That car is nothing less than STUNNING! A dateless timeless body style of Epic Proportions! Glad I have a Coupe. Mine is NOT an "R". I have the XK-8. Your car is "Bitchin" dude! Stay well! NO STRIPES! Don't ruin it. DONT DO A THING!
THIS is my favourite Jaguar. Everybody likes a convertible but the coupe shape gets lost when the roof is gone. This one ticks all the boxes. And supercharger to top it off. Bill is correct, supercharger power is very satisfying compared to turbo. Even and old LeSabre 3.8 with supercharger is a fun motor.
I think they should’ve gotten rid of the back seats, so that they could give it a mechanically folding hardtop. You get a convertible, with the beautiful roofline, and it’s an actual roadster, like the original XK-E-Type.
The kids will complain in the back seat... the hell with them... leave them at home.. LMAO.. So true. I took my kids out in mine and they whined about the leg room...there isn't any! They are only good for a weekend bag. That's it. But I still love it.
Incredible again. I have this in the XJR body. Incredible engine, although it is a 2000, the tentioners and guides would need to be replaced at some point. These coupes are very rare for sure..
Great review . I have a 2001 XKR and understand the urge to use the surge of power and hear the supercharger whine all too well..... ( Though not in the wet.) The best range is flooring it from about 20 mph on where the power just keeps coming ..... As I understand it, the main differences between the XK8 and XKR (apart from the Supercharger, bonnet /hood grills, badges etc). were that the R had a Mercedes gearbox (due to extra XKR power), and that the computer controlled suspension was standard on the R and an option on the XK8. I think the 'S' button shortens the gearbox changes rather than the suspension, but who cares when the S button is so much fun whatever it does. I don't understand why these cars are still so affordable and why so many are being scrapped. There were only 9,661 X100 Coupes worldwide between 1997 and 2005 which must make them pretty rare. They do rust if not looked after and service history is essential. This car at 19K miles looks and sounds great and it comes across from the video that you really enjoyed the car.
Nice review and gorgeous looking car. If you read John's ("To The Garage") 10,000m review on youtube he shows us that the dash design is a homage to the wing shape of the Sptifire as the Castle Bromwich factory in the UK is where the Sptifire was made. Suddenly the fascia shape makes sense. I also love the look of the last XK8 models that ended around 2014 but that doesn't have the same fascia. Still dreaming of driving or owning a nice coupé or convertible before I die or the whole network out there serves electric or hydrogen only!
I saw one of these the 2004 version recently good looking car I like it on another note the Florida humidity is on another level just sticky soon as you walk out of the house
If I'm gonna deal with British quirky reliability (had a Land Rover as a daily driver for years so... Yea I get it), I'd take that '89 XJS call day long. If you're gonna get nuts, get totally nuts. 80s Jaguar. Sign me up. Once I'm ready for a bi-weekly headache again, I think that's the direction I'm going. I actually watch that review pretty frequently!
4.0 is a "big" engine? The "S" button on the console isn't anything about the suspension, it's the sport mode for the transmission, changes the shift points and snaps the gears quicker. I have an '04 convertible with the 4.2, nearly identical with a bit more displacement, really sweet car with only a few quirks, not parting with it any time soon!
What a lovely first generation X100. Interesting that this car has the Pre facelift front bumper but the MY2000 navigation system! Have not seen the navigation with the old front bumper style and fog lights before. I have the same car in British Racing Green! There was a R Performance option from the factory to get larger Brembo brakes. This became standard after 2003 on XKR.
Hello Nicholas. Wheels are "double 5" but the red badge with "supercharger" written on it simply signifies that its an XKR. The Silverstone edition (but the car shown is regular XKR not a Silverstone) had a number of refinements you can read about here: www.motorweek.org/reviews/road_tests/2001_jaguar_xkr_silverstone_program_2023 ). Enjoy your XK8 :-)
That S I’m not sure exactly what it stands for but what it does it makes the transmission hold gears longer and shift firmer. That car does not have the cats system on it when you hit the hood open if it did it would headlines run into the shocks under the hood but it did not so it has normal shocks on its
I’ve had one for over 4 years, pretty much found it in a barn, doesn’t have an engine, so I’m wondering if I should put an ls1 engine in it and change it to standard or out the stock engine in someday
IIIII dooooon't belieeeeeve it! A hard top XK in USA? The first owner probably wasn't American because nobody in this country knew a hard top existed. Same goes for the XJS after 1989. Alright, I'm just kidding. It's always nice to see a hard top XK or XJS. Btw, I found this house on Streetview. Yaay!
Beautiful car, but I would rather have the 3 gauges in the centre of the dash instead of a now useless Garmin. Also, be wary of those awful Nikasil cylinder liners and plastic cam tensioners. By oct 1999 cylinder should be steel, but these are known weak points.
