Date: Wed, 12 Apr 2006 21:15:04 GMT From: Paul Halliday <pjghnospamyonder.co.uk> Subject: Re: Jaguar.....
in article C0632BC4.29A3%pjghnospamyonder.co.uk, Paul Halliday at pjghnospamyonder.co.uk wrote on 12/04/2006 22:12: > in article Fud%f.69033$zI1.19087nospamnews.blueyonder.co.uk, Al at > alistairdorenospamo.com wrote on 12/04/2006 21:33: > >> Always fancied one, probably same vintage as a C900, >> >> XJ6 89-95ish Probably a straight 6 rather than a V8 >> >> Opinions would be appreciated, >> especially from those who've owned/driven them. >> >> Don't panic(celebrate for some) I'm not leaving the fold, it would be an >> additional car, my Aero stays with me til I die, she dies, or we both >> die...(!!) > > My father has an '88 XJ40 shape (the same as an XJ6 AKAIK) Daimler; one of > the few models with a fully electronic dash. It's "the six" as an automatic > and a bloomin' lovely car. Shagpile carpets ... Makes you want to take your > shoes off before getting into the car :) > > I think the rectangular lights are a real '80s retro treat! They're > available for both the Jaguar and Daimler marques. > <http://www.oldclassiccar.co.uk/classic-car-images/buyers_guide_jag_xj40.jpg >> > > Cost? 1000-3000 UKP for a good one. > > Look out for electrical oddities. On my father's everything is controlled by > a central computer, even the indicators and brake lights. The instruction is > sent to the computer, which gives out an instruction to the signal. > Oddities, like the indicator light on the dash flashing double-quick *only > when braking* while on the outside, the indicator is flashing normally. > Initially, the passenger window went down when cornering to the left with > the brake applied :) Other models/years may vary. > > Neglected models may suffer more with electrical oddities and perhaps a > little rust in the boot. Check the prop shaft mountings for signs of wear, > since they don't always whine when they're about to fail. > > Consumption? 18-22 MPG seems normal for a cruising auto "six". Not too bad, > really ... Well worth owning for a year or two. Anyhow, there's a full > buyers guide here: > <http://www.oldclassiccar.co.uk/buyers_guide_jag_xj40.htm> > > Personally, I'm going for an XJS for my 40th. > > Keep us informed ... ... Oh, duh! Do your research on the wheels! Some have odd tyre ratios that will cost you more than the car to replace! <http://www.mytyres.co.uk/> are a good source for some odd ratio tyres and someone posted what looked like a good link for TRX tyres on UK SAABs. I'll have to hunt that link down. Paul 1989 900 Turbo S http://saab.go.dyndns.org/
