Have had my 5.0L XKR for 10 years. Passed 199,000 miles last week. Pulleyed and tuned to about 600hp, it's the most reliable car I've ever owned in 55 years of driving. It's been tracked dozens of times and is still my daily driver and still a joy to look at and drive. Nice review on a spectacular automobile.
@4rzaluz living in Los Angeles where traffic is always burdensome, my XKR gets somewhere between 15-18 mpg. If you're on a highway without traffic you can get as much as about 28mpg. A 17 gallon fillup gets you about 300miles in city driving.
I have the same car also pulleyed and tuned to 610 HP. I am delighted yours is at 199,000, and still running reliably that reassured me it will see me out, as I love it and never want to sell it. I have a great Jag specialists who looks after my XJL Autobiography and my 5.0L XKR convertible beautifully both run beautifully and very reliably. I may start tracking my XKR for even more fun, given how bullet proof it seems to be!
I've had my 2007 XKR in Botanical Green (BRG) for nearly 2yrs and always give it a second glance when I park it. It's driven daily and hasn't missed a beat. Timeless looks and an awesome soundtrack from that exhaust. Pretty sure it's a forever car.
Great colour! I have the same in silver. Such beautiful cars and feel like you’re driving something very special. I’ve been thinking about what is replace mine with and I’d have to spend an extra 20 k just to get something slightly better
Hello I had 2 XJ Now if I buy Jaguar I buy only cabriolets XK8 2006 XK 2010 XK 2012 and one day maybe the F type cabrio 😁😬 Come visit Switzerland All around Geneva lake 😀
Superb, comprehensive video. I have a 5 litre normally aspirated XK in the very rare caviar colour, with black interior and wood rim wheel---it's a Portfolio. I changed the wheels from 20" to 18" for more comfortable ride and have a full size (front wheel size) spare wheel with adapted boot. I've had it a couple of years with NO problems at all and it is definitely a "keeper". This one will be with me until one of us expires! I have had a gearbox full service, new battery and other prophylactic jobs done and I ADORE this car.
Great show on the XK..I have the 4.2 normally aspirated and I use it every day, it's superb,it's comfortable,fast,and makes me feel good every time I drive it,even if go just to Tesco, but I've been all over Europe, and often see 27-31/33 mpg...and everyone gives you respect, and always greeted with a welcome smile...love it ..
I found myself re-watching this video again today. I still smile at the commentaries and found some points you mentioned that I missed in my first viewing. Love the in-depth review and I can tell you truly enjoy this car. In the process of buying an XK to partner with my XF and your commentary just encourages me to hurry up and get one.
BRH, I bought a simple blue tooth cigarette socket jigger that links with 108FM on the car radio... this gives me Spotify, phone navigation etc. Works a treat.
I was lucky enough to purchase a 2013 XK 5.0 with an engine vibration that turned out to be a bent water pump pulley. Replaced it myself with a lifetime warranty unit along with the front and rear plastic bypass tubes, 185 thermostat, and 140 kpa resevoir cap. Now in process of working the bugs out of a Tesla style screen kit for the info-tainment system. Gonna be EPIC. This car is so very beautiful.
A great review if you’re thinking of buying 👍 I bought the 5.0 Supercharged 2 years ago , amazing car , great fun to drive , the acceleration is amazing and frightening at the same time. Never a dull moment with this car.
I've had three, the best was the 4.2 2008 XKR. We've done three Europe road trips in them, excellent cruisers and plenty of room for luggage if you use soft bags on the back seats. I'm in an XF Sportbrake now, but going for an XKR as a retirement gift!
Ex Pat from Stockport living in Palm Beach Florida, I'm looking to buying an XKR "THANK YOU, THANK YOU THANK YOU for the great insight to a true classic very helpful and appreciate all the in-depth look at these great cars. Cheers Mate
Im an original owner of a 2007 xk8 convertible. Has 46k recently moved down to Florida and use it on weekends. Very rare poplar wood along with chrome mesh grills I added on car.Also put a black top on my white car.Looks nice and rich looking now compared to original beige top it once had.I love this car,still looks new.Can drive. Next to any convertible, looks the best.
I also have a white 2007 XKR convertible with beige top that just seems to pick up every tree dropping I was looking to change to a black top as well. Do you have any photos I could take a gander
Even though I've owned a 2010 XK for just over four years I've been watching reviews and XK buyers' guides this morning. What an excellent review yours is Ed and for me, the final few minutes sum up what my experiences have been since I bought mine. My only problem is that I have two kids and having ribbed them mercilessly that I've invested their inheritance on something for me to enjoy for a change, they both want me to leave it to them when I pop my clogs.
