CCR Jaguar XJS Review

[@rebeccadonaldson1464]

I have a "G" Reg XJS Coupe with a Straight 6 and 3,600 cc on Fuel Injection. I always get 30+ miles per gallon for the 16 years that it has been my daily ride. The engine was designed to do 300,000 miles and mine hasn't done nearly a third of this, just run in. You are right that it defies the Laws of Physics, cross-winds which causes bridges to be closed to traffic don't touch this car, the wind folding around the aerodynamic body. In traffic it is as nimple as a Mini. I was going up the M6 one day, when I was cut up by three lorries. Above 50 the XJS does not use the 4 speed auto gearbox, it drives straight through to the back axle, but....... doing 70 and feeling hemmed in, the only escape was forward. I hit the Kickdown on the accelerator and in a couple of seconds I had excaped the crush. I looked down and saw I was doing 120+, no problem, it will do 145 and mine still has the factory oil pressure at 31 Years old. These Jaguars are designed to be the ultimate in Grand Touring. One day, I drove home from Seahouses (near Lindisfarne) to Harlow where I live. I pulled up at my local Co-op, for some milk, and realised I had not felt like stretching my legs in 350 miles non-stop. Why buy a 5 litre Gas Guzzler? The top speed difference can be counted on one hand, and the 3,600cc acceleration dries your mouth. Do NOT hit the Kickdown unless you have at least a mile clear in front of you

[@v10cylinder]

Very nice review, well done! My 1991 XJS V12 convertible is grey metallic and looks very similar to yours. The interior of mine is grey leather though. These cars are so beautiful, a true masterpiece of elegance, and also great fun to drive.

[@YllaStar95970]

Had one of these 30 years ago, Dorchester Grey with a doeskin antelope interior. Just about to buy back in, as a 53 year old, probably a left hand drive Celebration convertible. Colour will be crucial, but £30000 should secure it.

[@v10cylinder]

@YllaStar, I've a 1991 V12 convertible in grey metallic and grey leather interior in excellent condition with 99500km for sale... If interested pls message me. I'm based in Germany. Cheers, Stefan

[@YllaStar95970]

@@v10cylinder hello I have found a great UK dealer Clarke's jaguar who specialise in left hand jaguars, sometimes from dry states, and would consider viewing, with a jaguar approved inspection. I think yours would find a new home, in your country, with relative ease.... It is a superb body colour.

[@v10cylinder]

@@YllaStar95970 ok, noted with thanks. just let me know in case you'd like to know more.

[@damndaniel2880]

fancy buying me one? haha

[@phil4977]

Princess Diana’s favourite car!! Wonderful

[@kamran102]

Mine too ;-)

[@marinajohnson413]

Wow, so knowledgeable. Tim is a master presenter. Watch out Top Gear!