Hello All,
I have had a 1995 XJ6 for about 5 years, unfortunately the paint on the car has really deteriorated in the last couple of years, it also seems to turn off when idling with lights on. Anyway I am currently debating whether to buy a "newer" 2000-01 XJ8 or get this fixed, plus a lot of little things are not the same any more, the airbag light comes on for no reason etc. I really like the car, engine and transmission are strong but then the appeal of a getting a clean car is very strong too.

I hope to learn from this forum and get advise from all those who have been there and hopefully share my experiences.

 

Hi K2, good to have you here with us
Some great guys here techs and members, so make sure you pick their brains.....ask as many questions as you like and hopefully we can help.
upgraded to FFA

 

Welcome, I like X300 better than X308 despite not being too much difference between these two models . It's up to your decision but from what I see, I would avoid any X308 with plastic tensioner , I think it's a bigger deal than nikasil because there are no longer sulphur content in the gasoline which was a huge threat for '98-01 engines

 

Welcome to the forum K2, have you been up it yet?

Tough choice to be sure. Have a good look in the X300 section and ask away.

 

I think I have made up my mind now, going with XJ8, Vanden Plas if I find one
Still looking I let an almost perfect one get away.

 

welcome k2man!