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I have a 2004 XJ8 VDP and a 1987 XJ6 base model. Although the XJ8 is better in every aspect than the XJ6, I just like driving the XJ6 better. The rear brakes on the XJ6 are a giant pain if you DIY and probably a bit costly if done for you so definitely inspect them for wear. The one you are considering is a delicious color and the pepperpots give it that extra bit of class. I hope it works out for you.
So I went ahead with the purchase. Still working out timing to get it shipped to me but hoping to have possession by early March. Will go straight into the shop to get a full inspection and fix anything needing fixing. Now I wait.
So I went ahead with the purchase. Still working out timing to get it shipped to me but hoping to have possession by early March. Will go straight into the shop to get a full inspection and fix anything needing fixing. Now I wait.
Congratulations! I look forward to hearing she’s everything you expect her to be as well as seeing her grace our streets this summer.
It looks beautiful and, yes, this was my car. It took us on many memorable trips and we never experienced any issues, either mechanical or electrical. It was one of my favourite Series III cars. You can still see the Jaguar Car Club of Victoria sticker on the windscreen.
I bought this car in Victoria, being sold because the driver’s seat electrical connection had been lost. The seat was tilted at a very awkward angle and apparently no one knew how to fix it. I did. The ground point was faulty. A super easy fix that restored the electrical integrity…the problem disappeared, never to come again.
And to the new owner: I never received a message from you. No idea why, my apologies.
A fun fact: the Sovereign seats look to be the same as those in the XJ6. They are not. Both the front and rear seats in the Sovereign have shorter seat bases than those of the XJ6, and the leather covers for the seat bottoms are therefore not interchangeable with those of the XJ6. The reason for this? Well, British life is full of quirky things…my guess is that the shorter seat base provided very slightly more legroom or at least, the appearance of more legroom.
The wood trim was nicer than that of the XJ6, but did not reach the quality of the VDP wood. Mechanically they were identical. And the Sovereign badge is nice!
It looks beautiful and, yes, this was my car. It took us on many memorable trips and we never experienced any issues, either mechanical or electrical. It was one of my favourite Series III cars. You can still see the Jaguar Car Club of Victoria sticker on the windscreen.
I bought this car in Victoria, being sold because the driver’s seat electrical connection had been lost. The seat was tilted at a very awkward angle and apparently no one knew how to fix it. I did. The ground point was faulty. A super easy fix that restored the electrical integrity…the problem disappeared, never to come again.
And to the new owner: I never received a message from you. No idea why, my apologies.
A fun fact: the Sovereign seats look to be the same as those in the XJ6. They are not. Both the front and rear seats in the Sovereign have shorter seat bases than those of the XJ6, and the leather covers for the seat bottoms are therefore not interchangeable with those of the XJ6. The reason for this? Well, British life is full of quirky things…my guess is that the shorter seat base provided very slightly more legroom or at least, the appearance of more legroom.
The wood trim was nicer than that of the XJ6, but did not reach the quality of the VDP wood. Mechanically they were identical. And the Sovereign badge is nice!
Hey Gregory, I replied to your message on here. I did email you back in February but I'm guessing it wound up in your junk folder maybe. How long did you own this car for? Funny you mention the electrical seat because it's currently not working. Going to try replacing the fuse first. I wonder if it's the ground again.
It's probably the motor under the seat, or the Brushes in the motor.
The driver's seat motor in my XJ-6 works fine but only if nobody is sitting on the seat, it has no torque. They must be very lame motors.
Try it without any weight on the seat, you might find it works.
Hey Gregory, I replied to your message on here. I did email you back in February but I'm guessing it wound up in your junk folder maybe. How long did you own this car for? Funny you mention the electrical seat because it's currently not working. Going to try replacing the fuse first. I wonder if it's the ground again.
first, I have been experiencing email issues. I did send you a note with history and photos of your car…could that have gone to a junk file.
I owned this car for several years, but the number of years is beyond hazy in my mind.
The seat ground was made to a point on the transmission tunnel, as I recall. The first thing to do is remove the seat base (one screw at the front secures a clamp around the seat frame), and then open the driver’s door, connect a temporary wire between the seat switch and the light switch on the A pilar. The seat switch should now make the seat move. If it does move, the problem is clearly that the ground has been disrupted.
Not likely to be a fuse and even less likely that it will be the motor because the seat switch only controls tilt (not very useful, is it?).
