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Well not all of them are reliable: the winner years are 95-97 X300 or VDP for the classic editions: my 97 jag is 160k and needs the exhaust system changed because of age. Other than that, perfect car
Yet another car this guy has introduced that I've driven briefly while working at a Lincoln dealership. One of my favorites indeed, everything about this car just feels right to me. The wood on the steering wheel, the smoothness of engaging that little wooden shift lever, the effortlessness but affirmativeness of turning the wheel, being surrounded by wood throughout the interior, all the thin metal panels and pillars, the uncommon short roof line, all this combined just makes for... how can I explain it... the car feels like you're driving a fancy and expensive mechanical watch. I would love to see what it's like to spend some measurable, practical time with one of these. You know, night driving, highway driving, city driving, carrying passengers etc.
I've owned Jaguars since my early twenties and continue to own and maintain more than one. I've always said they each had their own soul and you don't get that when you buy an Asian car as they were actually soul-less. Jaguars are special ...that's coming from a guy who's owned half-dozen different Porsches a dozen different Mercedes a dozen different BMWs and so on.
NYC is like a smooth road compared to Detroit my god some of there roads are so bad there reverting back to just dirt and giant chunks of broken concrete and a pot hole every inch of the roads for miles at a time. Some roads have become impassible so people living locally have figured out how to avoid hem all together.
My '02 3.6 X308 has served me brilliantly for 8 years. Apart from tyres and a battery, the only cost outside routine servicing was for one single lonely coil. I've had 17 Jags since '84 and had mechanical problems with one. I'm sick of the Merkel Metal freaks slamming Jaguar reliability. They are as good as any make and far more pleasant to drive than soulless German boxes. In the part of Blighty where I live, BMWs are lovingly described as "drug dealer wheels."
Currently own a 98 and 05 XJ8. Great value because of depreciation mostly due to repair costs. Jags are extremely attractive and maintain a current look. Both of mine still turn heads. DM
Almost everyone says : the maintenance of a jaguar is very expensive, to replace parts is hell, you'd need to have a repair shop with you. All of this is not true, Especially this jaguar from this period are very reliable, the 4.0 V8 is very strong and durable. The key to a jaguar is : find a jaguar that is well maintained and loved by the previous owners. some particular parts are expensive, but they last for a very long time if you maintain it well. To replace parts is not that of a hell (maybe if you are used to simple american v8 cars only), you need a good bridge, and the right tools for it, its reasonable easy to do. my brother has an XJ8 sovereign, it has 520.000 KM on the clock, and it purrs still very satisfying
I currently own my second X300. Love the straight 6 but was always worried about the V8 ones. Especially the transmission issues with that model. My first was a 95, and now drive a 96.
The Vanden Plas is the long wheelbase, which is why he can slip into the rear seat so easily. -- On the downside: longer turning radius = no U-turns. It's a _very_ comfortable care. I had a 1991 and in 17 years of driving (not counting windshield wipers, tires and brakes) only had to replace one hose, the steering box and one tail light bulb after about 340K miles. The worst thing was remembering to switch on the cruise control, otherwise I'd find myself sailing along at nearly 100 mph, because there was no sensation of speed, just floating along serenly in total control.
The Inline 6 is renowned as a very reliable and strong engine. You are likely thinking of the V12, but its obvious with double the cylinders you will have double the maintenance & potential major repairs down the line especially if not maintained correctly in the first place which with the V12 it costs much more than the 6. More issues arise with it being a rarer car and parts being hard to find and/or discontinued.@@624radicalham
Beautiful Jag! My NYC combat commuter is a 2001 Camry. It's not a babe car but no one blocks me when it is my turn to enter the west side highway everyday at 6PM. Reliable, reliable and reliable!
sclogse1 I’ve got an XJR from the same era and the wood is definitely real. There’s no way that plastic wood would crack in the same way 😂 But seriously, there’s an old promo video on RUclips that shows how the veneer was crafted and it’s quite impressive!
Excellent! I have to agree with this gentleman. A very honest assessment. Not only that, this guy is a great New Yorker! Not a care in the world and upbeat! New York Strong! Jaguar Strong! Loved this!
I remember driving in New York for 5 days, and the pot holes wasn't as bad as the open man hole cover. The cab in front of me swerved and I thought, "why is he...oh!"
No... actually had an engine by Cosworth, highly engineered and virtually bullet proof. Came with a timing chain instead of belt however chain tensioners do need to be monitoredif not changed out these days. Nikasol bore coating with small capacity, high flow coolant system means these cars get to optimum operating temp quickly and will never wear out their bores. Ford threw so much money at these things it was ridiculous. Go back two generations before this car and Ford made 1200 running changes to the XJ40 when it bought Jaguar, in 1989 or 90 I think, purely to get the reliability sorted - these are known as a very good car. The next model, x300, is similar to this (x308) but with 6cyl engines. Again, bullet proof and also included a supercharged version. Plastics? Don't know where you get that idea from. They were using free-range leather, double stitching and matched wood veneers. Jaguar's biggest problem at the time? Their clientelle were dying.. of old age. They had the oldest customer demographic of any manufacturer. No choice in the end but to try and move away from the classic designs to something edgier, which they have finally done. The XF's and in particular F-Type set the new direction for Jag. Tata control is good also as it's purely financial with virtually no interference. Cool cars. If you don't care what others think and don't need the validation of a German marque, you drive a Jag and reap the rewards many will never know about. ;-)
Well those plastic chain tensioners are notorious for breaking I wouldn't call that bulletproof, previous generation X300 with straight 6 and V12 now those were bulletproof.