I bought a 2009 5.0l supercharged XKR a week ago. I smile whenever I see it, I smile even more whenever I drive it. I just love how it makes me feel. You are 100% right that it makes me feel like I was a millionaire!! 5.0 supercharged is an overkill though, 510hp is way too many, perhaps I should have gone for 4.2sc? Well, I will have to live with that ;) Thanks for the review!
Love the content! I’m looking at an X150 and an X351; both in R-trim with the 5.0 SC. Sadly, insurance for both models is outrageous in the US nearly $1300 for full coverage for 6 months on a late XJR LWB… a far cry from the $220 I currently pay for my V8 swapped G35 sedan. Coincidentally, I also have a minty AW11 MR2 for the summer; was very surprised to see one parked next to the Jag. Fantastic little cars 😄
Thanks a lot for a very good review. Also thanks for finding my next fun-car 🙂. Not too many thanks for one of the most expensive 35 minutes of video for me hahah.
What an honest review - I am due to collect a rare MY09 4.2 XKR-S next week, life is too short - live for the moment - forget all the doomsday world is ending in the news every day.
Hello! I love these cars! Had one of the first then progressively worked up to an XKR Convertible. Also once had an Aston but the Jaguar was a far better car. Currently have an F type convertible, before that had the F type hardtop ( in my eyes better looking- but not in my wife’s eyes so have my original convertible back again). However. My wife still looks back at our XKR with fondness. I love my current F-Type (pre production model and a launch car) but, I think the XK was a much better overall car. I’m sure we will have another one soon. Thanks for the video 👍
Have to disagree on the insurance (for me anyway), under £280 a year for my 2010 XKR, less than my 5.5 CLK! Goes so some what towards the road tax which is tad expensive. My average fuel consumption is 23mpg - have seen 31 on a good run so not terrible. Great cars though, currently buying my second due to some berk totalling mine while it was parked - whole drivers side, bonnet, a pillar and roof + two other cars :-(
Great video Ed. You really done your research, your knowledge about your cars is excellent. Sometimes I can't believe the design decisions manufacturers make i.e. the duckbill, it's not the first ridiculous drain tube I've seen thats caused major issues! Anyway great video 😊
I have owned 3 in the past 15 years i managed to get one of the last covertables made in the UK and i am keeping this car i love Aston but the value of the XK is unbelievable compaired to aston I do European road trips and there is nothing like a convertable XK to get you there and when your there take the roof off and enjoy the sun i think they will be a classic I have owned the xkr and for me its just too powerful for the uk and the costs of mantinance is higher Bmbro brakes ect your right dont store them they dont like being locked up in a garage i use mine all year round but i have another car in ice and snow
Great video of a great car. Your car has the 16 way seats. The 10 way ones have two less switches. I use an FM transmitter for my streaming plugged into the cigar lighter socket which also has a usb outlet. Works ok and steering wheel controls still work
We have an early XK X150 soft top in Ultraviolet blue/blue top & cream leather with blue piping. Not yet seen another one like it. I bought and fitted a blue tooth steaming receiver from USA to play music and radio of my phone (phone hands free still works). Also a roof opening system from USA that opens roof using the key plip. 3 pushes on lock button closes roof, 3 on unlock opens roof. 3 close/open flicks on drivers door n/s window switch puts quarter lights up/down for top down wind free high speed motoring (still best to have a deflector) Also built a dash cam into an old XJ interior mirror, it clips on in place of original mirror & has front/rear camera + reversing camera on mirror when in reverse and a digital speedometer in mirror (can be set to MPH or KPH) good for continent.
I've had both the 4.2l XKR and the 5L XKR now. These cars are ***highly*** dependent on good tires. The comment about them being tricky in the wet is a symptom of using tires that aren't good matches for them. I live in the PNW where it rains literally north of half the year. With potent all seasons chosen for their wet performance, the car is extremely planted and confident. I take a lot of country roads and oceanside cliff-side roads with big hills, sweeping banks, and sharp curves. I commute every week or so about 2.5hrs each way, so I rely on the car being comfortable, powerful, and able to effortlessly get me to my destinations in safety. The XKR does that unmatched.
@@peril1954most summer tires do well in the wet as long as the weather is warm (eg summer rains) but become much less useful when it gets cold. Go for the Michelin Pilot Sport 4S. All season tires are good down to about 35 degrees and trade a small amount of grip in the hotter weather that summer tires excel at. Go with Michelin PS4 All Seasons.
