Jaguar XJS 5.3 > Car Reviews

Advantages: A great British classic.
Disadvantages: Not in the same league as the e-Type it replaced.

The magnificent e-Type that Jaguar first produced back in 1961 took the motoring world by storm, but by the mid -1970's it was showing its age and a successor was badly needed. That car was the Jaguar XJS which had all the necessary credentials to make it perhaps the best car in the world; a glorious V-12 engine, a suspension system that was second to none, and all the prestige of the Jaguar badge. But somehow the XJS failed to recreate the ... Read review

Advantages: Silkey smooth giant engine with the body of a footballer's wife
Disadvantages: Sucks fuel like there's no tomorrow !..... loves credit cards !!

I'm now going to tell you a bit of a story....... you know me !.........( well , if you've read any of my previous reviews on things )....... because this beautiful car deserves the best a man can give it........ generally driven and insured by blokes over 40......I recon, cos the insurance and running costs would kill any sane person in their right mind, ( my Biz ' insurance covers anything I drive , so I'm ok in the insurance dept' only ) Not to ... Read review

Advantages: Exotic, Ferrari beating performance, luxury, stunningly beautiful
Disadvantages: none

...owning an exotic car, the Jaguar XJS will be the most pleasant and rewarding ownership experience, and with excellent examples going for around $18,000, one of the least expensive as well. I personally recommend the convertible as opposed to the coupe, due to it's better looks and more exciting driving experience. I prefer my XJS to my previous car a 1985 Ferrari 308. The Jaguar is smoother, more luxurious, faster, better looking, and has a lower ... Read review

Advantages: Cheap to buy, superlative performance, oozes class
Disadvantages: gobbles jungle juice, electrical gremlins

I bought my jag for less than a grand through loal classifieds. It is a 1980 5.3 V12 which is fitted with the pre HE engine (ie the engine from the Type, High compression). For that kind of money one cannot expect much, especially in a car that when built was Ferrari prices but I was pleasantly surprised. Here is a list of good and bads which may help potential buyers....... Bodywork I was lucky ! The attached picture is my cat The ... Read review

Advantages: Style, badge, performance
Disadvantages: running costs

...can be purchased through the Jaguar club for around £20 each. With Jaguar releasing more and more models that are affordable to more people the prices of the older models are stating to fall. A 1990 V12 XJS can be brought for around £4k, money well spent in my opinion. ... Read review