1994 Jaguar XJS cnv review from North America
"A modern classic: fast, reliable, very cool"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
A/C needed to be charged.
Tires replaced.
Left side of drivers seat has wear.
General comments?
The xjs, originally met with dissatisfaction went it entered the automotive market. Certainly their early quality control issues - especially electrical problems and of course, the omnipresent blown head gaskets of the v12 contributed negatively to this image as well. Jaguar was no longer producing a sports car in the old sense of the term, but rather had moved into the true 'grand tourismo' sector. Over time people have come to truly appreciate these cars for what they are. The v12 problems were solved and the electrical quality control issues cleared up. Once into the nineties for example Jaguars suffered more from old PR and less from actual problems. The automobile, either in the 6 or 12 cyl. configuration is a magnificent, sexy, fast and comfortable highway cruiser able to cover large distances in record time with agility and comfort.
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| I absolutely love my car |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1994 |
| Year of manufacture | 1994 |
| First year of ownership | 2006 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | 4.0 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 4 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 52000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 56000 miles |
| Previous car | SAAB 900 |
| Date of Entry | 26th May, 2006 |