[{"id": 5312073, "authorName": "DolanMotorCo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dolanmotorco/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Absolutely love these cars! My grandfather worked for Jaguar for 51 years and this was the car he chose to keep when he retired. He always told me that the 95-97 XJ6 with the 4.0L was the one to have. Looks like this one had to be have been sold from Bergen Jaguar, the same place his and my fathers Jag's all came from. I'll be watching this closely, I'd be buying it if I didn't already have one!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1605134713, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5312075, "authorName": "sbudennis", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sbudennis/", "bidAmount": 4000, "content": "$4,000 bid placed by sbudennis", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1605134767, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5312084, "authorName": "Chico", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chico/", "bidAmount": 4100, "content": "$4,100 bid placed by Chico", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1605134842, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5312257, "authorName": "OhU8one2", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ohu8one2/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I wish money and storage weren't a problem right now. I'd be chasing this one.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1605137047, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5312269, "authorName": "reeddavidjohn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/reeddavidjohn/", "bidAmount": 5000, "content": "$5,000 bid placed by reeddavidjohn", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1605137282, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5312297, "authorName": "iPhone", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/iphone/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Early 300 in the nice ice blue, cool options like front seats with pockets + memory and the vinyl lining on the sunglass holder but unfortunately it has no glovebox. Looks a lot sharper than the a VDP with all the distasteful extra chrome and horrible grille.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1605137936, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5312625, "authorName": "culloty", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/culloty/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have a 2013 ES 350 and want to shoot myself every time I drive it. It's so boring. How much of a rabbit hole would I be jumping down to buy something like this?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1605143778, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5312652, "authorName": "Mr._H", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mr._h/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I bought a 96 in Ice Blue with 35,000 miles on it, and put another 100,000 miles on it. I drove it hard as my daily driver. These engines are bulletproof. Beyond routine maintenance, the entire car needed almost nothing over those miles. Anyone who says Jaguar never built a truly reliable car? The 95-97 XJ6s refute that claim.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1605143834, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5312653, "authorName": "Ferrari430", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ferrari430/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Looks like the headliner has fallen? Please confirm.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1605143859, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5312716, "authorName": "Mullett", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mullett/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "We have that same strong 4.0 in our \u201895 XJS convertible and it pulls like a freight train. Smooth, dead nuts reliable and a favorite in our stable.\r\nOh yeah, Jag/Ford got this motor correct!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1605145106, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5312777, "authorName": "Bartholomew_roberts", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bartholomew_roberts/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have a 1995 XJ6 Vanden Plas. We\u2019ve put 100,000 miles on ours after buying it used 15 years ago with 40,000 miles. \r\n\r\nThey are generally more reliable than you would think. But every one, including ours, seems to need a number of things at one point or another:\r\n\r\nThe headliner will need to be redone. We had it done for about $250. Not sure if that is a good or bad price. \r\n\r\nThe cup holder hinge pins will break. That leaves the cup holder flopping around. Replacements are available in a kit on EBay for $65. Be careful to get the right kit as there are several versions for different years. \r\n\r\nredone", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1605146119, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5312838, "authorName": "Bartholomew_roberts", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bartholomew_roberts/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I also planned to say that I\u2019ve needed to replace a crank sensor at 85,000 miles and transmission control module at 87,000 miles. \r\n\r\nI also had to replace the throttle body and throttle cable. The cable broke because I needed to put too much pressure on the pedal to accelerate. I had to tie a hockey skate lace to the throttle body lever on one end and a hammer on the other and accelerate by hand. But I made it home and to the shop that way. \r\n\r\nI have felt that the car has been really reliable other than the above. \r\n\r\nAnd the beauty of the car never fades.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1605147071, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5312836, "authorName": "Mr._H", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mr._h/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Absolutely correct....two well-known fail points on these models...the headliner will droop, especially if you are in the hot climate that bakes the glue, and the cupholder will fail. If it ain't broke, never use it. Especially in hot climes, the wood inserts will start to get hairline cracks...but find a Jaguar pick-a-part lot and they'll have easy-to-install replacements. Keep the leather--especially on the driver's seat--well lubricated. Jaguar leather is always excellent, but lasts much longer if you don't let it dry out.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1605147119, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5312851, "authorName": "iPhone", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/iphone/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Come to think of it, only 1995.0 XJ6s had the seats with pockets and then it became exclusive to the VDP after the front glove box arrived. If you have an early XJR you\u2019re just totally out of luck.