Jaguar 1981 XJ Saloon
  • Economy

    Value

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Bought for £700 - the price of a good mountain bike!

    Costs

    2 out of 5 2.0

    A local guy looks after it for £10 an hour.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    It's like a train sized sportscar.

    Performance

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Acceleration to overtake is phenominal.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Sometimes mis-fires when cold and damp.

    Image

    3 out of 5 3.0

    You feel well heeled for the price of a banger.

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Like travelling on a high speed couch.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Remote alarm/locking/immobiliser.

    Service

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Never used main agent.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Fabulous.

    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