theduisbergkid Posted January 21, 2013 Report Share Posted January 21, 2013 I can't believe how ridiculously cheap these are, the Jag XJ6 / XJ8, the 2003-2009 X350 shape ; The performance and fuel economy of both the V6 and V8 is pretty respectable on paper, and the previous model (X308) had a good reputation for reliability, what am I missing ? I recall some faff over panel corrosion on very early models but otherwise they seem like a steal. Your opinions and experiences, please ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mook Posted January 21, 2013 Report Share Posted January 21, 2013 You need to be at least 20 years older, smoke a pipe, wear a lot of tweed and play golf. Other than that, go for it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theduisbergkid Posted January 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2013 You need to be at least 20 years older, smoke a pipe, wear a lot of tweed and play golf. Other than that, go for it I got 'old man' crap when I had Volvos, and get 'gay' crap about the MX-5, I think I can live with it. Mind you, I do own a pipe and plenty of tweed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patently Posted January 21, 2013 Report Share Posted January 21, 2013 So you're old and gay? Should we nickname you Quentin Crisp or something? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mook Posted January 21, 2013 Report Share Posted January 21, 2013 Can you bring yourself to say "Jag-wah" Rich? If you can, then you need one in your life. If you can't, then buy a sensible car. Oh, no. Hang on... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy_Bangle Posted January 21, 2013 Report Share Posted January 21, 2013 Another inter-continental Jaaaaag trip? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tipex Posted January 21, 2013 Report Share Posted January 21, 2013 Is the X350 the aluminium one? I seem to recall it is. I believe the current prices reflect the fact that the bodywork is expensive to repair, and requires specialist treatment. However, so long as you don't crash it doesn't matter. I really hanker after and XJR, personally I wouldn't bother with anything else, to lardy and rolly poly, the XJR is a proper M5 rivalling super saloon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian_C Posted January 21, 2013 Report Share Posted January 21, 2013 Was looking at 2003 onwards XJRs on PH recently, higher milers as cheap as 6-7k, I bet they'd be massively more reliable than a same age RS6. Those five spoke alloys you have pictured TDK are the nicest too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theduisbergkid Posted January 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2013 Another inter-continental Jaaaaag trip? I wasn't planning on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arch Posted January 21, 2013 Report Share Posted January 21, 2013 My old boss had a succession of black XJRs. That thing could seriously motor for a wafty barge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eldavo69 Posted January 21, 2013 Report Share Posted January 21, 2013 I remember being in the back of my dad's XJ6 Sport on the M6 towards Scotland as a kid. I could pretty much sleep lying down across the back, before I drifted off the speedo was over 140 and it just wafted along. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiser647 Posted January 21, 2013 Report Share Posted January 21, 2013 Very nice TDK! What about the diesel version? The one that JC drove from somewhere in France to Blackpool on a tank? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patently Posted January 21, 2013 Report Share Posted January 21, 2013 Wasn't it Switzerland? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torino101 Posted January 22, 2013 Report Share Posted January 22, 2013 Basel - Switzerland Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiser647 Posted January 22, 2013 Report Share Posted January 22, 2013 Basel - Switzerland Even further than I thought then. Wow! But then again, they were just wafting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garcon magnifique Posted January 22, 2013 Report Share Posted January 22, 2013 And it had something like 200 miles of fuel still in the tank. You'll pay quite a bit more for a diesel though. If you're not planning on intergalactic miles, the petrol V6s and V8s are an absolute bargain. And if you have a decent Jaaaag specialist nearby I can't think of a single reason why not. They great thing about the XJ retaining the basic classic shape for so long is that although in theory it should now look dated I genuinely don't think it does. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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