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1605147342, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5312866, "authorName": "shaferlv", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shaferlv/", "bidAmount": 5150, "content": "$5,150 bid placed by shaferlv", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1605147586, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5312925, "authorName": "Jtmurphy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jtmurphy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Is that a dent in the driver\u2019s side rear door?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1605148721, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5313585, "authorName": "JohnKuz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/johnkuz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "All true about the headliner and cup holder. I have the same, although not as bad, on my 95 XJ-12. For some reason, unknown to me, BAT refused to list this car (code named X305) for me. I disagree with the VDP comment : in my opinion, the XJ12 or Vanden Plas is better looking with the picnic tables, special wheels, blackened grille, and chrome.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1605182455, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5313974, "authorName": "Teddy2019", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/teddy2019/", "bidAmount": 7000, "content": "$7,000 bid placed by Teddy2019", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1605191915, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5314152, "authorName": "Jtmurphy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jtmurphy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Can you add some additional photos of the rust area?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1605194209, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5314273, "authorName": "DolanMotorCo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dolanmotorco/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The cupholders on these should be referred to as drink launchers. I had the opportunity to drive my dads 2000 XJ8 to high school on the days he took the train into the city as long as I dropped him at the station to make the 6:03 am train. On one of those days I made a stop at 7-eleven with a friend to grab Slurpee's on the way home from school. I distinctly remember having stairway to heaven on full blast while pulling out of the parking lot and up to the first traffic light. When the light turned green, I gave it all she had and watched in slow motion as both those 28oz Slurpee's left the cup holders and proceeded to do high level gymnastics as they shot red sugar water in every direction possible before slamming into the backseat which caused the lids to blow off and dump the remaining contents all over the supple Connolly leather. Needless to say, I have never used a cup holder on an X300/8 since. They are broken on my XJR-100 and they will not be getting fixed to save me from reliving that moment.", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1605196190, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5314368, "authorName": "BBK", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bbk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I had a 1997 Jade Green XJ6 over Oatmeal interior. I bought the car used from my local Mercedes dealer (a low mileage trade in) and had the car eight years. I had virtually no issues during that time. Basically just maintenance only. Literally the best car I\u2019ve ever owned, and beautifully made with high quality leather and carpets. I liked Audi A8\u2019s and traded my Jag in on a certified 2007 A8, which was the opposite of the XJ6 as the worst and most unreliable car I\u2019ve ever owned! I still regret trading in my Jaguar. These are wonderful cars and someone will get a very nice XJ6. GLWS.", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1605197294, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5314608, "authorName": "leaddog", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/leaddog/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The Jaguar XJ6 Series 3 ended production and import to the US in 1987. This is indeed still an XJ6 but technically I believe it is the X300...not the same as the truly classic Jaguar XJ6 Series 1, 2 or 3. I love Jaguars and I'm sure this model is a great one...but to be accurate is should be labeled Jaguar XJ6 X300. Good luck. It will be a great car to own and drive.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1605200242, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5316330, "authorName": "iPhone", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/iphone/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Cupholders were designed in the 80s for normal size drinks. Medium size cans like arizona bang energy monster etc are a perfect tight fit. Large cups with a narrow base like the mcdonald\u2019s large is also doable. I\u2019ve been delivering food in my beater 300 since the start of covid. \r\n\r\nIf you\u2019re sipping from one of those mega coffee mugs to your addiction just \ud83d\uded1 \u270b", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1605211955, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5320463, "authorName": "66CO", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/66co/", "bidAmount": 7100, "content": "$7,100 bid placed by 66CO", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1605283539, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5324762, "authorName": "Sammy8969", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sammy8969/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great cars. Very dependable transportation back in the day. Actually the best Jaguar model to own. These are however getting very hard if not near impossible to find some parts for. Again, parts can be a problem.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1605319140, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5330740, "authorName": "rosta", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rosta/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@culloty be sure that you have already located an Indy shop that knows Jaguars/this series of cars. I've owned a couple jags and made that mistake. Unless you are a wrench and have time to learn their quirks etc it will be a headache when something does go wrong. \r\nI've driven in a series of this car, strange mix of some really nice interior bits and some cheap feeling bits. Impressive engineering on some and dodgy build and cheap parts on other ends...the essence of jaguar.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1605553740, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5334665, "authorName": "Tetus", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tetus/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Seller and Team\r\nWhat would be the fix for the current Oxidation issue on the wheels. Replace or repair? Also, my old eyes are failing me to find rust, can someone point me to it?