The beauty of old cars is they are not overwhelmed with pointless gadgets that do little to improve the driving experience and usually take away from it...
My dad had a Series 1 XJ in 1973 and I was 17 years old and I adored it.....5 years later I bought myself a 1974 Series 2.......it was a heap of trouble but I was hooked.....I'm 69 now and 8 years ago I retired and treated myself to a 1997 x300 4ltr sport....1 owner 46,000 miles.....She has now done 65,000 and every time I get in this car I am one very happy man.....x
Will gladly be following the progress on your lovely example of the beautiful Jaguar X350. I still love my 2005 Super V8 to death. Owning it for five years now and with 355000 km’s (220k mls) on the odometer it still performs flawlessly! And for me, owning one particular car for more than two years is nothing short of a small miracle. Go figure… I guess these cars just easily put a spell on you so you do not veer off towards other cars quite so easily… 🤷🏻♂️ One other mod you could consider is replacing the (internals of the) head unit with a Jagdroid. It’s a British made invention/modification and converts the center console into a very modern and highly versatile Android unit. All this while leaving the dashboard optically unchanged. Anyway , good luck for now and looking forward to any updates! 😊👍🏻
i have a 2005 xj6 daimler 3.0 petrol 105k on clock....beautiful car, fantastic ride,visually stunning...30mpg gets down to southern italy every year ...uk based the 4.2 must be a beast
I had a new xj6 sport in 1995. I loved that car, so I recently bought a Japanese import Jaguar Super V8. It was meant to be a weekend ,sunny day car, but I love it so much it is now my daily driver.
The Jaguar XJR is, without a doubt, an iron fist in a velvet glove-a magic carpet of power and grace. Quite the reality to discover at 22, wouldn’t you say
Did the same thing as you… 19 years old in 1997… and got an ‘86 XJS for $6000. What a car! When someone accused me of driving “Dad’s car” I had to get the SH4GU4R vanity plate and put in an only-a-teenager stereo system. $6000 was huge money then but luckily gas was 89-99 cents. Have always had a crap Jag from then on.
What is it about the Jaguar pedigree with us 50 something Brits, Americans, Europeans, etc. that have inherited the love for these cars? I’m the son of an American service man that owned a Mark IX in Casablanca back in the 50s. I grew up listening to my dad telling me about the love for these cars and how temperamental his car was. I bought an 85 XJ6 (S3) in the early 90s (in my 20’s) and currently drive a convertible 09 XK 4.2 since new. My baby is the best car that i have ever driven. I’ve owned Mercedes and BMWs along the way, but they just don’t compare. The style, comfort and overall experience of a Jag is second to none. It is truly refreshing to see that I’m not alone and there is a massive community out there that love these cars. Great content mate, thank you so much. You’ve made my day with this video.
Make it louder. V8s have a nice habit of sounding civilised at low revs and only (ahem) fruity when you hit the gas. Mine has catalysts and tail boxes only and it's perfectly quiet pootling along through villages at >30, only but sounding gorgeous when you accelerate hard. It actually helps me rein it in in low limit areas :-) Let us know how the intake swap goes. - NB: That supercharger cover just lifts straight off - try it and see how much better it sounds!
I am 26 and just bought an '86 xj6. Love the look and learning a lot as I work on it to get it going well. I would like a modern classic to drive a few times a week so I might sell this one and buy a xjr in an effort to not have to be working on it constantly. I am quite enamored with these Jags and though they are admired here in the USA for their looks, they have quite a poor reputation.
Hi from Sydney, Australia. I'm 68 yrs old now, But when I was 19 trs old I bought a 1965 Jaguar mk10, affordable only because it was a left hand drive example, the best thing was it had been ordered by an enthusiast, so it had a race spec engine with bronze not alloy head and Koni gas shocks all-round, the handling was much improved. It was a 340-horsepower car, not a standard 265hp version After owning it a few years at age 25, I updated it with another custom built/order Jaguar. This time a rare long wheelbase series 1 XJ6, however also another ultra-high output bronze head car, and equipped ex-factory with a mk10 triple carby set up again another340 hp car, I loved it so much I kept it 33 years until I had the opportunity in 2012 of buying a 1967 420G the mk10 update , also a bronze head car, but it had a mere 50,025 miles on it at 45 years old car, this engine set up gives V8 like power but with no anti-pollution equipment there is no robbed power best of all though these powerful engines give realistic 6 cylinder engine fuel economy.
