1985 XJ6 Sovereign requesting info
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1985 XJ6 Sovereign requesting info
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I am extremely knew to jaguar land and looking at getting in on the market. I have found a 1985 XJ6 Sovereign that someone is selling and was just wondering what the general consensus was on these? (i.e are they likely to hold there value if looked after, how reliable ect....). The one that I am looking at seems to be in good condition aside some rust on the door and roo (I will get this looked at by a mechanic). Any advice would be much appreciated.
I am extremely knew to jaguar land and looking at getting in on the market. I have found a 1985 XJ6 Sovereign that someone is selling and was just wondering what the general consensus was on these? (i.e are they likely to hold there value if looked after, how reliable ect....). The one that I am looking at seems to be in good condition aside some rust on the door and roo (I will get this looked at by a mechanic). Any advice would be much appreciated.
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Welcome to the forums Luke.
Please post an intro in the new member area for a warm welcome.
https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/n...-intro-must-5/
Please post an intro in the new member area for a warm welcome.
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rust on the roo? or ROOF? Don't buy someone else's problem. No they do not hold their value, start with best carroserie you can find. Rust is not a good sign. It is a RED WARNING FLAG. Keep looking. XJ-6, Vanden Plas, Sovereign, they are all rhe same car with a little different trimming and colors, always in the interior of the car. The outside is identical in all except for the badges or emblems. Please add you country / location to get better advice. These cars vary by country.
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As Jose says, steer clear of the rust. There are a few on Gumtree in your region.
https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/leic...-2i/1187464729
https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/maro...ney/1187441717
https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/moor...dan/1178664669
https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/hawt...xj6/1185889393
https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/cess...985/1174904081
https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/leic...-2i/1187464729
https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/maro...ney/1187441717
https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/moor...dan/1178664669
https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/hawt...xj6/1185889393
https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/cess...985/1174904081
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It pricked my ears up the first time I saw the add. I just wish I had the funds to add it to the fleet.
I have spoken to the owner, if what he says is true it would be worth me driving 900+ km to have a look if it were in the budget.
https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/cess...985/1174904081
I have spoken to the owner, if what he says is true it would be worth me driving 900+ km to have a look if it were in the budget.
https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/cess...985/1174904081
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Hi Everyone
I am extremely knew to jaguar land and looking at getting in on the market. I have found a 1985 XJ6 Sovereign that someone is selling and was just wondering what the general consensus was on these? (i.e are they likely to hold there value if looked after, how reliable ect....). The one that I am looking at seems to be in good condition aside some rust on the door and roo (I will get this looked at by a mechanic). Any advice would be much appreciated.
I am extremely knew to jaguar land and looking at getting in on the market. I have found a 1985 XJ6 Sovereign that someone is selling and was just wondering what the general consensus was on these? (i.e are they likely to hold there value if looked after, how reliable ect....). The one that I am looking at seems to be in good condition aside some rust on the door and roo (I will get this looked at by a mechanic). Any advice would be much appreciated.
Look for something better.
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I recently had my car (86 S3) done. Both windows out, small rust repair at rear (had to pull the rubber to see it) and previous repairs redone at the front. By the time you chuck in a windscreen (bad chip) and a headlining (while your there) you dont get much change out of 3k. If the rust is that visible it will be a significant repair by the time you get that stripped back. Depends if you are a body/paint guy I guess, I am not.
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