Part 2 of The Jaguar XK8 is the best V8 sports car. Here are my top 10 reasons.
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- Опубликовано: 17 сен 2024
- This is number 2 in a 3 part series. John from To the Garage shares his opinion on why the Jaguar X100 XK8 and XKR are the best V8 Sports and GT cars available. This is presented in the format of a Top 10 things to love about XK8 Ownership. This film covers reason 6 down to 4 in a ranked list.
To watch part 1, click this link. • The Jaguar XK8 is the ... I have inserted several fun Polls which will pop up as cards in the top right of the film. Please vote and I will everyone know the results. If your answer is 'something other than the options then let me know in the comments.
The next part of this video will be released shortly and is already drafted out. So what do you think the other reasons will be? What would be in the top 3?
Please share your thoughts in the comments section. To the Garage's list will not be changed at this point but it would be fascinating for all involved to see if others who love this car, love it for the same reasons.
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John👍
It is just so much more than just a classic, its vids like this that make us really realise and appreciate all the amazing things these cars give us.😊👍
There is so much to enjoy about them 👍
Thank you, John. I always appreciate the mention and love the professionalism and competence you display in all your videos. Stay well.
Thanks Pal👍 There are a lot of good people out there who appreciate your contribution to our pooled knowledge.
Couldmt agree more John, its a lovely community, many thanks as always
Andrew
Cheers Andrew
Thanks, John! You always talk with such great enthusiasm and people like me - who don't know 1% of what you do - feel really appreciated & wanted.
I just love your videos and cool, relaxed approach!
Thank you so much Charles.
really appreciate you taking the time to type such a nice comment.🤗👍
Greetings from Switzerland. I learned a lot from you. Your videos make the winter break more bearable. In German we say: Anticipation is the greatest joy.
Thanks Pietro. Its a good saying. It lines up well with one of my favourites. 'life is about the journey, not the destination!'
I see its also ! And the best regards to you ! An old fellow german xk8 fan !
Hi John, well done again. My top 3 would be 1. Looks, 2. Sound and Performance, 3. Comfort, both suspension and seats. Keep it up Norm
Not a bad shout Norman. 2 out of 3 aint bad!🤫
I live in Florida USA. I was walking down the street and a gentleman had a classic Mustang outside and I stopped to talk ab out. His car. He said he had a 2000 XK8 convertible for sale. I l I looked and fell in Love. It had been in his garage for eight years, no work on the engine or the body both were awful. I am in the process of bringing it up to what it looks like and was it was in 2000. It looks a lot like your car John. And I love your Channel
Thank you Robert.
Congratulations on your purchase. Beware! they are addictive.😁
The whole spitfire relationship,,,,,,,,,put heckles up my spine and a tear to my eye. my grandad flew spitfire during ww2 , back in the 1980s he was always nagging me for a go on my radio controlled car . I now own a jaguar xkr. I get the distinct feeling he is very pleased for me, and every other free soul, especially those who have bought a Jaaaaaaggggg!!!!! . GREAT CHANNEL , thank you so much.
No problem Todd. And thanks for sharing. Im sure you guess that the Spitfire connection means a lot to me as well.👍
Pietro nearly hit the nail on the head when he said that 'Anticipation is the greatest joy'. I immediately thought that he was 100% correct........... then I realised that no, anticipation is not the greatest joy. Watching your videos is. Thank you John, once again.
🤣🤣 Thanks Alan
Yes! That’s where I heard it from! I mentioned the spitfire’s wing thing in a video I made but couldn’t remember where I heard it, thanks John for another great video 😎👍
No problem granblogisimo. You get a little name check in part 3🤫
To The Garage haha! Thanks!
Agree with all ranking and reasoning. Very well explained points and thanks for using my suspension images 😊
They are much better than the line diagrams I had as an alternative Paul👍
Another great video John, keep up the good work 👍
I always enjoy seeing another clip of you driving along the English Riviera.
My wife and I met there nearly 40 year ago and during the summer of 2018, we went back and cruised along the front in our XK top down, sheer bliss
😎😎
Wish I could be there now 😜
Wish I could be out almost anywhere right now Gary😉
Thanks for the support
Hi John. Thanks so much for your brilliant channel and contribution to all things XK8. Your contribution is beyond value to fellow fans of these fantastic motor cars. Really looking forward to the final instalment of this series and hope you’re managing to keep safe and well.
Im very well if a little frustrated not to be out open top cruising at the moment Gerard.
The final instalment should be out tomorrow internet allowing🤞
A great summary, with some wonderful references. I love your passion, and sense you got a bit emotional toward the end...talking about the community. This is great, and a massive part of why I am a new owner and want to be part of this brilliant community. Thank you !
Excellent vlog, John. I believe you are so right, there’s a great like minded community here. 😎👍
Thank you David for being part of that community👍
Hi John, I have viewed a few of your videos , enjoying them very much and looking forward to Part 3 . I must admit you are turning me on to the XK8. I am now 62, never owned a Jaguar, always allowing myself to be put off by remarks of unreliability, cost a fortune to run Etc. I have recently been looking at getting an S Type post 2004 model but have to say I truly love the look of your XK8. Cheers 2U John, wishing you good health and many more years of happy road trips in your Jaguar XK8
Hi Kim.
Be careful😉. Jags are infectious. One minute you are just looking and the next you own two👍
Stay safe mate
Hello John, I concur wholeheartedly with you comments regarding the positive reception the XK8 gets. Cool, understated, powerful, feline, refined, classy, and drop-dead gorgeous are just a few of the comments I've had.
My dear, recently departed dad absolutely loved the noise it makes.
Just 1 story to share: I was once with my brother-in-law at a garage where both his top-of-the-range, super hi-tech, shiny, newish, huge engined Audi & my XK8 were receiving some specialist attention, and when we arrived to collect our respective cars, the garage owner, complete with huge grin, was gushing about my XK8. "We have the privilege of working on some extremely nice cars here", he said, "But your copper back Jag has generated more interest than anything else we've had in here for some time."
Praise indeed, although my brother-in-law was a tad miffed that his mega bucks super Audi had taken a back seat to what is, lets face it, a pretty old-tech car by today's standards!
As we were leaving the garage, the owner shook my hand and said, "If you ever want to sell it, let me know."
He'll be waiting a long time......
Good vlog John. An idea for when we can all go out again, is.maybe organise a meet somewhere central in the UK for all your subs that can get there. Be great to meet you and fellow Jag nuts.
Not too shabby an idea Jules👍
I agree, sounds a great idea 👍🤗
Jules Redeye count me in 😀
This video got me all emotional, John. It made me realise how much I like my XK8.
You hit a few of my personal sweet spots.
Also, I feel honoured to be a fellow member of JEC.
Long live the XK8 , as it continues on its journey towards classic status.
Shame those damn footwells rust so badly.........!
Very well reasoned and put together list. Those little compact ratchets are great. I bought a screwdriver one by a company called BAS that you can change the heads and works like a tiny ratchet
👍
Was wondering if you had been a Jaguar employee at some point, was pleased to hear your connection. As for your Jaguar history lesson: Yes! Please! Would love something about the XJ too. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.
Very Kind of you Martin.
Thank you👍
I have owned a 2005 Jaguar XK8 Convertible, black on black on black for almost a year now. I will probably never sell it. I love having someone point out all the good things about it that I should know and don't and should always remember.
Top man👍
Wow .. very good informations ! Thanks ! And stay healthy in this time .
Thanks Udo.
Will do. Look after you and yours too👍
Thanks for all you do to help keep these cars on the road! My 1997 XK8 Base Coupe is still going with 267,000 miles. Wondering what is the highest mileage seen on an XK8. Thanks for all you do.
Ooo Sounds like an interesting question. I will ask in a future video👍
Cheers John
My 2002 xk8 convertible has 127000 miles. Just got it uses. Your miles give me comfort. Thank you.
Thank you John, really great explanations.... my dad had a Mark 10 ( one of the first) Ive had a couple and just re-bought my origninal XKR ( 2008 convertible) but have no mechanical knowledge at all... so your videos are a godsend.... Im based in Bahrain in the Gulf, the car has done 120,000 kms engine/ gearbox and interior - almost perfect..... shocks and suspension more or less had it... so hooked up with a local agent and a local Bahraini car man who looks after a famous collection.....but I am learning... Lights all foggy, tyres also gone, wheels a bit knackered too.... but what a drive......
Great video John. They carried the Spitfire wing theme over in other areas, the rear boot plinth for example is the same form but slightly narrower. One of the Top 3 must be 'understated cool'. There are many flashy cars in the world but very few have a reserved coolness to them, Jaguars and Aston Martins spring to mind...
