battery.

    Image

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Amazed how many people admire it.

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    The most luxurious and comfortable place I know. However, hard sports suspension drives me to distraction on poor surfaces.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Still got it...

    Service

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Always used Independent Jag specialist but service prices from main dealer comparable.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Scrupulously maintained and after 150k, still runs like a dream, although puff of blue smoke on starting.

    Other

    Strangers often make complementary remarks about it.

    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