Jaguar X300 XJ6 3.2 Sport
Carnival Red Metallic
Ivory Sports Leather Interior
146k Miles
MOT March 2022
This is an original example which has been in the same family since 2002. The son owned it until 2009, and then the father had it until recently.
Being the Sport model, it has:
Lower and slightly stiffer suspension, Ivory Sports Leather Interior, Wider Sport 'Dimple' Alloy Wheels, Sport Perforated Leather Steering Wheel, Dark Walnut Burr Trim.
Also, this colour option of Carnival Red mostly came in either the Executive or Sovereign versions, so it is pretty rare on a Sport model.
Standard X300 XJ Specification includes:
Electric Front Seats, Leather-Stitched Centre Console, Air Conditioning, Digital Climate Control, Electric Windows x 4, Power Steering, Trip Computer, Central Locking, Alarm & Immobiliser, Sunglasses Holder, Space Saver Spare Wheel, Front Fog Lamps
The car is mechanically sound, and drives like an XJ should. It starts first time, and idles in the correct manner. There is no overheating. It gets to the optimum temperature and sits there. Excellent Oil Pressure. Voltage as it should be. Exhausts back boxes are solid, with none of the usual blows or leaks. There is a slight blow on the manifold down pipe gasket, which quietens as the car gets up to temperature.
I took it on a 100 mile round trip over the weekend, and it did not miss a beat. Temperature sat slap bang in the middle, even when sitting in traffic with the outside temperature showing 20+ degrees.
AJ16 / 3239cc / Straight Six / 24 Valve / 216 BHP / 140+ MPH
It has the legendary and robust 'AJ16" 3.2 litre straight-six engine. This has plenty of power and low-down torque. I have had a fair few of these, but this one in particular is very lively. Pulls well throughout the rev range all the way to the red line, with no hesitation or power loss. These six cylinder units can trace their blood line back to the 50s Jags, and go on forever.
Had a major service including spark plugs and a coil pack in 2020, less than 5k miles ago. Oil is still very clean.
The gearbox is good and the gears change as they should. Jaguar really did get the gearboxes good. Goes through all the ratios fine and kicks down with no vibrating.
Suspension gives the legendary XJ 'magic carpet' ride. It floats down the road nicely. Being the Sport mode, it has slightly lower suspension.
The rear diff and wheel bearings all appear fine, with none of the usual whining that they tend to suffer from.
For a large car, it still handles impressively well and you can confidently throw it into corners at speed. It's no Lotus Elise, but will surprise you with how it behaves.
The brakes are ok and stop the car well. They do 'grind' or shudder under heavier braking, due to surface corrosion where the car has not been used for long periods. Would ideally benefit from a set of front discs & pads.
The tyres all have decent tread, and one front tyre very recent.
Being an upmarket model, it is built to a high quality standard and you can appreciate this from the fit and finish. It is a pleasure to drive and long journeys are completed with ease - you get out at the other end feeling refreshed. Anyone who goes for a spin in the car always give positive comments about how it drives and also on the classic appearance of the interior.
Everything works as it should, which is to be expected from a car which cost over £40k when new. There are currently no warning lights on the dashboard cluster.
The car is in presentable condition, but is does have some of the usual defects from this era of XJ. There are some areas where the paint has gone a little flat. Rear arches have some rust bubbles, but no major heavy corrosion. Front wings also have some light rust bubbling. OSF wing has been repaired in the past. Remarkably, there is no other major rust or rot on the body – it is solid, especially compared to many others out there. There is a repair below the OSR light. The lacquer has peeled in a few spots, and there is cracked / heavily grazed paint on the roof and bonnet. There are marks, blemishes and stone chips as to be expected on a 24 year old car. The bumpers have a few scuffs. It is not new or perfect, but still looks special and classy - no one would think you paid less than £2k for this lump of metal!
Remember, the paintwork is easier to rectify than repairing rust issues. And most of these X300s have lots of rust, especially on the rear arches, sills and front wings. Of all the Jags I have had, this is one if the cleanest in terms of corrosion - the body is pretty much rot free, apart from the light rusting on the front wings.
Finished off with a set of lovely and genuine Jaguar 16" 'Dimple' Alloy Wheels. These really suit the car, and can sell for upwards of £350 a set on eBay!
The interior of this car is in good order, with the usual wear on the driver's seat bolster area. Everything is tight and solid. The seats are comfortable, and the front ones adjust electrically.
There is an abundance of dark wood and leather everywhere, as well as some nice chrome touches. LCD clock doesn't work (show me one that does!). Headlining has sagged and will need to be pinned up in a few places - typical on these XJs. Will require repair or replacement in the future.
Grab a bargain - prices of decent X300s are steadily increasing, and won't be this money for long. Especially the later Sport models with the straight-six engine.
Comes with: 3 x Keys including Green Valet Key, 2 x Remote Fobs, Jaguar Leather Folders, Jaguar User Manuals, MOT History Printout, Approx £7k in Bills & Receipts, V5 Logbook.
Located in Shinfield, Berkshire, RG2 post code. Please call me on 07984 395400.
