1989 Jaguar XJS from North America - Comments

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.

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.

Youre right it's not a cheap car to maintain. I just got an 86. It's very clean and puts out a great appearence. I don't know why I waited so long to buy one. I love driving it, my wife really loves driving it. This is a good thing because I'm thinking of buying another one, maybe a convertible!!

We just bought a 1989 Jag XJS convertible. I must mirror everyone's comments. It is perhaps the most elegant and beautiful car I've ever seen. It drives like a dream both in terms of comfort and handling. Cosmetically our car is perfect and shows less than 5,000 miles per year of use; however, with the high-test gas mileage we're seeing, it's no wonder. Right now the only issue is my bright lights don't work. I would never buy one of these cars if I had to depend on it for everyday use, but for date night or anything where you want to actively "be seen", there is nothing better.

I was very reluctant to purchase my 1989 XJS V12, but now I cannot imagine not driving it. The biggest thrill of this Jag model, especially the V12's, is how gracefully it accelerates north of sixty miles an hour. Sure, there are little problems, but hey, every car has issues, and the joy you get from this car will far surpass the headaches you endure. I do admit that I get a kick out of watching heads turn as I take the big cat out to stretch it's legs. The car is the ultimate grand tourer and I do plan on driving my unborn daughter to her wedding in mine.

Does anyone know the horsepower rating of these V-12's?

And what about the torque?

Have just purchased a 1989 XJS 12 Convertible, Have seen references to gas mileage using regular grade, these are goverment stats. Have. nt taken delivery yet. Will they run on mid-range?? Thank's.

In response to the person asking about horsepower rating for the v-12:I believe the horse power is roughly 285.

In response to the person asking about possible use of lower grade gasoline in the v-12:do not do it. Just ask any owner of this car, it will cause more problems than its worth.

Horepower is 262 and torque is 290. Its not very quick off the line becuase its heavy at 4015 lbs and it has a 3 speed automatic transmission. Its acceleration above 65mph, or so, is pretty impressive though.