Jaguar XJS (1981 - 1996) 6.0 V12 2d Auto (1993/K) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

Flash git. May have some discernment as it is the first Jagsport model, cost 45k new, was most expensive Jag you could buy in 1990.

What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?

How much petrol can he afford?

Would you buy this car again and why?

No, I already have it. With only 415 made very hard to find a better one.

What are you likely to buy next?

I have 3 Jeeps and the Jag. Next one will be a late model XJ.

Type of dealer you bought from?

Independent

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£10,000

When did you buy the car?

September 2005

Did you get a good deal and why?

It was OK, this is a specialist low mileage and well maintained and very very fast Jag. Price is therefore hard to determine. Could have got a cheaper one on eBay but so what?

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

Jaguarsport XJR-S 6.0 V12 in signal red - well you would want it, wouldn't you?

What was the dealer like?

Not brilliant but fixed the faults in delivery.

What's it like to drive?

Switches between smooth and frightening. A lot better with new tyres, the old ones were hard and it slithered changed 1st to 2nd, 2nd to 3rd.

What's it like to park?

Not great, long bonnet obscures obstacles.

Have you had any problems with the car?

The radiator burst, no big deal. the distributor cap shatterred, took all day to replace. In general very reliable.

What's most practical about your car?

Nothing.

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

V12 6.0l hand built by Jaguarsport. Only 320bhp but soooooooooo smooth.