1983 Jaguar XJS V12 HE review from UK and Ireland
"A beautiful piece of British motoring icon"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
After 106000miles, an engine coolant hose at the back of the engine ruptured, spewing antifreeze mixture over myself and some fellow colleagues who were adoring the engine at that time (£300 replacement job for all hoses) ; Front brake discs and pads need replacing (£250) ; engine oil leaks (front crank seal) & fuel leaks in engine bay (£200). Front subframe may make MoT, but if not, then it's a £900 replacement job.
General comments?
It's a beautiful car. So beautiful I had to have another one (my first was a 3.6 manual, 1989 model described here too). The V12 is sublime and and overall handling is so smooth, poised and elegant. The car is just so seductive, like a beautiful mistress (and I'm running two of these!).
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1983 |
| Year of manufacture | 1983 |
| First year of ownership | 2006 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | 5.3 petrol Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 5 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 106000 miles |
| Previous car | Jaguar XJS |
| Date of Entry | 19th March, 2006 |