A rich bitch in the apartment building I help to manage had one of these twenty years ago, not the R, just the more standard version, and in British rallying green. She used to reverse out of her space in the parking lot like the starting pistol had just been fired at Le Mans.
@@brandonherrera2891 Gear 5 on this car is 0.6 overdrive which is a much lower ratio than 1.1 on the other gears. Most reviewers just call it another gear which effectively it is, just at a much lower ratio.
That car is nothing less than STUNNING! A dateless timeless body style of Epic Proportions! Glad I have a Coupe. Mine is NOT an "R". I have the XK-8. Your car is "Bitchin" dude! Stay well! NO STRIPES! Don't ruin it. DONT DO A THING!
Yaaaaaay! Back to the car reviews in front of the house! Thank goodness!
Whoa, that hidden keyhole for the boot is cool. Car makers need to bring back clever design like that!
Yes, I was really impressed with that too...
Didn't expect that...
So cool!
Basically there for when you disconnect your trunk mounted battery for whatever reason and then forget and close the trunk!
THIS is my favourite Jaguar. Everybody likes a convertible but the coupe shape gets lost when the roof is gone. This one ticks all the boxes. And supercharger to top it off. Bill is correct, supercharger power is very satisfying compared to turbo. Even and old LeSabre 3.8 with supercharger is a fun motor.
I think they should’ve gotten rid of the back seats, so that they could give it a mechanically folding hardtop. You get a convertible, with the beautiful roofline, and it’s an actual roadster, like the original XK-E-Type.
"They work"
Haha what a genuine moment.
So excited for mine to ship!
Such a beautiful car. They rarely make cars like this anymore. Shame
"Kids are gonna complain. The hell with them, leave them at home!" LMAO
The kids will complain in the back seat... the hell with them... leave them at home.. LMAO.. So true. I took my kids out in mine and they whined about the leg room...there isn't any! They are only good for a weekend bag. That's it. But I still love it.
the most beautiful beast ever made
Incredible again. I have this in the XJR body. Incredible engine, although it is a 2000, the tentioners and guides would need to be replaced at some point. These coupes are very rare for sure..
Timeless
Ahhhh - that chime that plays when the accessory is on! That brought back some early-2000s memories.
Great review .
I have a 2001 XKR and understand the urge to use the surge of power and hear the supercharger whine all too well..... ( Though not in the wet.) The best range is flooring it from about 20 mph on where the power just keeps coming .....
As I understand it, the main differences between the XK8 and XKR (apart from the Supercharger, bonnet /hood grills, badges etc). were that the R had a Mercedes gearbox (due to extra XKR power), and that the computer controlled suspension was standard on the R and an option on the XK8.
I think the 'S' button shortens the gearbox changes rather than the suspension, but who cares when the S button is so much fun whatever it does.
I don't understand why these cars are still so affordable and why so many are being scrapped. There were only 9,661 X100 Coupes worldwide between 1997 and 2005 which must make them pretty rare. They do rust if not looked after and service history is essential.
This car at 19K miles looks and sounds great and it comes across from the video that you really enjoyed the car.
Mine's a '98 and still makes me smile. And you're right about the S button or Sports mode. It holds the revs more.
Modern day E-Type.
Spot on Bill, this is an overlooked semi exotic. The design by Geoff Lawson is absolutely stunning and always will be.
Modern day E-Type.
it is like an elegant catfish camaro
Nice review and gorgeous looking car. If you read John's ("To The Garage") 10,000m review on youtube he shows us that the dash design is a homage to the wing shape of the Sptifire as the Castle Bromwich factory in the UK is where the Sptifire was made. Suddenly the fascia shape makes sense. I also love the look of the last XK8 models that ended around 2014 but that doesn't have the same fascia. Still dreaming of driving or owning a nice coupé or convertible before I die or the whole network out there serves electric or hydrogen only!
Thank you Bill, love Jags ,your presentation and humor is appreciated . If I lived in Fl I would be your best customer.
Lovely in that colour
I've watched this at least 3 times. Really love this car.
Jaguar week indeed Bill, another great video! Good to see those CLK’s get a break. 😄
masterclass
I saw one of these the 2004 version recently good looking car I like it on another note the Florida humidity is on another level just sticky soon as you walk out of the house
I love mine..It has it all...............................
Great, informative and entertaining review! Thank you!
This car looks sick
Excellent vid to stumble across on a Monday.
beautiful car!
Astonishing car! I'm going to buy one next year.
Me too.
I really like this one!! … Great vid Bill . . Thanks!
Where does he get such low mileage cars.?
If I'm gonna deal with British quirky reliability (had a Land Rover as a daily driver for years so... Yea I get it), I'd take that '89 XJS call day long. If you're gonna get nuts, get totally nuts. 80s Jaguar. Sign me up. Once I'm ready for a bi-weekly headache again, I think that's the direction I'm going. I actually watch that review pretty frequently!
