How many miles does a Jaguar XJ need?
The ideal car is one that gets regular, light use on suburban or rural roads in the south of England. Up to about 100,000 miles is ok for a V12 before it gets expensive, and at least 150,000 miles for the XJS 6 cylinder engines. The old 4.2 XK engine in the XJ saloons is needing reconditioning at about 80,000 miles on average.
Are there any issues with a Jaguar XJS?
If you fancy the idea of owning a gorgeous grand touring car with a V12 engine, here are some issues you should watch out for. Fuel hoses in the engine are known to deteriorate over time, causing engine fires. The upper shock bushing are prone to failure resulting in a rattling noise over bumps.
Can a Jaguar XJ-S V12 overheat?
Yes, of course I’m talking about regular oil changes, changing all the plugs when needed and making sure the cooling system is up to scratch. It’s famous as the golden rule for the XJ-S V12 ‘Don’t cook it’; yes because if a V12 overheats, the valve seats can loosen when it cools back.
Which is better XJS 3.6 or 4.0 manual?
3.6 is more revvy and eager, although some will call it less refined. Think they made 223hp. The AJ6 4.0 made 225hp and maybe a tad more mid range torque and was smoother. The last of the AJ16’s made 241hp. Styling wise The rear window changed shape and new dash, but retained older bumpers. then they refreshed the bumpers to be more modern looking.
If you fancy the idea of owning a gorgeous grand touring car with a V12 engine, here are some issues you should watch out for. Fuel hoses in the engine are known to deteriorate over time, causing engine fires. The upper shock bushing are prone to failure resulting in a rattling noise over bumps.
What kind of engine does the Jaguar XJ6 have?
It was built on a shortened XJ6 sedan chassis, with the 285 bhp, 5.3-liter single overhead-cam (SOHC) V-12 from the E-Type, now fitted with Lucas fuel injection. Despite grumbles, the XJ-S (then XJS) was in production for 20 years, selling a record 84,104 coupes and 30,896 convertibles.
What kind of Miles does a Jaguar XJS have?
Here is a 1989 Jaguar XJS V12 Convertible featured with 70,815 miles on the odometer is available in blue with a sand beige interior…. More Gateway Classic Cars of Atlanta is proud to digitally present this sleek 1986 Jaguar XJS.
Why are Jaguar XJ6 and XJ12 not worth more?
The V-12 is more difficult to maintain, and overheating issues were exacerbated by catalytic converters raising under-hood temperatures to crematorium levels. Rubber fuel hoses in the V never stood a chance. Ray Nierlich is a lifetime Jaguar expert, and has been Dr. Jaguar in Newport Beach for 25 years.