Hi All!
I may have found an XJ6 1987 I will buy. The current owner got rid of the original wheels and no longer has them.
Does anyone know where to find these wheels and the approximate cost to purchase them?
I think it may cost upwards of $2k+ to put new tires and original wheels back on this car. Any input would be greatly appreciated!
Thank you.
If you end up buying that XJ6 I wouldnāt overspend on Kent style wheels. I donāt know where youāre located, but I agree with Doug that contacting David with everydayxj.com is a good option for reasonably priced replacement wheels. Iād also check sites like facebook marketplace or craigslist in your area for anyone parting out an XJ6 or selling Kent wheels. They are not rare, although some will be in better condition than others.
Thank you both! Iād love some additional feedback if you or anyone is interested. I love the series III, and Iāve found a color combo that I love, but price-wise, Iām not sure itās the right find. Here are some points:
Here are its issues (which I expect entirely with a 37-year-old car). Any guidance on the costs for the items with ???s would be super helpful and any advice at all would be very much appreciated!
- New windshield needed (current one is cracked) = $500-$600
- The back driver's side window does not work = $???
- The back driver's side door does not lock when the key is used on the outside lock= $???
- Reading lights not working = $???
- Needs period correct wheels = $???
- Due to the above need for period correct wheels, we will need period correct tires = $???
- Sunroof unknown if it works. He said his first jag before this one gave him SR issues, so he does not use the SR on this car. I asked if he would test it for me, and he said he would not. That said, I feel that I need to assume that it does not work) = $???
**- Total = $????**
NOTE: I verified all of this is in working order:
If you want super nice wheels, I have a spare set of original Jaguar 16" lattice.
I fact, I could also point you to a chap who may have extra Kent wheels with tires (and would take the lattice).
I am in Sunnyvale CA, he is in Santa Cruz.
Thank you!
I really like the Kent wheels and would love an intro. I am in North Tahoe.
Thank you,
Ok, will let you know.
E
Two big āplusā factors right there.
Windows, lock, lightsā¦usually easy fixes.
Cheers
DD
I second Doug.
An other big ticket item is the leather seats so make sure they are ok.
Check IRS for leaks and overall condition of suspension.
It all looks promising Brian - particularly the āno rustā bit. The cost will depend of whether you are prepared to work on it yourself or leave it to a shop - most of the issues are āeasyā DIY; no cost except for parts. A shop will charge for both time used in locating faults and fixing them. Like;
* - The back driver's side window does not work = $???*
May be just bad contacts; find out and clean at no cost - or a failed motor. Testing 'local control may indicate what.
* - The back driver's side door does not lock when the key is used on the outside lock= $???*
Adjustment may fix it - like ālockā works āunlockā doesnāt; no cost - or failed motor. In the latter case; do not use the central locking system beyond testingā¦
* - Reading lights not working = $???*
Again bad contacts - or blown bulbs. But units may have failed.
*- Sunroof unknown if it works. He said his first jag before this one gave him SR issues, so he does not use the SR on this car. I asked if he would test it for me, and he said he would not. That said, I feel that I need to assume that it does not work) = $???*
Heās right, Brian - an iffy sun roof should not be used until you are prepared to work on it. It may just need some lubrication; may stick in awkward positions and even strip motor gears.
- Cruise control - not sure is going to test
If not working; some TLC may fix it. The usual faults are leaking bellows (vacuum) or failed valves - which may just need new seals. Best caseā¦
And donāt omit looking at āpepperpotā wheels as alternativesā¦
This is just an initial sketch of some elements, of course - just to show we careā¦
Frank
xj6 85 Sov Europe (UK/NZ)
Brian,
I have a '86 xj6 parts car with most parts including the Kent wheels, even s set of wires with lugnutsā¦cheapā¦about ready to crush the xj6
might slide over to www.jagexp.comā¦where I have it listed and phone
Mitch in Phoenix
www.roefamilyband.com. our website for contact, curiosity and securityā¦if one wishes
Thanks, Mitch. Do you have a direct link to the car/wheels for the listing at jagexp?
Thank you @Frank_Andersen! I really appreciate the thoughtful answers and feedback. Iām a DIY person, so this is very encouraging! I also understood his stance regarding the SR and didnāt press. I havenāt bought it yet so not mine to ask him to maybe break when testing
Thank you @Aristides! The leather from his pictures looks impressive. No tears, cracking, etcā¦very clean.
Does anyone have an opinion regarding value? I know itās a very difficult question to answer when one hasnāt seen the car, seen it on a lift, etc.
This one just sold on BATā¦
I saw this one, thank you for sharing!
Do folks feel that a black (exterior) and tan (interior) combo brings a higher value?
Brian,
What this '87 xj6 that sold on BAT really teaches usā¦BUYERS ON BAT PAY THE MOSTā¦or they over pay.
How do we know that?
Well, the seller is a dealer and he has listed/sold 66 vehicles on BAT yet has not bought a single vehicleā¦WHY WOULD THAT BEā¦cheaper places to buy !!
What did the dealer pay for this? We do not knowā¦but we can summizeā¦
The dealer figures he can sell it for 10k so needs to buy for 7k or if it is āfront lineā and he is sure of it 8Kā¦
So this dealer would buy ANYā¦ANY '87 for 7k and maybe 8kā¦now you know why you are looking at 11kā¦you are the only one willing? to pay more then 8
Assuming all is equalā¦well you have a good presentation on BAT of this dealer xj6ā¦how does it compare withā¦whatever you are looking at?
Color really does not matterā¦not in valueā¦all will sellā¦a couple colors might sell sooner but not for moreā¦
Mitch
If you are going to buyā¦pay a mechanic to check it for youā¦if any issues then go back and negotiate the issues with the sellerā¦
There is 1 way to āsteelā somethingā¦something that is wrecked or does not runā¦and you do the labor to fix and deduct for partsā¦or as we sayā¦restoration itā¦
Alsoā¦go look closely on the bidding sequence on the BAT xj6ā¦you will see a point where only 2 are competingā¦just below this is your buying point. with 3 or 4 buyers there is a marketā¦with 2 EGO
When buying at auctionā¦one is NOT a winnerā¦but a LOOSERā¦defined by willing to pay more then anyone elseā¦that is a LOOSER
Check your private messages.
If you buy his Kents (which used to be mine), he will buy my spare lattice set