Jaguar 1994 XJ Saloon

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  • Economy

    Value

    5 out of 5 5.0

    A brand-new luxury car with satnav for under £40000.

    Costs

    2 out of 5 2.0

    What you gain on the swings you lose on the roundabouts. However, not a problem as I drive only 6000 miles/year.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Supreme combination of refinement, plus that wonderful V8 growl from the bonnet. Silky auto transmission.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    This huge car starts off at lights, and overtakes, effortlessly. Enjoyable on country lanes, even with my high-profile 16" tyres.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Mechanically, no problems, though there is undeniable evidence of some cost-cutting in the cabin.

    Image

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Ageless retro styling, which the new (2003) XJ has sadly lost.

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Extremely comfortable and quiet cabin the seats (and steering wheel) can be electrically adjusted to fit just about any driver. Rear legroom, though, is just satisfactory.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Satisfactory, considering this won't be on many thieves' shopping lists.

    Service

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Not as great as other XJ drivers have reported. One dealer scratched my alloys on the first tyre change.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Other

    Some trim rattle.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    New

    Would you buy the same model again?

    Yes

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes