Daimler Double Six 6.0 (1994-97)

Newest Review: ... are huge, but not too expensive, at just over £100 each, because they are the same as those fitted to most ordinary XJs and ... more

... Daimlers and therefore quite popular. Nothing major or expensive went wrong in the three years I had this car and it had over 150,000 miles on the odometer when I sold it. All of the break-downs were caused by minor inexpensive, but annoying things. The engines are reckoned to be good for 250,000 miles due to their low stress lives, but if a major engine or gearbox overhaul were required this would be extremely expensive and probably uneconomical unless you could do it yourself. Even a new radiator or rear-axle coul...more

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Daimler Double Six 6.0 (1994-97): Endangered species (1107 words)
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The Jaguar XJ12/Daimler Double Six is available in four variants: long and short wheelbase and badged either as a Jaguar or a Daimler. The Daimler being a slightly higher specification, but the main difference is the addition of beautiful walnut "picnic tables" in the rear. This is no longer available and was replaced by a Daimler variant of the new Jaguar XJ8, several years ago, but it still makes a very interesting second-hand purchase, with good examples of this luxurious super-car available for just a few thousand pounds, despite it remarkable specification and original price of over £55,000 for the Jaguar version. I used one of these as my "company ... Read the complete review

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