Honestly an American Jaguar is probably one of the only ones I would actually buy. Stay away from the British built ones, they are nothing but a nightmare keep running.
Bought a X308 Daimler Super V8 00 aka Vanden Plas 2 months ago. The Car is truly amazing in many ways ! Total Luxury, combined with an over-decent Muscle Car Engine ! Sit as low as Ferrari , have suspension like a Rolls or Bentley, and Drive like a 1968 Ford Fast Back. The View in this Car is Superb al around, in busy City traffic ! Size Length is 5,15 Meters, so Parking is a challenge. With a OBD2 Torque App Bluetooth ,and a Small tablet U can make this Car show al his Diagnostics, like any Modern Car. Same counts for Radio Apps , and Front n Rear Cam options. The AJ-V8 was voted Top Ten of Engines made in 2000, by WARDs ! The AJ-V8 had Variable Valve Timing & and a ZF Gearbox . The AJ-V8 with Eaton Supercharger (runs at 88% of it's real power), did not have Variable Valve Timing, and was fitted with a 5G-Tronic MB Gearbox, made for the SL600. These Ford Build , Jaguar Designed Engine's are pretty much indestructible for over 400.000 Km with good maintenance. Greetings All !
I'd always wished that I had the S/C variant. The only downside to your Daimler Super V8 compared with the US-spec VDP S/C is that the Daimler does not have a Leaper hood ornament, that is the signature of this car in my opinion.
I like this guy! he's so natural on the camera as he introduces his videos, and he does it proficiently. I remember seeing him with a fancy 7 series BMW on another Scotty kilmer video. he must be loaded to afford all these fancy cars!
He's right about the wood. I once picked up a girl hitch hiking in my Jag and the first thing she said was I have bears in my dash. Sure enough, when I looked over the wood dash has a burl figure that looked exactly like a couple of bears. I'd never noticed them before.
I had a friend with a 78' jaguar. It only worked about 20 days out of the month. Sorry, I'm a Toyota person as far as cars go but I like Dodge 225 Slant Six, Ford 300 I6, and Chevy 250 I6 pickups (preferably with a T18 Transmission, and NP205 Case).
I have the Jaguar Vanden Plas also & I absolutely love this baby. The comfortable & spacious interior is second to none & no matter if you're sitting in the back seats or front, there is plenty of room to stretch out. I certainly wouldn't be chancing all the 'car dings' by driving mine in New York though.
When I saw the title, I knew it was my friend Eric's Jaguar. I think with my Jaguar XJR video that was featured 2 months ago here on Scott's channel and this video, people might start to believe these cars are incredible..
I just got mine, a 2004 with 73K and is in pristine condition. Red with the 4.2 V8. The more you look at it, the more I appreciate the stunning beauty built into this luxury cruiser. I feel so good after watching this video.
Had the 2000 XJ8. Paid nine grand for it when it had 64,000 miles on it. You really need to see the faux wood trim against black leather. That's the ultimate look. Man, those wheels looked amazing after a wash. You may know these models had iffy transmissions, and I had to put a rebuilt in mine, for about 5 grand. But that brought me up to 14 grand. Aside from the usual maintenance, insurance, and tires, and considering I had the ride for about 6 years, the car cost me just less than 200 bucks a month. (14,000 divided by 72) Why did I sell? Insurance , parking, and gas was about 600 a month. Plus, it was going to need timing chains, of which I believe it had about 5. (they say change 'em every 100,000) So, I said goodbye to the dream. But have plenty of pics and movies taken in and of it....I got to drive a Jag for six years, and take it all the way down the California coast on Highway 1. By myself, with my tunes, and no one blabbering at me.
I daily drove a 2001 XJ8. It was 2006-2010, so it was 15k at the time, little up market. I had no particular issues, I did the pads and rotors myself, easy. I enjoyed it. My mom and dad LOVED it, were upset with me when I traded for. Boxster.
I looked into getting an older-model Boxster but the IMI issue and mid-engine maintenance looks like a nightmare, plus I'm not fond of 2-seaters, so a 911 is probably a better choice for me.
*When rightfully maintained*, older Jags can last for a long time, and their ride quality is especially superior to other luxury brands around that time. there's just something about jags from this time. the smoothness of the ride, the effortlessness energy needed to shift the lever and turn the wheel, the feel of the wheel itself, and believe it or not some of these models are really, REALLY FAST.