@@RyneLanders they’re tricky in the wet no matter what tyres you have , buyer beware when it’s wet , you’ll feel the traction control kick in when you’re not being careful in there wet
Superb review and you seem to have similar taste in cars to myself: I have been wondering for years whether to buy a Maserati QP / 3200 etc or Jag X100 / X150. I think I've finally decided that the price of parts on the Maser would be too much for me to handle - e.g. I've seen dashboard switches in the high hundreds price range. The X100 is risky in terms of rust. I tend to do all my own work and, though it sounds like there are aspects of the XK I would need to have a specialist maintain, it seems like a 'do-able car'. My aunt bought one new back in 2006 - a convertible - which she pulled onto our driveway in. I asked could I have a look, being in my early 20s then and was horrified to see she already had squashed a jellybaby into the beige carpet..! Anyway, great review - I'll have a look at your other videos later. What are you favourite cars in your collection if I might ask?
Thanks for commenting. The Maseratis will break your heart. Last service on the 3200 was over £4k. The network of Jag specialists, parts supply and owners forums are the reason to buy the x150. My go to car is the L322. It just does everything but the special one is the Alfa Giulia Quadrifoglio. Makes your heart ‘sing’ like nothing else. My wife has sold her XKR and kept the 3200GT. Against my recommendation. But they were both her dad’s cars and the 3200 is the one she most associated with him. Heart ruling the head. Ed
@@Back_Road_Hero Thanks very much - great info and exactly what I needed to hear about the X150... and about the Maser in a different way. That your wife is keeping the 3200 for that reason is very touching - I'm always surprised when kids let parents' cars go. There's a 98 C70 T5 parked outside here for that exact reason - it's the memories. New subscriber. Many thanks and best wishes to you and your wife.
Greetings from beautiful Miami Florida USA. Great video thank you!! Looking forward to getting my first X. K. And your video really helps. Can anyone recommend the best Extended service contract that applies to the jaguar xk xk convertible.
In Uk Jaguar xks and others are known to rust, badly. What’s it like in USA ? Does it make a difference with Aluminum body panels, as the fixings in mils steel causes bi-metal corrosion
I'd love one of these BUT its car tax of €1809/year here in Ireland makes the car totally uneconomic to run and virtually unsellable. Pity......(now how can I justify getting one?) 🤔
The Alpine is optional, BW is standard. My sj also has alpine. The sub in the rear cannot be set higher than +1 though, otherwise the whole parcel shelf vibrates. Infotainment is much better than X358/X350, doesn't have aux in and no bluetooth phone. I wonder why they didn't have the same system, like any carmaker does.
Hi. Great video of my modt favorite coupe out there. I'm considering it a lot. Would you know if the basic 4.2 does work with LPG ok? That would make this car such a aground vehicle. Thank you.
The biggest issue with Jaguars is some genuinely uselss specialists who charge lots but lack the experience to fix the cars. I have owned 4 Jags. Never experienced this problem with other brands
Sorry I don’t but it’s usually to turn on the ignition but don’t start the car. Hold down the switch for a few seconds after the window has fully rolled down. Reverse the process putting the window back up again. Might reset the regulator that way. Ed
I’m contemplating a 2011 5.0 atm, car looks lovely, 1 owner, low miles fsh, *however* the last MOT highlighted (non-structural) corrosion on the rear subframe, any thoughts?
Have a look at Jacks latest video on his XK @number27 It can be wire brushed and treated since it’s non structural. But you could always use that as a bargaining tool. Ed ruclips.net/video/l--oPdypea0/видео.html
If it was manual I would be all over one of these. I don't mind a ZF8 box as that changes gear with paddles super cast, as fast as twin clutches do. So what is the paddle shift change speed like please? Cheers
To be honest it’s good enough but not lightning fast. It suits the GT nature of the car though. You’ll eventually just leave it in auto (sport) and ride the wave of torque. It has more than enough. Best advice is just go drive one. Ed
Great video BRH. Just wanted to comment on your entertainment system. $15 in the USA gets you a blutooth transmitter to your phone and comes in on a "dead" frequency on the FM radio. I have one and it permanently is fitted into the 12 volt supply outlet in the glove compartment. My phone pairs with it flawlessly and all my streaming and GPS map sound comes through the car sound system system. I stream Sirius/XM through the phone also as my 2007 model doesn't have XM fitted. On certain streaming systems you can get all the radio stations, including Radio 4 in the USA.The sound quality is as good as any FM signal. I now always stream, use the CD player on occasion and I have taken out the 10 amp fuse that controls the antenna so there's no noise from the antenna which is annoying when it's a convertible. One of the best $15's I've spent on this car.
I've been thinking of getting one of these as a weekend toy as they're stupidly cheap and I wouldn't be doing more than about 5000 miles per year. The only thing that puts me off is that I don't have a garage and it would be sitting in the street. And even though it's old and not worth much I feel I'd be doing it a disservice! Ach, it makes no sense...
