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We have a limited number of reviews for the 1993 XJ-Series, so we've included reviews for other years of the XJ-Series since its last redesign.
1991 Jaguar XJ6
emarkwith, 09/28/2002
1991 Jaguar XJ-Series XJ6 4dr Sedan
28 of 28 people found this review helpful
Love this car...It has been great since the moment I drove it brand new off the lot. The ride is smooth and comfortable. Hate riding and driving other vehicles because in comparison the ride is bumpy and rough. We have never had any mechanical problems. Simple routine service (oil/lube) has been a breeze. The breaking ability is superb. Its performance has been outstanding. Even now, at 11 years of age it is still a delightful car even in comparsion to brand new cars.
Never Again!
Steve T., 01/22/2004
1992 Jaguar XJ-Series XJ6 Sovereign 4dr Sedan
10 of 10 people found this review helpful
Jag's are terrible mechanically once you get to know them. I bought mine used and at first it was great. Then the problems started. It would stall for no apparent reason and refuse to restart for a couple of hours. Now it has an electrical gremlin where the battery discharges. I had my mechanic check the car and he cannot trace the problem. It is a little anemic in the power department, but that is bearable. When it runs, the ride is great, the seats are comfortable and I can drive it for hours without feeling fatigue. The problem is reliability. I finally grew tired of the problems and dumped it.
First Car
dhatfield12, 08/05/2014
updated 08/05/2016
1991 Jaguar XJ-Series XJ6 Sovereign 4dr Sedan
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
Bought my Jag XJ6 Sovereign for a very good price. Great gas mileage, average 18.3mpg. Very comfortable, reliable, performs like a champ, and overall a great first car and birthday gift in a sense! Update 08-05-16: Have had the car for a few years now. And in the past few weeks I've had my first major part failure: the starter. All cars are prone to it. Luckily the starter is readily available!
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92 XJS V12 COUPE-BEAUTIFUL * FAST
Mikihala, 03/27/2003
1992 Jaguar XJ-Series XJS 2dr Coupe
10 of 11 people found this review helpful
This is the most BEAUTIFUL, exciting, FUN, attention getter, PRIDEFUL, powerful, SEXY, smooth, CAN'T STOP MYSELF FROM STARING AT, vehicle I have ever had the PLEASURE to own!!!!!!!!! I love the cockpit/racecar feel/view that it has. It's low to the ground, and goes 0-60 in 7.5 seconds.
The Very Classy XJS Convertible
euthailand9, 08/01/2003
1991 Jaguar XJ-Series XJS 2dr Convertible
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
One of the most beautiful cars in the world. Loads of power and very comfortable. A great GT! Car has a fair bit of scuttle shake so drives better on freeways - minor roads aren't as much fun. Every conceivable extra comes with these cars but I have the feeling it is a 'fragile' car compared with say a Mercedes. If you want to look good and don't mind the awful fuel consumption (15mpg ave) this is the car for you :-)
Great car!
DerLange, 01/30/2004
1991 Jaguar XJ-Series XJ6 Vanden Plas 4dr Sedan
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
A 15-yr-old car that has stood the test of time. Held up well. Only gripe is hard seats for a long drive. Absolutely beautiful car, powerful wonderful to drive - find a GOOD independent mechanic who can get good prices on parts!
The Best of the Best
Big Pimpin', 04/11/2003
1991 Jaguar XJ-Series XJ6 Vanden Plas 4dr Sedan
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
Simply the Best. I love this car. It is absolutely perfect in every way. You should get one too.
My Second Jag
David209, 07/25/2003
1993 Jaguar XJ-Series XJS 2dr Coupe
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
This is an awesome looking car and has a superior ride. The air conditioner blower motor went out and Jaguar is the only place I could find to have it replaced. It cost a whopping $1600.00 to repair. Other than that I love the car. Hve you ever got away from the Jag service department for under $1000.00? I haven't!
Gajag
Spencer, 01/20/2007
1991 Jaguar XJ-Series XJ6 Sovereign 4dr Sedan
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Purchased at 121000 miles. Repairs over the next four years included a complete AC system, a fuel pump, A valve job, complete brake sets all around, 4 tires, an exterior passenger side door handle and a headliner installed. The door locks all failed at the same time and heve yet to be repaired. The car is now in super drivable condition, looks great, has no oil leaks anywhere, burns a quart of oil every 2000 miles, and is delight to drive on the highway,and no slouch in town either. Gas is 23 on the road and 16.5 in town. Average since purchase 19.9.