\r\nThanks\r\nTom", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1605603484, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5334666, "authorName": "Tetus", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tetus/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Seller\r\nWhat is the length of this vehicle, and can you explain the low miles, is it possible that it has rolled over?\r\nThanks\r\nTom", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1605603583, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5339043, "authorName": "Phaeton2020", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/phaeton2020/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Ferrari430 yes, they mention it in the description and yes, there is a good photo of it, #71, so that is what you are seeing.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1605652807, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5339078, "authorName": "Phaeton2020", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/phaeton2020/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Tetus, there is a tiny amount of rust in photo 17. I was reading another listing, and it seems there is some oxidation(? not the right word, there is a chemical reaction) issue, that happens with the chrome window surround, and the metal of the body? That may have happened here also?\r\nI have had rims refinished for about $400 total for 4. 1 year on and I am very happy with that result. Not sure how that would go with this car. Hopefully others will chime in.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1605653181, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5340203, "authorName": "VantageAuto", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vantageauto/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Funny I saw this car on Facebook marketplace and spoke with the seller. He told me he bought it when Covid first hit so could not title it in his name. Now in the listing he says he bought it in 2018, yet is not a dealer. Anyone else buy a car and not title it or drive it for 2 years? Something not adding up here. Maybe the seller can explain", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1605670822, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5340526, "authorName": "Tier5", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tier5/", "bidAmount": 8000, "content": "$8,000 bid placed by Tier5", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1605701873, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5340544, "authorName": "SDCR", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sdcr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@BBK,\r\n\r\nI\u2019ve had similar experience with my Jaguars. A colleague also has a 2002 XK8, which just rolled over 200,000 miles. IIRC, a few suspension parts, and multiple brake jobs, along with regular maintenance. Modern Jags are very reliable.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1605702920, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5340600, "authorName": "Boatymcboatface", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boatymcboatface/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Most of these minor flaws are easily remedied. These are almost impossible to find in good condition anymore. Same thing with XJ40 series which I actually like more.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1605705044, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5340843, "authorName": "northern", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/northern/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A beautiful car from one of the best years.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1605709771, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5343839, "authorName": "ANCMatt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ancmatt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Seller non-participation will likely impact the selling price. Very curious given it is no reserve.\n\n@Tetus it is almost certainly a six-digit digital odometer, between that and the Carfax showing the mileage at regular intervals it's highly unlikely to be 111k. Having the seller chime in would be more confidence-boosting.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1605733441, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5343854, "authorName": "Phaeton2020", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/phaeton2020/", "bidAmount": 8125, "content": "$8,125 bid placed by Phaeton2020", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1605733461, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5343868, "authorName": "Tier5", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tier5/", "bidAmount": 8300, "content": "$8,300 bid placed by Tier5", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1605733532, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5343898, "authorName": "Tier5", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tier5/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 11/18/20 for $8,300 to Tier5", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1605733663, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 5343901, "authorName": "ambitio", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ambitio/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congratulations. Absolutely beautiful car and very low mileage.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1605733674, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5343904, "authorName": "upinthetrees", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/upinthetrees/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well bought. Enjoy", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1605733696, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5344829, "authorName": "benzog", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/benzog/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Lots of car for the money \ud83d\udcb0. \r\nGood auction.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1605738049, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5345159, "authorName": "SDCR", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sdcr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Very fair price, @Tier5 should be pleased.\r\n\r\n I\u2019d mention the seller, but nobody has heard from him", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1605741313, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5358803, "authorName": "JGrills", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jgrills/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "that's a great deal on a fine car.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1605978623, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6694089, "authorName": "BillyJasper", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/billyjasper/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Carfax states last owner in New Jersey. \r\nWhy a Virginia license plate.?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1628709982, "type": "comment"}]