Science Abuse Posted November 6, 2006 Report Share Posted November 6, 2006 I'm liking these XJRs and XJ12s....on paper. I know the 98+ XJRs have $10,000 exploding Mercedes transmissions, and I know what "Vanden Plas" means, but thats about it. I'm looking for more info or possible forums that will have the info.....anyone? I'd settle for the right XJ6 or 8, but my primary concern is reliability. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 78novaman Posted November 6, 2006 Report Share Posted November 6, 2006 The "real" jaguar (aka not Ford) XJ12's of the late 80's/early 90's are very good cars. There is a fellow in town I know that has one for a daily. They also are not that expensive to maintain as long as you take the time to cross reference parts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Science Abuse Posted November 6, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 6, 2006 1989, December 1. Ford aquires Jaguar. But you are correct, the early 90s seem to be the way to go for XJ12s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest powers Posted November 6, 2006 Report Share Posted November 6, 2006 a great place to find out about Jags are in junk yards where most of them live. You can rummage around in their glory of what once was. If you stay long enough some say you can hear stories some of them tell about the days when they ran becasue the warranty paid for their expensive parts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Removed Posted November 7, 2006 Report Share Posted November 7, 2006 owners of these always seem too try too get the coupon oil change! when the filter alone is around $30 bucks, and they hold 10 -12 quarts of oil. i have some motor books that cover them rather well, plus hemmings is the other option! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion Posted November 7, 2006 Report Share Posted November 7, 2006 give eli a call, hes been reading a bunch about these. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carl1647545492 Posted November 7, 2006 Report Share Posted November 7, 2006 I'm liking these XJRs and XJ12s....on paper. I know the 98+ XJRs have $10,000 exploding Mercedes transmissions, and I know what "Vanden Plas" means, but thats about it. I'm looking for more info or possible forums that will have the info.....anyone? I'd settle for the right XJ6 or 8, but my primary concern is reliability. Did someone say reliability and Jaguar in the same sentence? there was a period in the eighties when they really went to pot,bringing them stateside with all the emissions did not help,the newer stuff may be decent but I would trust a Bimmer or 300E Merc or even a lux Jap brand before going for Jaguar. edit Vanden plas is a "posher" version of a standard trim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Science Abuse Posted November 7, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 7, 2006 I would trust a Bimmer or 300E Merc or even a lux Jap brand before going for Jaguar. edit Vanden plas is a "posher" version of a standard trim. Me too, but how about a 500E instead? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carl1647545492 Posted November 7, 2006 Report Share Posted November 7, 2006 That would do very nicely...I helped a old GF buy a 300e with only a 2.8 six it scooted would buy another if the stars lined up.Got some money burning a hole Eric? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Science Abuse Posted November 7, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 7, 2006 That would do very nicely...I helped a old GF buy a 300e with only a 2.8 six it scooted would buy another if the stars lined up.Got some money burning a hole Eric? Not realy. It's something I can afford (only $12,500), I'm still wrestling with whether I should or not. I've got a nice 420SEL to fall back on it. Can anyone speak for 540i's? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Removed Posted November 7, 2006 Report Share Posted November 7, 2006 how about this one? http://1badnova.proboards49.com/index.cgi?board=forsale&action=display&thread=1162902965 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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