1989 Jaguar XJS review from UK and Ireland

Driver seat belt warning light, a singleton red warning light right on top of the facia. Irritating, but easily overcome by unplugging the wire socket at the belt buckle anchor.

A blown fuse for the facia lights - original 5A fuse lasted 16yr!

Too early to give feedback on other bits.

It is quite simply a beautifully stunning car, drawing crowds of admirers everywhere! I prefer to cruise along at a sedate speed which belies its 250bhp - this is a car to be seen in, not to be seen as a blur.

I found the clutch and brake pedals surprisingly heavy for a luxury car like this - constant use in urban traffic can become tiresome. Or it can build me thick legs!

The steering seems to have a tendency to over steer, but holds itself steady enough during harsh cornering, with no hint of lifting off the road (it's too heavy for that as well).

The straight 6 AJ6 engine is sweet and a good runner, however even the gas pedal started to feel heavy after a time on the motorway. I feel it is best on the motorway where you maintain a constant speed - fuel consumption then becomes a respectable ~30mpg. Otherwise urban + countryside steady driving (no gunning or thrashing) returns some 25mpg.