Date: Wed, 12 Apr 2006 21:12:20 GMT From: Paul Halliday <pjghnospamyonder.co.uk> Subject: Re: Jaguar.....
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 ... Paul 1989 900 Turbo S http://saab.go.dyndns.org/
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