Hi all,I realy fancy an XJ 3.2 sport 1990's model.Anyone on here know anyone who has one that would like to do a deal with my lovely MG Monty.Cheers Alan.Have seen plenty on autotrader and ebay from £700 - £1500.Thought i'd give you guys a shout first.
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Originally posted by PIRTEKMAN View PostHi all,I realy fancy an XJ 3.2 sport 1990's model.Anyone on here know anyone who has one that would like to do a deal with my lovely MG Monty.Cheers Alan.Have seen plenty on autotrader and ebay from £700 - £1500.Thought i'd give you guys a shout first.
Good luck with your search.
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Originally posted by MGMatt View PostHi Mate, I own a few nineties Jaguar XJ's including two 3.2 Sport models, one an XJ40 type (1987-1994), the other an X300 type (1994-1997), amongst others. The X308 models ran from 1997-2003 so there are three different types of models through the nineties that were sold, which ones are you looking at? The XJ40 & X300's have 6 cylinder engines whereas the X308 is the first of the V8 models. If you are looking at owning one of these cars and are new to Jaguars then I highly recommend you go for a 6 cylinder engine as they are becoming desirable and are easier to work on. I don't have any of mine for sale or that I would trade you I'm afraid but if you need any help with your decisions then give me a shout as I've owned many Jaguar XJ's.
Good luck with your search.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/JAGUAR-XJ-...item20c4859b53
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/STUNNING-1...item27c5ae25fa
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Jaguar-XJ6...item231bc4ee81
Don't really want to buy one whilst i still have my monty as i have 1954 standard vanguard also so have no room.Cheers Alan.
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Originally posted by PIRTEKMAN View PostHi Matt,thanks for the info,I have been looking a lot at them lately and have noticed the change from inline 6 to v8.I think as you say an inline 6 would be easier to work on.I have been looking at these 3 on ebay.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/JAGUAR-XJ-...item20c4859b53
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/STUNNING-1...item27c5ae25fa
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Jaguar-XJ6...item231bc4ee81
Don't really want to buy one whilst i still have my monty as i have 1954 standard vanguard also so have no room.Cheers Alan.
Well you seem to know what you want then mate, the 3 ebay links you've attached are all X300 models, and these are the ones to go for. The previous generation XJ40 is still a great car, but the X300 is more stylish imo and has the very last AJ16 6 cylinder engines, which were a further developement of the AJ6's which were used in the XJ40's. The later X308 V8 engined models are also superb, but they do have lots of issues with them and if you don't know what to look for then I suggest you stay clear.
I've had a look at the links for you and if I were to narrow down my search out of the 3 I'd be looking at the 2 Carnival red Sport models, It's a great colour and my X300 3.2 Sport is this colour aswell. The one with 74000 miles might possibly win me over in the end, it's a lovely looking car and looks to be in overall excellent condition inside and out.
Don't however be put off by the other car because of the higher mileage, it will still drive as good as the other one and will still last many years aswell. That one also looks in superb condition with only light wear to the drivers seat bolster (very common on any Jaguar), has full history and all the keys aswell. It's very hard to choose between the two, they are both fantastic looking cars and you would be happy with either one of them.
The sport models also have sport suspension and handle different to a similar standard XJ6, and also the seats are sportier and stylish aswell along with the dark wood.
Full leather interior was also an optional cost extra on the X300 Sport so avoid one with the standard half leather/cloth trim. Also the digital clock digits tend to pack up aswell so don't expect to find an X300 with the clock working properly but these can be fixed and don't be put off by this.
Stick with the 3.2 aswell, you will have more choice and there is a big leap in insurance groups between the 3.2 and 4.0 engines.
I'll tell you now that once you drive one of these fantastic cars you'll never want to drive anything else, nothing comes close.
Matt
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Here are my 2 Jaguar XJR's, the range topping 4.0 supercharged models. One is an 1996 X300 (X306) model with 46000 miles, the other is an X308 V8 model with 43000 miles. Both are Carnival red, have now got private XJR registration plates and are in Long term storage for future collection.
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And finally, here are my Daimler models, based upon the Jaguar XJ and all with the 4 litre AJ16 engine. They are all X300 models but as they are all long wheel base they all have the designation of X330. One is a 1995 Daimler Six which is my occasional use car, another one is a 1997 Daimler Six which is in storage and the other one is a 1996 Daimler Century model which is a limited special edition to celebrate 100 years of the Daimler Motor Company and is one of 100 4.0 6 cylinder cars produced.
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Originally posted by PIRTEKMAN View PostThanks for the advice.You have a lovely collection of cars there.I'll be happy with one I think.Cheers Alan
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They're stunning Matt - could I have another pic of the X305 please, I've never seen Jaguarsport wheels on an X300 body car before and they look pretty good from what I can see! (And are they Kiwis on your X300 Sport?)
Which do you prefer to drive, XJ40s, X300s or X308s? My own experience is limited to an X300 3.2 Sport but I loved the thing - also the easiest car I've ever manouvred in a tight space.Sam Skelton
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Originally posted by Captain Slow View PostThey're stunning Matt - could I have another pic of the X305 please, I've never seen Jaguarsport wheels on an X300 body car before and they look pretty good from what I can see! (And are they Kiwis on your X300 Sport?)
Which do you prefer to drive, XJ40s, X300s or X308s? My own experience is limited to an X300 3.2 Sport but I loved the thing - also the easiest car I've ever manouvred in a tight space.
Well I've driven more X300 variants than any other XJ and love how they drive and perform, the XJ40 is nearly just as good but the X300 is better overall. The X308's drive similar but the V8's have do have more power for the equivalant power engine output, but they are far more complex cars to own than the 6 cylinder cars, the straight sixes really do stand the test of time.
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xj's are lovely cars i have driven most of the range, the v12 is a bit of a disapiontment to me though (guess i have been spolit by the supercharged cars) a guy i work with, who has been with jag since 1992, says a 2.9 manual would keep with a 6.0 v12 up to 110. x350 xjr is a great car though i would be happy with a x350 xj8 with the smaller 3.5 v8 (not much between the 3.5 and 4.2 n/a engines)
What puts me off the x308 is the plastic timing chain tensioners which do break up.
I will have a x351 5.0 supersport one day, i think its the niceset car i have ever driven much better than the xfr. It handles and drives like a much smaller car hwne on the road. I know many people dont like the looks but i think that makes the car more appeling to me.
Would like to try a x300 xjr manual only ever driven autos
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Originally posted by G51 NAV View PostVery nice collection Matt. You are one lucky man. I personally couldn't afford to have so much money tied up cars I never use. But I'd love to be able to.
Cheers mate, Matt.
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