Jaguar XJ Saloon 4.0 Sovereign 4d Auto (LWB) (97) (1998/S) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Bought in an auction 25% below parker's trade, no guarantee, broken cruise control, needed 2 tyres.
Costs
2 tyres + MOT(pass) + 30 pounds in 9 months & 5000 miles.
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On the road
Driving
Width can be an inconvenience on small roads.
Performance
If you think you may need the supercharged one you probably don't, much faster than expected, having moved from 4.0 XJ6.
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Living with it
Reliability
Small electrical fault, 30 pounds.
Image
Typical comment: it just wafts along.
Comfort
You can hear the gear changes when you get used to it but the passengers don't.
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Security and Service
Security
Never thought about it.
Service
Not really enough data to form an opinion, especially as it was not bought from a dealer either.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
None.
Other
Small electrical fault.
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