Hello from France. Congratulations for this video that presents very well a wonderful Jaguar XJR, very elegant, with a real soul. A dream on the road. It is still the stunning car that it was 20 years ago. Enjoy it !
My 1995 Daimler xj40 Sovereign is now nearly 30 years old. To drive, it is exquisite, as a classic. The electrical gremlins appear every other day, so you often go out with a smile and return with a quiz. However, there is no other car that can compare. The interior was made for Royalty by craftsmen and the length and width based on HMS Ark Royal.
A lot of aluminum in the bodywork? It is ALL aluminum, chassis and body panels. The chassis is bonded and riveted aluminum, more like aircraft construction. I bought a 2006 XJ8 VDP LWB this past February, but I was 77 when I bought it, the car is a nice counterpoint to my 2016 Jaguar F-Type 3.0S manual transmission coupe. I think it is a sad thing that Jaguar is going all electric, that might be the death knell of the marque.
What a beautiful car! I did a similar thing recently - A few months ago, with 19, I bought the small brother of the xj, a jag x-txpe 3.0 with 158k km on the clock. It´s been my dream car since being 9 and I now could achieve this dream. Some things need to be done on the Jag since I got it relatively cheap, but thats completely worth it. I couldn´t be happier with a car - It drives and handles awesome and everytime starting the motor is pure emotion. Owning a XJR in the future would be absolutely amazing as well. Have a ton of fun with the Jag and take care of it.
I have been driving 05 through 09 Vanden Plas since I’m 24 years old I’m now 42 and I currently have two of them in my fleet. I still think, they are by far the best jags ever made.
Nice choice! I'm 34 and was looking at the same thing (apart from with sepang alloys) It would look amazing slightly lowered and with spacers! our taste in bikes bizarrely extends over to cars too 😅
I bought the same , 50 yrs old now I bought one last month with previous owner spending over 16k on his 2 year ownership 😮😅 and further 5k from previous than him , Iv got a good one black on black with newly refurbished 20” sepang rims and love it!. Funny you say a Porsche as I also own one a 2006 997 c4S midnight blue with tan leather interior 😊
I did the same 6 months ago getting the same as you but the 3.0 V6. It’s not fast but with 240hp it’s fine. It’s my favourite car to drive just so comfortable and serene and the handling, due to the weight is a real I hope to never sell it.
Proper motor this is. I had the 3.6 sport premium with the 20 inch sepang alloys. It was a bit better looking than this one due to the spec but this one has the proper engine in it!!!!! Enjoy it mate!!!!!
I got an 04 Super V8 this summer and I love it, I've been working on overhauling the suspension and brakes and also just completed the dreaded "valley pipe" job and main radiator. I recorded my exploits and put them on my channel if you're interested in doing the work yourself. Next job is the Mechatronic socket on the gearbox and new transmission cooler lines. If you want to keep your car running in good order I would advise a detailed inspection to assess the condiiton of the bushes and drain refill the gearbox. Join the forums and download the (6000+ page) service document
That’s awesome, I’ll take a look at the channel. Fortunately this car has had all new discs and pads all round, it’s also had some suspension work and a recent gearbox service before I picked it up. Only thing at the moment is the power steering fluid needs changing
Best decision ! Jaguars worth more than their values. I 've owned an XJ6 from 1997 XJR100 and it was my first car at 22years old. Totally agree with you, sold the XJ6 in 2020 and bought a XJR100 2 years ago. New BMW's are crap plastic engineered with no more driver consideration. Jaguars of 2000's are best values for money nowadays ! Long road to you and your nice cat.
As a fellow owner of a XJR 2007 Portfolio edition and being 22 as well. I see nothing wrong of owning a car like this at our age as long as we don't act like kids behind the wheel lol...in a way this car is a transition in your life going from a boy to a man in my opinion, lovely example you got there mate!
Lovely Jag, I owned the XJ(350) age 22 too! Nice to see I am not the only one. I since sold it and now own a Rolls Royce Silver Spirit, (I’m 23 now lol). Be happy to give any advice on the Jag as I had many highs and lows with that model, (mostly highs).
I had one of these, and it was a wolf in sheep’s clothing with refinement. As an ex-XKR driver I was told by Jaguar this was the best car they made at that time…bargin
Owned a 2006 XJR a few years back. Loved it (I’m a bit of a Jaguar fan having owned several Jags). Only thing I didn’t like was the air suspension. Never got around to converting it before selling it, but think conventional suspension would’ve perfected it for me.
Love it ! Enjoy it! Looking forward to seeing your journey with it. Not too crazy on the exhaust, they have a wonderful subtle mellifluous V8 note. Maybe find a Range Rover / Sport Supercharged 5.0 V8 to do a comparison and review on. Same family of engines.
I bought a minter XJ300 about 15 years ago, 3.2 six, lovely car. Had it for about 18 months. However it was ruinous to run on petrol, that was then never mind now. Sold it. I can’t blame you for getting one but I doubt this time next year you’ll still have it.
Finding this video is kind of crazy for two reasons. One being that I haven't seen your motorcycle channel in quite a while and I've been meaning to catch up on that, and two because I found this video due to my current fascination with early 2000s Jaaaags. I'm in my early twenties myself but my taste in cars is a bit different from most people my age lol. I look forward to more content from this channel
Got to love Jags! Been a fan since I was a kid. Are you interested in meeting my beast? F Pace SVR 550 bhp, 700nm of torque. 180mph. It’s a nut job of an engine. Be interested to see a before and after bhp figure once you’ve done your mods. I kind of hope the air intake isn’t going to live in the hot air of the bonnet.
Love the car as it is. But it is personal choice as to what you choose to do. Your intended changes aren’t too dramatic. Though the exhaust sounds good as is and fitting with the overall elegance. Interesting about road tax loophole on Japanese imports I saw in one of your replies. Been wary at taking a punt on an import as I worried about provenance. But you have made me reconsider and as the usual road tax is otherwise a bit steep albeit comparable to similar other brands, the loophole makes it more inviting - least until labour decide to close it🙄. Happy motoring.
Lovely Darcy, i had one a silver one 15 years ago, loved it. I don’t do new cars and my current choice is a 2011 Mercedes E350 V6, love it quality German engineering. The old Jags are truly beautiful, congrats
Brought a 2006 XJ LWB Sovereign, ex japan - (grade 4, meaning minor wear, no dents ) 120,000km (75,000mls) landed & road cert 1800 quid!!! 3rd year owning it, have only had to replace 2 back tyres, & radiator reservoir tank. 50quid to have radio/screens etc reset to English. ( I know something will go , some sensor will be like the what I paid for the whole car) If it craps out, dies tomorrow, i've had more than my money's worth of pleasure out of it already.
Beautiful car, lovely combo, the headlight washers have been around for a long time now. Think my first encounter with them was 95 with my dads top spec Mitsubishi Shogun😂 always nice addition to have
Congratulations! 🎉 What a stunning car! I agree with comments on boring new cars to choose from! I am currently looking for a 2 seater roadster/ sports car. Looking at the Mazda / Miata RF GT new for drives when I am not on the bike and with the hardtop function good for rainy days and roof off at the press of a button when the rain clears. But can this Mazda MX5 RF GT car be a new car that bridges a practical and fun car to drive with a feeling of old school rear wheel drive, driving experience? 🤔 (Practical with a hardtop function not looking at practical from a luggage perspective)
Currently running a Daimler Super 8 (4.2 s/c) its basically an XJR in a party dress. 8k miles a year over 2 years - epic. Yes Mr BMW tail gater it can scare you off
Stunning cars, I own a 2006 4.2 v8 sovereign, been an owner since 2018!!!!. Honestly after owning the usual German cars I was surprised how relatively cheaper it is on maintenance!!!!!, I mean a 740 bmw was a black hole for my wallet lol 😆. I don't think I can own anything else jaguar's are fantastic to own and drive very smooth and comfortable plus point you will always find it in a car park, most cars look the same nowadays 😅😅
Sadly due to the BABVVO and TEBBVO laws, all petrol cars will unfortunately soon be banned from public streets in the EU, CH USA and Scandinavia :-( In Germany, the Green People's Party has given the order to shorten the fuel supply from 2025 by reducing all conventional gas stations to just one state-run central gas station per city or county Now they even want to slow down all gas pumps by 20 liters per minute to 2 liters per minute... From 2027, some car spare parts will also be banned in the EU... such as exhaust systems, turbochargers and even some engine and gearbox oils. .. California and New York will do the same from 2027... So no more investing in petrol cars... They even created a new type of crime here called emissions and smoke crime . "Bundesabgasbespaßungsverbotsverordnung" BABVVO in Germany and HESCHLAVVO in Switzerland and SMORVERBIDDEN in Sweden. Unfortunately, aditionaly the Green Jesus Federal Exhaust Gas Funneling Prohibition Ordinance (BABVVO) will soon ban the driving of combustion engines in public outside of verifiable commuter trips and transport trips, as exhaust gas fungus will then be a traffic offense! In addition, the green Jesus of Germany is probably planning to shut down all chimneys and have them filled with foam from June 2025.
At any age cars are cars, I had a Rolls Royce silver shadow at 26 and ran for 3 and a half years.😊 Jags are gorgeous I had a s type and it was awesome 😊😊😊😊😊😊
Same thoughts, but at the opposite age spectrum - lovely low mileage 2005 Lexus SC430 V8 hard top convertable for silly money compared to their initial price.
Wonder if the 'leaping cat' on the bonnet complies with UK legislation and has passed the correct push/pull specification (leapers were only for US spec) - involved in a pedestrian accident might be a problem.
The best bond villain car ever!!
I drove to the office today in my 2007 XJR and it made me happy the whole way. It is the best car I have ever owned.
Old is gold
The beauty of old cars is they are not overwhelmed with pointless gadgets that do little to improve the driving experience and usually take away from it...
My dad had a Series 1 XJ in 1973 and I was 17 years old and I adored it.....5 years later I bought myself a 1974 Series 2.......it was a heap of trouble but I was hooked.....I'm 69 now and 8 years ago I retired and treated myself to a 1997 x300 4ltr sport....1 owner 46,000 miles.....She has now done 65,000 and every time I get in this car I am one very happy man.....x
I drive a 2005 Jag XJ8 ... and I love it with all my heart. The driving experience, the power, the style - everything about this vehicle is fantastic.
Beautiful, Beautiful, Beautiful ! Please give us many, many videos on this car, including any mods or repairs! Love it!
Will gladly be following the progress on your lovely example of the beautiful Jaguar X350.
I still love my 2005 Super V8 to death. Owning it for five years now and with 355000 km’s (220k mls) on the odometer it still performs flawlessly! And for me, owning one particular car for more than two years is nothing short of a small miracle. Go figure… I guess these cars just easily put a spell on you so you do not veer off towards other cars quite so easily… 🤷🏻♂️
One other mod you could consider is replacing the (internals of the) head unit with a Jagdroid. It’s a British made invention/modification and converts the center console into a very modern and highly versatile Android unit. All this while leaving the dashboard optically unchanged.
Anyway , good luck for now and looking forward to any updates! 😊👍🏻
Im 36, this appeals to me! What a great car and great vid! Thanks!!!
Glad you enjoyed it!
@@Darcysdrive MORE please!!!!! Could look at that fine steed all the live long!
More coming!! 😁
i have a 2005 xj6 daimler 3.0 petrol 105k on clock....beautiful car, fantastic ride,visually stunning...30mpg gets down to southern italy every year ...uk based
the 4.2 must be a beast
Have the same car with 104k ! Only had it 6 months, absolutely love it and annoyed with myself I didn’t try one sooner!!
@@JohnAdams-kc8wx still plenty of parts available too.....decent INDEPENDENT suppliers here in the UK AND PRICES REASONABLE too
Oh my god I love it!
Thanks Freddie. It even smells classy 👌🏼
The old man and the old man! Lovely car. Saw one of these on the M6 full of young lads once. Made me smile
I had a new xj6 sport in 1995. I loved that car, so I recently bought a Japanese import Jaguar Super V8. It was meant to be a weekend ,sunny day car, but I love it so much it is now my daily driver.
Father and son together making videos about cars. Surely life doesn't get better than that. Vert nice guys thankyou
The Jaguar XJR is, without a doubt, an iron fist in a velvet glove-a magic carpet of power and grace. Quite the reality to discover at 22, wouldn’t you say
Awesome car Darcy, enjoy your new ride it is so classy & lovely ❤
Thank you! Will do!
