Jaguar Big Sedans

I have a customer in Los Angeles who has to sell his 94 XJ12 as he is leaving the country. If you like I could give you his tel no. The car is in beautiful condition. Jaguar affectionado and etc.

OR... try a 95/96 Jaguar XJ12 - they were the last Jaguar sedans fitted with a V12.

2001 Jaguar XJR
1987 Jaguar V12 Vanden Plas
1986 Jaguar XJ6

I'd say the only post-1990 Jaguar that will have any potential of appreciation will be the Jaguar XJ220, but they are quite rare to come by now. A good one will be about $190,000 or so, and it doesn't seem like they will be coming down any further.

On the sedan front, why not a 1992 V12 VDP (provided you are in Canada).
These represent the last of the Series 3 models, and also the last of the 5.3litre V12.

Another 90's Jaguar sedan you can buy for barely nothing will be the 94 XJ12. 6litre V12 will be lots of fun, though, I am not sure if it would be of any significance to collectors - I would think in 10 years time it would stir up considerably more interest than a 6 cylinder variant of the XJ40.

Man Shun Poon
2001 Jaguar XJR
1987 Jaguar V12 Vanden Plas
1986 Jaguar XJ6

you're welcome Alan. Also I can add: a "VDP" model (Vanden Plas) is essentially the same car as a "Base" XJ-6, XJ-40, X-300, X-308, and X-350.

the differences are in the specific VDP exterior/interior color combinations, more "plush" carpeting, rear seat design, and some accesories like reading lamps, rear seat Headrests, etc., and of course, a rear Vanden Plas badge. Same for the "Sovereign" models, little difference to the "Base" models. Otherwise identical.

Thank you, Alan

JAM: Thank you for your informed response, Alan (XSportwagon)

yes, the only modern cars holding their market price are Mercedes, BMW, and Lexus/Toyota, and I am not guessing this, it was told to me by a Central Florida broker that buys cars at auctions for his clients here and abroad, whether dealers or private parties; He tells me many modern Jaguar are selling for $1,500. at auction, with a few issues like non-working A/C, otherwise beautiful cars, and nobody bids on them! But they roll a Mercedes and brokers bid like crazy. Very sad, but that's the reality. Modern Jags are worth practically nothing. The Series III XJ sedans (1980?¢ to 1987 USA Market), was "declared" a Classic by Jaguar World Magazine back in 2000. What has happened since? nothing. The cars are getting older and more beat up, and prices go down down down.

Having said that, there's always mint condition cars that command more money, but buyers have become very savvy, so don't expect much.

Buy low sell high? don't count on it.

And to clarify my comments, I am referring to modern Jaguar Sedans, not the real Sport classics, (from the XK-120 to the E-type), which command high prices. 1940's thru 1967 Big and Small "Saloons" (Sedans) are fabulous cars built and finished along the lines of Bentleys and Rolls Royce which are (you guessed it!) under-priced! It will take 10 years for these older cars to boom again in the market, so there's your long-term investment. Buy now while they're cheap, wait 10 years to triple your money.

if you want real-time price information, talk to an auction broker, they know what is going on.

In my opinion, no. "Appreciation" and "Jaguar" are words that are not often used together. In fact prices are still dropping....although the one-in-a-hundred ultra mint example might be an exception. And, well, the '88-'94 "XJ40" sedans were the most loved model to begin with.

If any Jag sedan is subject to appreciation in the next few years I'd think it would be the '79-87 Ser III XJ6/VDP, but even that's a bit iffy.

From another perspective, one not considering appreciation, the '95'96'97 Jag sedans are terrific cars and good examples are often under $10K, making them one of the best used car bargains of all time. Nothing can come close for the money. A smart guy would outfit his family with a whole fleet of 'em :-)

Doug Dwyer
Longview Washington USA
1995 XJR