I have had my 2008 XKR Portfolio coupe for 6 trouble free years now, and I absolutely LOVE it. It has the 420hp 4.2 Litre engine which is perfectly mated to a six speed ZF automatic transmission. Although the rear wheels will occasionally break loose, the car is not difficult to manage. The Portfolio edition came with 20" Cremona wheels and 6 piston Alcon brakes. My friend has the 510 Hp in a 2012 XKR coupe which he finds it a little intimidating, and prefers the driving experience of my car. I much prefer the XKR to my previous car, a 2003 Mercedes 500CL which was amazing, but if not for the warranty, the maintenance costs would have bankrupted me. If you can find a well maintained, low mileage XKR, don't wait, buy it!
Thank you, I did! I bought a 2009 XKR Portfolio Edition with 76, 000 well maintained miles from the original owner. Drives and looks like new, best 23K I've ever spent.
Why did Jaguar bugger up the instruments panel, no temperature gage, oil pressure or amp metre and a fuel gage that you can't read when the light is on it?
I've bought an XK, had it 16 months now and I love it, I can use it everyday, always get admiring looks and compliments, and it's relatively cheap to run, it shouldn't be compared to a 911, this is a GT car not a sports car, a gentlemans cruiser, a fair comparison is a V8 vantage, which are a lot more expensive to buy and run.
I had a 2002 XKR and it was a blast driving it. Turn heads everywhere I went because it's not a common car that you see. At 370 horsepower it was fast as hell in my opinion. But I sold it and now I'm going to buy a 2012 XKR with 510 horsepower. If I thought 370 was a lot, I'm going to be amazed with 510. Really strong Cars 2. A lot of people talk about reliability but they never own a jaguar. All I needed to change on mine was a water pump and I drove the hell out of that car everyday with a hundred 130k miles
Agreed on the reliability. I have a 2004 XK8 coupe and it's been totally reliable for the 4/5 years that I've owned it, currently on 86k miles but as you can imagine I drive it hard. So it's 86k miles many of which have been spent redlining the engine and cornering hard.
I had a 2000 XKR, black on black convertible. Most beautiful car ever. As fast as any human really needs. Maintenance was really expensive. Had the timing chain tensioner issue which was an expensive PITA and some hinky electrical issues. Wish I had been able to keep it regardless. Garage space issues
It’s seems Tiff didn’t get that this car was designed as a GT. Its meant to eat up the miles in comfort. It was never meant to be the last word in handing. I just don’t get why reviewers make up their mind before they drive a car if they are going to like it or not. All that said, the XK still looks good even today.
I have the XK. It was between the XK and the F-type. Both are beautiful BEAUTIFUL cars, but I've always loved the elegance of Jag so I went with the XK and every time I see my car - I know I made the right choice. This car is incredible - would I have liked an XKR or and XKS - sure, but honestly for where I live and drive the XK has still exceeded all expectations. . . the only thing that would make it absolute perfection is if people would get out of the damn left lane.
@@papagen00 To me it's the more subdued style - the kickback to the old jags. The F-type is cool as hell - but it's more flashy and since what I have always loved about Jag is the elegance of the lines - the XK fit me better.
Recently purchased a 1989 XJS V12 with just under 16,000 miles (genuine) on the clock. Had a few back in the 80's, can honestly say it's the only car that makes me smile every time I get in it & believe me I have had my fair share of motors!! Peace From London. 🙏🙏
I bought an 07 XK convertible with 37K a few months ago. I paid $17K. Worth every penny. Glad to hear people are putting high miles on them. For people who think the car is not fast enough - 90 percent of you will run out of nerve before you run out of horses. That said, this car is "grand tourer" not a race car. But it is an exceptional automobile.
