Jaguar 1981 XJ Saloon
  • Economy

    Value

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Nice to have a time machine.

    Costs

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Faults usually one after another.

  • On the road

    Driving

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Smooth car. Chair's not quite as comfortable as expected.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Good overtaking performance.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    2 out of 5 2.0

    If not neglected, quite reliable.

    Image

    3 out of 5 3.0

    A lot of people don't know how little it costs.

    Comfort

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Could be better.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Need an immobiliser. Ignition lock becomes sloppy allowing another key to operate it.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Noisy cams.

    Other

    Collapsed wheel bearings and noisy differential.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    No

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes