Old Jags - any good?

[squarehead94]

Wondering whether the XJ6 (P reg era) 3.2's are any good for a daily runabout car?
7-10k a year miles so mpg isnt a big deal (20-25mpg is fine, I've had turbo petrols so) its ride quality, comfort, and the looks that matter.

You can pick good examples up for £1500-2k, £230 a year tax, but can they be serviced DIY and are they as good and reliable as people make out?

 

[squarehead94]

The older ones were notorious for being hopelessly unreliable, though clearly it'll be luck of the draw, just as older Alfa's were.
If you really want a Jag, probably safer to go with a newer model.

I dont "really" want one as such. just seen a few in some classifieds and thought they looked lovely. never thought I'd own one. I just assumed that being an old engine and design, theyd be fairly simple to maintain and cheap enough on parts seeing as theres plenty in the scrappers rotten to death.

also spotted a mighty 190, 190e 2.0 manual in excellent condition, 3 grand though! I go through urges of wanting something classic. any recommendations? been told e39 bmws are good?