Thanks. You are going to enjoy part 3! Tomorrow at 7:00pm (my time)
Hi there John, I'm Kevin, a Silver with black leather XK8 owner living in Cape Town, South Africa. I agree with your selection of the top 10 so far and can't wait for the rest... I'm really enjoying your videos. When you mentioned the convertible top as one of the top 10 reasons, and seeing your boot with the cover lying in it, reminded me of something I was wondering about a while ago. Surely Jaguar, having put so much thought into creating this beauty, would allocate a safe place for the soft-top cover to be stored safely, and not have it lying around in the boot getting in the way for owners placing items like golf clubs on it or alternatively having to remove it and replace it on top of the golf clubs. Is it possible that the reason for the two level floor in the boot is meant to be for storage of the soft-top tourney cover? ...or is that not a good place to store it for some reason. Regards, Kevin
Interesting thought Kevin
Im not aware that they ever intended that to be the case but Interested to investigate further. It is in a tonneau bag. (I take it your is too? I have thought about attatching it to the vertical panel at the back of the boot myself.
I will take another look at this.
Good thinking Kevin.
@@ToTheGarage John, mine unfortunately doesn't have a bag. I have a non-slip boot cloth over the spare wheel and the tonneau cover is on top of that. Im just a bit concerned about the spare wheel 'L' bolt which sticks up a bit, damaging it, but it fits in perfectly. Regards, Kevin Taylor
P. S. Where can I send you pictures? (ktaylor590430@gmail.com)
Kevin Taylor john@tothegarage.co.uk
My Dad flew a double V12 Merlin Mosquito and that must have been INCREDIBLE:
Regarding the dash shape, it pays homage to the 'planform' of the Spitfire wing. New word for non aviation Jaguar fan ;-)
I consider myself re edumacated Tom👍😁. Cheers pal
@@ToTheGarage after rereading my post I see I left an 's' off of "fan" , my bad! It wasn't meant to be directed at you alone...just a little something for all us XK lovers to know. Love the channel and thank you for all the effort you put into it!
It's a good thing it doesn't pay homage to the Spitfire's airfoil.
@@garyvanremortel5218 Right you are! That would have made for a really strange dash board! I'm glad they used the planform view. Cheers & thx for all your efforts too, cheers.
On standby again!😊
Always front of the queue
Thanks John. Loving the channel! I’d like to share something with you privately. How do I do that?
Drew Edwards hi
Thanks very much.
You can email me on the channel address john@tothegarage.co.uk
Thanks John for all the wonderful videos I have a 2004 XK8 premium pack jaguar racing green with 28000 miles drop dead gorgeous have you ever seen the "you&your jaguar XK8 hayes ?
No I have not. Do you have a copy and would you recommend it?
Yes John I do its not your typical Haynes book because it has the history buying enjoying maintaining & modifying your XK8
Hi John, thanks for your passionate vids, have you already changed the exhaust like with PJ? BTW maybe I missed it, but what’s your new cars name?
Hi
No not yet but it will happen
The new car is called ‘Purdey’
To The Garage hehe, great, mine I call simply Katzi, that's Kitty in English😉 I keep looking your PJ bursting vid time and again and I wonder if it's not a little bit too over the top and if stage 2 wouldn't be enough (especially for the police here in Germany)? Unfortunately didn't find any vids with stage 2 only. What do you think?
Hi John! I was guna get a merc CL500, but this is by far a prettier car, faster and better on fuel! I dare say less to go wrong also! I've had an xjr years ago, so the xkr interests me! I love the supercharger whine!!!!
Go for it Terry👍
@@ToTheGarage would be a 2nd car! I rent, so no garage, but I can get a cover! I work hard, I deserve it! One life and all that!!!!!
Now, John, when did you get your self down to Torquay. I recognise the back ground. Just by the Marina and former living coasts?
Hi John. I used to work in the area regularly (Newton Abbot).
