Jaguar XJ Saloon 4.0 XJR Supercharged 4d Auto (1998/S) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Prestige, performance and comfort for £10k. Best car I have owned by far.
Costs
Averaging 17mpg , massive 18" tyres not cheap either. Top tip; leave traction control on and sport mode off if your a penny pincher.
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On the road
Driving
I just love being in this car . Handles really well for such a big heavy car.
Performance
Untouchable! I've never ever been beaten off the lights - boy racers quickly disappear from view in rear mirror. Phenomenal acceleration, still pulling like a train at 140+ mph.
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Living with it
Reliability
Mechanically sound but the aircon blows erratically when on full blast.
Image
Seen by many as a bit of an old codger's car . People in the know just give you the nod and grin.
Comfort
Big leather armchairs in front with plenty of room in back for 2 kids.
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Security and Service
Security
Still on the drive so it's either brilliant or never been tried.
Service
Replacement parts not cheap (£80+ for spark plugs), but not too bad considering.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Very thirsty but no problems.
Other
Air con gremlin a bit of a nuisance.
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