Jaguar 1981 XJ Saloon
  • Economy

    Value

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Can't get much more car for your cash.

    Costs

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Go to a specialist (look in a Jag mag). Dealers are costly and just parts replacers.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Nice in a straight line and driving around town. Horrible on twisty roads and in car parks.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Nice. Can beat the Nova SRi brigade and Vectra man. Not a V12 or XJR though :-(

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Starts first time, every time. It will always drive. You just might have some bizarre electrical problems!

    Image

    4 out of 5 4.0

    A bit 'old man', but loads of old world style and class.

    Comfort

    5 out of 5 5.0

    It's the most comfortable car I've ever been in. The best.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    3 out of 5 3.0

    I don't know. I've never tried to steal one. :-)

    Service

    3 out of 5 3.0

    The dealers are too expensive, but the cars are great.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    None. A few seals have needed renewing, but the car is 10 years old.

    Other

    Air circulation problem. New distributor cap. New diff seal. New cam cover gasket.

    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