As of May 2026, the Jaguar XJ Series 3 (1979-1992) market has 160 active listings across 14 marketplaces tracked by CarSearch.Pro. The median asking price is $6,000, with the middle 50% of listings priced between $3,000 and $12,500. 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 79,719 miles. Listings spend an average of 208 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 May 2026 is between $3,000 and $12,500 (25th to 75th percentile). Prices range from $2,000 to $18,900 across 160 active listings.
Price Distribution (160 Active Listings)
Percentile
Price
Meaning
10th
$2,000
Budget / project cars
25th
$3,000
Below average price
Median (50th)
$6,000
Typical market price
75th
$12,500
Above average / premium
90th
$18,900
Top tier / low miles / rare spec
The average asking price is $8,457, 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
2
$19,750
10,000 - 25,000 mi
2
$15,999
25,000 - 50,000 mi
23
$10,800
50,000 - 100,000 mi
84
$6,950
100,000 - 150,000 mi
33
$5,587
Over 150,000 mi
14
$3,350
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 1983 Jaguar XJ Series 3 (1979-1992) offers the best value with a median price of $2,900 across 5 listings. The most expensive model year is 1990 at a median of $14,990.
Median Price by Model Year
Year
Listings
Median Price
Min
Max
1979
1
$1,500
$1,500
$1,500
1982
6
$5,900
$3,000
$12,000
1983
5
$2,900
$2,000
$8,500
1984
11
$8,000
$2,500
$16,995
1985
13
$6,200
$1,000
$23,900
1986
22
$5,000
$600
$18,600
1987
14
$7,900
$650
$29,990
1988
21
$3,250
$2,000
$23,900
1989
28
$6,000
$1,400
$25,555
1990
16
$14,990
$2,500
$32,900
1991
11
$3,900
$1,500
$20,000
1992
12
$12,990
$1,750
$19,750
Where to Buy a Jaguar XJ Series 3 (1979-1992)
The highest concentration of Jaguar XJ Series 3 (1979-1992) listings is in CA with 17 active listings, followed by FL (16), TX (15), MI (12), WA (10).
Regional pricing varies significantly. The lowest median price is in NJ at $2,000, while PA has the highest at $14,999. Buyers willing to travel or arrange transport may find savings of $12,999.
Top States by Inventory
State
Listings
Median Price
CA
17
$3,000
FL
16
$12,495
TX
15
$8,000
MI
12
$9,900
WA
10
$5,000
NJ
9
$2,000
MA
8
$3,995
IL
7
$3,350
GA
7
$6,950
AZ
6
$13,500
Jaguar XJ Series 3 (1979-1992) Market Velocity
Jaguar XJ Series 3 (1979-1992) listings spend an average of 208 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 108 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: $3,000 to $12,500. The median is $6,000. Anything below $3,000 is a strong value; above $12,500 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 1983 model year has the lowest median price at $2,900, making it the most accessible entry point into Jaguar XJ Series 3 (1979-1992) ownership.
Negotiate: With an average of 208 days on market, sellers are often willing to negotiate. Listings over 60 days old are especially open to offers.
Data sourced from 5 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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