Very nice 👍 love the colour and spec 👍 it’s exactly the one I would choose if I every bought another, Had a X300 XJR-6 back in the day
Did the same thing as you… 19 years old in 1997… and got an ‘86 XJS for $6000. What a car! When someone accused me of driving “Dad’s car” I had to get the SH4GU4R vanity plate and put in an only-a-teenager stereo system. $6000 was huge money then but luckily gas was 89-99 cents. Have always had a crap Jag from then on.
Had one for five years apart from usual Jag faults , air suspension ,warning lights you fall in love not many cars like these.
What is it about the Jaguar pedigree with us 50 something Brits, Americans, Europeans, etc. that have inherited the love for these cars? I’m the son of an American service man that owned a Mark IX in Casablanca back in the 50s. I grew up listening to my dad telling me about the love for these cars and how temperamental his car was. I bought an 85 XJ6 (S3) in the early 90s (in my 20’s) and currently drive a convertible 09 XK 4.2 since new. My baby is the best car that i have ever driven. I’ve owned Mercedes and BMWs along the way, but they just don’t compare. The style, comfort and overall experience of a Jag is second to none. It is truly refreshing to see that I’m not alone and there is a massive community out there that love these cars. Great content mate, thank you so much. You’ve made my day with this video.
Thank you, pleased you enjoyed it 👍🏼
Make it louder. V8s have a nice habit of sounding civilised at low revs and only (ahem) fruity when you hit the gas. Mine has catalysts and tail boxes only and it's perfectly quiet pootling along through villages at >30, only but sounding gorgeous when you accelerate hard. It actually helps me rein it in in low limit areas :-) Let us know how the intake swap goes. - NB: That supercharger cover just lifts straight off - try it and see how much better it sounds!
Lot more character than some BMW, very classy.
Absolutely!
I am 26 and just bought an '86 xj6. Love the look and learning a lot as I work on it to get it going well. I would like a modern classic to drive a few times a week so I might sell this one and buy a xjr in an effort to not have to be working on it constantly. I am quite enamored with these Jags and though they are admired here in the USA for their looks, they have quite a poor reputation.
Timeless design. It’s beautiful especially in that British racing green!
Hi from Sydney, Australia. I'm 68 yrs old now, But when I was 19 trs old I bought a 1965 Jaguar mk10, affordable only because it was a left hand drive example, the best thing was it had been ordered by an enthusiast, so it had a race spec engine with bronze not alloy head and Koni gas shocks all-round, the handling was much improved. It was a 340-horsepower car, not a standard 265hp version
After owning it a few years at age 25, I updated it with another custom built/order Jaguar. This time a rare long wheelbase series 1 XJ6, however also another ultra-high output bronze head car, and equipped ex-factory with a mk10 triple carby set up again another340 hp car, I loved it so much I kept it 33 years until I had the opportunity in 2012 of buying a 1967 420G the mk10 update , also a bronze head car, but it had a mere 50,025 miles on it at 45 years old car, this engine set up gives V8 like power but with no anti-pollution equipment there is no robbed power best of all though these powerful engines give realistic 6 cylinder engine fuel economy.
You clearly have class Darcy. Stunning car 👏🏻
Hello from France. Congratulations for this video that presents very well a wonderful Jaguar XJR, very elegant, with a real soul. A dream on the road. It is still the stunning car that it was 20 years ago. Enjoy it !
Thank you 😊
My 1995 Daimler xj40 Sovereign is now nearly 30 years old. To drive, it is exquisite, as a classic. The electrical gremlins appear every other day, so you often go out with a smile and return with a quiz. However, there is no other car that can compare. The interior was made for Royalty by craftsmen and the length and width based on HMS Ark Royal.
Brilliant car. Any electrical issues etc, just change the battery, very common, Great choice! I loved mine.
I bought a X358 XJ diesel at 18 and I love it to bits and plan to get an XJR one day. Amazing cars.
I owned a 2004 silver on black XJR and loved it!
Beautiful cars, my neighbour has one to pootle about it, never has any significant issues.
I am the proud owner of the 4.2 n/a, which I’ve owned for the past 2 years. Absolutely love it.
I bought an XJ when I was 19. People thought it was my Dad's car. Insurance was cheap though, and was a lovely thing to drive.
