just bought a 1995 Jaguar XJ6 Sport, any advice?

David Bryce · Post by **David Bryce** » Sun Jan 13, 2008 7:12 pm

as a wee project I bought a 1995 Jaguar XJ6 Sport 3.2 earlier today for £2000, it has 99,000 miles on the clock and is in (what I would say) great condition for it's age, the guy I have bought it from is having it MOT'd tomorrow for me before delivering it.

does anyone have any experience of these thing? anything I should look out for?

jj · Post by jj » Sun Jan 13, 2008 7:15 pm

They are in my opinion very cool and an absolute bargain now, top stuff.

woody · Post by **woody** » Sun Jan 13, 2008 7:20 pm

When I was 15 I set-up a run washing cars. I used to wash one exactly the same as that very reguraly, often two (in the same colour) when her ex-husband and business partner was round to visit. Used to get £2 for washing the jag and her daugter would give me a fiver for washing her aincent astra

Anyway, the only thing I can remember is that it was a two year old car then, and the rear arches had already started to go

jj · Post by jj » Sun Jan 13, 2008 7:23 pm

If you had got one in dark blue you could have practised your cockney gangster voice and dressed like a darts player but I dont think it would work with the turquoise

foz01 · Post by **foz01** » Sun Jan 13, 2008 7:38 pm

Is it not best to ask advice before any prospective purchase

steve_weegie · Post by **steve_weegie** » Sun Jan 13, 2008 7:40 pm

I think they can be quite fast with a nitrous kit

David Bryce · Post by **David Bryce** » Sun Jan 13, 2008 7:41 pm

foz01 wrote:Is it not best to ask advice before any prospective purchase

LOL, aye yer right

I did do a fair amount of research this morning before going to view and spent quite a while checking the car over this afternoon, I'm just after any first hand experience of them.

foz01 · Post by **foz01** » Sun Jan 13, 2008 7:45 pm

Helluva lot of car for 2k, colours a matter of opinion though

David Bryce · Post by **David Bryce** » Sun Jan 13, 2008 7:55 pm

just checked the AA web site and was surprised to find they offer their Breakdown Repair Cover for cars over 10 years old for just £85 per year, that may come in handy

Dominic · Post by **Dominic** » Sun Jan 13, 2008 8:11 pm

I have done a lot of milage in years gone by in XJ6s and XJ8s. Love them

. Keep it maintained, find a jag specialist, and it will look after you. Downsides; not much rear legroom, small boot, and poor fuel consumption, but very cool.

When you say you have bought it as a project, what's the plan?... strip it out, put a cage in it, do the brakes, suspension and build a track barge?

a4drk · Post by **a4drk** » Sun Jan 13, 2008 8:40 pm

I've always said, theres 2 types of motoring.
A cheap way & a dear way.

Having a new 730 BMW - Take into consideration - mainly depreciation -
How much has that gone down since it was new ? (on average a car goes half price from new after 3 years) (I know this is debateable)
+ dealer servicing .......
How much will the old smoker Jag depreciate ?(now)
Lucky if its £100 a year now. Suppose it depends on condition.
Service it yourself.

I work with a guy who has a BMW 520i Touring - 1992 J reg.
Paid £1000 for it 2 years ago. Still runs sweet. No major bills.
where as my car has depreciated £2000 in the 18 months.

Don't get me wrong, my BMW 330d sport was £31,500 new in July 03
I bought it in Aug 06 for £12,995 with 88k on it.

ExigeKen · Post by **ExigeKen** » Sun Jan 13, 2008 9:17 pm

lovely car but I think you should watch out for a pipe and slippers in the post

H8OAG · Post by **H8OAG** » Sun Jan 13, 2008 9:25 pm

I have had a couple of XJ8's and they are generally reliable and comfy cruisers. Parts are cheap and readily available

Even with a £2000 car.....Check all the usual stuff.... or your ownership will be like standing in a shower with your dinner suit on.....ripping up twenty pound notes

*Service History (Dealer and Specialist ) stamps
*All electrics and air- con

*Leather and Auto is a must have........Turquoise not the best colour

Specific known problems are as follows

*Timing chains can rattle on start up but noise should go away

*Auto gearbox should be silky smooth and no shudder/vibration

*Front suspension is very fragile and needs rebushed every 25,000 miles
(look out for any shudder or shimmy on steering ....especially under braking)

(I got so fed up with a brake shudder.......I sold the car after trying all the usual cures)

*Brake Discs also need regular replacement but are relatively cheap

*Sport Alloy wheels corrode from the inside, and in some cases become porous resulting in regular flat tyres

*They rust around the rear arches and behind the rear bumper

Good luck

David Bryce · Post by **David Bryce** » Sun Jan 13, 2008 9:43 pm

sheepskin jacket, pipe and slippers have just been bought off eBay

I have taken allot of 'old man' comments since I bought my 7 series, obviously things are just going to get worse now

I'm only 32 but I do love big 'old man' cars

Looking forward to getting my hands 'dirty' with it as it's been far too long since I have had a car to mess about with.

GregR · Post by **GregR** » Sun Jan 13, 2008 9:47 pm

IAINBOAG wrote: Good luck