Faults:

Virtually nothing. It operates fantastically. Just a great, great legacy engine from Jaguar. The inline 4.0L 6 cylinder engine lives up to Jaguar's many decades long performance automobiles.

My Sovereign is mechanically very sound.

I know these cars. I have owned 4 Jaguars in 50 years.

I am a fairly aggressive, and certainly a confident - good manuevering driver. I pass on the left, on the right, ... on the road edge, ... not one for coasting along.

General Comments:

This Jaguar in-line 6 cylinder 4.0L engine has 65,000 miles at present. I.E... it's not entirely "brand new", but the engine, drive train, automatic transmission, traction, acceleration, else... for all intents and purposes - "Operates as New".

My over-all evaluation of this specific car is that:... If you are lucky (or careful in selecting) an example that has been well cared for, decently maintained, you will have a very, very fine automobile that loves the open road. A car that has more than adequate (good to very good) acceleration, remember this car's weight is 100lbs shy of 2 tons.

All my accessories work, as factory equipped. All comfort features work as factory equipped. AC, power lock, remote/keyless entry, power windows, power sun roof, power steering; SMS brake system, else. It's very well equipped. The interiors of Jaguar sedans of this level of coach work are... luxurious, refined.

I highly recommend you drive the car as it was built to be driven. Like a performance car, which is what it is. Neither baby it, nor abuse it. Treat it with respect. It will deliver more comfort, speed, road handling, safety,... and certainly elegance and beauty... than you likely have experienced all at one time, from one car.

Faults:

This vehicle has been very good. The only things that I've had to replace are the tires, an A/C compressor and a lower radiator hose.

General Comments:

This vehicle is very comfortable, rides and handles beautifully and has lots of power; not only from a standing start, but at the top end too.

Faults:

The handles on the rear passenger doors have stopped working. They possibly need new clip springs.

The fuel pump went bad at 127,000 miles.

General Comments:

I bought this car from a friend who owned a dealership shortly after I graduated college. I had always wanted this style Jaguar, and was pleased it was as inexpensive as previous posts mention.

I have a soft spot for older cars, and knew what I was getting myself into (as far as maintenance is concerned) when buying my Jag.

I was actually pleasantly surprised with my purchase. I drove it for over a year with the top open at the beach, and it is one of the most comfortably riding cars I've owned. The handles on the rear doors would not open the door sometime after, but I attributed this to the car being older. Plus I'm the only one who rides in my car, so the handles on the back didn't matter.

When the fuel pump went bad however, I went the cheap route and bought aftermarket. The car didn't run with the aftermarket part, and the Jaguar dealer stated that the car wouldn't run or at least not run for long without an OEM part. I ended up purchasing a remanufactured part and the car is running great again. My advice would be to only put original parts on the car, even if you have to buy used to save the cash.

I have had no electrical problems as of yet, but know this is something Jaguars of this year are known for. I will be keeping my Jaguar however... I think I bought a good one.