The other day I drove a nice 1995 XJS CV with 50 k white , for $13000 great condition . I liked it then a friend of mine found me a 1995 V12 CV with 41 k one owner for $14500 both silver CA cars . Would you choose a V12 over a 6 and why ?
I Like the V12 but I heard so many horror stories ...Are they really that bad ?
Thank you .

 

In this case the V12 is the 6.0 version....quite a power house and not all that easy to find. I'd think twice about passing it up



In most cases, I'll wager, coming from people who have never owned one. As a general rule V12 owners love 'em and sing their praises.


Yes. No. Maybe. This question comes up all the time. Lots of archived discussions.

Harder to work on, and V12-specific quirks that need to be learned and dealt with....but for many that's just part of the ownership experience and very rewarding. More of an 'owner involvement' car than the six cylinders models, yes. DIY repairs are the only choice unless you have pretty deep pockets.

The biggest problem is poor servicing from previous owners...which can take some time, money, and effort to sort out.

The 6.0 versions are generally considered easier to own than the earlier 5.3 models.

The last 2-3 years of 6-cylinder cars were an almost 'drive it and forget it' ownership experience....although age and miles eventually will start taking some of the gloss off of that picture.

Cheers
DD

 

The only thing I can add, is it seems that the 6.0 models have AC compressors that are no longer available. Check the AC to make sure it works. Don't believe anyone that says it needs to be topped off, unless AC is not important to you.

The 6 cylinder engines are easier to work on because access isn't as restricted, meaning repairs and maintenance items can be finished sooner. I don't have a garage, so the 12 would be too much for me to handle.

If I did have one, I would definitely try out a 6.0 v12. I've owned a 6 cylinder for 5 years. I've enjoyed working on it...a lot. It really is a great way to learn about servicing engines. I feel that I can now handle a 12. I'm not so sure I was ready for it right away.

 

Well the V12 sold right away

 

You definitely want to do XJ6. If something really bad goes wrong with the v12 it can turn into a nightmare (Price wise) and you really want an experienced mechanic for either one but especially the v12. XJ6 low mileage will also require maintenance from time to time but not as much of a headache and not as expensive. And when you go to resell the car it will be a lot easier to sell the XJ6 compared to a V12. I feel that more people are always looking for well maintenance low mileage XJ6's. Good Luck!

 

No doubt.

The 6.0 XJSs don't come along every day

Cheers
DD