1996 Jaguar XJS Celebration Edition review from North America
"A near perfect classic Jaguar"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Complete rear-end failure at about 60,000 miles.
Driver seat wearing prematurely.
Overheating required radiator replacement at about 70,000 miles.
General comments?
The 1996 XJS Celebration Edition had several cosmetic enhancements that make the car truly beautiful (both interior and exterior).
It is great for long distance touring at high speed. It is not a pocket rocket and will not win any drag races.
The top works perfectly and very quickly.
I am 6 feet 4 inches tall and the car is still very comfortable.
My wife loves it as much as me. She is a much faster driver.
What I enjoy most about the car is the way it brings out the best in other people. At a gas station, stoplight, or in a parking lot, many people come up to talk to me to comment on the car or tell me a story from their life that involves a Jaguar. One young gentleman working at a car wash surprised me by telling me the history of the XJS (quite accurately), which he knew because his father owned one (which the young man adored).
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1996 |
| Year of manufacture | 1995 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 4.0 litre Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 2 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 49000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 92000 miles |
| Previous car | Acura MDX |
| Date of Entry | 5th December, 2005 |