1985 Jaguar XJS HE review from Australia and New Zealand
"A potential supercar for very little money"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Alternator failed, replaced with reconditioned unit, no problems since.
General comments?
This is a great car however it's performance can be vastly improved with a few simple modifications. I have altered mufflers, air filters, new 3.54 differential, added XJR alloys and Pirelli P-zero rubber. It's very quick and is actually using that fantastic race-bred V12.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1985 |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 5.3 V12 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 130000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 165000 kilometres |
| Previous car | SAAB 9000 |
| Date of Entry | 19th June, 2001 |