Short answer is yes. The long one involves less trips to the garage, more specialists, but it’s arguably less practical for 4 adults due to less legroom in the rear. Either will make you grin from ear to ear. Ed
Like any Jaguar, they ruined i in details. I always wonder if Ford told them to tone the design down. The concept car looked miles better with slightly bigger wheels and clear taillights. The colour of the interior is so much more modern and would have appealed to younger customers. The same goes for the X350 really. They had the Concept eight with matte, open pore leather and a panoramic roof. The wood was also applied in a more organic, modern way Together with bigger wheels, it really made the Jag a competitor for a Panamera, Quattroporte, Rapide, maybe even a Continental Flying Spur or a Range Rover Autobiography. The panoramic roof and open pore wood, is something that is offered on any luxury car in 2024, they would have been the only one if they introduced it in 2005. WIth the X350, they downgraded the XJ and wanted to compete with the S class diesel, by offering a Peugeot diesel engine that might be the most unrealiable engine in any Jaguar. The interior also oozes cost cutting with many cheap plastic panels. Then they toned down the XF concept, gave it ugly, awkward headlights, and changed it to the headlights of the concept car with the facelift. They also shoudn't have offered the XF in beige with a beige interior and small wheels, ruined the image of a Jag. Always too little, too late. Despite the best intentions and some great ideas. Caused by mismanagement, ego? Seems to happen primarly to british and Italian carmakers.
Watching in November 2024...the Labour government in my beloved England will double the yearly car tax for this jag from an already high £740😢 to around £1500😭.
Was that in the budget? Must have missed that one. I thought it was only the first year VED on new cars. Otherwise it will only rise with inflation. Ed
@Back_Road_Hero I did a n Internet cut and paste - Higher Emissions: Cars emitting 76g/km of CO2 and above will see costs double from their current level for 2025-26. The lowest rate in this category will jump from £135 to £270.
Gee thanks. Which bits should I cut out then? Was it valuable anyway? RUclips rewards viewing time and you get something for free. I’d call that a win.
Have had my 5.0L XKR for 10 years. Passed 199,000 miles last week. Pulleyed and tuned to about 600hp, it's the most reliable car I've ever owned in 55 years of driving. It's been tracked dozens of times and is still my daily driver and still a joy to look at and drive. Nice review on a spectacular automobile.
Thanks Ted. Appreciate it. Ed
Nice to know.. can you tell us about fuel consumption?
@4rzaluz living in Los Angeles where traffic is always burdensome, my XKR gets somewhere between 15-18 mpg. If you're on a highway without traffic you can get as much as about 28mpg. A 17 gallon fillup gets you about 300miles in city driving.
@@tedgeldberg6498 Thanks.. it seems ok for such a powerful cruiser.
I have the same car also pulleyed and tuned to 610 HP. I am delighted yours is at 199,000, and still running reliably that reassured me it will see me out, as I love it and never want to sell it. I have a great Jag specialists who looks after my XJL Autobiography and my 5.0L XKR convertible beautifully both run beautifully and very reliably. I may start tracking my XKR for even more fun, given how bullet proof it seems to be!
First time I've seen this guy. What a likable and humerous way he has 👍
That’s very kind of you. Many thanks. Ed
Indeed, luv your delivery sir.
I've had my 2007 XKR in Botanical Green (BRG) for nearly 2yrs and always give it a second glance when I park it. It's driven daily and hasn't missed a beat. Timeless looks and an awesome soundtrack from that exhaust. Pretty sure it's a forever car.
Great colour! I have the same in silver. Such beautiful cars and feel like you’re driving something very special. I’ve been thinking about what is replace mine with and I’d have to spend an extra 20 k just to get something slightly better
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Great post. I love my 150 XKR. Took it to the Italian Lakes and Europe last September, what an awesome car. Best car l have ever driven and owned.
Hello I had 2 XJ
Now if I buy Jaguar I buy only cabriolets
XK8 2006 XK 2010 XK 2012 and one day maybe the F type cabrio 😁😬
Come visit Switzerland
All around Geneva lake
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youve convinced me to keep my 07 XKR.. Ive had it for years , its like an old friend... 172k miles and still drives like new great vid..
They really are fantastic machines. There will be nothing else like it in the future. Ed
Superb, comprehensive video.
I have a 5 litre normally aspirated XK in the very rare caviar colour, with black interior and wood rim wheel---it's a Portfolio. I changed the wheels from 20" to 18" for more comfortable ride and have a full size (front wheel size) spare wheel with adapted boot.
I've had it a couple of years with NO problems at all and it is definitely a "keeper". This one will be with me until one of us expires! I have had a gearbox full service, new battery and other prophylactic jobs done and I ADORE this car.
I’m so glad that you found it a good video. They are truly rewarding cars if looked after. Best of luck. Ed
Great show on the XK..I have the 4.2 normally aspirated and I use it every day, it's superb,it's comfortable,fast,and makes me feel good every time I drive it,even if go just to Tesco, but I've been all over Europe, and often see 27-31/33 mpg...and everyone gives you respect, and always greeted with a welcome smile...love it ..