Some good insights on the X-308 series XJ (1997-20003). I'm on my third and I will not make the mistake of selling this one. There are whispers that this series is going to be legendary, running well for hundreds of thousands of miles if you take care of it and don't drive it in snow (the salt is deadly). My 2001 XJR is more nimble than the VDP due to its shorter wheelbase. And it has mechanical suspension, not air, and its wheel size (18") and super-high performance tires (rated at 150 mph, which the car will do) still manages to deliver a nice ride. Your point about the VDP's smaller wheels and bigger tires is right on. But rest assured any X-308 model has that dreamy ride yet doesn't wallow in corners. If you want a genuine shock, test drive a new-generation XJ sometimes. It's brutal, at least the supercharged model. The ride will shake your fillings out. And this big-wheel epidemic is now rampant in the luxury car world. I'm reading in the car mags that even the newly refreshed big Rolls, with enormous wheels and rubber-band tires, just can't deliver the velvety ride of old. All for style! And another thing that makes this a good New York car: people on the street recognize Jags and like them. (We're hearing stories about Ferraris stopped at traffic lights being spat on by the non-one-percenters.) Another positive is the superb outward visibility, due to its big greenhouse and vertically-oriented windows. (Compared with other cars' front and rear windows.) The supercharger gives the car excellent driveability due more to its torque than its horsepower, but it sucks down the premium and no amount of conservative driving can change that. You're looking at 15 mpg city and 21 highway. On the other hand, I found my normally aspirated 1998 XJ I owned to be low on torque and had to drive in Sport mode all the time. The supercharger in this luxury car is not for drag racing and you'll snap the rear diff if you use it as such. Every year of the X-308 series, Jaguar produced only a handful -- 250 -- Vanden Plas Supercharged models for the world market. I found one on Craigslist, bought it for a song, and then the following year when I was a bit broke I made the idiotic mistake of selling it. I will never get over selling that car.
Had a 3.2 x300 for seven plus years I took the mileage up to 180k, it cost me about a £ grand on parts over the years diy fixed differential output bearings (play in rear wheels) coil packs,heater pump,new exhaust, lambda sensors, wishbone bushes, brake linings, top shock bushes, stub axles and beatings, Nothing soaks up the bumps in the road like these cars! I now have an x350 handles great but you feel bumps!
I would love to drive a Jaguar for the first time in my life. The plus is that the car looks great and has great milage in todays market of high gas prices. The car is beautiful.
Just realized this was years ago - awesome car!! Scotty should bring him back if he still has the car, or would just love to see what he’s driving around the city now.
Ok.. here's an interesting one for anyone who knows cars. My wife's Jaguar will not start in the mornings unless we "reset"something by pulling the battery terminals for 30 seconds or so. Once it gets running, it works just fine. Once we turn off the engine though.. and the car sits fit awhile, we have to pull the terminals again... and the car starts up just fine. The battery does not lose charge at all.. but something in the car thinks it does?!?! Any ideas? Oh... one other thing... none of the electronics (trunk, electric locks, etc.) Work until we pull the terminals.
I used to own a 97 Jaguar with a straight 6. Very enjoyable car to drive, but never ran right. Granted, mine had a salvage and rebuilt title. Basically what I'm trying to say is if you plan on buying one, make sure the previous kept it well maintained and kept all the maintenance records. Those jags can be reliable IF KEPT UP PROPERLY. The V8s will get at least 150k miles if properly maintained, but the straight 6s can easily get well over 200k miles. I've even heard of them going over 300k miles. Just make sure the one you're buying hasn't been smashed up multiple times like mine was.
I have a 2004 sweet car but they have some specific issues, air suspension will not work below 20 degrees, the car drops to the ground. Of course it goes into limp mode when anything minor is wrong with it.
Love the Jaguar and all that but I'd have to say, New York City is just not the same anymore without the Crown Vic medallions. It's sad really. I think there are a few black cabs using the Crown Vic but definitely no more medallions.
Very unusual jag video posted by Scotty as u claimed jag a money pothole. I owned a 2003 x-type since 2013, it never stops giving me things to do from light out to overheating due to fan control, to stick door, to cylinder 5 misfire. It’s a hate and love thing that i like someone says just like a lovely lady, happy to please but thorny pain.
leslie king the X-type (and S-type) was a Ford project to compete with the baby-Benz C-class and BMW 3/5-series, and is a totally different car than my XJ-series from England.
The Jaguar XJ8 was a nice car for business executives. I don't think it's ideally suited to driving in New York city. A hybrid or electric car is ideal for that kind of stop and go driving. The XJ8 is a highway car.
Ohio Boy, you're clearly an angry closet gay. If you get out of the closet and do your thang, then you'll stop projecting at strangers to let out your frustrations. Have a gay ol' time!
Jim Ervin mine has been the most reliable car that I have ever owned, and is really easy to work on. Maintenance costs are similar to any Japanese car.
My name is Griffin Bottomsworth, and I would like to repatriate this car back to England where it will be added to my museum. I would like to add this to the "Scotty Kilmer" pavilion.
I have the 02 XJR and I love it but it blew the main water return line under supercharger and after my mechanical sun in law and I pulled blower and repaired the hose I should have replaced the knock sensors. It's throwing all kind if random misfire codes mas airflow code knock sensor bank 2...it runs but goes into low performance mode and sometimes limp mode. Have to clear codes to get going again. Really miss driving it because it only has 92k miles on it. I rebuilt the blower and replaced head gaskets and all new timing chains and switches when I first got it because it had a blown passenger head gasket. It had been stolen out of Texas and OHP chased it until head gasket blew and car stopped and was recovered...I got it at insurance pool for $900 bucks. Fixed it and drove it trouble free for 5 years till water hose blew. I think all the water that got all over the electronics messed it up. BOY I WOULD LOVE TO GET IT BACK UP. Oh well
Ian Sloan actually capacity is not really that large due to lack of height, there's lots of floor space with a very large trunk lid so loading/unloading is very easy, but it's only about 12" to 16" tall (it tapers towards the rear.) My trunk is even more cramped as I've got a big 12" subwoofer in the trunk too.
