Jaguar 1981 XJ Saloon
  • Economy

    Value

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Great value for money second-hand; someone paid a lot of money for this car new!

    Costs

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Expensive to maintain when garages charge £60 an hour, but parts are reasonable and economy is similar to a 4x4.

  • On the road

    Driving

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Sports car and limo in one body.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    You can always use more power but be careful in the wet - there is plenty to spin it.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    4 out of 5 4.0

    I have found mine to be very reliable, but I think that is reflected in the maintence that is done, as with any car.

    Image

    4 out of 5 4.0

    People still think that they are expensive cars and if you have a clean one they do stand out.

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Very comfortable but make sure you get the full leather and air con. And the sports pack does transform the car.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    4 out of 5 4.0

    The alarm system is made by Derringer in the US and I have not had any problem, but you don't put a cheap system on a £30-40k car.

    Service

    5 out of 5 5.0

    My dealer has performed excellently and it makes a change to be called "Sir" when you buy parts!

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Other

    Usual wear and tear: brake flexibles, tyres, shocks, re-gassing of the AC etc.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    Yes

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    No