A lot of aluminum in the bodywork? It is ALL aluminum, chassis and body panels. The chassis is bonded and riveted aluminum, more like aircraft construction. I bought a 2006 XJ8 VDP LWB this past February, but I was 77 when I bought it, the car is a nice counterpoint to my 2016 Jaguar F-Type 3.0S manual transmission coupe. I think it is a sad thing that Jaguar is going all electric, that might be the death knell of the marque.
The effort in this video is absolutely spectacular especially the camera work well done pal
Thank you 😊
Good looking car. Good to buy used.... Great plan and responsible
What a beautiful car! I did a similar thing recently - A few months ago, with 19, I bought the small brother of the xj, a jag x-txpe 3.0 with 158k km on the clock. It´s been my dream car since being 9 and I now could achieve this dream. Some things need to be done on the Jag since I got it relatively cheap, but thats completely worth it. I couldn´t be happier with a car - It drives and handles awesome and everytime starting the motor is pure emotion. Owning a XJR in the future would be absolutely amazing as well.
Have a ton of fun with the Jag and take care of it.
That’s amazing, congratulations on your purchase. There’s something very special about a Jag
Why not. It took me a while to mature into this car. When I was 22, I had a Ferrari 308 and a few Capris. Now on my 3rd Jag (x300).
That’s a gorgeous Jag, I love it!
Me too!
Love it. A proper jaguar before they went woke.
I have been driving 05 through 09 Vanden Plas since I’m 24 years old I’m now 42 and I currently have two of them in my fleet. I still think, they are by far the best jags ever made.
I bought a Daimler Super Eight earlier this year and I love it 😍
Nice choice! I'm 34 and was looking at the same thing (apart from with sepang alloys) It would look amazing slightly lowered and with spacers! our taste in bikes bizarrely extends over to cars too 😅
Great purchase! You are going to love it.. I own a 2007 XJ8L and I daily the car.. Put 30k miles this year alone.. spectacular cars.. Good Luck
When I was young I wish somebody had told me that buying a well built luxury car would be a good idea.
I bought the same , 50 yrs old now I bought one last month with previous owner spending over 16k on his 2 year ownership 😮😅 and further 5k from previous than him , Iv got a good one black on black with newly refurbished 20” sepang rims and love it!. Funny you say a Porsche as I also own one a 2006 997 c4S midnight blue with tan leather interior 😊
that specimen looks CLEAN
Great choice young man! I've had 2x XJRs a '53 plate and an '05 plate. Ballistic missiles with armchair comfort! Enjoy...!
I bought one xj6 3 months ago. Im changing a few bit and the exhaust is the nezt one. Lovely car . The looks are something extraordinary
Good choice, I bought a BMW 140i few years ago, didn't quite gel with it something like this is more me
Totally agree!
The Jaaag goes nice with your country estate 😎👍
More content on this car please 🙏
I did the same 6 months ago getting the same as you but the 3.0 V6. It’s not fast but with 240hp it’s fine. It’s my favourite car to drive just so comfortable and serene and the handling, due to the weight is a real I hope to never sell it.
Proper motor this is. I had the 3.6 sport premium with the 20 inch sepang alloys. It was a bit better looking than this one due to the spec but this one has the proper engine in it!!!!! Enjoy it mate!!!!!
I got an 04 Super V8 this summer and I love it, I've been working on overhauling the suspension and brakes and also just completed the dreaded "valley pipe" job and main radiator. I recorded my exploits and put them on my channel if you're interested in doing the work yourself. Next job is the Mechatronic socket on the gearbox and new transmission cooler lines. If you want to keep your car running in good order I would advise a detailed inspection to assess the condiiton of the bushes and drain refill the gearbox. Join the forums and download the (6000+ page) service document
That’s awesome, I’ll take a look at the channel. Fortunately this car has had all new discs and pads all round, it’s also had some suspension work and a recent gearbox service before I picked it up. Only thing at the moment is the power steering fluid needs changing
@@Darcysdrive sounds like you got a good deal to be fair.
I just subscribed!
@@EdAb great, welcome to the channel 👍🏼
Best decision ! Jaguars worth more than their values. I 've owned an XJ6 from 1997 XJR100 and it was my first car at 22years old. Totally agree with you, sold the XJ6 in 2020 and bought a XJR100 2 years ago. New BMW's are crap plastic engineered with no more driver consideration. Jaguars of 2000's are best values for money nowadays ! Long road to you and your nice cat.
