Any XJ-S Fans on here?

Kenquattro · 02-08-15, 04:25 PM

worthash · 02-08-15, 04:57 PM

Sure am! I have a 1989 XJS 3.6 Coupe with the 5 speed Getrag manual gearbox !

Lovely car, slightly lighter than the V12 and only 50 bhp down.

Cruises beautifully and can do 35 mpg when looked after.

Signal red with magnolia full leather.

Can't beat a big cat now and again ! and 40th Anniversary this Autumn !

Regards - Peter

vorsprung durch technik · 02-08-15, 06:21 PM

Yes,definitely a fan of the XJS and the XJ Jags up to series 3, i just love em! Also a fan of the way Harry presents.Top man.

Now,where are those brochures, .. .. .. somewhere!

worthash · 02-08-15, 07:37 PM

Of course back in 1980-81 the road tests always put a ur quattro in the same league as a V12 XJS as the ur-q was £14,000 ish and a Jag was about £18,000 at the time.

XJS could blitz an ur-q on a dry road, but any moisture at all and game over the ur-q would wipe the floor with the big cat.

Fuel consumption on another planet too. My uncle had a new XJS in 1978 and when really pressed it could do single figure mpg !

Those were the days !

Kenquattro · 02-08-15, 07:42 PM

It is the early ones that I like, with the Kent alloys and black bumpers like the one in the clip.
I think they look stunning.

worthash · 02-08-15, 08:03 PM

Yes, me too. Time to grab one before they silly price wise. 5 yrs ago you couldn't give a pre-HE XJS away, now they are creeping up to £10k and like ur-q's will soon be beyond sensible reach.

As someone who missed buying a 1983 ur-q for £4000 7 yrs ago and then seeing them double and triple in value. I got my XJS for £3750 2 yrs ago and now it's worth £6k

Kenquattro · 02-08-15, 08:13 PM

Any pics, Peter?

Some early press pics,

Micky · 02-08-15, 08:28 PM

I really like the xjs but not the later American spec with lights all the way across the rear . Not sure about the twin
Headlight either . I would have one bur they rust quick and electrics are dodgy

worthash · 02-08-15, 08:34 PM

http://www.barons-auctions.com/carpi...7647971218.jpg

Here's mine and even has my initials PNA !

If looked after - rust isn't an issue and mines 26 yrs old and everything works - even the vintage air-con !

Kenquattro · 02-08-15, 08:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by worthash

http://www.barons-auctions.com/carpi...7647971218.jpg

Here's mine and even has my initials PNA !

If looked after - rust isn't an issue and mines 26 yrs old and everything works - even the vintage air-con !

Very nice. I like that a lot.

02-08-15, 04:57 PM	#2
worthash Grown up member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 68	XJS Fan Sure am! I have a 1989 XJS 3.6 Coupe with the 5 speed Getrag manual gearbox ! Lovely car, slightly lighter than the V12 and only 50 bhp down. Cruises beautifully and can do 35 mpg when looked after. Signal red with magnolia full leather. Can't beat a big cat now and again ! and 40th Anniversary this Autumn ! Regards - Peter

02-08-15, 06:21 PM	#3
vorsprung durch technik 4 ring whore! Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Near Watford. Posts: 7,758	Yes,definitely a fan of the XJS and the XJ Jags up to series 3, i just love em! Also a fan of the way Harry presents.Top man. Now,where are those brochures, .. .. .. somewhere!

02-08-15, 07:37 PM	#4
worthash Grown up member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 68	Of course back in 1980-81 the road tests always put a ur quattro in the same league as a V12 XJS as the ur-q was £14,000 ish and a Jag was about £18,000 at the time. XJS could blitz an ur-q on a dry road, but any moisture at all and game over the ur-q would wipe the floor with the big cat. Fuel consumption on another planet too. My uncle had a new XJS in 1978 and when really pressed it could do single figure mpg ! Those were the days !

02-08-15, 07:42 PM	#5
Kenquattro 4 ring whore! Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 6,267	It is the early ones that I like, with the Kent alloys and black bumpers like the one in the clip. I think they look stunning.

02-08-15, 08:03 PM	#6
worthash Grown up member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 68	Yes, me too. Time to grab one before they silly price wise. 5 yrs ago you couldn't give a pre-HE XJS away, now they are creeping up to £10k and like ur-q's will soon be beyond sensible reach. As someone who missed buying a 1983 ur-q for £4000 7 yrs ago and then seeing them double and triple in value. I got my XJS for £3750 2 yrs ago and now it's worth £6k

02-08-15, 08:13 PM	#7
Kenquattro 4 ring whore! Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 6,267	Any pics, Peter? Some early press pics,

02-08-15, 08:28 PM	#8
Micky Mr Fifty Thousand! Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Birmingham Posts: 8,738	I really like the xjs but not the later American spec with lights all the way across the rear . Not sure about the twin Headlight either . I would have one bur they rust quick and electrics are dodgy

02-08-15, 08:34 PM	#9
worthash Grown up member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 68	http://www.barons-auctions.com/carpi...7647971218.jpg Here's mine and even has my initials PNA ! If looked after - rust isn't an issue and mines 26 yrs old and everything works - even the vintage air-con !