1993 Jaguar XJS review from North America
"This is the classic GT at home - at the country club or in the mountains"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Driver's side leather showing wear.
Heater blower on the passenger side quit.
Replaced front shock bushings at minor expense.
Loose clamp on the power steering pump began leaking - required tightening to remedy (no charge from mechanic).
General comments?
This car turns more heads than any vehicle I have owned. It has classic lines that make this the quintessential GT. Smooth responsive handling and country club looks make this a true gentlemen's chariot.
The inline 4.0 litre is bullet proof, and this vehicle with the top up or down is one of the best kept secrets of truly affordable and enjoyable automotive ownership (Jaguar's history from the 80's is of course not the best).
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Year of manufacture | 1993 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | 4.0 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 69000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 69000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 16th July, 2006 |