Glad you agree, you clearly have great taste!
As a fellow owner of a XJR 2007 Portfolio edition and being 22 as well. I see nothing wrong of owning a car like this at our age as long as we don't act like kids behind the wheel lol...in a way this car is a transition in your life going from a boy to a man in my opinion, lovely example you got there mate!
Totally agree! You have great taste my friend!
I have a 76 XJS and a 77 Daimler Double Six.....a glutton for punishment but they are such lovely cars.
That's a beauty. I have the newer 2012xj but love these older shape cars.
Lovely Jag, I owned the XJ(350) age 22 too! Nice to see I am not the only one. I since sold it and now own a Rolls Royce Silver Spirit, (I’m 23 now lol). Be happy to give any advice on the Jag as I had many highs and lows with that model, (mostly highs).
I had one of these, and it was a wolf in sheep’s clothing with refinement. As an ex-XKR driver I was told by Jaguar this was the best car they made at that time…bargin
Owned a 2006 XJR a few years back. Loved it (I’m a bit of a Jaguar fan having owned several Jags). Only thing I didn’t like was the air suspension. Never got around to converting it before selling it, but think conventional suspension would’ve perfected it for me.
Love it ! Enjoy it! Looking forward to seeing your journey with it. Not too crazy on the exhaust, they have a wonderful subtle mellifluous V8 note. Maybe find a Range Rover / Sport Supercharged 5.0 V8 to do a comparison and review on. Same family of engines.
I bought a minter XJ300 about 15 years ago, 3.2 six, lovely car. Had it for about 18 months. However it was ruinous to run on petrol, that was then never mind now. Sold it. I can’t blame you for getting one but I doubt this time next year you’ll still have it.
Finding this video is kind of crazy for two reasons. One being that I haven't seen your motorcycle channel in quite a while and I've been meaning to catch up on that, and two because I found this video due to my current fascination with early 2000s Jaaaags. I'm in my early twenties myself but my taste in cars is a bit different from most people my age lol. I look forward to more content from this channel
Welcome back! Hope you enjoy 😊
Got to love Jags! Been a fan since I was a kid. Are you interested in meeting my beast? F Pace SVR 550 bhp, 700nm of torque. 180mph. It’s a nut job of an engine.
Be interested to see a before and after bhp figure once you’ve done your mods. I kind of hope the air intake isn’t going to live in the hot air of the bonnet.
Love the car as it is. But it is personal choice as to what you choose to do. Your intended changes aren’t too dramatic. Though the exhaust sounds good as is and fitting with the overall elegance. Interesting about road tax loophole on Japanese imports I saw in one of your replies. Been wary at taking a punt on an import as I worried about provenance. But you have made me reconsider and as the usual road tax is otherwise a bit steep albeit comparable to similar other brands, the loophole makes it more inviting - least until labour decide to close it🙄. Happy motoring.
Excellent value for money--- great nick too 👍
Superb classic and I think your spot on so much more well thought out and designed 👌☺️ I’d keep the exhaust as is it’s got that nice classic sound
thats a beautiful car!
cant go wrong with a JAAAAAAGGG
Lovely Darcy, i had one a silver one 15 years ago, loved it. I don’t do new cars and my current choice is a 2011 Mercedes E350 V6, love it quality German engineering. The old Jags are truly beautiful, congrats
Thank you Nick 👍🏼
2011 is a new car to Me anything after 2000 is new.
Brought a 2006 XJ LWB Sovereign, ex japan - (grade 4, meaning minor wear, no dents ) 120,000km (75,000mls) landed & road cert 1800 quid!!! 3rd year owning it, have only had to replace 2 back tyres, & radiator reservoir tank. 50quid to have radio/screens etc reset to English. ( I know something will go , some sensor will be like the what I paid for the whole car)
If it craps out, dies tomorrow, i've had more than my money's worth of pleasure out of it already.
Sounds like it's got a very hushed interior when underway. Just how a Jag should be.
Beautiful car, lovely combo, the headlight washers have been around for a long time now. Think my first encounter with them was 95 with my dads top spec Mitsubishi Shogun😂 always nice addition to have
Congratulations! 🎉 What a stunning car!
