Jaguar 1981 XJ Saloon
  • Economy

    Value

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Brill at this age, gutted if bought new!

    Costs

    3 out of 5 3.0

    So far, so good. Put a second-hand power steering pump on with some help from the Haynes man. £40.00. How much would it have cost for my Nissan Primera?

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Superb. Better than my Father and Father-in-law's (yes they both own them) horrible Volvos. Think they are finally seeing the light...

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    In sports mode it takes off. Bye bye GTi.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    3 out of 5 3.0

    So far so good (fingers crossed).

    Image

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Has respect. Girlies like them...

    Comfort

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Leather/RC locking/AC/electric seats/CD. What more do you want?

  • Security and Service

    Security

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Bad. My mate who worked for Jag got in mine in under 3 seconds using a piece of strap banding you see on cartons. He is a show off though!

    Service

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Agree with another guy on here. My local dealer (Lancaster, Sidcup) call you Sir and offer you coffee whilst you watch the B&O TV! I only went in there to buy some leather oil for the interior!

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Fine (crossed fingers/arms/legs etc.)

    Other

    People moan about rear space. Who gives a monkey's? The only people in the back I'm giving lifts to!

    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