Jaguar 1981 XJS
  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    A lot of car for not a lot of money.

    Costs

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Expensive to maintain. Bodywork on older models can be costly to repair.

  • On the road

    Driving

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Scary in the wet.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Good acceleration. Can whisk you over 100mph without realising it's quite docile around town.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Electrical problems are a nightmare to resolve.

    Image

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Still turns heads. Not quite an E-type, but still good to look at.

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    A grand tourer. Excellent on motorways.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    1 out of 5 1.0

    No alarm systems.

    Service

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Not really interested in spares for older models.

  • 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