[Nobbc] In defense of older Jags

[Daniel Drummond]

I suppose newer is always better.  Newer technology, newer equipment, fewer problems.  But I like my '86 XJ6.  I like the lines, the ride and the feel of piloting two tons of British iron down the road.  Sure, it requires a bit of tinkering to keep it roadworthy, but so would most cars that age.  So do I, for that matter.  For my money the Series III is the best cat in the litter. 

Dan
86 XJ6
66 MGB

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From: nobbc-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:nobbc-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of William Shoemaker
Sent: Friday, September 24, 2010 6:36 PM
To: North Bay British Car Club
Subject: Re: [Nobbc] (no subject)

I'm sure it could...but the rebuild costs a couple grand more than the replacement Jag I found in great shape. Don't get me wrong..I've been very happy with my Jags..maintain them well..and aside from the one major tranny problem..they've been very reliable and continue to run well! My advice to anyone looking for an older XJ6 would be to stick to '90 or newer...after they got rid of the Lucas electrical.
Bill Shoemaker
'90 & '92 Jag 
XJ6's                                                                           
Ron Engelhardt wrote:
> Can't the VDP tranny's be rebuilt?
>
> Ron
> 58 MGA
>
> William Shoemaker wrote:
>
>> The transmission seems to be the weak link in those Jags. My '91 went 
>> into " limp home mode (3rd and reverse only) and there was no easy 
>> fix. I retired it for parts at 138K and found a '90 VDP for $4000 
>> with only 109k on it. My '92 XJ6 is also still going strong with 
>> about 128K...just holding my breath..hoping for no more tranny 
>> trouble!
>> Bill Shoemaker '90 & '92 Jags
>> wkilch at sbcglobal.net wrote:
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