I have a 2007 XK Convertible, 4.2- V8 Winter Gold, 1 of 97. 53,000 on the clock. It puts a smile on my face every time I get it. Have done 50-plus car shows with it. Have owned 4 other sports cars, and by far this is the best, in power, looks, quality, and reliability, 16 years old and has not had one problem, oh, one brake light out, which I had to replace last year. A wonderful car. I'm 6'3" and 235 lbs more than enough room. Just a pleasure to drive.
I have the 2007 cabriolet...bought it 2 yrs old with 10K miles. Now has 90K miles. Very reliable. Sensational car...gets admiring looks everywhere. Sometimes mistaken for an Aston Martin...not a bad thing!
@@ej4068 Well, very sorry to hear that. I had some minor issues in/out of warranty but also know one of the best Jag techs in the country, and these things were quickly fixed. Perhaps with a bit of patience and the right help, you will find a remedy too. Also, since these are now old enough that they are cheap to buy and often fall into careless hands...many have been parted out. I had an AC module go bad, and easily got one off of eBay for $100. Probably would have been over 10 times that amount at the Jag parts counter.
The Jaguar XKR is the most slept on sports car in the world and I seen it beat Ferrari's and Lambo's before.I never seen a Mercedes or BMW come close to doing that
Sorry Tiff your wrong 99% of owners will love it we don’t all want to drive like a lunatic.Fit a sports exhaust and release the V8 sound and it’s superb the cabrio is nowhere near as good looking either.It must be the best value on the used market available!
The F type was a generation too late. When new the XK only appealed to a very limited (old) audience. This was at a time when Jaguar desperately needed to appeal to a younger buyer. There is no doubt that today, with its power and quality, the XK makes a wonderful secondhand buy. A car to cherish.
I've been hounding owners and forum boards to find out exactly that. Most owners of this model, or any of the XK's 2010 and above, seem to be saying that the repair costs are monumentally tame for this car compared to most any Jag or cars of a similar type.
Not true...these are reliable cars. I have but over 80K miles on my 2007 and it's been reliable. Ford spent a FORTUNE fixing Jaguar...and these cars prove it.
I have a lovely medium grey 2007 XK now with 50k miles and the only thing other than regular maintenance is the A/C condensation tube had an issue and it was about $600 for the dealer to fix. I love it and regularly get comments such as, "that is the most beautiful car I have ever seen". I like it so much I bought an E-Pace as a grocery getter/dog hauler for my GSD. No problems whatsoever with that either.
Oh! Now it is much better! Good old *Fifth Gear* and good old Jaguar XK. I hope, that Jaguar will make it, and show us the new flagmanship coupe! New all electric I-Type instead of boring F-Type!
I will never understand why car reviewers always have to compare Jaguar to Porsche, they are two completely different animals. I’m on my 2nd Jaguar my first was an 07 XK, I traded that for a 2014 XK-R, I won’t drive anything else, in my eyes nothing compares to a Jaguar
I purchased a low mileage 2007 XK convertible a month ago. Absolutely love it. It looks better in person. Smooth, comfortable, you can have a conversation on the highway at 70 with the top down. Great AC and Heat. I know people who paid more for used toyotas with more miles. Not much storage space, blind spots with the top up, probably will eventually need expensive repairs - but I would buy it again in a heartbeat.
@@Birmingham_racing I suppose you didn't understand... there's a 1080p option on this video, when it shouldn't. Because it looks exactly the same as 480p.
I want a XKR convertible but I worry about the reliability especially if it shares duties with another car. they are a performance bargain you can get XKR convertible for about 20000 pounds I wish they had at least one with the 8-speed automatic. If I got one it would be a 2010 to 2012
I bought a 2007 around 3 years ago, it currently has 175k miles on it (I added around 30k) and have had no major issues whatsoever. Has been more reliable than any BMW I've had in the past.
@@oosterhouw I had a E36 BMW convertible with the six cylinder that was a German tank, it had like 250,000 miles on it and only died due to overheating which is common in those cars but I may buy an XK same year as yours but hear all these stories about how expensive they are. Are parts cheap? Or labor? Or are most things DIY friendly?
