Jaguar 1981 XJ Saloon
  • Economy

    Value

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Very cheap to buy now, and good value, 25k new i paid 1k

    Costs

    2 out of 5 2.0

    £70 to fill her up! i use over a tank a week average fuel consumption is 15mpg group 16ins at 19 this costs me £150 a month, but it's worth it.

  • On the road

    Driving

    5 out of 5 5.0

    I have never found a nicer car to drive and i don't think i will, I'm hooked on Jags forever now

    Performance

    5 out of 5 5.0

    I'm 19 this blows away my mates hot hatches very fast 0 - 60 in 7.4 and I've taken it to 135mph, when i was in Germany.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    4 out of 5 4.0

    There's always somthing that needs doing, suspension bushes are the worst. But mechanically sound, never fails to start

    Image

    4 out of 5 4.0

    My pals think it's cool and my grandad likes it, so it appeals to lots of people of different ages, for different reasons

    Comfort

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Great on the motorway and seats 4 adults in comfort loads of goodies like electric seats.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Don't know not been tested yet, mine has a cat1 on it

    Service

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Any parts they are happy to help i've recived the same levels of sevice you would expect when buying a new car

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Not a problem, runs like a dream

    Other

    Suspension bushes need replacing every 6 months, eats tyres, interior roof lining was saging when i bought it. Electricals can cause problems, but i've not had any

    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