1989 Jaguar XJ40 XJR Sport review from UK and Ireland
"Fast smooth luxurious beautiful yet aggressive, top of the range"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Head gasket blew at 79000 not unusual for these cars.
Door handles jam up.
Heater fans mysteriously stop.
Rust!!! arch-enemy NO1 rear boot & wheel arches.
General comments?
These cars are a rare thing of beauty and grace in one place. And I said to myself after 2 days of driving mine if it blew up right now it was worth every penny of the £511.00 I purchased it for on Ebay. I have wanted one of these cars since I was 8 years old, and to all those lovely people at jaguar THANK YOU it was worth the 30 year wait as I am now 38 and a very proud owner of an XJR Sport 3.6i. Yes it has the problems mentioned, but hey it's 17yrs old. I feel it my duty to restore my car to it`s showroom condition, as this is already a classic. The car handles like a dream for its size and weight, the breaking is smooth and reliable. The auto box is like silk, its kick back when you touch the carpet is enough to keep a astronaut happy. And everybody I have driven in the car has a permanent grin, including myself, every time!
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model Year | 1989 |
| First year of ownership | 2005 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.6i petrol Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8/10 |
| Reliability marks | 8/10 |
| Comfort marks | 9/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 77000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 79000 miles |
| Previous car | BMW 3 Series |
| Date of Entry | 5th March, 2006 |