1997 XJ6 (black outside/tan interior. 82k miles.
Enjoyable classic Jaguar. Last in the line of straight 6 cylinders. Just needs routine repairs for 24 year old car! Except that Tranny failed at 80k miles though. Bummer!
- Comfort 5.0
- Interior 5.0
- Performance 5.0
- Value 5.0
- Exterior 5.0
- Reliability 5.0
- Purchased a Used car
- Used for Having fun
- Does recommend this car
Routine maint 14+ years and 80k miles, but THEN!
$3,200 ZF tranny rebuild needed for '97 MYr following starter rebuild, alternator rebuild, replace all rubber shock absorber bushings with neoprene. Timing chain starting to complain too.
- Comfort 5.0
- Interior 5.0
- Performance 4.0
- Value 3.0
- Exterior 5.0
- Reliability 3.0
- Purchased a Used car
- Used for Having fun
- Does not recommend this car
Costly problems
I bought this car used from a nice elderly couple that wanted a bigger car at 100,000 miles. I had always wanted a Jaguar and I wanted a newer one but my husband didn?t want to pay that kind of money. It had had ?traction fail? lights and ?check engine? and ?maintenance required? from day one. This car can?t stay out of the shop. It?s slow and the ride is awful. It only takes premium fuel as well and it chugs it too. Don?t buy this car your asking for trouble.
- Comfort 1.0
- Interior 4.0
- Performance 2.0
- Value 2.0
- Exterior 4.0
- Reliability 1.0
- Purchased a Used car
- Used for Having fun
- Does not recommend this car
Best Car Ever
I have owned my late 1994 X300 Sovereign for 10 years (bought it for next to nothing). It is bullet-proof, luxurious, and cheap to run (even petrol consumption is good, especially on open road trips). This model is so sublime, I can never update, nothing 'modern' comes close. In fact, so good, I just bought an as new 1996 Sport for peanuts and am storing and using for special outings only, before everyone else finally discovers the secret.
- Comfort 5.0
- Interior 5.0
- Performance 4.0
- Value 5.0
- Exterior 5.0
- Reliability 5.0
- Purchased a Used car
- Used for Commuting
- Does recommend this car
Possibly the greatest car ever
This car is the most beautiful car and is the epitome of the word "car". It is just gorgeous. The engine is the culmination of decades of development. It'll basically last forever. And they say it isn't a classic- which is great cos it means they are cheap to buy and run. Get one!
- Comfort 5.0
- Interior 5.0
- Performance 5.0
- Value 5.0
- Exterior 5.0
- Reliability 5.0
- Purchased a Used car
- Used for Having fun
- Does recommend this car
The last real Jaguar
The best inline 6 ever Jaguar finally made before Ford substituted it's V8. The engine already pulled like a V8 and was very under rated.
- Comfort 5.0
- Interior 5.0
- Performance 5.0
- Value 5.0
- Exterior 5.0
- Reliability 5.0
- Purchased a Used car
- Used for Having fun
- Does recommend this car
Reliability, Style, and Comfort
Great car for the money. Love the classic styling; loaded with leather and wood. Quite a roomy interior; passengers appreciate this. The Vanden Plas is a bit roomier. Had the car for around 4 months and have put 8000 miles on her with no problems. Only done a bit of basic maintenance. Seriously great car that can be had for cheap in great shape! When this one quits, I'll have another. The X300 were the best years. If you are considering the car, find one in good shape. You won't be disappointed!
- Comfort 5.0
- Interior 5.0
- Performance 5.0
- Value 5.0
- Exterior 5.0
- Reliability 5.0
- Purchased a Used car
- Used for Having fun
- Does recommend this car
95 XJ6
Just purchased this vehicle. It has so much power and I need the leg room. Sold my C230 Mercedes. Loved it but was to small for my long legs. I am truly enjoying my Jag. It is a solid car runs great.
- Comfort 5.0
- Interior 3.0
- Performance 5.0
- Value 5.0
- Exterior 5.0
- Reliability 5.0
- Purchased a Used car
- Does recommend this car
Amazing. Underrated.
First off, most people will scoff at the idea of owning a jaagggg due to reliability. My 1995 has 110k miles and in the last 20k since I've had it, there has been maybe $150 in maintenance. Thermostat took 20 minutes. There are electrical issue however as I had a hickup that (knock on wood) fixed itself? Great drive, more comfy than an old man Buick. Fast! It amazes me how a 4000 lb car can so easily do 120mph with only 245 HP. I've been spoiled. May never enjoy another car. And if something major breaks, they are so cheap now I'll get another.
- Comfort 5.0
- Interior 5.0
- Performance 5.0
- Value 5.0
- Exterior 5.0
- Reliability 5.0
- Purchased a Used car
- Does recommend this car
Better and more reliable than Subaru and Toyota
1995 to 1997 XJ6. Great car, more reliable than either of the Toyota or Subaru I've owned and much, much better than either of our two Mercedes. Parts when neaded are no more costly than any other quality car. Even my wife tells me how much more comfortable our 1995 XJ6 is compared to our 2007 Honda Odyssey or our 1999 Mercedes. All in all a great car, and it may be the best Jaguar sedan they ever made. 5 Stars, would put my Mom and Dad in one and my kids and know they would be safe, have fun, get to where they are going without issue.
- Comfort 5.0
- Interior 4.0
- Performance 5.0
- Value 5.0
- Exterior 5.0
- Reliability 5.0
- Purchased a Used car
- Used for Having fun
- Does recommend this car