Jaguar XJ Saloon 3.2 Sport 4d Auto (1999/V) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Implausible, complete dissonance. How can such an aesthetically enchanting asset depreciate so nonchalantly? Fabulous value for any second-hand model in the used car market.
Costs
Considerable in all departments, but solace lies in the term “reassuringly expensive”. For a vehicle of this stature it is far from extortionate.
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On the road
Driving
Extremely interactive and superlative, balancing accuracy, control and exhilaration under all circumstances.
Performance
Euphoric and authoritative. As the smaller relation of the three engines available, it's no introvert, exhibiting joie de vivre and oodles of effervescence.
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Living with it
Reliability
Providing you are assiduous in your maintenance then this new age of Jaguar cars can out live you. The only difficulty I've encountered is the driver door hinge won't stay ajar.
Image
It's all in the blend. The luxurious aspect merged with its individuality and that hint of all things sinister, which make it truly the ultimate masculine vehicle.
Comfort
Sumptuous, opulent and lavish and that's just the driver's door! My disparagement is that every XJ8 should be appointed to the highest specification as standard. It's disconcerting- does the modest hatchback next to you have features you don't?
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Security and Service
Security
Very acceptable by contemporary standards on such expensive marques. As a question of confidence, my fear lies more in envious vandalism than actual theft.
Service
Efficient, prompt and highly skilled maintenance and advice.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Other
Driver's door hinge.
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