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Just an FYI the link for car give away is coming up huge on page . Can only see part of it ,not even a 1/3 of it . ??
I donated to the charity but didn't add my email. Would that affect my chances?
This dudes videos are LIT. Cool
I don't have a car. Can I send you a picture of my shoes, since I use them for transportation?
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One definitely good thing is no matter what year it is a Jaguar NEVER goes out of style. Always a statement of class.
Sounds like Every Used car dealer on the East coast
and not one peep about any rust on it as it is in the Rust belt . and there is no way he parks it inside a garage
yep
A Jaguar is like having an unfaithful bombshell girlfriend. You know they will hurt you, but you endure it for the good times
So true😂
😂😂😂😭😭😭😭
But no matter how bad it gets, I could never hurt a Jaguar.
Ah yes even though my Jag caused me so much anguish and loads of money I still have fond memories of it.
Well not all of them are reliable: the winner years are 95-97 X300 or VDP for the classic editions: my 97 jag is 160k and needs the exhaust system changed because of age. Other than that, perfect car
Yet another car this guy has introduced that I've driven briefly while working at a Lincoln dealership. One of my favorites indeed, everything about this car just feels right to me. The wood on the steering wheel, the smoothness of engaging that little wooden shift lever, the effortlessness but affirmativeness of turning the wheel, being surrounded by wood throughout the interior, all the thin metal panels and pillars, the uncommon short roof line, all this combined just makes for... how can I explain it... the car feels like you're driving a fancy and expensive mechanical watch. I would love to see what it's like to spend some measurable, practical time with one of these. You know, night driving, highway driving, city driving, carrying passengers etc.
MAN_ON_WHEELZ ah, yes, indeed you get it! It's remarkably difficult to verbalize the feelings this Jag instills when behind the wheel.
It is a beautiful car for driving around town or for carrying 4 in comfort on longer rides
Always liked the older Jags
Had a 1997. Make sure they're well maintained by the previous owner. If they were not properly maintained, you're in for a world of problems.
This guy really good at filming himself. Great car too.
yep i think the same. i enjoy his style of film
Yeah, he is really into filming himself, not so much keeping his eyes on the road 🙄
Good actor.Speaker & driver
Scotty, this guy needs his own channel. Hilarious!
he do does, check out the pinned comment, he's just starting up
he's got one and has my attention. subd lol
@@scottykilmer It's a fancy Ford Taurus/Mercury Sable/Lincoln Continental.
This guy's awesome or is it just me
@@carlorizzo5308 its just you hes a douche
Jaguar is one of the few brands that actually have SPIRIT. These old ones are so nice. Thanks for the video.
I've owned Jaguars since my early twenties and continue to own and maintain more than one. I've always said they each had their own soul and you don't get that when you buy an Asian car as they were actually soul-less. Jaguars are special ...that's coming from a guy who's owned half-dozen different Porsches a dozen different Mercedes a dozen different BMWs and so on.
With all the potholes, the only car to drive in NYC is an suv, or a tank.
That's for sure!...New York roads suck.🤣🇺🇸🇯🇲
denmark555 or a Camry
A Helicopter is the best thing to drive in New York City...
NYC is like a smooth road compared to Detroit my god some of there roads are so bad there reverting back to just dirt and giant chunks of broken concrete and a pot hole every inch of the roads for miles at a time. Some roads have become impassible so people living locally have figured out how to avoid hem all together.
denmark555 hahahaj
I had one of these X308's... Honestly one of the best car's I've ever owned
Best car ever! I've owned 7 Jaguars over the years and this XJ8 VDP was the best of the best.
His accent is tremendous. Wonderful car.
What accent?
😂😂
Wait, was he in New York city? I can't remember. 🙄
Danny i live in new york city. Thats what it looks like.
Danny 😂😂😂😂
talk about paris syndrome
Hes in a pothole
I never heard New York city mentioned...
I love older jags. They're timeless and beautiful, not to mention the build quality is top notch. But you better have enough maintenance money!
That's a pre-ford jag better bring an electrician.
"They are timeless"...they make timeless trips to the mechanic shop!🔧🤣👌🏽🇺🇸🇯🇲
@@JuniorLexus6692 *o o f*
My '02 3.6 X308 has served me brilliantly for 8 years. Apart from tyres and a battery, the only cost outside routine servicing was for one single lonely coil. I've had 17 Jags since '84 and had mechanical problems with one. I'm sick of the Merkel Metal freaks slamming Jaguar reliability. They are as good as any make and far more pleasant to drive than soulless German boxes. In the part of Blighty where I live, BMWs are lovingly described as "drug dealer wheels."
@Matt Frazier right and wrong this model was designed by old jag Ford designed models that followed s type. Ford owned them from 99 through 08.
To qoute jeremy clarkson from Top Gear BBC: "Its a JAAAAAG."
