I'm going to be buying a new car pretty soon, and decided upon getting a (95-97) XJ6 but I don't know to much about Jags and any advice on what to look for buying a Jag or what normally goes wrong would be much appreciated.

 

Most agree the the X300/XJ6s are one of Jaguar's best efforts. They have a good reputation for durability and reliability. And if you're a DIY person you can keep one on the road for surprisingly little money as far as high end luxury cars go.

There's little to worry about with respect to the engine or transmission. With some care they'll soldier on for ages.

Brakes, cooling system, climate control, alternator, starter, fuel injection system, and electrical system are generally reliable...as reliable as any other car, let's say.

Differentials are known to give trouble, as do rear wheel bearings. Listen for growls/rumbles.

Suspension bushings and shocks often show wear starting at about 100k miles....listen for clunks/knocks.

Radios and clock often fail, as does the "memory" function of electric seats. Ditto the tilt/travel function of the steering column.

Others will chime in with more.

As good as they are these X300s are reaching the age/mileage where some problems will naturally start creeping up....and they're at the age/value point where owners start "letting things go". Watch out for neglected cars. A well kept Jaguar is a purring kitten that will reward you every time you slide behind the wheel. A neglected Jaguar is an unforgiving bitch that could care less if you live or die.

Check service records. Some Jags have been lovingly waxed every month for their entire lives but never really cared for mechanically.

But...OTOH...low market value means you can shop for an extra nice, extra-pampered example and still be wayyyy under $10k.

Cheers
DD

 

Welcome to the forum. I think you've made a good choice of target for your initial Jag.

Good Summary, Doug!

Here's a couple of threads on this forum that may be helpful to you:

https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/s...ad.php?t=48479

https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/s...ad.php?t=46769

https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/s...ad.php?t=45648

https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/s...ad.php?t=45402

 

Thanks a lot aholbro1 and Doug! I defiantly feel more confident with jags after reading through everything, I'm gonna start looking for my XJ6 in a couple of weeks, when I have all the money together.

 

Happy Hunting!

Post a pic when you find yours....

 

I don't know if that can be put any better.

 

+1!

 

Aholbro1,

Some really usefull links embedded here, Ive just gone through them and realised more issues with more car

A good and bad thing but I will be glad to get it right

Maybe an idea to put this thread as a "sticky"

All,

This seems to the most popular & knowledgeable X300 forum I beleive

 

Hey I just wanted to thank you guys again for the advice, I just bought my Jag today for $2000! Its perfect except for a few cosmetic blemishes and the radio not working. I'll be sure to post some pictures up when the rain stops.

 

Congrats!!!

Looking forward to some pics.

 

Yes!

*eagerly awaits car *****

 

lol I got the photos up, they aren't to good I took them with my iPhone