XJ-S or XJ6?

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Pete M - 15 Feb 2004 23:49 GMT

I've got a '91 (H) XJ-S 3.6 Sport Auto, not too bad a car, heater doesn't
heat, could do with a few rust spots sorting but nothing too serious, and
the veneer on the centre console is knackered, oh and it's got Jag
Handbrakeitis. Done about 75000 miles (odometer stopped working on 66665 a
year or so ago).

Problem is... I'm not a real fan of XJ-S's, I bought it because my boss
offered to sell it to me cheaply.. too cheaply to refuse. And because the
engine is sweet as the proverbial squirrel foodstuff.

I DO like XJ6s though, but I don't seem to be able to find a nice, useable
3.6 or 4.0 XJ6 that isn't totally knackered, or overpriced if it's a good
one.

Are XJ-S's worth more or less than XJ6s? What are my chances of getting a
nice, useable 6 as a swap?

Any hints or tips (apart from a link to jaglovers) would be good

Ta

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Pete M

Alfa 164 TS,
Mercedes 500 SEL,
Jaguar XJ-S 3.6

Scouse Git extraordinaire.
Liverpool, Great Britain

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ancient one - 16 Feb 2004 00:47 GMT

Alright mate, I got a XJ40 I would consider a swap for as I really wanted a
XJS, I love my 40 to bits but would like to go one better.

See my FS post further up if interested but I should imagine you will get a
few more offers.

Ian

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Webserve - 16 Feb 2004 11:13 GMT

Generally speaking, an XJS of the same year as an XJ40 is worth more. That
being said, you have all kinds of conditional exceptions to the rule.
Condition of the paint, leather, motor, etc.

webserve

> I've got a '91 (H) XJ-S 3.6 Sport Auto, not too bad a car, heater doesn't
> heat, could do with a few rust spots sorting but nothing too serious, and
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> Ta

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Phil Cook - 23 Feb 2004 22:12 GMT

Is a 3.6 a real XJS ????????

suppose so for tarts and hairdressers :-)

> I've got a '91 (H) XJ-S 3.6 Sport Auto, not too bad a car, heater doesn't
> heat, could do with a few rust spots sorting but nothing too serious, and
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> Scouse Git extraordinaire.
> Liverpool, Great Britain

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Pete M - 24 Feb 2004 12:29 GMT

In news:NUu_b.2675$396.2626@newsfe3-win.server.ntli.net,
Phil Cook <pdcook@ntlworld.com> decided to enlighten our sheltered souls
with a rant as follows

> Is a 3.6 a real XJS ????????
>
> suppose so for tarts and hairdressers :-)

I agree, I'm not a fan of the XJ-S to be honest. I did have an '84 H.E one a
couple of years ago, but I bought it for the same reason I bought this one,
it was cheap. As for it being for tarts and hairdressers, well, at least
it's not a 2.9 XJ6. Besides, the 3.6 isn't that much slower than the V12 and
it's a hell of a lot cheaper to run / service etc..

I'm in the mood for a nice 4.2 XJ6 at the moment... might even stoop to a
3.6 if I can find someone who wants to swap.

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Alfa 164 TS,
Mercedes 500 SEL,
Jaguar XJ-S 3.6

Scouse Git extraordinaire.
Liverpool, Great Britain

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peter J - 25 Feb 2004 02:37 GMT

Stick to your guns Scouse lad !.".it`s the size of the fight in the dog
not the size of the dog in the fight"...i`ve got a `94-95 3.2 manual
it does everything the 4.0 does at slightly higher revs .according to the
spec. as for the swap..get yourself hold of a Jag Enthuiasts mag theres
plenty of motors in the the ads cheap too..might find someone up for a swap
or even get a good price for yours...
regards peter j ( Other side of the Mersey)

> In news:NUu_b.2675$396.2626@newsfe3-win.server.ntli.net,
> Phil Cook <pdcook@ntlworld.com> decided to enlighten our sheltered souls
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> I'm in the mood for a nice 4.2 XJ6 at the moment... might even stoop to a
> 3.6 if I can find someone who wants to swap.

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