@@KrisThatsit They are not very complex cars, easy enough to work on. Many parts are from third party manufacturers and not that expensive. There are a bunch of German / Japanese and Ford parts in the car. Bodywork is a bit of an issue as the panels are aluminum (dents are hard to fix, but hey, no rust!). The only issue I have experienced is that something like a bumper can be very hard to locate, they are not produced anymore and some parts are becoming hard to come by.
IMHO, the coupe wins if you are sitting in your lawn chair admiring it. The convertible wins if you are the one driving...I bought the XK convertible. The coupe is gorgeous and I hope to have one someday, but I have never regretted getting the convertible first.
Had my xk portfoilo for 10 years , 1 alternator & 1 water pump not bad jn my opinion. So far this year I've been asked twice how much , I said I can't sell it my wife would kill me ......think its domething to do with it being g a good looking car , roof up or down .
This is the 2019 model? It still continues to derive styling from their older cars specially the front grille and headlights from their decade old sedans. I was completely bamboozled when I saw the link of this video saying uploaded on 9th Jan, 2019. The F type looks much more contemporary and striking, most importantly, in line with Jaguar's new age models. Though the engine is quite powerful, it just can't enthral one for its dated looks.
Neel Patira For someone who writes so intellectually, you fail to grasp the basic concept of a deceased programme uploading old TV content to an online platform such a RUclips at a later date.
Gaelen I wrote such words as I, for a second, actually thought if the same generation of the car has been introduced. Not that I fail to grasp the basic concept, it's just that for the present, this car has lost its charm. And yes, the magazine or the channel is not deceased, they still upload videos, only the frequency is reduced as they take longer time to make such an impressive video.
Why do motoring press prase german cars when they are full of faults why do thy not tell you about faults when reviewing theses well built cars prove me wrong please then tell me what car i can buy with out faults thank you
Don't listen to this lunatic driver, if it hasn't got a BMW badge on it nothing else is any good in his opinion, sorry Tiff your so wrong. Why his he comparing this to a 911 totally different animals. I'd rather arrive at my destination feeling relaxed, than having my arse pummelled in a 911. I've driven both..
If you have enough cash not to need a mortgage for our next repairs bill go ahead buy German, If you are wallet is Not too deep then Be Really smart n sensible n get a Toyota/Honda/Mazda
I have had my 2008 XKR Portfolio coupe for 6 trouble free years now, and I absolutely LOVE it. It has the 420hp 4.2 Litre engine which is perfectly mated to a six speed ZF automatic transmission. Although the rear wheels will occasionally break loose, the car is not difficult to manage. The Portfolio edition came with 20" Cremona wheels and 6 piston Alcon brakes. My friend has the 510 Hp in a 2012 XKR coupe which he finds it a little intimidating, and prefers the driving experience of my car. I much prefer the XKR to my previous car, a 2003 Mercedes 500CL which was amazing, but if not for the warranty, the maintenance costs would have bankrupted me. If you can find a well maintained, low mileage XKR, don't wait, buy it!
Thank you, I did! I bought a 2009 XKR Portfolio Edition with 76, 000 well maintained miles from the original owner. Drives and looks like new, best 23K I've ever spent.
I have an XK cab. Beautiful car that always puts a smile on my face. Driving down Glencoe with the top down, on a warm summers day is wonderful.
Why did Jaguar bugger up the instruments panel, no temperature gage, oil pressure or amp metre and a fuel gage that you can't read when the light is on it?
I've bought an XK, had it 16 months now and I love it, I can use it everyday, always get admiring looks and compliments, and it's relatively cheap to run, it shouldn't be compared to a 911, this is a GT car not a sports car, a gentlemans cruiser, a fair comparison is a V8 vantage, which are a lot more expensive to buy and run.
