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New member old jag lover
Hello everyone I just joined and just recently I found out my wife loves jags as I do. Because of this we are going to buy one. The one we both like is the xj6 1985 sovereign. Now I have read a few things about this vehicle online and not all good. So I thought I would ask on here what the members thought of this model, any feedback would be much appreciated as I have never owned a jag. Cheers Wayne and Margi.
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Welcome to Jaguar Forums Wayne and Margi,
Good to have you with us.
You should follow this link to the tech section and ask the experts XJ6 & XJ12 Series I, II & III - Jaguar Forums - Jaguar Enthusiasts Forum
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Good to have you with us.
You should follow this link to the tech section and ask the experts XJ6 & XJ12 Series I, II & III - Jaguar Forums - Jaguar Enthusiasts Forum
Enjoy the forum.
If you haven't done so already you should add your car details to your signature to help others to help you.
If you need help with getting around and using the forum follow this link for some help Forum Help
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Welcome to the forum Wayne & Margi,
Good to have you with us at Jaguar forums.
Follow this link XJ6 & XJ12 Series I, II & III - Jaguar Forums - Jaguar Enthusiasts Forum to the XJ6 Series I, II & III forum for help, advice and information. The 'HOW TO' thread at the top is a good place to start for information on regular issues.
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You can also visit the Australia - New South Wales / ACT Region forum by following this link Australia - New South Wales / ACT - Jaguar Forums - Jaguar Enthusiasts Forum to find other members in your region.
Enjoy the forums.
Graham
Good to have you with us at Jaguar forums.
Follow this link XJ6 & XJ12 Series I, II & III - Jaguar Forums - Jaguar Enthusiasts Forum to the XJ6 Series I, II & III forum for help, advice and information. The 'HOW TO' thread at the top is a good place to start for information on regular issues.
Please remember to add vehicle details to your Signature to help others to give relevant advice. Go to the User CP button on the left of the top menu bar, then Settings & Options under Your Control Panel. Select Edit Signature and enter the details.
You can also visit the Australia - New South Wales / ACT Region forum by following this link Australia - New South Wales / ACT - Jaguar Forums - Jaguar Enthusiasts Forum to find other members in your region.
Enjoy the forums.
Graham
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Hey there Wayne / Margi. Welcome to the madhouse.
I have had some experience with older as well as newer XJ6's.
I suppose one stand-out feature between the two is the lack of electric goodies.
Series II and III XJ saloons had electric locks / windows, but I can't recall any that had electric seats / sunshine roofs / etc. Perhaps that was the UK spec - maybe US cars had these options.
Either way later XJ's have more creature comforts and way more complex running gear.
I know exactly how you both feel - that shape is arguably the loveliest that Jaguar ever produced, yet they still went ahead and made the XJ40 with all those squared-off lines!
Beware of the dreaded Lucas electrics. So many UK cars had regular electrical issues because of the Lord of Darkness - Lucas! Again, maybe US spec cars were different.
Enjoy your purchase - the guys on here will steer you right and keep you right.
I have had some experience with older as well as newer XJ6's.
I suppose one stand-out feature between the two is the lack of electric goodies.
Series II and III XJ saloons had electric locks / windows, but I can't recall any that had electric seats / sunshine roofs / etc. Perhaps that was the UK spec - maybe US cars had these options.
Either way later XJ's have more creature comforts and way more complex running gear.
I know exactly how you both feel - that shape is arguably the loveliest that Jaguar ever produced, yet they still went ahead and made the XJ40 with all those squared-off lines!
Beware of the dreaded Lucas electrics. So many UK cars had regular electrical issues because of the Lord of Darkness - Lucas! Again, maybe US spec cars were different.
Enjoy your purchase - the guys on here will steer you right and keep you right.
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Welcome. The car that suckered me in was a series 3 xj, but I found my Roger in the back row of a dealer lot and there was just No question. Roger has been Mostly trouble free, and has Never stranded me. The Moneyfunnel however is Aptly named and continues to put up a fight at being used. I has its issues and it's excuses. And so it keeps funneling money. I think if you're careful and take your time you can get a good one no matter what you are looking for. Have you checked the classifieds on this forum yet? Good luck.
