1990 Jaguar XJ6 Vanden Plas review from North America
What things have gone wrong with the car?
I replaced the water pump at 115,000 miles. The onboard diagnostics are a bit touchy - they will indicate that a tail light bulb is out when in fact it's working, for instance.
The A/C compressor failed at 125,000 miles.
General comments?
Very reliable car, especially considering its undeserved reputation for unreliabilty. I've owned two others - one an '89, the other a '90. Both were delightful cars.
These cars depreciate in value rapidly, which makes them incredible value on the used car market.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1990 |
| Engine and transmission | 4.0l 6 cyl |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Date of Entry | 24th December, 1999 |