1988 Jaguar XJ40 XJ6 review from North America
"One classy automobile that performs!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Hydraulic shocks going bad after 21 years!
Left back passenger window a little slow and the headliner is sagging and must be replaced.
Other than that, the usual wiper, bonnet struts and oil changes.
General comments?
This car is a serious looker (Solent blue with gray leather).
You really do feel great driving it, and it is a pleasure to drive. It handles great, almost like it knows what you are wanting to do. Corners great, and has good power considering its age and how today there are cars with twice the power from the factory. I don't think they could have built it any better!
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1988 |
| Year of manufacture | 1988 |
| First year of ownership | 1992 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2009 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.6L Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 47000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 56000 miles |
| Previous car | Jaguar Jaguar |
| Date of Entry | 16th May, 2009 |