Love it... caution for electronic pbms
Kevinmc, 12/30/2004
1993 Jaguar XJ-Series XJ6 4dr Sedan
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I love it, like my wife! However, both give me problems at times. As is known, this Series 40 is better than the previous Series III (which is better looking) but still has issues, especially later in life. Mine have included flaky security system and locks, which act up in wet weather. Particularly troubling is failure of right turn signals, which required replacement of the computer $500 used, plus labor) and not the other side isn't working.The soft leather wears in the front seats, particularly at the edge where the seat belt rubs the seat. Acceleration and handling can't be beat in a car anything like this size. It's still a good value to spend some money maintaining this classic.
Jaguar could be a prefered brand, but ............
Peter C. Ebner, 12/28/2015
updated 07/11/2019
1992 Jaguar XJ-Series XJ6 Sovereign 4dr Sedan
7 of 10 people found this review helpful
The manufacturer intent on selling new cars with much fanfare, but like an illegitimate child it wants nothing to do with it after it is sold. The Dealer-body chimes right in with this. In many ways the dealers are worse for their inability to build product loyalty, they see the owners as plain and simple cash-cows. Jaguars in many ways are wonderful cars that have a lot to offer, but with the present dealership structure the car will never become what it could be. I showed up at a dealership with a gleaming older model and was ignored at the parts dept. for 40 minutes ,staff walking by me until I walked out. So much for multi-brand mega dealerships owned by racing magnates who's mechanics aren't even trained to work on older models. Jaguar should be elated to have so many enthusiasts that lovingly restore their legacy products, but like their dealers, they don't care. Until Jaguars snobby attitude changes, customer loyalty will not last beyond the first three years and then, just like new status restaurants with an artificial cache, its customer-base will flee to the next status symbol. Only now will it be more difficult to attract customers to the off-lease or post -sale used products for the fact that the cost of failed electronic components and software no longer available will make Jaguars basically a worthless proposition. With the over-dependence on computerization and electronics there will be no more collectable " Legacy" vehicles of all makes in the future years to come.
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91 was a great year!
property manager, 02/21/2006
1991 Jaguar XJ-Series XJ6 Sovereign 4dr Sedan
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
21 mpg. Quiet! So quiet. 90 mph drives like 60 mph. Huge trunk. Perfect comfort. The front seats adjust in innumerable variations. Around town and trips, comfort. I can not remember ANY big work until 2005. (Earlier, we had to replace the front light..a stone. In 2005 we put in a new transmission.) All the car needs is oil changed, fluids, and new tires. Now it is 15 years old and still excellent. I think cars have personalities in a positive or negative vein based on their year. 1991 was a great year for the Sovereign.
cool cat
SLEEKJAG, 06/05/2004
1992 Jaguar XJ-Series XJS 2dr Convertible
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
What a head turner! If I had a nickel for every time someone stopped me to talk about this car I would have over $3! (which would pay for enough gas to go about 15 miles.) The car is powerful, not quick off the start but smooth and fast going from 50 to 100. The ride is comfortable. The upkeep can be expensive, but if you stay ahead of the curve by doing preventative maintenance it is very reliable. Change the bushings, hoses, and other rubber mounts, put in new switches and you should be all set.
Reliable, and Built like a tank
hanky , 03/04/2006
1993 Jaguar XJ-Series XJ6 4dr Sedan
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
If you're looking for a safe, quality, comfortable vehicle this is it. Overall mine has been quite reliable with only a few wiring problems covered by warranty. The drive on it is amazing and very smooth. I was rear ended going on a highway, two other cars were smashed to pancakes mine had a bent bumper. The car is solid and it overall a good vehicle.
Awsome car
The Kernel, 06/27/2003
1993 Jaguar XJ-Series XJ6 4dr Sedan
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
This is the best car i've ever purchased. I've had it for nearly ten years and never had any major problems with it. Jaguar dealership always very helpful with everything. I highly recommend this vehicle, or any Jaguar to anyone who is looking for a reliable car.
Great Fun Car
jim_jag, 10/03/2002
1992 Jaguar XJ-Series XJ6 Sovereign 4dr Sedan
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
this car has been a joy to own and drive, great riding car, and many features. Highly recommend.
love my cat
m. jackson, 02/13/2003
1992 Jaguar XJ-Series XJ6 Vanden Plas 4dr Sedan
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
great car for a little money, gets a lot of looks , rides like a million bucks. why buy anything else? for the money this is one of the best buys in the world.not as expensive as people make them out to be. check it out good and dont jump at everything that seems wrong these cars are very tempermental. but overall you cant beat this or at least i cant for the money. the best money ive ever spent on a car!
Mr greene
jxrxx, 03/25/2003
1993 Jaguar XJ-Series XJ6 Vanden Plas 4dr Sedan
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
having owned jag's before , i am amazed by its reliability. although parts are very expensive they are seldom replaced. no horrors like $1000 inboard brake jobs. one major problem--the heater/a/c blowers. they almost always go and dealer parts and labor run $2500--jag has provided no help with this. if you can get by the a/c [max always works]--- this is one of the first good ford influeced years. a reliable jag- very disconcerting!
