1993 Jaguar XJS 4.0 review from UK and Ireland

Air conditioning compressor failed. A replacement unit and receiver dryer was fitted.

Front Brake disc's were replaced due to excessive vibration at 30000 miles.

Vehicle has a tendency to pull to one side in 'panic' braking from 80 mph + to 0. Can be alarming unless you are aware of the tendency.

Vehicle stopped with no start until wiring and relays were examined. Some corrosion on relay contacts was the apparent cause. PI Relay replaced.

Vehicle is returning 24 - 26 miles per UK gallon regularly at 80 - 85 MPH on highway journeys.

Proper fuel measurement (tank to tank method) and continuous spreadsheet monitor is kept for the vehicle.

The vehicle regularly travels through London and has performed better than expected overall in 2004 with some 20,000 miles accrued.

Tire wear (Pirelli) is better than expected (compared say to a Jaguar XJ40). Tyres about half worn with 20,000 higher speed miles on them.

Used with 98 octane fuel (Shell special fuel in the UK) it did less miles per gallon than standard UK 97 octane unleaded.

Servicing costs are higher (but not excessive) than 'standard' models, but ownership is a pleasure not to be missed.