Jaguar 1981 XJS
  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    You have to shop around for a good one.

    Costs

    5 out of 5 5.0

    I've been lucky, no problems over the 3 years I've had the car and use a local independent for servicing.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Loads of understeer on corners.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Effortless acceleration and still does 150+ mph.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Never not started or let me down.

    Image

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Still an eye catcher.

    Comfort

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Armchair luxury.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Never been stolen or broken into, so excellent in my book.

    Service

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Enquired once about a part for the exhaust couldn't afford them.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Likes to drink water but this is a cheap commodity.

    Other

    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