I agree with comments on boring new cars to choose from!
I am currently looking for a 2 seater roadster/ sports car. Looking at the Mazda / Miata RF GT new for drives when I am not on the bike and with the hardtop function good for rainy days and roof off at the press of a button when the rain clears.
But can this Mazda MX5 RF GT car be a new car that bridges a practical and fun car to drive with a feeling of old school rear wheel drive, driving experience? 🤔 (Practical with a hardtop function not looking at practical from a luggage perspective)
I used to work for a Jaguar specialist years ago, I've had 21 Jaguars, Mk10s ,xjs s and the last was an Etype which I sold to buy my first house!!
Currently running a Daimler Super 8 (4.2 s/c) its basically an XJR in a party dress. 8k miles a year over 2 years - epic. Yes Mr BMW tail gater it can scare you off
Brought myself a s type at 18 loved it replaced it with a xfs would love another s type
ITS GORGEOUS 🤩🤩!!!!!
Stunning cars, I own a 2006 4.2 v8 sovereign, been an owner since 2018!!!!. Honestly after owning the usual German cars I was surprised how relatively cheaper it is on maintenance!!!!!, I mean a 740 bmw was a black hole for my wallet lol 😆. I don't think I can own anything else jaguar's are fantastic to own and drive very smooth and comfortable plus point you will always find it in a car park, most cars look the same nowadays 😅😅
Car looks great, video looks great. Was this filmed with the new camera gear?
Thank you, the on board shots were with the new camera gear, otherwise the same professional camera equipment we usually use 👍🏼
Good leftfield punt. Not liking the wheels but it's class.
Most beautiful car designs ever 🎉
Sadly due to the BABVVO and TEBBVO laws, all petrol cars will unfortunately soon be banned from public streets in the EU, CH USA and Scandinavia :-( In Germany, the Green People's Party has given the order to shorten the fuel supply from 2025 by reducing all conventional gas stations to just one state-run central gas station per city or county Now they even want to slow down all gas pumps by 20 liters per minute to 2 liters per minute... From 2027, some car spare parts will also be banned in the EU... such as exhaust systems, turbochargers and even some engine and gearbox oils. .. California and New York will do the same from 2027... So no more investing in petrol cars... They even created a new type of crime here called emissions and smoke crime . "Bundesabgasbespaßungsverbotsverordnung" BABVVO in Germany and HESCHLAVVO in Switzerland and SMORVERBIDDEN in Sweden. Unfortunately, aditionaly the Green Jesus Federal Exhaust Gas Funneling Prohibition Ordinance (BABVVO) will soon ban the driving of combustion engines in public outside of verifiable commuter trips and transport trips, as exhaust gas fungus will then be a traffic offense! In addition, the green Jesus of Germany is probably planning to shut down all chimneys and have them filled with foam from June 2025.
At any age cars are cars, I had a Rolls Royce silver shadow at 26 and ran for 3 and a half years.😊 Jags are gorgeous I had a s type and it was awesome 😊😊😊😊😊😊
Very cool! You have great taste 😁
Please could we have a video on any mechanical issues you’ve experienced etc? Beautiful car… I’m similar age
magnificent looking, very expensive in my place.
Same thoughts, but at the opposite age spectrum - lovely low mileage 2005 Lexus SC430 V8 hard top convertable for silly money compared to their initial price.
Just bought the x358 .. beware matey, an exhaust upgrade will sound nice but the droning on a cruise will drive you crazy
X350 is the best Jag they ever made, in my opinion.
The Jag is aging well.
Wonder if the 'leaping cat' on the bonnet complies with UK legislation and has passed the correct push/pull specification (leapers were only for US spec) - involved in a pedestrian accident might be a problem.
I had a rover 800 vitesse and a SAAB 9000 Carlsson at the same age whilst friends had fiesta’s!
I had a X308 XJR at 24 thing was a bucket list car. Then I replaced it with a X308 full limo spec.
I also have an XJR, in black, 2003, sepang wheels etc. I wonder how many are left in the UK ?
Stunning cars...had one and lost my driving licence!!
Sorry to hear that
Lovely motor for anybody , 22 or 82!
Speaking of a Japanese import, more remarkable is the fact that there are many LHD Japanese imports, despite Japan being a RHD country.
It's an icon of a car......love it..❤😊