1989 Jaguar XJS review from North America
"Sleek and elegant but costly to own"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Air conditioner needed to be recharged and the 1989 XJS uses the "old" type freon which is rather expensive...$300 to recharge. Rotor cap burned up. It did not cost much to replace. Just last week the radio quit working. I am thinking of replacing the whole unit.
General comments?
This is a car that is fun to drive. It will hug the road like no other car I have driven. It is a delight to push this big cat through a series of curves.It will hold a curve at 70 that most cars would have to slow down to 45 to negotiate.Driving this car is an experience that you look foreward to. The styling of this car is what sets it apart. People love to look at its sleek lines. The downside is that it is very costly to operate. I get about 16 miles to the gallon (uses high test... of course). An oil change runs $75...It holds 11 quarts of oil. Also parts are costly. To me it is worth the money to enjoy the thrill of driving one of the most beautiful cars around.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1989 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 5.3 V12 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 5 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 2 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 38000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 50000 miles |
| Previous car | Chrysler Grand Voyager |
| Date of Entry | 3rd December, 2002 |