75 Vs XJ6

Hattman · 20th August 2009, 19:10

A bloke at work has just bought a 1996 Jaguar XJ6 3.2, been a car fanatic I had to have a look and sit in it.
Was amazed, I know it's older than my 2001 tourer but give me the mighty 75 anyday. Feels much more plush and the dash is gorgeous when compared with the Jag.
If I see a 2001 XJ will have a nose and see if they changed it at all, but was dissapointed in the big Jag

. hammer · 20th August 2009, 20:47

In 1979 I bought a 1968 series1 2.8 XJ6. After my first car, a Mini, then several Fords, it was my first "luxury" car....... I LOVED it! Manual box with the Normanville de Laycock overdrive (just about the only bit I never took apart!

) The old straight six was a bit thirsty though - I fitted Luminition and got an extra 3mpg!

But petrol was cheap in those days! I've spent time working "on the road" and also as a car sales exec...... both occupations induce that ethos that a car is just a lump of metal. my 75 is the first car since that old Jag that makes me feel good when I'm driving it. This is something the old British car industry did so well..... Black armbands all round???
(BTW Hattman, the dash on that old'un of mine was like a walnut flight deck... round dials, chrome rings.... really gorgeous!)

Rob75 · 20th August 2009, 20:50

Yes i have to agree that the X300 has'nt got the best made interior, thats why i went for a XJ40, infact i like them so much i've just bought another one.

martin green · 20th August 2009, 21:01

Rob75

I dont know where you find them mate.Jags,Daimelers , the one i saw last week was damn fine sir!

MG.

. hammer · 20th August 2009, 21:07

Martin - you can find anythig at a price!

James.uk · 20th August 2009, 21:08

Pic of the dash on an "S" type Jag circa 1965, Mine was identcal except it was an auto not a manual.

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martin green · 20th August 2009, 21:11

The jags are so nice, but the later stuff, will get crushed due to the £400 per year road tax fees.

SO IN THE YEARS TO COME WE WILL NOT SEE MANY FOR SALE.

. hammer · 20th August 2009, 21:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by James.uk

Pic of the dash on an "S" type Jag circa 1965, Mine was identcal except it was an auto not a manual.

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Not dissimilar to my old one - beautiful, ain't it?

mimbo · 20th August 2009, 21:16

I still perfer the 75 and it must have a wooden dash, leather and some toys

People with money will pay the £400, if they can afford to pay out for the car in the first place, they will pay out £400

Was glad that mine was not £400 a year tax as the goverment changed it to March 2006 onwards

Typhoon190 · 20th August 2009, 21:22

I'd love an XJR6 for a bit.

(till I ran out of petrol money)

20th August 2009, 19:10	#1
Hattman Avid contributor Rover 75 Tourer Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Grimsby Posts: 173 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	75 Vs XJ6 A bloke at work has just bought a 1996 Jaguar XJ6 3.2, been a car fanatic I had to have a look and sit in it. Was amazed, I know it's older than my 2001 tourer but give me the mighty 75 anyday. Feels much more plush and the dash is gorgeous when compared with the Jag. If I see a 2001 XJ will have a nose and see if they changed it at all, but was dissapointed in the big Jag

20th August 2009, 20:47	#2
. hammer Steve Rover 75 CDT Auto Conn Tourer Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Danbury, Essex Posts: 247 Thanks: 6 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts	In 1979 I bought a 1968 series1 2.8 XJ6. After my first car, a Mini, then several Fords, it was my first "luxury" car....... I LOVED it! Manual box with the Normanville de Laycock overdrive (just about the only bit I never took apart! ) The old straight six was a bit thirsty though - I fitted Luminition and got an extra 3mpg! But petrol was cheap in those days! I've spent time working "on the road" and also as a car sales exec...... both occupations induce that ethos that a car is just a lump of metal. my 75 is the first car since that old Jag that makes me feel good when I'm driving it. This is something the old British car industry did so well..... Black armbands all round??? (BTW Hattman, the dash on that old'un of mine was like a walnut flight deck... round dials, chrome rings.... really gorgeous!) Last edited by . hammer; 20th August 2009 at 20:50..

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Rob75 Gets stuck in Jaguar Join Date: May 2008 Location: wellington, somerset Posts: 905 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Yes i have to agree that the X300 has'nt got the best made interior, thats why i went for a XJ40, infact i like them so much i've just bought another one. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

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mimbo Posted a thing or two Rover 75 216 Coupe Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Newbury (Berkshire) Posts: 1,167 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	I still perfer the 75 and it must have a wooden dash, leather and some toys People with money will pay the £400, if they can afford to pay out for the car in the first place, they will pay out £400 Was glad that mine was not £400 a year tax as the goverment changed it to March 2006 onwards __________________ http://i772.photobucket.com/albums/y...h_100_0150.jpg Rover 75 2.5 V6 Automatic 2002 connoisseur SE British Racing Green(HFF) P.James (Member 6589 ) Nuts about the 75 Last edited by mimbo; 20th August 2009 at 21:18..

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martin green Posted a thing or two ROVER 75 TOURER CDT 2002 & 2000 PRIMROSE YELLOW 75 SE Join Date: May 2007 Location: ASHBY DE LA ZOUCH Posts: 1,518 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Rob75 I dont know where you find them mate.Jags,Daimelers , the one i saw last week was damn fine sir! MG.

20th August 2009, 21:07	#5
. hammer Steve Rover 75 CDT Auto Conn Tourer Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Danbury, Essex Posts: 247 Thanks: 6 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts	Martin - you can find anythig at a price!

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James.uk Passed Away 2002 Pale Blue. Rover 75 CDTi Connoisseur auto. 170K miles Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Near the M67. Posts: 14,509 Thanks: 199 Thanked 585 Times in 397 Posts	Pic of the dash on an "S" type Jag circa 1965, Mine was identcal except it was an auto not a manual. .

20th August 2009, 21:11	#7
martin green Posted a thing or two ROVER 75 TOURER CDT 2002 & 2000 PRIMROSE YELLOW 75 SE Join Date: May 2007 Location: ASHBY DE LA ZOUCH Posts: 1,518 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	The jags are so nice, but the later stuff, will get crushed due to the £400 per year road tax fees. SO IN THE YEARS TO COME WE WILL NOT SEE MANY FOR SALE.

20th August 2009, 21:22	#10
Typhoon190 This is my second home MG ZT-T 190 Monogram Typhoon Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Oxfordshire Posts: 4,706 Thanks: 328 Thanked 557 Times in 443 Posts	I'd love an XJR6 for a bit. (till I ran out of petrol money)