Jaguar 1981 XJS
  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    High maintenance, but still excellent value for money.

    Costs

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Maintenance to suspension and engine ancillaries, can be shocking.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Overall, an awesome grand tourer.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Bags of torque. Acceleration is effortless.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Faultless with correct maintenance.

    Image

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Impressive, always attracting positive attention.

    Comfort

    5 out of 5 5.0

    This car is all about comfort.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    1 out of 5 1.0

    None standard.

    Service

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Lack of interest in older models from dealerships. Specialists more than make up for this.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Faultless.

    Other

    Leaking windscreen and door seals. Air con can be troublesome.

    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