1995 Jaguar XJR review from North America
"The best hi-performance sedan/saloon that you can buy for under $10,000!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Oil pressure sending unit fail; Reading 0 to low on the gauge. This is a common problem and can be fixed by installing a new (updated) oil pressure sending unit.
Transmission mount fail; Another common problem with Jags in general, resulting in a loud under car "thumping" sound when going over bumps (in worse case scenarios may result in damage to the transmission wiring harness/loom.
Spark plug coil (6); Failure/cracking resulting in mis-firing and poor gas-mileage. Expensive to replace new, though these can be easily repaired.
Supercharger belt tensioner failure; Resulted in loss of supercharger drive belt. A quick and relatively inexpensive fix.
General comments?
Having owned several "Performance" BMW's and a couple of Mercedes, I'm knowledgeable of European sedans (Saloons).
The XJR is stunningly beautiful and gets compliments on a regular basis (Typical Jaguar mystique).
Once the above mentioned problems were sorted out, this car is a joy to own and drive. Handling is quick and responsive, and the supercharged 6-cylinder provides more than enough "punch".
What I enjoy most about this car is its refined and "gentlemanly" appearance, hiding muscle car performance.
This big cat can hunt down most highway predators and eat them alive!
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Model year | 1995 |
| Year of manufacture | 1995 |
| First year of ownership | 2007 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | 4.0 supercharged Automatic |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 0 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 64000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 68000 miles |
| Previous car | BMW 7 Series |
| Date of Entry | 6th May, 2008 |