Great to hear. They’re such lovely GT cars. Ed
I found myself re-watching this video again today. I still smile at the commentaries and found some points you mentioned that I missed in my first viewing. Love the in-depth review and I can tell you truly enjoy this car. In the process of buying an XK to partner with my XF and your commentary just encourages me to hurry up and get one.
I definitely fall in love in my 2014 5.0 XK.
Had my 2007 xk for about a month now and love it ! Makes me smile every time I drive it !
Smiles all the way!! Ed
BRH, I bought a simple blue tooth cigarette socket jigger that links with 108FM on the car radio... this gives me Spotify, phone navigation etc. Works a treat.
Thanks. Ed
I was lucky enough to purchase a 2013 XK 5.0 with an engine vibration that turned out to be a bent water pump pulley. Replaced it myself with a lifetime warranty unit along with the front and rear plastic bypass tubes, 185 thermostat, and 140 kpa resevoir cap. Now in process of working the bugs out of a Tesla style screen kit for the info-tainment system. Gonna be EPIC. This car is so very beautiful.
Hope it all works out well for you? Ed
A great review if you’re thinking of buying 👍 I bought the 5.0 Supercharged 2 years ago , amazing car , great fun to drive , the acceleration is amazing and frightening at the same time. Never a dull moment with this car.
Always an event. Enjoy. 😉
I've had three, the best was the 4.2 2008 XKR. We've done three Europe road trips in them, excellent cruisers and plenty of room for luggage if you use soft bags on the back seats. I'm in an XF Sportbrake now, but going for an XKR as a retirement gift!
Agree totally. They really do big trips easily. Ed
We're any of your cars 5.0's ?
Great review. I have a 2009 XKR and you hit all of the points. It has been a great car.
Thanks Steven. Glad to know it was comprehensive. I do try my best. Cheers. Ed
Ex Pat from Stockport living in Palm Beach Florida, I'm looking to buying an XKR "THANK YOU, THANK YOU THANK YOU for the great insight to a true classic very helpful and appreciate all the in-depth look at these great cars. Cheers Mate
Glad to help Romano. Best of luck with your purchase. Ed
Im an original owner of a 2007 xk8 convertible. Has 46k recently moved down to Florida and use it on weekends. Very rare poplar wood along with chrome mesh grills I added on car.Also put a black top on my white car.Looks nice and rich looking now compared to original beige top it once had.I love this car,still looks new.Can drive. Next to any convertible, looks the best.
I also have a white 2007 XKR convertible with beige top that just seems to pick up every tree dropping I was looking to change to a black top as well. Do you have any photos I could take a gander
Outstanding Review.
Thank you. It’s much appreciated. Ed
Even though I've owned a 2010 XK for just over four years I've been watching reviews and XK buyers' guides this morning. What an excellent review yours is Ed and for me, the final few minutes sum up what my experiences have been since I bought mine. My only problem is that I have two kids and having ribbed them mercilessly that I've invested their inheritance on something for me to enjoy for a change, they both want me to leave it to them when I pop my clogs.
Thank you so much. It’s great to hear that my time and research is well received. Thank you for giving me some of your time to watch the video. Ed
I bought a 2009 5.0l supercharged XKR a week ago. I smile whenever I see it, I smile even more whenever I drive it. I just love how it makes me feel. You are 100% right that it makes me feel like I was a millionaire!! 5.0 supercharged is an overkill though, 510hp is way too many, perhaps I should have gone for 4.2sc? Well, I will have to live with that ;) Thanks for the review!
Either is great but I just wanted people to know that the 4.2 is more that you’ll ever need. Ed
What an EXCELLENT review. You said all the things I wanted to hear, ie just go and buy one.
That’s very kind of you Simon. Ed
Love the content! I’m looking at an X150 and an X351; both in R-trim with the 5.0 SC. Sadly, insurance for both models is outrageous in the US nearly $1300 for full coverage for 6 months on a late XJR LWB… a far cry from the $220 I currently pay for my V8 swapped G35 sedan. Coincidentally, I also have a minty AW11 MR2 for the summer; was very surprised to see one parked next to the Jag. Fantastic little cars 😄
There’s some content on the AW11 as well. Thanks for watching. Ed
I pay around 600 for the year for my XKR through Hagerty
Great review. I have a 2011 XKR., have had for 3 and a half years. As you allude to if you look after the car , the car will look after you.
Great video my friend. Starting to look for an early XK now. The base 4.2 will do me!
They represent massive value. Just buy on condition and history.
Thanks a lot for a very good review. Also thanks for finding my next fun-car 🙂. Not too many thanks for one of the most expensive 35 minutes of video for me hahah.
