1991 Jaguar XJ6 from UK and Ireland - Comments

ABS light insists on there being a fault, when there isn't one. Wheel bearings gone after 127000 (thrashing probably) Paralysed electric windows. Seat support is failing (uncomfortable).

I can't help, but like this vehicle, I'm more than happy using it everyday for commuting. There's tons of room inside with plenty of leather and wood to keep the textured plastic finishes at bay. Head height is very low, giving the ride a rather dark, low-down feel.

Great Jaguar music, plenty of clarity & volume. Music unit is custom built, so no swapping it out for a different one.

Performance is serviceable, in a straight line, it's a simple task to sixty (8s) and quite quick to a hundred (sub 15s), but beyond that the ride gets jumpy. Corners are another matter, with poor tyres it's like a pudding with wheels, and things gets ugly when the traction finally lets go. This is not a very rigid car, but then at nearly two and a half tons it's stupid to expect anything else.

Air conditioning is essential as the cabin gets very warm without it (especially when the windows don't open)

These cars are getting stupidly cheap at the minute, and providing you don't get them serviced by a Jag dealer, they're fairly cheap to service and repair (about £500 - £1000 per annum for an old one where things need repairing). Fuel comes in at 21 MPG (average) commuting and 26 MPG on the motorway. Which is OK providing your foot doesn't get too heavy (otherwise expect about 10 MPG...oops)

And then there's insurance...

Try it you might like it...

There is something seriously wrong with your car is it's handling like a pudding.. even on cheapo tires it should not have a rough ride, and should still behave like it is on rails. Also the body should be very very rigid, ask a body repair man about re-jigging XJ's, apparently once they are bent there is not a pulling machine strong enough to straighten one!

I do agree about the brake pad fail warning, but my jag handles well having replaced shocks, maybe this is is your problem.

Best car I ever owned. ride comfort is biggest quality, reliability after one year is 9 out of 10 requiring a new fuel pump only and it had good manner of dying in my driveway. Must say the pump is very expensive over $1,000 including labor.

High build quality throughout, solid feel, great sound system and quiet ride.

4.0L engine is very smooth above 1,000 rpm, mine is a little ruff at idle when cold.

Still Look forward to driving it even after putting 17,000Km on it.

These cars depreciate faster than most so a low mileage great condition 91 sovereign with rear bucket seats and picnic tables can be found for around $5,000

Most important part before purchase is the inspection by qualified Jag mechanic and information on and from previous owner.

A Careful purchase will get you a great car. I have passed on 31 cars before making offer to buy mine.

Gas mileage is 14-16 mpg city, 24-28mpg highway.

Insurance is nothing cause of classic status. I'm 20 with 1 years NCB and I have a 1994 4.0 xj6 sovereign. insurance is £900 fully comp (cheap in any respect for my age), that's cheaper then my old 1.6 escort cabriolet. SUPERB CARS!!!