Jaguar XJS V12 Review - A Useful Classic Car

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  • Опубликовано: 16 дек 2024

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  • @HighPeakAutos
    @HighPeakAutos 5 лет назад

    Nice car!

  • @nomebear
    @nomebear 4 года назад +3

    I went into a deep depression when a friend sold his XJS V12 convertible. The car was flawless in execution, and rock solid to drive. I hate to say that our friendship was based on the ownership of his XJS, but something was missing in it after he sold it. ;-/

  • @beatupbandit
    @beatupbandit 4 года назад

    Hi from Sylvan Lake Alberta, CanadaI recently purchased a 1981 XJS , it is a car I have always wanted and have already repaired some body blemishes on it. I have had it a week. I wanted to tell you I have watched a ton of your content in the past week and a half and have found everything you have covered very helpful. I really appreciate your knowledge and even more so your willingness to share it. Thank you!
    Lyndon Stinson.

  • @WHOMEWHOYOU
    @WHOMEWHOYOU 5 лет назад +1

    You made that XJS so inviting that I hope the Prices Don't go Up before I get "Mine", subscribed awhile back, Enjoying the Channel...from Florida.

    • @LivingWithAClassic
      @LivingWithAClassic  5 лет назад

      They are great to drive! Hope you'll find one for you

    • @gf4353
      @gf4353 4 года назад

      I'm also in FLORIDA, (Ft Lauderdale) you can see me cruising U.S. 1 and the beach on weekends with the top down on my mighty V-12 red convertible. Go on line to get yours, you'd better hurry.!!!!!

  • @JeffRisi79
    @JeffRisi79 5 лет назад +1

    Just picked up a 1992 XJS V12 Convertible, and looking forward to getting it back to it's glory, excellent videos Adam! Keep it up on the V12's!

  • @warringtonfaust1088
    @warringtonfaust1088 3 года назад

    I suppose everyone knows but thought I would add it here. In the U.S. the V12 is regularly replaced with a "small block" Chevrolet V8. This was almost an industry, but has slowed down as the cars aged (rust). I am wondering if this is a lack of people skilled in repairing them. I recall, way back, I think the 70's, my uncle bought my aunt a new XJ6. In those days it was only a 6 month warranty. The car spent 5 of those 6 months at the dealership. Immediately upon warranty expiration my uncle had the Chevy V8 installed. The car was then kept about 7 years.

  • @gf4353
    @gf4353 4 года назад

    I also have a triple black 1996 Celebration convertible, with 56k miles on it from California, got 2nd place all British car show twice (show cancelled this year). It took me almost 2 years of aggressive searching to find a triple black celebration convertible. GLORY HALLELUJAH. !!!!! I'm fixed for life.

  • @alanjacks9081
    @alanjacks9081 4 года назад

    I've had my 1988 XJS HE V12 5.3 Coupe for 22 years and drive it all the time. When I retired I didn't think that I'd be able to afford to run it so I had it converted to dual fuel Petrol/LPG. That was 15 years ago, without any problems and the oil is always clean. LPG is about half the cost of petrol here in the UK. I've owned 3 XJS V12's over the years without any mechanical problems. Depending on where you live, the main problem is rust. I had all the rust cut out and replaced with new metal, then a total respray. She will see me out!

  • @gf4353
    @gf4353 4 года назад

    I dearly love my 1993 one of 22 TWR signal red convertible, U.S. market only. Mighty V-12 in show condition, that is, you are right, already a classic. !!!!!

  • @sumporfuk
    @sumporfuk 5 лет назад +1

    Very nice video I really hope that you are able to make more. You are so right in saying that the XJS is a classic now. It is a very capable as well as functional car, even in today's modern world. Looking at mine sitting in the driveway right now LOL!

    • @LivingWithAClassic
      @LivingWithAClassic  5 лет назад

      They are really magnificent! Hope you get to drive yours soon

    • @sumporfuk
      @sumporfuk 5 лет назад

      @@LivingWithAClassic Um sorry for the misunderstanding. My XJS is sitting in the driveway right now only because I was to lazy to pull it into the garage after a several hundred miles drive yesterday. I have 2 XJS's & a 6.0 XJ40 and have been an enthusiast for about 20 years. Love the cars

    • @LivingWithAClassic
      @LivingWithAClassic  5 лет назад

      @@sumporfuk Ah sorry about the misunderstanding. I have a 1977 XJ12 that I drive a lot and 1966 project car S-Type. Will post videos on them soon.
      I'd love an XJ40, maybe soon

    • @sumporfuk
      @sumporfuk 5 лет назад

      Living With A Classic I am absolutely positive that you would fall in love with an XJ40. The 6.0 really works well with that car. I always find myself taking the long way home and it never fails to put a smile on my face

    • @MrXlskywolf
      @MrXlskywolf 5 лет назад

      Love your videos, I'm in the process of getting my soon, is a 1992 XJS V12 convertible same color as yours, it's drivable but I'll be needing your help I'm sure

  • @rogerpritchard
    @rogerpritchard 4 года назад

    Very attractive sleek car, I shall certainly make the investment before prices go sky high. Beautiful car and beautiful to drive. Thanks Adam.