Glad it was helpful. Ed
Fantastic review I am on my way to get one and happiness.
Good choice! Enjoy. Ed
What an honest review - I am due to collect a rare MY09 4.2 XKR-S next week, life is too short - live for the moment - forget all the doomsday world is ending in the news every day.
You’ll love it. Ed
Its a wild beast --- I have not even put it into S mode yet@@Back_Road_Hero
Hello! I love these cars! Had one of the first then progressively worked up to an XKR Convertible. Also once had an Aston but the Jaguar was a far better car. Currently have an F type convertible, before that had the F type hardtop ( in my eyes better looking- but not in my wife’s eyes so have my original convertible back again).
However. My wife still looks back at our XKR with fondness.
I love my current F-Type (pre production model and a launch car) but, I think the XK was a much better overall car.
I’m sure we will have another one soon.
Thanks for the video 👍
Glad you liked it John and many thanks for sharing your experience with them. Ed
Get one soon, they go out of production late 24 early '25
Have to disagree on the insurance (for me anyway), under £280 a year for my 2010 XKR, less than my 5.5 CLK! Goes so some what towards the road tax which is tad expensive. My average fuel consumption is 23mpg - have seen 31 on a good run so not terrible. Great cars though, currently buying my second due to some berk totalling mine while it was parked - whole drivers side, bonnet, a pillar and roof + two other cars :-(
Love mine. Brilliant car. Just had her detailed and ceramic coated. She looks stunning. Every time I start her up I can't help smiling!!!
They’re just such wonderful cars. Ed
Great video Ed. You really done your research, your knowledge about your cars is excellent. Sometimes I can't believe the design decisions manufacturers make i.e. the duckbill, it's not the first ridiculous drain tube I've seen thats caused major issues! Anyway great video 😊
I currently drive a NA 4.2 and it’s great...the next one will definitely be a 4.2 R! :-)
With caramel interior and walnut burl, OF COURSE! ;-)
Good choice! Ed
I have owned 3 in the past 15 years i managed to get one of the last covertables made in the UK and i am keeping this car i love Aston but the value of the XK is unbelievable compaired to aston I do European road trips and there is nothing like a convertable XK to get you there and when your there take the roof off and enjoy the sun i think they will be a classic I have owned the xkr and for me its just too powerful for the uk and the costs of mantinance is higher Bmbro brakes ect your right dont store them they dont like being locked up in a garage i use mine all year round but i have another car in ice and snow
Agreed. The XKR is an animal. No need on UK roads. Ed
Great video of a great car. Your car has the 16 way seats. The 10 way ones have two less switches. I use an FM transmitter for my streaming plugged into the cigar lighter socket which also has a usb outlet. Works ok and steering wheel controls still work
Thanks Steve. That’s great to know. Looks like it was all specd up? I never thought of the FM transmitter. Great idea. Ed
We have an early XK X150 soft top in Ultraviolet blue/blue top & cream leather with blue piping. Not yet seen another one like it. I bought and fitted a blue tooth steaming receiver from USA to play music and radio of my phone (phone hands free still works). Also a roof opening system from USA that opens roof using the key plip. 3 pushes on lock button closes roof, 3 on unlock opens roof. 3 close/open flicks on drivers door n/s window switch puts quarter lights up/down for top down wind free high speed motoring (still best to have a deflector) Also built a dash cam into an old XJ interior mirror, it clips on in place of original mirror & has front/rear camera + reversing camera on mirror when in reverse and a digital speedometer in mirror (can be set to MPH or KPH) good for continent.
I've had both the 4.2l XKR and the 5L XKR now. These cars are ***highly*** dependent on good tires. The comment about them being tricky in the wet is a symptom of using tires that aren't good matches for them. I live in the PNW where it rains literally north of half the year. With potent all seasons chosen for their wet performance, the car is extremely planted and confident. I take a lot of country roads and oceanside cliff-side roads with big hills, sweeping banks, and sharp curves. I commute every week or so about 2.5hrs each way, so I rely on the car being comfortable, powerful, and able to effortlessly get me to my destinations in safety. The XKR does that unmatched.
Agreed. Ed
So what tires do you recommend?
@@peril1954most summer tires do well in the wet as long as the weather is warm (eg summer rains) but become much less useful when it gets cold. Go for the Michelin Pilot Sport 4S. All season tires are good down to about 35 degrees and trade a small amount of grip in the hotter weather that summer tires excel at. Go with Michelin PS4 All Seasons.
What tires do you run?
@@RyneLanders they’re tricky in the wet no matter what tyres you have , buyer beware when it’s wet , you’ll feel the traction control kick in when you’re not being careful in there wet
Absolutely beautiful
Thanks Mike.