Well, yes, it is!
Currently own a 98 and 05 XJ8. Great value because of depreciation mostly due to repair costs. Jags are extremely attractive and maintain a current look. Both of mine still turn heads. DM
Almost everyone says : the maintenance of a jaguar is very expensive, to replace parts is hell, you'd need to have a repair shop with you. All of this is not true, Especially this jaguar from this period are very reliable, the 4.0 V8 is very strong and durable. The key to a jaguar is : find a jaguar that is well maintained and loved by the previous owners. some particular parts are expensive, but they last for a very long time if you maintain it well. To replace parts is not that of a hell (maybe if you are used to simple american v8 cars only), you need a good bridge, and the right tools for it, its reasonable easy to do. my brother has an XJ8 sovereign, it has 520.000 KM on the clock, and it purrs still very satisfying
I currently own my second X300. Love the straight 6 but was always worried about the V8 ones. Especially the transmission issues with that model. My first was a 95, and now drive a 96.
The man is right: if you live where the roads are rough, a smooth ride is high-performance!
Kias have a very soft ride, even the little ones 👍 Or the air body control in the C class is also very good for a mini benz
The Vanden Plas is the long wheelbase, which is why he can slip into the rear seat so easily. -- On the downside: longer turning radius = no U-turns.
It's a _very_ comfortable care.
I had a 1991 and in 17 years of driving (not counting windshield wipers, tires and brakes) only had to replace one hose, the steering box and one tail light bulb after about 340K miles.
The worst thing was remembering to switch on the cruise control, otherwise I'd find myself sailing along at nearly 100 mph, because there was no sensation of speed, just floating along serenly in total control.
340k on a 1991 Jaguar with no major repairs? That is absolute bullshit Sir and you know it. The 91s were notorious for massive problems.
The Inline 6 is renowned as a very reliable and strong engine. You are likely thinking of the V12, but its obvious with double the cylinders you will have double the maintenance & potential major repairs down the line especially if not maintained correctly in the first place which with the V12 it costs much more than the 6. More issues arise with it being a rarer car and parts being hard to find and/or discontinued.@@624radicalham
Scotty has style like that Jaguar!
Dude gave a good presentation of his car. Love the old Jags
The jaguar guy made a real quality video good camera work and nice car
Beautiful Jag! My NYC combat commuter is a 2001 Camry. It's not a babe car but no one blocks me when it is my turn to enter the west side highway everyday at 6PM. Reliable, reliable and reliable!
I had one of these! I had a 2001 xj8 that was the same color and same rims! It looked just like this one!
All that wood and chrome looks amazing
It's faux wood. Always go for the black leather with the wood trim. The best.
sclogse1 I’ve got an XJR from the same era and the wood is definitely real. There’s no way that plastic wood would crack in the same way 😂 But seriously, there’s an old promo video on RUclips that shows how the veneer was crafted and it’s quite impressive!
And you can carry 2 bodies to the river
No, surprisingly the trunk isn't that big
Ha
Awww.... The old Jags. Hard to beat that look. Great vid.
You don't need a car if you live in NYC but thumbs up to this guy for shooting a good video.
Excellent! I have to agree with this gentleman. A very honest assessment. Not only that, this guy is a great New Yorker! Not a care in the world and upbeat! New York Strong! Jaguar Strong! Loved this!
Classic style never gets old
Its good that the owner is giving this car away for charity. God bless that owner.
I remember driving in New York for 5 days, and the pot holes wasn't as bad as the open man hole cover. The cab in front of me swerved and I thought, "why is he...oh!"
Hilina'i Koa lol! That's a great story!
I was surprised by his not wearing of seat belts at first but impressed at what a great example of what a daily driver can be.
I have a 2002 xj8. Amazing car, one of the best years & models.
This guy is great!! I have never wanted a Jaguar so much in my life!!
JWelchon thank you for the kind words :) I put my heart into making my videos
You just said jaguars were bad cars to purchase but now their good? Ok I'll go ahead and buy one thanks Scotty, knew you loved money pits
Yes it was designed by ford that's why it had bad engine with plastic parts lol
No... actually had an engine by Cosworth, highly engineered and virtually bullet proof. Came with a timing chain instead of belt however chain tensioners do need to be monitoredif not changed out these days. Nikasol bore coating with small capacity, high flow coolant system means these cars get to optimum operating temp quickly and will never wear out their bores. Ford threw so much money at these things it was ridiculous. Go back two generations before this car and Ford made 1200 running changes to the XJ40 when it bought Jaguar, in 1989 or 90 I think, purely to get the reliability sorted - these are known as a very good car. The next model, x300, is similar to this (x308) but with 6cyl engines. Again, bullet proof and also included a supercharged version. Plastics? Don't know where you get that idea from. They were using free-range leather, double stitching and matched wood veneers. Jaguar's biggest problem at the time? Their clientelle were dying.. of old age. They had the oldest customer demographic of any manufacturer. No choice in the end but to try and move away from the classic designs to something edgier, which they have finally done. The XF's and in particular F-Type set the new direction for Jag. Tata control is good also as it's purely financial with virtually no interference. Cool cars. If you don't care what others think and don't need the validation of a German marque, you drive a Jag and reap the rewards many will never know about. ;-)
Well those plastic chain tensioners are notorious for breaking I wouldn't call that bulletproof, previous generation X300 with straight 6 and V12 now those were bulletproof.