  • @mascho22
    @mascho22 4 года назад

    Hi. I'm "considering" an '87 XJSC project car that's been sitting outside for several years that needs body restoration (rust holes behind drivers door) as well as interior refurbishing. Owner says engine runs and trans and rear end are good. Haven't seen it yet in person but when I do I'll report back. I typically don't get into car projects that involve a lot of body work due to neglect and interior fixing but with this I may make an exception as its a give away price and title is clean ( or I may walk away)

  • @richardhougen3363
    @richardhougen3363 4 года назад

    Hello, I've recently purchased a beautiful 1989 XJ-S Convertible that's turning out to be a little more of a project at the moment than I'd hoped for. Aside from cam cover leaks, the v12 seems to run very well, transmission shifts smooth, handles well enough. The brakes were gone thorough, front and rear calipers, pads, etc. Which brings me to the most serious new problem. The ABS light clicked on yesterday on a spin around the block. I no longer hear the pump pressurizing the system, the brake pedal is hard, only the front brakes are working, and not well without power assist. I would like to see a video on diagnosing the Teves III system, particularly testing the ABS pump which I suspect may be the problem. I checked the two fuses in the auxiliary fuse panel, and they're intact. Unfortunately, I'm not skilled in electronic diagnoses and I'm a bit afraid to go poking around with a volt meter. A video on this would be worth a fortune in repair bills, and might interest others, as well. I enjoy your channel. Thanks for any assistance or advice.

  • @michaeljacobs8376
    @michaeljacobs8376 4 года назад

    I have an 1989 xjs with the HE engine. My oil pressure sensor is seized in the housing. It is almost impossible to disconnect the banjo housing due to all.the hoses etc. I am afraid of breaking the housing and I don't want to heat. Can you make a recommendation for me.micharl Jacob's subscriber

  • @sputnik8407
    @sputnik8407 5 лет назад

    Beautiful car , I have a coupe 95 red with 6 cyl and like this such a unique luxurious car , Talking about buying I have to sell mine , it's more like giving it away . Thank you nice video !!

    • @LivingWithAClassic
      @LivingWithAClassic  5 лет назад

      You're welcome! They are wonderful cars in all forms. Hope you find a.good home for yours.

  • @justinsalsberg3870
    @justinsalsberg3870 5 лет назад +2

    damn nice car man, congrats!

  • @GCJR792
    @GCJR792 3 года назад

    Hello.. was looking for some special bushings for this car for my dad, would appreciate if you know anywhere/could help! Much appreciated.

  • @stigmoltu-jacobsen
    @stigmoltu-jacobsen 5 лет назад +1

    You have very nice and informative videos, and I’m a subscriber. Are you located in Sweden? I seem to recall this car from a visit to a Jaguar shop near the city of Jonkoping in Sweden.

  • @sarastroaster2457
    @sarastroaster2457 4 года назад

    Hi Adam, very nice channel ! Since you have a lot of experience, I would appreciate your view: I have recently bought a 1993 facelift 5.3 XJS with only 62'000 kms and kept very well in originary status. I would like to have it as safe as possible to be used but have no ability to work on it myself like you. Option 1. for me is to keep it well, maintain regularly and fastidiously with the help of an expert mechanic on old Jags, but apart from some obvious thinks (e.g. fuel hoses or belts to be replaced), I would tend this way to keep the car as it is and to change things, in the end, when they get broke; or option 2. is (very expensive indeed) to go through a kind of "massive preventive" refresh / renovation of the car e.g. by sending it to KWE in England to have it back "like new". I am tempted by option 2. since I am not experienced like you but I also fear to make an unnecessary (and excessive) expense for a car that actually seems to be very OK and well maintained. In other words, do you go "preventive" a lot, or just step by step ? And what would be your suggestion ? I am really doubtful about the best option... For example, do you change preventively the marelli ignition cap? The fuel pump? The starting engine? The fuel tank hoses? The cooling system (or e.g. you simply flush it sometimes)? What is the approach, that with your experience, you would suggest on one side not to spend unnecessary money and on the other to feel confident to take a 2'000 trip without too much fear? Thank you very much, very appreciated.

