Jaguar XJ Saloon 5.3 V12 HE 4d Auto (1984/B) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Expensive car on the day I paid 4k for a A+ condition model.
Costs
Spare parts for the series 111 easy to come by and not to exspensive.
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On the road
Driving
Very light to drive just watch the corners in the wet.
Performance
Not as good as my XJ40 V12, but still a quick motor.
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Living with it
Reliability
No problem if serviced correctly
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Italian designed by pinaforina what more can you ask for.
Comfort
Very comfortable to drive light and with a great feeling of space.
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Security and Service
Security
Had to fit alarm and emobilizer.
Service
Use an independent specialist not main dealer.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Slight over-heating problems caused by radiator blockage.
Other
I have 2 V12s and would have nothing else (just the wife's Volvo have to slum it sometimes)
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