And that's how Jimmy two toes fell out of the witness relocation program could not stay out of NYC with his fancy jag. El Paso must have been boring.
Rev up your Jaguar🏎💥🗯🗯...if you can get it to start!😅🇺🇸
It did start and he uses it as a daily, so it starts everyday come on it ain't a chevy
LMAO🤣😅🤣🇺🇸🇯🇲....this guy just threw the Chevy under the bus, that's messed up!
Of course it’ll Start it was made in England , British cars are famous for their Reliability especially in the 70’s 😝
@@mark-1rc502 True 👍
Honestly an American Jaguar is probably one of the only ones I would actually buy. Stay away from the British built ones, they are nothing but a nightmare keep running.
I used to have an 83 Dodge Mirada. It was like a full size couch in the back. Smooth ride. I loved it.
Bought a X308 Daimler Super V8 00 aka Vanden Plas 2 months ago.
The Car is truly amazing in many ways !
Total Luxury, combined with an over-decent Muscle Car Engine !
Sit as low as Ferrari , have suspension like a Rolls or Bentley, and Drive like a 1968 Ford Fast Back.
The View in this Car is Superb al around, in busy City traffic !
Size Length is 5,15 Meters, so Parking is a challenge.
With a OBD2 Torque App Bluetooth ,and a Small tablet U can make this Car show al his Diagnostics, like any Modern Car.
Same counts for Radio Apps , and Front n Rear Cam options.
The AJ-V8 was voted Top Ten of Engines made in 2000, by WARDs !
The AJ-V8 had Variable Valve Timing & and a ZF Gearbox .
The AJ-V8 with Eaton Supercharger (runs at 88% of it's real power), did not have Variable Valve Timing, and was fitted with a 5G-Tronic MB Gearbox, made for the SL600.
These Ford Build , Jaguar Designed Engine's are pretty much indestructible for over 400.000 Km with good maintenance.
Greetings All !
I'd always wished that I had the S/C variant. The only downside to your Daimler Super V8 compared with the US-spec VDP S/C is that the Daimler does not have a Leaper hood ornament, that is the signature of this car in my opinion.
I would love to own this genuine Jaguar style car. This is a true Jaguar.
Yes it is
We all know how Scotty feels about a Jaguar : )
"They're endless money pits!"
Hmm, i can remember he said some are very solid, his critics were mainly on the 80s models
That it's not a Toyota?
cue laughing hyena pic
Great car man. I had the same car for a year and loved it. Still miss it to this day. Sweet ride
Hmmm Dude is chill and that Jag really does seem like an old school classic 😧
I like this guy! he's so natural on the camera as he introduces his videos, and he does it proficiently. I remember seeing him with a fancy 7 series BMW on another Scotty kilmer video. he must be loaded to afford all these fancy cars!
He's right about the wood. I once picked up a girl hitch hiking in my Jag and the first thing she said was
I have bears in my dash. Sure enough, when I looked over the wood dash has a burl figure that looked
exactly like a couple of bears. I'd never noticed them before.
I had a friend with a 78' jaguar. It only worked about 20 days out of the month. Sorry, I'm a Toyota person as far as cars go but I like Dodge 225 Slant Six, Ford 300 I6, and Chevy 250 I6 pickups (preferably with a T18 Transmission, and NP205 Case).
I have the Lincoln LS with the same engine. Same year AND I live in NYC. .Phenomenal car.
Lamprey Milt I've contemplated buying an LS years ago and ended up with the competing Cadillac Catera instead.
I have the Jaguar Vanden Plas also & I absolutely love this baby. The comfortable & spacious interior is second to none & no matter if you're sitting in the back seats or front, there is plenty of room to stretch out. I certainly wouldn't be chancing all the 'car dings' by driving mine in New York though.
When I saw the title, I knew it was my friend Eric's Jaguar. I think with my Jaguar XJR video that was featured 2 months ago here on Scott's channel and this video, people might start to believe these cars are incredible..
Mitch Grooms or if not then the secret will remain with those who have experienced these incredible vehicles
agree my friend
I just got mine, a 2004 with 73K and is in pristine condition. Red with the 4.2 V8. The more you look at it, the more I appreciate the stunning beauty built into this luxury cruiser. I feel so good after watching this video.
Had the 2000 XJ8. Paid nine grand for it when it had 64,000 miles on it. You really need to see the faux wood trim against black leather. That's the ultimate look. Man, those wheels looked amazing after a wash. You may know these models had iffy transmissions, and I had to put a rebuilt in mine, for about 5 grand. But that brought me up to 14 grand. Aside from the usual maintenance, insurance, and tires, and considering I had the ride for about 6 years, the car cost me just less than 200 bucks a month. (14,000 divided by 72) Why did I sell? Insurance , parking, and gas was about 600 a month. Plus, it was going to need timing chains, of which I believe it had about 5. (they say change 'em every 100,000) So, I said goodbye to the dream. But have plenty of pics and movies taken in and of it....I got to drive a Jag for six years, and take it all the way down the California coast on Highway 1. By myself, with my tunes, and no one blabbering at me.
