1992 Jaguar XJ40 Sovereign review from UK and Ireland
"The height of Jaguar excellence and my car of choice forever!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Both indicator repeaters failed. Full of mould.
Fan belts noisy. Replaced by vendor.
Battery let me down twice. Poor maintenance. OK now.
Signs of rust on boot light panel, but that's easily cured.
General comments?
I never bought a 12 yr old car before, but this thing feels like brand new.
The comfort level is astounding. It's a pleasure just to sit in the car in the drive!
I had a Citroen XM which was a guzzler, so I'm used to thirsty cars, but I don't begrudge it with this XJ - small price to pay for the luxury.
The sound system is the best I've ever heard in a car - it matches my £1200 hi-fi with ease.
The engine (3.2 auto) is whisper quiet even under hard acceleration, -and smooth? Believe it.
I'm not well versed in the mechanics of this motor, but I do know that it's the best car I've ever owned and I still marvel at the quality of construction.
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| Model Year | 1992 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.2 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 10/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 85235 miles |
| Most recent distance | 87196 miles |
| Previous car | Citroen Xantia |
| Date of Entry | 3rd January, 2005 |