Showroom classic
Steveorino, 06/20/2003
1992 Jaguar XJ-Series XJS 2dr Coupe
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
Just got this in showroom condition with only 15,200 miles on it from a friend who is original owner, for $8,500. Old design but boy does it get the looks!
'93 XJS Convertible 5 speed
Chris Degnan, 09/18/2003
1993 Jaguar XJ-Series XJS 2dr Convertible
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
This is the most fun I've had since high school. I love the 5 speed, the lines are beautiful, no mechanical problems. My third Jag.
91 XJS Convertible is HOT !
Collection Series, 05/19/2005
1991 Jaguar XJ-Series XJS 2dr Convertible
7 of 19 people found this review helpful
This is the most gorgeous car on the road. The headturning rating is off the scales. If you don't like drawing attention to yourself, this isn't the car for you. You have to get used to people stopping to tell you what a great looking car this is. Don't settle for the sedan when there are great deals out there on the convertibles.
*******
adavis, 08/13/2004
1991 Jaguar XJ-Series XJ6 Sovereign 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
it was ok , after all those years with it felt old and reliability was horrid and repiar bills were unbelievable.
1992 JX Jaguar
pat_carroll, 06/16/2002
1992 Jaguar XJ-Series XJ6 Sovereign 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
throughly enjoyed driving this auto...very comfortable and secure feeling...holds the road well at various speeds...liked the sun roof feature...large truck space...mostly the reliability of the engine...
1992 Jaguar 12
jimbo 10641, 02/14/2003
1992 Jaguar XJ-Series XJS 2dr Convertible
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
The car runs great and has needs very little maint
Car is smart, it fixes itself!!! No joke.
mjp ridgewood, 08/13/2009
1993 Jaguar XJ-Series XJ6 Vanden Plas 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Bought this car 2 months ago and my gosh, it is just awesome. My wife loves it, my kids, I even get stopped on street asking about it. It had one issue 3 weeks into owning it and it was the front fan didn't go off and drained battery. After mechanic told me to take off negative on battery in back until he could look at it, it stopped staying on after 10 days. My Jag, fixed herself. Sick. Everyone laughed at me for buying a 1993 g including my Brit friend, but now he is even a believer. He wants my car, no way! It gets 22 on highway and 18 city. Best car I ever bought!
Its a Jaguar; that says it all.
Buckeye_TD, 12/26/2004
1993 Jaguar XJ-Series XJ6 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I've restored a classic 50's car, owned a couple of 60's muscle cars, owned a couple later model performance cars, plus several Japanese cars, but this Jaguar was the most fun to own and drive and it by far attracted the most attention. The repair costs are slightly higher because I always used Jaguar authorized technicians, but it was well worth it. It is a little expensive to insure if you have teenagers on your policy. Unbelieveable mid-range torque and acceleration. This used to be my everyday car, but I bought an SUV and this is now my "pleasure vehicle" as the insurance company calls it, and that actually is a good adjective for this car.
Excellent
Mystic_pimp, 03/27/2003
1993 Jaguar XJ-Series XJS 2dr Coupe
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This Car has a smooth Drive train, with the Rear-wheel-Drive. The 210 horsepower give this car an awesome acceleration. If your looking for a fun car for spring or summer this is it.
Powerful, comfortable, reliable
harko, 04/23/2003
1993 Jaguar XJ-Series XJ6 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I bought this for my wife and we are both very pleased. The Jaguar has an excellent ride, more than enough power, and is made almost entirely of steel. We have an '87 SeriesIII Jaguar and that is why we stayed with the line. Parts are easily obtained off the web or otherwise. In my opinion, an excellent value for the very low prices available as used cars.
A great nightmare
jon d., 04/04/2008
1993 Jaguar XJ-Series XJ6 4dr Sedan
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
I have owned this car for 2 and a half years, in the winter it has bad acceleration and the accelerator would stick, but it handled very well on ice and snow covered roads. In the summer its a blast, the acceleration is smooth and fast, and having the windows down is enjoyable. But there's many problems, got it at 86,000 and now it has 106,000 miles. Replaced fuel pump twice, has had many times the car wouldnt start due to the battery or random reasons that fixed themselves. Also. the rear end is going on me just a bad experience
73 YEARS OLD AND FINALLY GOT MY JAGUAR. V12 WOW!
DON, 10/12/2018
1992 Jaguar XJ-Series XJS 2dr Coupe
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
NOT A WORK CAR. BIG TIME FUN CAR. BEAUTIFUL AUTOMOBILE. POETRY IN MOTION.
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Proven Over the Years
FAN, 04/25/2004
1993 Jaguar XJ-Series XJ6 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I was skeptical when I purchased this car as a Select Edition, but it has been reliable, fun, and absolutely beautiful to this day.