Hi Everybody,

I have been the proud owner of an Xj6 1984 Series III since about 2007
and i have just had one great big carrot dangled in front me.

i had the opportunity to drive an xj12 5.3 HE 1986 Series III with 131,000Km or 80,000 miles

all i have to say is wow it feels like a completely different car, its been fully serviced by my local jaguar dealer for its lifetime and in immaculate condition

i want to trade in but i have this sad feeling about giving my Xj6 i feel like i have rose-coloured glasses on even after a week of separatioon

is there anything i need to consider when making the v12 purchase? or has anybody done a successful conversion on a 6cyl engine to a v12

 

Not all that much to fear about the V12, and lots to love. They'll soldier on forever so long as the cooling system is 100% up-to-snuff.

The V12 is more difficult to work on, yes ...but worth it, especially in a Ser III. Fabulous combination. Most DIYers get a lot of satisfaction from a sorted-out and sweet running V12. If you're not a DIYer, though, repairs can get expensive.

Many here can help you work thru the V12 quirks and requirements.

I say "go for it" but, of course, I'm biased (note my signature).

Cheers
DD

 

I have a 86 VDP v12 with 27,000 klms and I can't take the smile off my face when I drive it. I believe the smile would be there if it were a XJ6. If you have sorted your 6 and love it, your choice is not easy.
Gordon. XJ12, 3.8 MK2, E Type 68 series 1 1/2

 

Well thanks for the posts guys, I had taken today for a test drive and all be it in 34 deg c heat and basically I died on me, from what I can tell it's an electrical smell from
A device just in from of the throttle body and the distributor

So as I sit on the side of the road the rose colored glasses are off