Superb review and you seem to have similar taste in cars to myself: I have been wondering for years whether to buy a Maserati QP / 3200 etc or Jag X100 / X150. I think I've finally decided that the price of parts on the Maser would be too much for me to handle - e.g. I've seen dashboard switches in the high hundreds price range. The X100 is risky in terms of rust. I tend to do all my own work and, though it sounds like there are aspects of the XK I would need to have a specialist maintain, it seems like a 'do-able car'. My aunt bought one new back in 2006 - a convertible - which she pulled onto our driveway in. I asked could I have a look, being in my early 20s then and was horrified to see she already had squashed a jellybaby into the beige carpet..!
Anyway, great review - I'll have a look at your other videos later. What are you favourite cars in your collection if I might ask?
Thanks for commenting. The Maseratis will break your heart. Last service on the 3200 was over £4k. The network of Jag specialists, parts supply and owners forums are the reason to buy the x150. My go to car is the L322. It just does everything but the special one is the Alfa Giulia Quadrifoglio. Makes your heart ‘sing’ like nothing else. My wife has sold her XKR and kept the 3200GT. Against my recommendation. But they were both her dad’s cars and the 3200 is the one she most associated with him. Heart ruling the head. Ed
@@Back_Road_Hero Thanks very much - great info and exactly what I needed to hear about the X150... and about the Maser in a different way. That your wife is keeping the 3200 for that reason is very touching - I'm always surprised when kids let parents' cars go. There's a 98 C70 T5 parked outside here for that exact reason - it's the memories. New subscriber. Many thanks and best wishes to you and your wife.
Thank you.
Good down to earth review....Appreciate it!
Glad it was helpful! Ed
Great video, very much appreciated - very useful since I'm about to put a deposit on a 2010 5.0 s/c coupe.
Glad it was helpful Rob. Hope it all goes smoothly? Ed
what a riveting review!
Good video thanks. Owned mine for 6 years as a daily. A great machine indeed 🤗
Thanks. Ed
Greetings from beautiful Miami Florida USA. Great video thank you!! Looking forward to getting my first X. K. And your video really helps. Can anyone recommend the best Extended service contract that applies to the jaguar xk xk convertible.
In Uk Jaguar xks and others are known to rust, badly. What’s it like in USA ? Does it make a difference with Aluminum body panels, as the fixings in mils steel causes bi-metal corrosion
Great review & superb cars.....
My 2011 portfolio can return 30 mpg easy or 27 if you drive hard
I'd love one of these BUT its car tax of €1809/year here in Ireland makes the car totally uneconomic to run and virtually unsellable.
Pity......(now how can I justify getting one?) 🤔
The Alpine is optional, BW is standard. My sj also has alpine. The sub in the rear cannot be set higher than +1 though, otherwise the whole parcel shelf vibrates.
Infotainment is much better than X358/X350, doesn't have aux in and no bluetooth phone. I wonder why they didn't have the same system, like any carmaker does.
Great review!
Glad you enjoyed it. Ed
The invery works great in mine.
Great to know. What year is it please? Ed
@@Back_Road_Hero 2009. Also the 09 had the J gate. The knob started in 2010. I’m also glad I got the J gate rather than the knob.
Great Review 👌👍
Thanks Adam. These take time to research so I’m so glad you found it useful. Ed
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This Jaguar seems fantastic as a BENTLEY
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Hi. Great video of my modt favorite coupe out there. I'm considering it a lot. Would you know if the basic 4.2 does work with LPG ok? That would make this car such a aground vehicle. Thank you.
Thanks P K. I’m not sure about LPG conversation but I’m sure it’s a possibility. Ed
great video
Thanks! Glad to help. Ed
The biggest issue with Jaguars is some genuinely uselss specialists who charge lots but lack the experience to fix the cars. I have owned 4 Jags. Never experienced this problem with other brands
18:05 Get a FM Transmitter
Do you have videos on window problems and how to reset after a battery replacement
Sorry I don’t but it’s usually to turn on the ignition but don’t start the car. Hold down the switch for a few seconds after the window has fully rolled down. Reverse the process putting the window back up again. Might reset the regulator that way. Ed
2023 I Wish Jaguar Bring Back the 2+2 XKR. I Can't Afford Aston-Martin DB12. (smile)
I’m contemplating a 2011 5.0 atm, car looks lovely, 1 owner, low miles fsh, *however* the last MOT highlighted (non-structural) corrosion on the rear subframe, any thoughts?
