Jaguar XJS 3.6 2d (1985/C) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
A lot of car for not a lot of money.
Costs
Expensive to maintain. Bodywork on older models can be costly to repair.
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On the road
Driving
Scary in the wet.
Performance
Good acceleration. Can whisk you over 100mph without realising it's quite docile around town.
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Living with it
Reliability
Electrical problems are a nightmare to resolve.
Image
Still turns heads. Not quite an E-type, but still good to look at.
Comfort
A grand tourer. Excellent on motorways.
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Security and Service
Security
No alarm systems.
Service
Not really interested in spares for older models.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
No mechanical problems.
Other
Electrical problem which has never been satisfactorily resolved, depite the efforts of 3 different auto electricians.
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