    • @LivingWithAClassic
      @LivingWithAClassic  4 года назад

      Hi Sarastro,
      It's a bit of a difficult question to be honest. If the car has been standing still for a few years I'd go through pretty much almost everything if you want to be able to trust it 100%. If it has been used pretty regularly I would change all the rubber hoses (fuel, coolant, breaks, etc.) and give it a major service.
      Where are you located?

    • @sarastroaster2457
      @sarastroaster2457 4 года назад

      @@LivingWithAClassic Thank you very much Adam. I am in Switzerland. The car was regularly used over the span of its life (62k kms in about 27 years) and got regular maintenance plus some extra works I could find documentation about (e.g. new spark plugs, new internal details). I am now taking care of renewing the A/C system which has some faults, but in a "conservative" way to keep original status. I know this is a difficult question, and that is why I actually hoped that an expert like you could help me in this evaluation. I mean...I will never be able to take care myself of the car like you do, even if at least I am interested into getting information on needed improvements or steps (i.e. at least I am not just "trusting" the mechanic with no reasoning about that). I have not yet checked with KWE or the like how much it would cost to competely renovate the car, but I guess this would likely cost me more than the car itself. Thanks God this is something I could afford, but am really asking myself if it is worth doing "all in the same time" or perhaps since the car was well maintained, it would be more efficient, less costly, and relying on what was already done by previous owners to be more "step-by-step". I mean, if you go to KWE they change in the same time , say, 100 things. Perhaps out of these 100, 90 are there to last still for 20 years ? Or, perhaps you think that in any case you must sooner or later do that and so why not in taking a massive overhaul ? Some XJS owners told me "are you crazy to change so many parts which actually work well" and others told me "in the end if you change everything with a massive intervention you will end up spending less, just spend all in a single invoice"... I know it's difficult, but perhaps you can give me some of your commonsense (by the way learnt on the ground, so very respectable). Thank you very much. I think many owners are often facing the same (or similar) questions...

    • @LivingWithAClassic
      @LivingWithAClassic  4 года назад

      If you were closer I’d love to have a look at he car and make it reliable for you. I think I’d mainly focus on things that can leave on the side of the road and replace those things.

  • @MrXlskywolf
    @MrXlskywolf 5 лет назад

    Love your videos, I'm in the process of getting my soon, it's a 1992 XJS V 12 convertible same color as your, it's driveble, but I'm going to need your help for sure

    • @LivingWithAClassic
      @LivingWithAClassic  5 лет назад +1

      I'm glad I can be of some help. I'm slowly but surely trying to make a video of most parts of these cars. Let me know if there is anything you need in particular.

    • @gregdubly8013
      @gregdubly8013 5 лет назад

      Living With A Classic Hi, I have noticed in your different videos that you are using special air filters on your xjs.
      Can you tell us more about them and why you made that choice?
      Thanks in advance
      GREG

  • @HiNamida
    @HiNamida 5 лет назад

    Nice editing on the video! :)

  • @klwthe3rd
    @klwthe3rd 5 лет назад +1

    Came over from XJ Jesse's channel!! Can you explain what the "Classic Collection" is when it comes to this car? Was it a limited run of 1991 because it was right before the face lift year for 1992?

    • @LivingWithAClassic
      @LivingWithAClassic  5 лет назад +3

      It was a limited run in 1991 that gave you a different interior, every option, I belive they were all red, gold badges and a golden growler on the hood.

  • @robertmurphy440
    @robertmurphy440 Год назад

    IV OWNED 4,ONE WITH CHEVY 350 ALSO I HAVE 87 XJSC..ANYTIME YOU DRIVE , YOU TURN HEADS AND GET COMPLIMENTS .WORTH THE HEAD ACKES...

  • @stigmoltu-jacobsen
    @stigmoltu-jacobsen 5 лет назад

    The Classic Collection of the XJS is interesting, as is the Rouge Collection. Do you have any info on the latter? Do you work on other Jags than your own on your premises? I have a very nice 1981 XJ12HE in Norway, only half an hour from the Svinesund border crossing. My car needs a routine service and a handbrake overhaul. Looking forward to your reply. Thanks!

    • @LivingWithAClassic
      @LivingWithAClassic  5 лет назад +1

      Hi Stig,
      I'm not familiar with the Rouge Collection, I will have to look in my XJS books.
      Yes, I do work on customers cars from time to time in my workshop. The series 3 XJ12 is a beautiful car!

  • @KB-rc1ns
    @KB-rc1ns 4 года назад +1

    I’m aiming to try get one of these as a first car since many are cheap here in NZ. Is there any faults with them I should be aware of?

    • @LivingWithAClassic
      @LivingWithAClassic  4 года назад

      I will be making a buyers guide for them but the 6 cylinder cars are pretty builtproof and easy to work on. The V12s are also very reliable of they have been serviced regularly.

