1991 Jaguar XJS 3.6 Auto 3.6

Summary:

Long live the character and shape of the XJS

Faults:

Hopefully you will already know how good an XJS is for comfort, ride quality and driving pleasure.

Problems have been confined to a leaking oil cooler/pipe joint and a blocked air conditioning valve which was replaced on a re gas / new receiver dryer.

General Comments:

Comparing th 3.6 AUTO to several V12s I have owned I have to say that fuel economy on a daily basis has improved by 25%+. This makes it useable as an everyday XJS. It pulls well and is smooth/quiet.

Go for a later ZF 4 speed auto with cruise control.

Personally I find the sports pack suspension a little choppy compared to standard. I am looking to go for a new set of standard spec dampers (shock absorbers)

Make no mistake the 5.3V12 is still one of the smoothest power engines around even after 30 years of production.

In summary an XJS is still a modern classic which can be used everyday. It puts a smile on my face each morning I get into it for work. Looks so right.

Maintain them on the regular basis and they will reward you...

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 27th April, 2007

9th Dec 2014, 12:08

Hi, how can this leak from the oil cooler, where it connects to the pipe on the 3.6 XJS, be fixed? I have the same problem with my 1990 3.6 XJS, and tried to undo or tighten the pipe, but it seems to be seized and I am afraid I will break it if I use too much force..? Anyone out there who fixed this problem already?

1991 Jaguar XJS V12 Le Mans 5.3

Summary:

Cheap to buy, expensive to run - worth every penny!!

Faults:

Drivers Electric Window not working

Cruise Control Not working

(neither repaired yet).

Oil Cooler required to be replaced Total Cost £400.

2nd hand front Near Side Wing (due to rust) total cost inc paint £200.

General Comments:

An absolutely beautiful car inside and out. Fantastic to drive. Unfortunately due to the petrol consumption and parts cost this is really just a car for the weekend.

Do not use dealerships they charge a lot of money and most of their mechanics have never worked on a car of this type. Find a local specialist!

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 26th May, 2004

1991 Jaguar XJS 3.6

Summary:

A great car for £4000. I will buy another, and another, and another..

Faults:

The heater matrix was on the way out and was leaking when I bought it. Heavy steaming and condensation in the car revealed this. This cost £900 to fix, but was covered under warranty.

Also a whining noise from the differential bearings revealed and almost seized differential. My garage reconditioned the differential and replaced the bearings. Cost was £1700.

The boot lamps remained on even though the boot was closed. This managed to drain my battery and caused me to buy a new one. Raising the boot close detect switch by a couple of washers solved the problem.

General Comments:

The car is a great drive and pulls away and kicks down superbly. The drivers position is a little cramped as I am 6ft 2. Boot has plenty of room.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 10th January, 2003