2014-08-24 08:10:19 | pauls writes:

Ebay item 8/24/14
www.ebay.com/itm/Jaguar-XJ6-Base-Sedan-4-Door-1984-Jaguar-XJ6-rust-free-Arizona- ...
Current bid $1,726, no reserve, 11 bids 8 days left in auction. 134k miles.

Sellers description:
This is my 1984 Jaguar XJ6 sedan. This is a dry ARIZONA car which has never seen midwest salt or snow.

This is probably one of the cleanest, best-preserved Series III Jaguars you will find for sale.

This Jag has the following equipment and options:

4.2L DOHC XK fuel-injected Inline-6 engine
automatic transmission
automatic climate control with A/C
power sunroof
cruise control
AM/FM/CD player

This is a clean, quiet, comfortable, great-driving, reliable example of the classic Jaguar sedan.

The paint is in very good condition and the car shines beautifully. This paint is gorgeous and the body is straight, clean and totally solid. As mentioned, this is a rust-free Arizona car that hasn't been exposed to salt or snow.

The interior of this Jag is in great condition. The carpets have been covered with fitted floor mats literally since new. I only took the floor mats out to take the pictures. Consequently, the carpets show basically no wear- it is hard to believe how excellent these carpets are. The floor mats are included (not pictured). The seats were reupholstered years ago and have held up quite well. The interior is clean and superbly well-kept for the age.

This car runs and drives exceptionally nicely. The engine is smooth and powerful with no ticks, clatter or abnormal noises. The engine makes great power and doesn't smoke or hesitate. The transmission shifts well. The driving dynamics are excellent- this car handles outstandingly well, with no suspension noises or clunks and a tight, controlled ride. The brakes stop well and the steering is tight and precise. You cannot imagine how well this car drives for a 30-year old car.

The sunroof works perfectly, all the gauges work and the power mirrors work properly. The car does not overheat.

There are no known mechanical problems and this car is a dependable, reliable cruiser. I would not hesitate to drive this car anywhere, including a long trip.

This car is a 1984 and as such it is not brand new. I am not trying to present this as a perfect 100-pt car, but rather as a very clean, very presentable, reliable car you can drive and enjoy. Please expect normal issues of wear and tear consistent with the age of the car. Here is a full list of known defects, no matter how small: The cruise control doesn't work. There are small exterior faults and flaws such as small scratches, light dings, chips, marks, etc. There are cracks in the vinyl trim around the shifter bezel and center console. There are a few oil drips on the garage floor. When I was wiping down the interior for the photos yesterday, I accidentally locked the right rear door and now I can't get it unlocked or back open. The power window on that door also doesn't work; the other three do. When starting the car cold or if it has been sitting a while, it works best to let the electric fuel pump run for 20 seconds or so before starting. The trip computer doesn't seem to be displaying properly. The metal clip which holds the center cap "Growler" emblem on the right front wheel is broken. The passenger sun visor is missing. The power antenna stays up. The wipers work slowly or sometimes not at all. The right front tire was replaced recently and it is a slightly smaller size- that's the only tire the shop had in stock. There is a fabric cover on the dash, which has a few cracks. There is a split in one seam at the outside edge of the rear seat. I have tried to be as comprehensive as possible in noting flaws and faults.