4.0 is a "big" engine? The "S" button on the console isn't anything about the suspension, it's the sport mode for the transmission, changes the shift points and snaps the gears quicker. I have an '04 convertible with the 4.2, nearly identical with a bit more displacement, really sweet car with only a few quirks, not parting with it any time soon!
What a lovely first generation X100. Interesting that this car has the Pre facelift front bumper but the MY2000 navigation system!
Have not seen the navigation with the old front bumper style and fog lights before.
I have the same car in British Racing Green!
There was a R Performance option from the factory to get larger Brembo brakes. This became standard after 2003 on XKR.
It's definitely a replacement bumper. Or perhaps a super late model 1999. Still beautiful. The Nav is a shame.
Bill is a crank. Gotta love it.
I dig the tesla
Resembles the Riviera!!
Thanks for the great video.
great vid, love your humour Sir
Wheels are called “ double 5 “. The red badge on an XKR , if not replaced on purpose signifies the “ Silverstone” limited edition.
Hello Nicholas. Wheels are "double 5" but the red badge with "supercharger" written on it simply signifies that its an XKR. The Silverstone edition (but the car shown is regular XKR not a Silverstone) had a number of refinements you can read about here: www.motorweek.org/reviews/road_tests/2001_jaguar_xkr_silverstone_program_2023 ). Enjoy your XK8 :-)
I have a silverstone. Has flush fog lights. Silver emblem, silver calipers, red stitching, leather steering wheel. Detroit wheels, etc
That S I’m not sure exactly what it stands for but what it does it makes the transmission hold gears longer and shift firmer. That car does not have the cats system on it when you hit the hood open if it did it would headlines run into the shocks under the hood but it did not so it has normal shocks on its
Beautiful car.
Lovely colour.
You’re wonderful Bill!!!Benny from Israel 😘💐
VERY SWEET JAG!!
Good morning,
Has this car been maintained regularly by a certified Jaguar service center?
Why so few miles?
What is the asking price? Thank you.
I’ve had one for over 4 years, pretty much found it in a barn, doesn’t have an engine, so I’m wondering if I should put an ls1 engine in it and change it to standard or out the stock engine in someday
You would do better just keeping the ORIGINAL engine
Find the stock engine if you can. Nothing like that glorious supercharger.
The satellite nav in a 2000 Mercedes is very easy once you do it a few times.
This car is a bargain for 10k
IIIII dooooon't belieeeeeve it! A hard top XK in USA? The first owner probably wasn't American because nobody in this country knew a hard top existed. Same goes for the XJS after 1989. Alright, I'm just kidding. It's always nice to see a hard top XK or XJS. Btw, I found this house on Streetview. Yaay!
Yes you are so right.!!!!!
Bro where do you live , that’s a hella of a house 🔥
They forgot to put a manual gearbox in them. That's really sad for the people that like to drive a car.
I'm curious, what would it be worth?
Ive had 3 of these..Lets be real--- its a mustang ;)
This British Ford Thunderbird and Mustang.
nice
Beautiful car, but I would rather have the 3 gauges in the centre of the dash instead of a now useless Garmin. Also, be wary of those awful Nikasil cylinder liners and plastic cam tensioners. By oct 1999 cylinder should be steel, but these are known weak points.
A rich bitch in the apartment building I help to manage had one of these twenty years ago, not the R, just the more standard version, and in British rallying green. She used to reverse out of her space in the parking lot like the starting pistol had just been fired at Le Mans.
Dressed up mustang g.t
4.6 ford engine or 4.6 v8 with cubic inches cut off
You know my uncle uses to have all the colors but now he Only has 1 but it does not start
Beautiful car and a very annoying ad man !!!!!
NFS hot pursuit 2
Seiko skx?
Maserati granturismo longer
jagwar
All jaguar...? It's a ford .
Jag-u-ar not jagwarr
I GAT THEIS 1 WEED 60 OOO.FOR 135 000. FORSAL. NO CHEKS ONLEY CACH.TOKS..
Tell me one thing Sir: How many strippers can fit in there?
How many do you want.?
I know for a fact you only get one in the back...lying across both back seats.
@@philt5782 Thank God.!!!!!
LOL 3 times. Great car but I prefer the convertible.
Everybody does.
Please wear a proper wrist watch. Thank you
Nothing wrong with a Seiko SKX 009
What do you suggest.!!!!
Beautiful car but the transmissions were 4 speed with overdrive.
03 and 04 were 6 speed s
5 speed. All x100 XK Jags had/have the zf5hp or the MB trans. Both are 5 speed.
@@gf4353 correct
@@brandonherrera2891 Gear 5 on this car is 0.6 overdrive which is a much lower ratio than 1.1 on the other gears. Most reviewers just call it another gear which effectively it is, just at a much lower ratio.
Who cares.. Mine goes like fuck and makes me smile every time I walk up to it.