Jaguars don't come with faux anything that was real wood
Real wood mounted on sturdy alloy panels, nonetheless!
Love how he got haircut half way through! Continuity 🤣😄
Really like the jaguar xj8 but always felt it needed a gated 6speed
Yeah
Great video, just love the jags, driving an XJ hives you a feeling of well being
This man should be a Jaguar salesman... he's good! And so is the car, I have one myself. Same quality. And not wanted for car-robbers.
Thank you for the kind words :)
Great car i have two 1997 xj6 and 1999 xj8 both still running both look great
I love his accent it reminds me of the Bronx joke: "Say Bud have you just soiled your underpants" ........ "Soiled them ? I only just boight them"
I daily drove a 2001 XJ8. It was 2006-2010, so it was 15k at the time, little up market. I had no particular issues, I did the pads and rotors myself, easy. I enjoyed it. My mom and dad LOVED it, were upset with me when I traded for. Boxster.
I looked into getting an older-model Boxster but the IMI issue and mid-engine maintenance looks like a nightmare, plus I'm not fond of 2-seaters, so a 911 is probably a better choice for me.
*When rightfully maintained*, older Jags can last for a long time, and their ride quality is especially superior to other luxury brands around that time.
there's just something about jags from this time. the smoothness of the ride, the effortlessness energy needed to shift the lever and turn the wheel, the feel of the wheel itself, and believe it or not some of these models are really, REALLY FAST.
Some good insights on the X-308 series XJ (1997-20003). I'm on my third and I will not make the mistake of selling this one. There are whispers that this series is going to be legendary, running well for hundreds of thousands of miles if you take care of it and don't drive it in snow (the salt is deadly).
My 2001 XJR is more nimble than the VDP due to its shorter wheelbase. And it has mechanical suspension, not air, and its wheel size (18") and super-high performance tires (rated at 150 mph, which the car will do) still manages to deliver a nice ride. Your point about the VDP's smaller wheels and bigger tires is right on. But rest assured any X-308 model has that dreamy ride yet doesn't wallow in corners.
If you want a genuine shock, test drive a new-generation XJ sometimes. It's brutal, at least the supercharged model. The ride will shake your fillings out. And this big-wheel epidemic is now rampant in the luxury car world. I'm reading in the car mags that even the newly refreshed big Rolls, with enormous wheels and rubber-band tires, just can't deliver the velvety ride of old. All for style!
And another thing that makes this a good New York car: people on the street recognize Jags and like them. (We're hearing stories about Ferraris stopped at traffic lights being spat on by the non-one-percenters.)
Another positive is the superb outward visibility, due to its big greenhouse and vertically-oriented windows. (Compared with other cars' front and rear windows.)
The supercharger gives the car excellent driveability due more to its torque than its horsepower, but it sucks down the premium and no amount of conservative driving can change that. You're looking at 15 mpg city and 21 highway. On the other hand, I found my normally aspirated 1998 XJ I owned to be low on torque and had to drive in Sport mode all the time. The supercharger in this luxury car is not for drag racing and you'll snap the rear diff if you use it as such.
Every year of the X-308 series, Jaguar produced only a handful -- 250 -- Vanden Plas Supercharged models for the world market. I found one on Craigslist, bought it for a song, and then the following year when I was a bit broke I made the idiotic mistake of selling it. I will never get over selling that car.
Best show off your car video I've seen Scotty!
Had a 3.2 x300 for seven plus years I took the mileage up to 180k, it cost me about a £ grand on parts over the years diy fixed differential output bearings (play in rear wheels) coil packs,heater pump,new exhaust, lambda sensors, wishbone bushes, brake linings, top shock bushes, stub axles and beatings, Nothing soaks up the bumps in the road like these cars! I now have an x350 handles great but you feel bumps!
Used to own a 05 super v8 and man was it a treat man, wish i never got rid of it.
Man !!! That thing runs smooth af im not a big fan of the looks of jaguars much but i like how they drive very smooth.
I would love to drive a Jaguar for the first time in my life. The plus is that the car looks great and has great milage in todays market of high gas prices. The car is beautiful.
Thanks Scotty, now I want a jaguar
I used to drive an Audi A8L for a livery company, this vid here reminds me of those days, what nice cars
delusion brain I love the A8L with the newer 4.0 V8 Turbo from 2013+, it's a phenomenal car!
Nice car. Oh how I miss my 2006 XJ6. Had to go because the DPF had given up. Now driving my '65 Humber.
I've been noticing a lot more jags on the road in NYC.
Anyone down for a Jag meetup?
My daily is a 2002 XKR :)
Want to trade for my 2007 XK? I love the swoopy styling of the XK8 (R)
I like this guy..lol He's funny without trying to be.
Fidel Cashflow thank you for the kind words :)
But Scotty! The 1994 toyota celica is a much better choice!
Holy jumping Jaguar Scotty!
Drive two old jags, never had problems too.
Just realized this was years ago - awesome car!! Scotty should bring him back if he still has the car, or would just love to see what he’s driving around the city now.
