DAILY DRIVING a 35 Year Old British Automotive Icon

Impractical. Unreliable. Devious. Classic.
The Jaguar XJ6 is many things... but despite the "British cars" reputation, it can still be used as a daily driver... as long as you're mentally prepared. Let's take a look at my 1987 Series 3 XJ6 and see what it's like to run errands in a triumph of 80s automotive styling.
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[@b_tang]

Apart from the wipers, buttons, locks, air conditioning, gas gauge, leaks, and smoking, she runs like a beauty! (As long as it's not cold outside). Thanks for sharing your experiences!

[@CameronBrister]

I love the car phone! Definitely seems like a fun ride knowing the limitations.

[@nelsonrivera7716]

Beautiful Jaguar! I have the same year, which had a similar oil leakage issue and had it repaired. I am very pleased and happy with this British masterpiece. All the best with your Jaguar's challenges and future. 🇬🇧🏎🍷🎶🙂

[@deke441]

Worked in gas station in late 80s and early 90s in HS. Was in Orange County, seen a lot of these cars with chevy 350 swaps in them for dependability issues back then. They are a very good looking car.

[@damienvanhalen]

Sweet looking dash in that Jag❤

[@Gearjunkie35]

This and a Porsche 929 were my dream cars as a kid...love this content Max!

[@jaromor8808]

When a Jaguar stops leaking it is a sign you've lost all the oil.

[@liamhollin8265]

Hello mate, although they were built in coventry( just up the road to me) its natural habitat is over your neck of the woods. I'm fortunate to be the custodian of 2 of these, and i can tell you, they do not like the awful british rain. That dutchess of yours is a beaut. Over here theres 3 types of people that buy them, spivs, villians and self made scousers. Although i would recommend youmto watch an old t.v series minder. The main character all ways had them as his main car of choice. Bye for now👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@martingraty2267]

Great video!

[@TheHorsebox2]

I love the xj 1968-1992 so much, I'm on my sixth one. Currently, an '88 Series 3 Daimler 5.3 V12. Don't mind telling you, I was sure a twelve cylinder version would break down every five minutes. In fact, it has been impeccably reliable, though I don't do big mileage.Yes, my central locking plays up like yours, but the solenoids can be adjusted to give reliable service. My all time favorite car, I refuse to be without one in my life! Yours looks smart, nice colour.

[@LarryButler-kp3se]

My daily driver is a 42-year-old Mercedes 300TD wagon, the most reliable car ever produced. I paid $2800 for it in 1988 from a local bank president. You couldn't give me an EV or new computer car...

[@madbenjamin9613]

As the owner of a pair of Jaguars, I can tell you that the minor quirks you are experiencing are nothing when compared to the feeling that driving a Jaguar provides. The sense of exclusivity and the luxury of British craftsmanship that goes into these cars makes the minor drawbacks tolerable. That being said, neither of my cars have any of these issues, so I wish you the best of luck. The XJ6 is the grandfather of my XJL, and deserves much respect.

[@davidconnelly]

That is my favourite car of all time and you have it! Congratulations. By the way, I don't know if you still have the Saab but I have an amazing story about that car and why they stopped making them (insider info ahoy!). Great car. Loving this channel.

[@losangelos]

I did wonder if you fixed that other leakage (not mentioned in this video)...the one regarding a safe reduction of cruising speed. PS: Not even german engineering was w/o flaws (well, especially in modern times) but u know, keep it alive and experience the occasional driving pleasure...

[@bass_face]

I've had an itch to buy one of these for awhile now and it's not going away. They're great looking cars and quite affordable to buy, I'm just worried about getting one that's a money pit. Thanks for your video on this, some great points to think about!

[@HeavyMetalHorizons]

I highly recommend these cars if you're looking for an accessible classic cruiser!

[@damienvanhalen]

Is your Saub the same model HRH Diana Princess of Wales had in the 1990s?

[@NewtonInDaHouseYo]

Cool car! Regarding the sticky switches, there is a KZbin video from „living with a classic“ from Sweden that shows how to overhaul the switches. It’s a DIY job.

[@atipc]

Nice! Just as cool as a Rolls-Royce. By the way... Pardon me, would you have any Grey Poupon? 😁

[@darrell5228]

Man have you had the trans, pan off may just need a new filter installed clean out pan and check for fine metal filings,if you have that means you have wear in Trans if not real bad continue by removing old filter do opposite installing new filter. Then cleantrans. Pan and mating surface install new gasket and tighten bolts.That might fix your Trans problem if not maybe the Trans fluid viscosity is to thick. Your wiring problem might be a loose or bad wire on the back of the switch,or a bad solenoid on door that doesn't lock.

[@HeavyMetalHorizons]

Unfortunately I have done that and it did not help (the trans pan / filter / gasket). As for the wiring... I'm slowly going through the car bit by bit and cleaning all the electrical contacts... that usually fixes the problems, but there's just so many of them.

[@darrell5228]

@@HeavyMetalHorizons I hear you man you know back in them older cars they use to have different types of trans fluid for certain brands of cars. Ford took one type and GM took another type called dextrose and ford's I think maybe it name was formoco but I not for certain on the Ford I am 100 percent pos. On GM . I think each brand had a different viscosity you could check with a trans shop you might just have the wrong viscosity in it.

[@UkiMalefu]

I just thought of something. A Jaguar is... british steel. Get it? 🤘😉

[@NADworker]

Not enough transmission fluid is the cause of car shifting bad when cold

[@96rasco]

Yo max if your ever in Vegas I have a few cars u could review if u wanted to my corvette and some stuff

[@HeavyMetalHorizons]

Hey that sounds great! What year Corvette? Vegas is not too far for me and I have in-laws there.

[@96rasco]

@@HeavyMetalHorizons 2011 6 speed manual

[@PJD-tt9kh]

Sounds like all the similar problems of the XJ6's. I have a complete interior in navy blue in excellent condition if your interested in upgrade. Located in LA how would I get in touch ?