Who is the owner of a 1996 Jaguar XJ6?
David Jonas is the proud owner of an 1996 X-300. On the road he says there is no better highway cruiser for the money. Overtaking performance is breathtaking, cruising at the legal highway speed is effortless and you are cosseted in leather and wood.
When did the first Jaguar XJ come out?
The Jaguar XJ is a series of full-size luxury cars produced by British automobile manufacturer Jaguar Cars (becoming Jaguar Land Rover in 2013) since 1968 across four basic platform generations (debuting in 1968, 1986, 2003 and 2009) with various updated derivatives of each. Since 1970 they have been Jaguar’s flagship four door model.
Is the Jaguar XJ a 12 cylinder car?
Although it had been the manufacturer’s intention from launch that the XJ would use the 12-cylinder engine its installation was nonetheless a tight fit, and providing adequate cooling had been a challenge for Jaguar’s engineers.
Is the Jaguar XJ6 a good car to buy?
Jaguars have a reputation for unreliability, and while it was mostly justified with the models that preceded the X-300 it is no longer fair to label them with the troublesome tag. Ford spent a large amount of money getting the production sorted out so the cars are well built when they leave the factory and not the troublesome ones they once were.
What kind of car is a 1995 Jaguar XJ6?
Dr Matthew Starr has had his 1995 X-300 3.2-litre Sport for nearly five years and it’s done just over 91,000 km. He says it’s a terrific car, very stable, solid, comfortable, well made, and reliable.
Is the Jaguar XJ still in the market?
Today’s Jaguar has to compete against similar models from BMW, Benz, Lexus and many others. It’s a tough world out there in the dog-eat-dog car world and Jaguar has struggled to maintain a place in the market in the last 20 or 30 years when it came close to extinction before being rescued by Ford.
Where did the 1997 Jaguar XJ come from?
1st owner purchased on 12/15/97 and owned in WA until 01/18/05 • 2nd owner purchased on 01/18/05 and owned in WA until 02/14/07 • 3rd owner purchased on 05/09/07 and owned in WA until .
What to look for in a Jaguar XJ6?
Expect it to consume brake pads and tyres as well. Look for signs of crash repairs, oil leaks, suspension clunks and rattles, and definitely look for a service record that can be checked. IN A CRASH. The mass of the XJ6 will help in the crunch, as will dual frontal airbags.