Faults:

OK folks, this is going to sound very strange, if not unbelievable, but nothing not a SINGLE thing has gone wrong with this car. however, I did have to do some work to get it running.

General Comments:

This car is in immaculate condition. I inherited it from my grandfather, who bought it new off the lot in 1989. he was very wealthy and had 3 other luxury automobiles, but this was his absolute favorite. but, the car sat since 2000 when my grandfather could no longer drive. once I got it, I gave it a full maintenance job (i did not attempt to run it until I had done so), and once that was completed the hearty V-12 purred to life the first try, but emitted a lot of blue smoke for a while. I let it idle for an hour or so, then took it out for a drive, and wow WHAT A CAR!!! the power is just so smooth and relaxing, but sure and true. the ride is impeccable and soft. the leather is perfect, stainless, the wood is smooth and polished. EVERYTHING works, there isn't anything wrong to date. I love the power avaliable for passing at highway speeds, so smooth. I AM MADLY IN LOVE WITH THIS CAR AND I WILL NEVER SELL IT!!! I had made him a promise to give him a ride in *his* Jaguar, and I fulfilled it 3 months before he passed. I remember the sparkle in his eyes as he thanked be with a firm handshake. I do, however, plan to use this car as my daily commuter, because gas consumption is on par with most new vehicles, and I plan to pay costly for whatever may go wrong.

This is a beauuuutiful car and I will never let it go. if you ever, ever, get the chance to experience one, please do, you will be greatly rewarded.

Faults:

My upper AC hose leaked all the freon out (common with XJS's).

I think I have a couple of oil seal leaks (common with XJS's).

My passenger side window won't go down (might be the switch).

The car overheats when AC was working (somewhat common with these V12's)

General Comments:

The XJS coupe is the most beautiful looking car on the road.. Its long sleek hood and the magnificent shape of the rear window area truly is stunning.. I had a choice between the coupe and the convertable, and the coupe won hands down... The convertable just doesn't have the graceful lines that the coupe has.. looks like a big bathtub with a giant laundry sack stuck on the back... Its even uglier with the top up..

I've had my problems with the Jag, but I knew these cats were naughty before I bought one, its worth the aggravation..

I have one word of advice to anyone thinking of buying one... LEARN HOW TO WORK ON THEM YOURSELF.. IF you have mechanics do it, you'll end up in the poorhouse eating catfood.

Faults:

Air conditioner needed to be recharged and the 1989 XJS uses the "old" type Freon, which is rather expensive... $300 to recharge.

Rotor cap burned up. It did not cost much to replace.

Just last week the radio quit working. I am thinking of replacing the whole unit.

General Comments:

This is a car that is fun to drive. It will hug the road like no other car I have driven. It is a delight to push this big cat through a series of curves. It will hold a curve at 70 that most cars would have to slow down to 45 to negotiate. Driving this car is an experience that you look forward to.

The styling of this car is what sets it apart. People love to look at its sleek lines.

The downside is that it is very costly to operate. I get about 16 miles to the gallon (uses high test... of course). An oil change runs $75... It holds 11 quarts of oil. Also parts are costly. To me it is worth the money to enjoy the thrill of driving one of the most beautiful cars around.