1988 Jaguar XJS Sport review from UK and Ireland
"Absolutely unique shape and style - massive presence and superb engine - be prepared to pay though."
What things have gone wrong with the car?
More rust every year - an ongoing battle.
Air-Con has gone wrong more times than I can list.
Cylinder Head Gasket
Oil pressure sensor switch blown out.
Rear wheel bearing.
Intermittent stalling/lumping at idle.
General comments?
A great car - attracts so much attention its uncanny, superb "jet fighter" noise from the engine when pushed, excellent fuel economy from an engine of this size, especially on a run.
Hugely unreliable and bodywork which rusts and rusts - I think this probably had the rustproofing of a 70's car.
Dealer prices make them a no-go area - non-dealer ignorance of the car makes them a no-go area - do it yourself repairs?
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 1988 |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 4 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 4 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 76000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 116000 miles |
| Previous car | BMW 3 Series |
| Date of Entry | 19th November, 2003 |