Jaguar XJ Saloon 4.0 Sovereign 4d Auto (1991/H) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
More car for your money than you can imagine.
Costs
Insurance is good. Real costs are because I have it serviced regularly by a Jag specialist. Drinks fuel like it's got a hole in the tank!
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On the road
Driving
Not exactly an 'enthusiasts' car. You are so cocooned you never, ever get the impression of speed (which is the point with this car). Self leveling suspension means you never feel like you're trying to persuade nearly 2 tons of car to corner.
Performance
Not bought for it, but will do 60 in around 8 seconds and over 140mph. Overtaking with 'Sport' is trully Millenium Falcon. It seems to take a breath while it starts to accelerate, then with all its torque seems to do 60-80 as quick as 30-50.
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Living with it
Reliability
Never let me down, although a leaking power steering pipe gave me a little inconvenience.
Image
Depends who you ask - old man's car / gangsters car etc. It's wonderfully comfortable and a well looked-after Sovereign never faills to impress.
Comfort
Air con, 8-way power leather seats and effortless driving. I've got out after driving 200 miles on a Friday night after work and felt better than when I got in!
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Security and Service
Security
No deadlocks, no alarm, but it's not really a joy rider's car.
Service
Specialist Jag garage is excellent.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Faultless.
Other
Leaking power steering pump, dash lights started not to illuminate - new switch needed. Not bad for over ten years old.
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