Less so in the last 18 months
My 1999 XK8 has Bilstein shocks and H&R lowering springs....UNBELIEVABLE HANDLING
I have never wanted to lower mine for fear of losing any ride comfort. what gas your experience been?
i love you john!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Awwww🤗
I have a 2002 xk8 that I bought in 2017 and it has been just sitting... was thinking about selling it...bc of a few lil gremlins it has....I watch all your videos...and have fixed a few things.....but after seeing this top 10...10 to 4.....top three on the way....cmon john....lol.....I think im going to keep it....so thank you....just have a parasitic draw somewhere I need to track down,,,,,any suggestions...my friend? thanks again,,,my nickname for you is.........CATMANDO! BC.....you are the man where it comes to working on these....keep up the good work old chap.....chris usa
Hi John, wonderfully done. The gas guage on my 99 XK8 suddenly shows low fuel while being full. I replaced the battery recently with a proper one, thanks to one of your videos. Any thoughts? Stay Safe
I suspect a poor earth from the sender to the body. As it was sudden maybe something got disturbed. Coupe the sender is behind carpet on back trunk wall. On convertible its on the top and may be a tank out job to access but this is not a job I have ever done.
Can any of our subscribers help?
@@ToTheGarage Thank you
I'm hoping that the wait for the top three will not be much longer.
Conting down now Robert. Premier tomorrow afternoon
I'm thinking about an xk now 2011 , just sold my xjs , had xj.xjr and my first car was a MK2 .I've made up my mind to only get
a low mileage car . Which year xj do you like the best ? Thank you ..
Profuse thanks for yet another superbly informative video. 6 years ago I was seduced by a one owner XKR convertible with 23,000 Miles: what a total joy it ‘s been! I seem to agree with every observation in all your postings, but what resonates most for me in this one are the lineage comparison pictures with the E type at minute 4. This XK model is not merely a homage, its in reality a continuation. Might you possibly make soon a short video comparing the series 3 E Types to these wonderful cars putting them side by side? I hope so!
Not a bad plan Michael🤔 Thanks for watching my friend
Absolutely spot on about the community (a bit of British slang). One of the best online forums for the Xk8 is Jaguarforums.com. www.jaguarforums.com/forum/xk8-xkr-x100-17/
There are also a few on Facebook. Have to mention I also assembled a Kit Car. 1976 I purchased a Bradley Gt and mounted it to a VW chassis. Took about 3 months.
Hi and thanks very much.
Although I don't think there are any Bradleys in the UK, I am aware of them. I think the GT was one of the prettiest originally styled VW kits ever produced. 👍
Hi John, Great video as always and I fully agree with your top ten list. Is there a way to send you a personal email?
Hi Hans. Thank you very much. Yes of course you can email me on the channels address. john@tothegarage.co.uk
Anyone know how to silence the beep sound when using the console buttons for fan, climate control etc?
It can probably be done with the official Jaguar ODB2 software but I doubt whether the generic versions can do it. I would like to disable the auto-door locking but the same applies.
I agree with Richard. I know it can be done but I think you would need a main dealer with the right kit to program it.
Only a Brit could take a car as exciting as the XK8/XKR and make a video so long & boring that it causes one to lose interest in a fabulous icon! I had to skip over much of the "ride" and "community" experience in order to muddle through to what I thought would be the finale of the top 3 reasons. This level of detail should have been reserved only for the most dedicated enthusiasts so highly interested in the technical and club experience. You fooled me once by running over this into a 2-part series. I don't think it's a habit of most viewers on RUclips to have to read below the video to understand the nature of the video deviates so far from the title. It is quite disingenuous to make this a 3-part series. It appears that it was a crass effort on your part to monetize your video with the outrageous amounts of inserted ads! I won't bother to see the final - you've lost your objectivity and credibility with me.
Prick
Hi Lloyd. Sorry you did not enjoy it. There is no intent to fool anyone. There is no Click bait. The thumb nail clearly says Part 2 and gives the length of the video.
And yes it is for enthusiasts.
I do make money from the video's but the amount is almost inconsequential and genuinely would not influence what I put out on the channel which is my Hobby.
Its in 3 parts because otherwise it would be an hour and a half long and few can find that much time for a you tube session
Hope you find some other channels more to your taste.
Really glad you like all of us are a fan of the XK8 XKR though.
Lloyd Reid your comment is most unfair. This channel has thousands of enthusiasts that appreciate John’s attention to detail and articulate nature. It takes years of accumulated knowledge to be this good and then have the confidence to present it all. The choices described are well explained and justified. You misunderstood the intention of this series of vids so the fault was yours and there was no need to be disrespectful of his efforts.