1990 Jaguar XJS Coupe review from UK and Ireland
"A fantastic, but sometimes grumpy cat"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Passenger electric window wouldn't go up.
Air con doesn't blow out very cold air.
Headlining stained and rotten.
Elm dash and ski slope are badly faded with some cracking.
Front shock absorber bushes shot.
Bonnet piston stays didn't work.
Front nearside wheel bearing suspect.
Has a penchant for blowing bulbs, a seemingly never ending chase around the car replacing them and the causes.
General comments?
Parts aren't as expensive as I first thought, 2 new shocks and new bonnet piston stays came in at under £100.
This has to be the most comfortable car I've ever been in, makes motorways effortless.
The car is deceptively quick and quiet, check your speedometer if you value your license.
Rear seats are all, but useless for putting people in.
Steering is very direct, very little wheel turn lock to lock. It's still a big car though.
Not too many of them on the road anymore so some exclusivity.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1990 |
| First year of ownership | 2005 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
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| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
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| Distance when acquired | 73850 miles |
| Most recent distance | 74200 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Sierra |
| Date of Entry | 26th July, 2005 |