Have a look at Jacks latest video on his XK @number27 It can be wire brushed and treated since it’s non structural. But you could always use that as a bargaining tool. Ed
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If it was manual I would be all over one of these. I don't mind a ZF8 box as that changes gear with paddles super cast, as fast as twin clutches do. So what is the paddle shift change speed like please? Cheers
To be honest it’s good enough but not lightning fast. It suits the GT nature of the car though. You’ll eventually just leave it in auto (sport) and ride the wave of torque. It has more than enough. Best advice is just go drive one. Ed
Great video BRH. Just wanted to comment on your entertainment system. $15 in the USA gets you a blutooth transmitter to your phone and comes in on a "dead" frequency on the FM radio. I have one and it permanently is fitted into the 12 volt supply outlet in the glove compartment. My phone pairs with it flawlessly and all my streaming and GPS map sound comes through the car sound system system. I stream Sirius/XM through the phone also as my 2007 model doesn't have XM fitted. On certain streaming systems you can get all the radio stations, including Radio 4 in the USA.The sound quality is as good as any FM signal. I now always stream, use the CD player on occasion and I have taken out the 10 amp fuse that controls the antenna so there's no noise from the antenna which is annoying when it's a convertible. One of the best $15's I've spent on this car.
Thank you. Ed
I've been thinking of getting one of these as a weekend toy as they're stupidly cheap and I wouldn't be doing more than about 5000 miles per year. The only thing that puts me off is that I don't have a garage and it would be sitting in the street. And even though it's old and not worth much I feel I'd be doing it a disservice! Ach, it makes no sense...
You might find you’ll use it more than expected. Ed
I have had my XK 4.2. since the new model was introduced in 2006 it has done 60,000 miles and I will never part with it
Forgoforgot to say it’s a convertible
Would you choose it over 3200GT at the same price?
Short answer is yes. The long one involves less trips to the garage, more specialists, but it’s arguably less practical for 4 adults due to less legroom in the rear. Either will make you grin from ear to ear. Ed
Like any Jaguar, they ruined i in details. I always wonder if Ford told them to tone the design down. The concept car looked miles better with slightly bigger wheels and clear taillights. The colour of the interior is so much more modern and would have appealed to younger customers.
The same goes for the X350 really. They had the Concept eight with matte, open pore leather and a panoramic roof. The wood was also applied in a more organic, modern way Together with bigger wheels, it really made the Jag a competitor for a Panamera, Quattroporte, Rapide, maybe even a Continental Flying Spur or a Range Rover Autobiography. The panoramic roof and open pore wood, is something that is offered on any luxury car in 2024, they would have been the only one if they introduced it in 2005. WIth the X350, they downgraded the XJ and wanted to compete with the S class diesel, by offering a Peugeot diesel engine that might be the most unrealiable engine in any Jaguar. The interior also oozes cost cutting with many cheap plastic panels.
Then they toned down the XF concept, gave it ugly, awkward headlights, and changed it to the headlights of the concept car with the facelift. They also shoudn't have offered the XF in beige with a beige interior and small wheels, ruined the image of a Jag.
Always too little, too late. Despite the best intentions and some great ideas. Caused by mismanagement, ego? Seems to happen primarly to british and Italian carmakers.
Jagdroid is what you can get here.
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Are you a friend of Hank Moody?
Can’t say that I know him.
@@Back_Road_Hero you just look very much alike his best friend from Californication tv series, just check it out) hope I didn’t insult you)
No offence taken. 😁👍
MR2!!!!
Yes but it’s now sold. Ed
I'm in the minority here, I prefer the look of the earlier models. This one looks a little plain but clearly it's a much better car all round
It’s the corrosion on the earlier cars that’s the real issue. They’re still great looking cars. Ed
Watching in November 2024...the Labour government in my beloved England will double the yearly car tax for this jag from an already high £740😢 to around £1500😭.
Was that in the budget? Must have missed that one. I thought it was only the first year VED on new cars. Otherwise it will only rise with inflation. Ed
@Back_Road_Hero I did a n Internet cut and paste -
Higher Emissions: Cars emitting 76g/km of CO2 and above will see costs double from their current level for 2025-26. The lowest rate in this category will jump from £135 to £270.
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Awesome cars the 560. Ed
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I liked this review until he started complaining about the modernity of an old car. I have had so many old cars that I cannot accept modernatiy.
It was more about every day usability. This needed to be said to ba balanced. Ed
The car’s designer totally ruined the look with his silver vertical vent on the side of the car, it looks hideous! Shame!
Ian Callum knows a thing or two about design. It’s all subjective. Personally I love it.
Love this blog
Thank you. Ed
this video could have been 7 minutes
Gee thanks. Which bits should I cut out then? Was it valuable anyway? RUclips rewards viewing time and you get something for free. I’d call that a win.
all good info but in my view should be more concise. I hope you don't take offense to criticism.@@Back_Road_Hero
None taken, but it’s hard to know which bits to leave out. You’d like it to be more concise but it’s also entertainment.
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