As of April 2026, the Jaguar XJ Series 3 (1979-1992) market has 109 active listings across 14 marketplaces tracked by CarSearch.Pro. The median asking price is $7,000, with the middle 50% of listings priced between $3,750 and $12,800. Jaguar XJ Series 3 (1979-1992) prices have decreased 64.7% over the past quarter, from a median sale price of $22,500 to $7,950.
The typical Jaguar XJ Series 3 (1979-1992) on the market has 73,425 miles. Listings spend an average of 170 days on market before selling or being removed.
Current Jaguar XJ Series 3 (1979-1992) Pricing
A fair price for a Jaguar XJ Series 3 (1979-1992) in April 2026 is between $3,750 and $12,800 (25th to 75th percentile). Prices range from $1,750 to $20,000 across 109 active listings.
Price Distribution (109 Active Listings)
Percentile
Price
Meaning
10th
$1,750
Budget / project cars
25th
$3,750
Below average price
Median (50th)
$7,000
Typical market price
75th
$12,800
Above average / premium
90th
$20,000
Top tier / low miles / rare spec
The average asking price is $9,664, which is higher than the median, indicating that high-priced outliers (rare specifications, very low mileage, or concours-quality examples) pull the average up.
Price by Mileage
Mileage Range
Listings
Median Price
Under 10,000 mi
4
$2,500
25,000 - 50,000 mi
25
$9,500
50,000 - 100,000 mi
43
$9,500
100,000 - 150,000 mi
26
$5,900
Over 150,000 mi
9
$1,800
Jaguar XJ Series 3 (1979-1992) Price Trends
Jaguar XJ Series 3 (1979-1992) prices have decreased 64.7% over the past quarter. In 2025-Q3, the median sale price was $7,950 across 1 sales, down from $22,500 in 2024-Q4.
On a year-over-year basis, Jaguar XJ Series 3 (1979-1992) prices are up 142.2% ($7,950 vs. $3,283 a year ago).
Jaguar XJ Series 3 (1979-1992) Quarterly Sale Prices (Historical)
Quarter
Sales
Median Price
Average Price
2023-Q1
2
$15,400
$12,613
2023-Q3
2
$19,995
$15,948
2023-Q4
2
$21,995
$15,548
2024-Q1
3
$3,283
$6,873
2024-Q2
1
$4,125
$4,125
2024-Q3
2
$6,500
$5,775
2024-Q4
2
$22,500
$12,750
2025-Q3
1
$7,950
$7,950
Best Value Jaguar XJ Series 3 (1979-1992) by Model Year
The 1991 Jaguar XJ Series 3 (1979-1992) offers the best value with a median price of $2,500 across 9 listings. The most expensive model year is 1992 at a median of $12,900.
Median Price by Model Year
Year
Listings
Median Price
Min
Max
1979
2
$4,000
$4,000
$4,000
1982
7
$5,900
$3,965
$11,000
1983
2
$4,000
$4,000
$4,000
1984
6
$7,000
$2,500
$9,500
1985
7
$6,950
$6,000
$9,990
1986
10
$5,000
$700
$17,500
1987
7
$9,000
$8,500
$18,000
1988
17
$11,900
$1,900
$50,000
1989
15
$10,500
$1,100
$29,000
1990
20
$11,975
$2,500
$32,900
1991
9
$2,500
$1,500
$20,000
1992
7
$12,900
$1,750
$22,000
Where to Buy a Jaguar XJ Series 3 (1979-1992)
The highest concentration of Jaguar XJ Series 3 (1979-1992) listings is in TX with 19 active listings, followed by CA (13), IL (10), FL (10), AZ (9).
Regional pricing varies significantly. The lowest median price is in NJ at $3,500, while FL has the highest at $16,999. Buyers willing to travel or arrange transport may find savings of $13,499.
Top States by Inventory
State
Listings
Median Price
TX
19
$8,000
CA
13
$6,950
IL
10
$7,000
FL
10
$16,999
AZ
9
$4,500
MI
6
$6,900
NJ
6
$3,500
NY
5
$5,000
IN
5
$6,890
RI
3
$3,750
Jaguar XJ Series 3 (1979-1992) Market Velocity
Jaguar XJ Series 3 (1979-1992) listings spend an average of 170 days on market. This is a slow-moving market. Listings tend to sit for extended periods, giving buyers significant negotiating power. Sellers should be realistic on pricing and patient.
The median time on market is 104 days. The lower median suggests most cars sell relatively quickly, while a smaller number of overpriced listings drag up the average.
Jaguar XJ Series 3 (1979-1992) Buyer's Guide Summary
Fair price range: $3,750 to $12,800. The median is $7,000. Anything below $3,750 is a strong value; above $12,800 should be premium condition, low miles, or a desirable specification.
Trending down: Jaguar XJ Series 3 (1979-1992) prices have dropped 64.7% recently. Patient buyers may benefit from waiting, but desirable examples still sell quickly.
Best value year: The 1991 model year has the lowest median price at $2,500, making it the most accessible entry point into Jaguar XJ Series 3 (1979-1992) ownership.
Negotiate: With an average of 170 days on market, sellers are often willing to negotiate. Listings over 60 days old are especially open to offers.
Data sourced from 4 marketplaces including eBay Motors, Bring a Trailer, Cars & Bids,
AutoTrader, CarGurus, Cars.com, Facebook Marketplace, Classic.com, and Hagerty Marketplace.
Updated daily by CarSearch.Pro's automated pipeline.
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