Ok.. here's an interesting one for anyone who knows cars. My wife's Jaguar will not start in the mornings unless we "reset"something by pulling the battery terminals for 30 seconds or so. Once it gets running, it works just fine. Once we turn off the engine though.. and the car sits fit awhile, we have to pull the terminals again... and the car starts up just fine. The battery does not lose charge at all.. but something in the car thinks it does?!?! Any ideas? Oh... one other thing... none of the electronics (trunk, electric locks, etc.) Work until we pull the terminals.
I daily a 99 vanden plas in Chicago and I can attest to everything, but the gas mileage is not very good. Still a magical piece of machinery
I used to own a 97 Jaguar with a straight 6. Very enjoyable car to drive, but never ran right. Granted, mine had a salvage and rebuilt title. Basically what I'm trying to say is if you plan on buying one, make sure the previous kept it well maintained and kept all the maintenance records. Those jags can be reliable IF KEPT UP PROPERLY. The V8s will get at least 150k miles if properly maintained, but the straight 6s can easily get well over 200k miles. I've even heard of them going over 300k miles. Just make sure the one you're buying hasn't been smashed up multiple times like mine was.
I have a 2004 sweet car but they have some specific issues, air suspension will not work below 20 degrees, the car drops to the ground. Of course it goes into limp mode when anything minor is wrong with it.
Is a Jag well suited for use in New York City? How does it do for gas mileage?
Love the Jaguar and all that but I'd have to say, New York City is just not the same anymore without the Crown Vic medallions. It's sad really. I think there are a few black cabs using the Crown Vic but definitely no more medallions.
commando602 I agree, I miss seeing the sea of Crown Vics and Caprices
If you’re giving it away; The Vanden Plas has always been my childhood dream car.
Larry Kelley III enter the raffle and maybe you'll win it!
I love Jaguar and always wanted one. I think because of the show Who’s The Boss.
Very unusual jag video posted by Scotty as u claimed jag a money pothole. I owned a 2003 x-type since 2013, it never stops giving me things to do from light out to overheating due to fan control, to stick door, to cylinder 5 misfire. It’s a hate and love thing that i like someone says just like a lovely lady, happy to please but thorny pain.
leslie king the X-type (and S-type) was a Ford project to compete with the baby-Benz C-class and BMW 3/5-series, and is a totally different car than my XJ-series from England.
All of a sudden I wanna go to New York City
He sure loves his Jag-wah, almost as much as we love our Jaguars here in Blighty! ;-)
Damn without stopping for gas , sheesh 😂😂😂😂
The Jaguar XJ8 was a nice car for business executives. I don't think it's ideally suited to driving in New York city. A hybrid or electric car is ideal for that kind of stop and go driving. The XJ8 is a highway car.
Can't say I approve of the guy's DANGEROUS one arm driving. Love jaguars from that period though :-)
Jeffrey Norris one are is ok but you ain’t gonna say anything about the seatbelt??
I was too focused on the camera technique to notice
In Europe, we all drive with one arm, except the females. Because manual 👍💪👌
Ohio Boy Depends where you drive. Sometimes, you need two hands on the wheel for quick maneuvers in a congested area.
Ohio Boy, you're clearly an angry closet gay. If you get out of the closet and do your thang, then you'll stop projecting at strangers to let out your frustrations. Have a gay ol' time!
Like if Scotty is the best youtuber!!
Looks like a pretty fancy Jag. But I've heard that they're pretty expensive to work on when it comes time to do so.
Jim Ervin mine has been the most reliable car that I have ever owned, and is really easy to work on. Maintenance costs are similar to any Japanese car.
DIY it dude. It's pretty easy to work on yourself. Cheap parts from ebay if you need them
My name is Griffin Bottomsworth, and I would like to repatriate this car back to England where it will be added to my museum. I would like to add this to the "Scotty Kilmer" pavilion.
I own a 1997 XJ8. Always a classy head turner and smooth.
Cool car I have owned 2. And here in Cape Town they have the added plus of being very low down on any hijackers shopping list:)
That looks like one sweet ride.
I have the 02 XJR and I love it but it blew the main water return line under supercharger and after my mechanical sun in law and I pulled blower and repaired the hose I should have replaced the knock sensors.
It's throwing all kind if random misfire codes mas airflow code knock sensor bank 2...it runs but goes into low performance mode and sometimes limp mode. Have to clear codes to get going again. Really miss driving it because it only has 92k miles on it. I rebuilt the blower and replaced head gaskets and all new timing chains and switches when I first got it because it had a blown passenger head gasket. It had been stolen out of Texas and OHP chased it until head gasket blew and car stopped and was recovered...I got it at insurance pool for $900 bucks. Fixed it and drove it trouble free for 5 years till water hose blew. I think all the water that got all over the electronics messed it up.
BOY I WOULD LOVE TO GET IT BACK UP. Oh well
Very well done video. I know the trunks in those Jags are cavernous too.
Ian Sloan actually capacity is not really that large due to lack of height, there's lots of floor space with a very large trunk lid so loading/unloading is very easy, but it's only about 12" to 16" tall (it tapers towards the rear.) My trunk is even more cramped as I've got a big 12" subwoofer in the trunk too.
I Love Jaguars they are the best in style and luxury
Any thoughts on the 2007 Super V8? I saw one for sale with a rag top sunroof that looks super sharp. Tempting.