Jaguar 1981 XJ Saloon
  • Economy

    Value

    5 out of 5 5.0

    £4,000 for luxury motoring with only 70k miles!

    Costs

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Parts are surprisingly reasonable, even from a main dealer.

  • On the road

    Driving

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Excellent handling, remains totally flat round bends at speed.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Moderately rapid; could benefit from a little more power from a start but once above 3500 rpm, hold on tight! 70 mph to 120 mph comes up rather quickly.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    4 out of 5 4.0

    6,000 miles in four weeks, driven hard with not a single problem, but had a full history so was well looked after prior to my purchase.

    Image

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Timeless style, especially with the leaping cat on the bonnet.

    Comfort

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Superlative, better than a T-plate S-Class also in the family.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    3 out of 5 3.0

    No issues.

    Service

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Purchased minor parts from main dealer without problem.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Unburstable, but keep a regular eye on the oil level.

    Other

    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