JAGUAR X300 XJ6 - 216 BHP 'AJ16'
4 SPEED AUTOMATIC
1996 'N’ REGISTRATION
CARNIVAL RED
FULL OATMEAL LEATHER
12 MONTHS MOT UNTIL MARCH 2022
For sale is a Jaguar XJ6 3.2 Auto. This chassis is referred to as the X300 model, and known the be the most durable of all the XJs with the bullet proof engines.
Specification includes:
Carnival Red Metallic with Full Oatmeal Leather Interior, 16" Dimple Alloy Wheels, Electric Front Seats, Leather-Stitched Steering Wheel, Leather-Stitched Centre Console, Walnut Burr Wood Trim, Air Conditioning, Digital Climate Control, Electric Windows x 4, Power Steering, Trip Computer, Central Locking, Alarm & Immobiliser, Sunglasses Holder, Space Saver Spare Wheel, Front Fog Lamps
Just passed its MOT today, with a few advisories which will be detailed below within the description. No horror stories on there, and the MOT history is generally very good, with no signs of major issues.
The car is mechanically sound, and drives like an XJ should. It starts first time, and idles in the correct manner. There is no overheating. It gets to the optimum temperature and sits there. Excellent Oil Pressure. Voltage as it should be. Exhausts are solid, with none of the usual blows or leaks.
'AJ16’ / 3239cc / Straight Six / 24 Valve / 216 BHP / 140+ MPH
It has the legendary and robust 'AJ16" 3.2 litre straight-six engine. This has plenty of power and low-down torque. I have had a fair few of these, but this one in particular is very lively. Pulls well throughout the rev range all the way to the red line, with no hesitation or power loss. These six cylinder units can trace their blood line back to the 50s Jags, and go on forever.
The gearbox is good and the gears change as they should. Jaguar really did get the gearboxes good. Goes through all the ratios fine and kicks down with no vibrating.
Suspension is ok. It does have knocking noises on the front suspension (most likely the bushes mentioned on MOT) and also from the rear - sounds like top shock mounts or some bushes need replacing. On smooth roads it is fine, but on uneven surfaces it does knock a fair bit.
For a large car, it still handles impressively well and you can confidently throw it into corners at speed. It's no Lotus Elise, but will surprise you with how it behaves.
The brakes are fine. They stop this car well and there is no noticeable shuddering or pulling to one side.
The tyres all have decent tread, and the NSR one is very recent. The others are starting to perish due to sitting for long pervious (as advised on the MOT).
Being an upmarket model, it is built to a high quality standard and you can appreciate this from the fit and finish. It is a pleasure to drive and long journeys are completed with ease - you get out at the other end feeling refreshed. Anyone who goes for a spin in the car always give positive comments about how it drives and also on the classic appearance of the interior.
Everything works as it should, which is to be expected from a car which cost over £40k when new. There are currently no warning lights on the dashboard cluster.
There is a Pioneer CD / MP3 head unit system. You can connect an AUX input cable to this, and then stream music from your phone.
The car is in presentable condition, but it does suffer from the usual defects from this era of XJ: the roof paint has grazed and gone flat. There are some flat spots on the boot lid and also on the bonnet. Front wings have corrosion. Remarkably, there is no other major rust or rot on the body – it is solid, especially compared to many others out there. There are marks, blemishes and stone chips as to be expected on a 20 year old car. The bumpers have a few scuffs, the worst part being on the NSF. It is not new or perfect, but still looks special and classy - no one would think you paid less than £2k for this lump of metal!
Remember, the paintwork is easier to rectify than repairing rust issues. And most of these X300s have lots of rust, especially on the rear arches, sills and front wings. Of all the Jags I have had, this is one if the cleanest in terms of corrosion - the body is pretty much rot free (apart from the wings). The wings are easily sourced in this colour, and are bolt-on parts.
I took a few photos of the sills and underneath of the car when it was on the ramp for its MOT, and it is very good underneath. It has surface corrosion as per the MOT advisory, but most cars will have this, especially at this age.
Finished off with a set of lovely and genuine Jaguar 16" 'Dimple' Alloy Wheels. These really suit the car, and can sell for upwards of £350 a set on eBay!
The interior of this car is in good order, but the driver's seat is badly worn and torn on the bolster area (ideally, this needs replacing). There is also wear to the steering wheel. You can get a replacement front seat and steering wheel for cheap on eBay, and these are easy to swap. You can't really see the seat when you are driving the car, and quite often if gets hidden by the pillar. For a temp solution, just get a seat cover! Everything is tight and solid. The seats are comfortable, and the front ones adjust electrically.
There is an abundance of wood and leather everywhere, as well as some nice chrome touches. LCD clock doesn't work (show me one that does!). Headlining is pinned up in a few places.
Grab a bargain - prices of decent X300s are steadily increasing, and won't be this money for long.
Comes with: 2 Keys, 2 Remote Fobs, Jaguar Leather Folder, XJ User Manual and Handbooks, Service Booklet, MOT Certificate, V5 Logbook.
Located in Shinfield, Berkshire, RG2 post code. Please call me on 07984 395400.
