double six

[tamore]

i've recently decided that now is the time to buy a jag, a 'modern classic' model too. ie a daimler double six. this will be pretty much for daily use too. (straight jacket anyone?!)

i've got my eye on a 1986 model, and i was wondering if there's anything i can look out for without the help of a professional inspection service? or should i spend £150 on an inspection?

[cml]

Obviously you pay for a thorough inspection by a specilist. You know what the problem is, rust all over the shop. Engine rebuilds are expensive partly because there is so much of it; 12 sets of everything.

I give this advice. I don't take this advice of course. No, I've bought without any inspection and with a minimal one. In my experience all old cars self destruct unless you feed them a constant supply of money.

[x200sxy]

Why not go for an X300 V12?

Or even, as I would as I'm mad, an XJ40 V12.

[tamore]

all comes down to finding a car with a decent lpg conversion. running a 5.3 or 6.0 V12 as my daily commuter (50 miles of very slow london traffic) every day on unleaded will have me boosting BP and Shell's profits even further!

[nickinkent]

If you get a seriesIII double six please please please dont convert it to LPG, you'll regret it late on. If you are doing the slow traffic thing I suggest you go for a six cylinder model, I have a 3.2 XJ6 for my daily commute of 110 miles around the M20/M25/A12 and I find that it does OK. Admitedly you do have to use the J gate to choose a lower gear to get the old girl rolling up hills.

I have a 6.0 V12 which is fine on the open road, about 20ish to the gallon but around town I get 7-8 in stop start traffic.

Let us know howyou get on and good luck

[groomi]

x200sxy said:

Why not go for an X300 V12?

Or even, as I would as I'm mad, an XJ40 V12.

Then you can boast about having 6.0L too.

[cml]

Why would you regret an LPG conversion? You can still run it on petrol can't you and they say performance is the same. Just curious.

I saw an lovely XJR LPG recently...

X300 = the best XJ version bar an immaculate Series I/II or an XJ12C.

[nickinkent]

I would love an XJ12C! Tru8e, you would still be able to use petrol if you needed to. In fact I know someone who has a Broadspeed XJ12C stored in France, one day he is hoing to take me for a ride in it but he doesnt know it yet!

[williamp]

groomi said:

x200sxy said:

Why not go for an X300 V12?

Or even, as I would as I'm mad, an XJ40 V12.

Then you can boast about having 6.0L too.

Yep I'd love a late XJ40 V12. I still remember Clarkson on Top Gear talking about it.

And do spend cash on a proper inspection. Spending £150 could save you thousends