    • @rossilake218
      @rossilake218 3 года назад +1

      The cooling system is the most important part of the V12. Replace the water pump (not expensive) and is somewhat an easy job. Once you take all the belts and fan off. Over- heating on all Aluminum V12 is a No-No. If any car starts to over-heat, pull over,( turn car off immediately) call a tow truck. I purchased an all Alum dual-pass radiator for my car. I have an all alum radiator on my BMW. I hate plastic anything!

  • @gdfggggg
    @gdfggggg 5 лет назад +4

    The music tho

  • @brandonwatson8218
    @brandonwatson8218 4 года назад +1

    Hey thanks for the info! I’m looking to get an xjs but I’ll be using it for a daily, but I will have my wife’s car as a backup. Is a v12 option feasible for daily driving or should I stick to the bulletproof I6? Thanks!

    • @brandonwatson8218
      @brandonwatson8218 4 года назад

      Needless to say I really want the v12 but can’t afford the 6.0 much less find one so I’ll be going with either the 5.3 or the 4.0 I6

    • @LivingWithAClassic
      @LivingWithAClassic  4 года назад +1

      If you really want a V12 and either do some maintenance yourself or want to learn more working on cars they are great. Make sure you find a good one and the V12 will be a reliable engine too. The straight 6 is bullet proof like you mention however mechanically the V12 is too. The straight 6 can take more neglect however. Both a great to drive but the V12 is a bit more special. Maybe a mid 80's 5.3 V12 would be good for you?

    • @brandonwatson8218
      @brandonwatson8218 4 года назад

      Living With A Classic thank you! And yes I’m decent at mechanics as long as I have someone like your videos helping to explain the more complicated procedures. And everyone says “mechanically” these engines are great. That leads me to believe that other things on this engine aren’t reliable, what would these be and is it the same on the 4.0?

  • @Tigerfire75
    @Tigerfire75 3 года назад

    The convertible is nice but I love the hardtop

  • @Clarkecars
    @Clarkecars 4 года назад

    I truly miss and regret having ever parted with a sapphire blue, `95 6.0 convt, But will not part with my SWB `95 XJ12. I can think of only 2 car companies that so successfully blended power and style in their sedans, coupes, and convertibles. Sadly, 2008 are my last Jaguars because their Tata produced successors have lost that distinctive Jaguar styling and warm gentleman's club interiors. Plus a proper car should have a shift lever not a dial like a washing machine.

  • @Dnenne
    @Dnenne 5 лет назад

    Nice Adam! 😃👍🏻

  • @kimd68
    @kimd68 5 лет назад +1

    Ska bli kul att följa detta! 😄👍

  • @jongodsell88
    @jongodsell88 5 лет назад

    I have an 1988 convertible and can confirm everything you say. At present I'm doing some work on the engine, mainly cleaning, precautionary maintenance and upgrading; there are some vids on my channel if you're interested. BTW, where are you based? As I don't recognise the registration on the car.have an 1988 convertible and can
    confirm everything you say. At present I'm doing some work on the engine,
    mainly cleaning and I have an 1988 convertible and can confirm everything you
    say. At present I'm doing some work on the engine, mainly cleaning andI have an
    1988 convertible and can confirm everything you say. At present I'm doing some
    work on the engine, mainly cleaning and

  • @lordclay2533
    @lordclay2533 5 лет назад +2

    I'd like your channel more if the background music wasn't so terrible.

  • @janlourens4123
    @janlourens4123 4 года назад

    Sound nice

  • @colinhoward74
    @colinhoward74 3 года назад

    HE is not and never was h and e as you said , it stands for HighEfficiency , with the Micheal May Fireball heads !

  • @dzengerink
    @dzengerink 5 лет назад +1

    Xj a classic? Yes... End

  • @r2r324r431r4r4
    @r2r324r431r4r4 5 лет назад

    Have Adam, where are you from and live

    • @LivingWithAClassic
      @LivingWithAClassic  5 лет назад

      I'm from Sweden and live there

    • @r2r324r431r4r4
      @r2r324r431r4r4 5 лет назад

      @@LivingWithAClassic you really have an extensive knowledge of these jaguars. You seem young, How did you learn them so well?

    • @afclementson
      @afclementson 5 лет назад

      I have restored and worked on a few, both my own and others. It's just a passion I guess

  • @martinswede77
    @martinswede77 5 лет назад

    Snygg produktion. Sen är ju inte bilen helt fel heller...

  • @stephencurran5429
    @stephencurran5429 4 года назад

    Trouble with the xjs is for such a big car it’s so cramped inside . Would of been better making it a 2 seater do away with that useless back seat and give it more space inside

    • @LivingWithAClassic
      @LivingWithAClassic  4 года назад

      This one has no back seats. Earlier convertibles don’t have back seats