Jaguar XJS 5.3 V12 2d Auto (1989/G) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Can't get much cheaper for 6 litre V12 with racing pedigree
Costs
Usual Jag - everything bar the engine and gearbox goes wrong eventually
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On the road
Driving
Stunning - better than any other XJS (but then it is an XJRS)
Performance
6.0 V12, 318 BHP - I can forgive it everything else
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Living with it
Reliability
Engine excellent if you look after it, likewise gearbox. Rest of it is as reliable as a New Labour promise
Image
Black with black chrome - a bit Miami Vice, but hey, this is an Eighties supercar!
Comfort
All the wood, leather, aircon etc, but it's an old design and it shows
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Security and Service
Security
None! After market alarm and immobiliser fitted
Service
Not applicable - Jaguar would not touch it these days
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
None - keep it serviced.
Other
Electrics, headlining, brakes, etc.
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