Jaguar 1981 XJ Saloon
  • Economy

    Value

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Cheap and cheerful I got mine for £950, 12 months MOT and FJSH!

    Costs

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Hideous service costs, avoid Jaguar dealers.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Smooth luxury cruiser, ideal for motorways, not so good in town or country roads.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Tremendous acceleration, quite capable of scaring off most boy racers, 3.2 sounds raucous at very high speeds (whoops... sorry Officer).

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    4 out of 5 4.0

    No problems, started first time every time, never let me down.

    Image

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Bit of an 'old mans' car, shame really because they are an incredible bargain.

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Fabulous - leather, walnut dash, air con, all electrics... as comfy as an armchair.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    3 out of 5 3.0

    No probs here, but then I can't imagine anyone wanting to nick an old Jag!

    Service

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Don't use Jag dealers! They charge a FORTUNE!

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    NONE. These units will go forever if you service them.

    Other

    Some minor electrical glitches, central locking would not always lock one of the rear doors. Minor problem though.

    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