I had a 2002 XKR and it was a blast driving it. Turn heads everywhere I went because it's not a common car that you see. At 370 horsepower it was fast as hell in my opinion. But I sold it and now I'm going to buy a 2012 XKR with 510 horsepower. If I thought 370 was a lot, I'm going to be amazed with 510. Really strong Cars 2. A lot of people talk about reliability but they never own a jaguar. All I needed to change on mine was a water pump and I drove the hell out of that car everyday with a hundred 130k miles
Agreed on the reliability. I have a 2004 XK8 coupe and it's been totally reliable for the 4/5 years that I've owned it, currently on 86k miles but as you can imagine I drive it hard. So it's 86k miles many of which have been spent redlining the engine and cornering hard.
I’ve just done a review of a 2014 XKR. I love them and would definitely recommend one
I had a 2000 XKR, black on black convertible. Most beautiful car ever. As fast as any human really needs. Maintenance was really expensive. Had the timing chain tensioner issue which was an expensive PITA and some hinky electrical issues. Wish I had been able to keep it regardless. Garage space issues
kano b I had an ‘07 XK with 80k on the clock, I just traded that for a ‘14 XK-R, looking forward to getting 510 ponies on the asphalt
It’s seems Tiff didn’t get that this car was designed as a GT. Its meant to eat up the miles in comfort. It was never meant to be the last word in handing. I just don’t get why reviewers make up their mind before they drive a car if they are going to like it or not.
All that said, the XK still looks good even today.
Stig qwe exactly my point
Well said, JT.
I’d have one of these over an F-Type any day of the week.
I just did! Who's the idiot commentator?
I have the XK. It was between the XK and the F-type. Both are beautiful BEAUTIFUL cars, but I've always loved the elegance of Jag so I went with the XK and every time I see my car - I know I made the right choice. This car is incredible - would I have liked an XKR or and XKS - sure, but honestly for where I live and drive the XK has still exceeded all expectations. . . the only thing that would make it absolute perfection is if people would get out of the damn left lane.
I have an XK . Way better than the F-type
@@fidgetssailing4725 what didn't you like about the F-Type?
@@papagen00 To me it's the more subdued style - the kickback to the old jags. The F-type is cool as hell - but it's more flashy and since what I have always loved about Jag is the elegance of the lines - the XK fit me better.
Recently purchased a 1989 XJS V12 with just under 16,000 miles (genuine) on the clock. Had a few back in the 80's, can honestly say it's the only car that makes me smile every time I get in it & believe me I have had my fair share of motors!! Peace From London. 🙏🙏
My 09 XK has turned almost 200k. Love it.
Hi Mike, is your XK still with you?
i have the xkr from the 2007 cabrio and it has 306k
I bought an 07 XK convertible with 37K a few months ago. I paid $17K. Worth every penny. Glad to hear people are putting high miles on them. For people who think the car is not fast enough - 90 percent of you will run out of nerve before you run out of horses. That said, this car is "grand tourer" not a race car. But it is an exceptional automobile.
@@xProReVoLuTiiON 😮 still running well? Any major issues? Great that it’s so well made.
The XKR is a different animal with 4.2 V8 Supercharged and a number of extras such as Brembo brakes on 20 inch wheels.
I have a 2007 XK Convertible, 4.2- V8 Winter Gold, 1 of 97. 53,000 on the clock. It puts a smile on my face every time I get it. Have done 50-plus car shows with it. Have owned 4 other sports cars, and by far this is the best, in power, looks, quality, and reliability, 16 years old and has not had one problem, oh, one brake light out, which I had to replace last year. A wonderful car. I'm 6'3" and 235 lbs more than enough room. Just a pleasure to drive.
I have the same 2007 Winter Gold Vert! We're brothers!
I have the 2007 cabriolet...bought it 2 yrs old with 10K miles. Now has 90K miles. Very reliable. Sensational car...gets admiring looks everywhere. Sometimes mistaken for an Aston Martin...not a bad thing!
I also have a 2007 cabriolet with only 69k miles and it's an electrical nightmare!
@@ej4068 Well, very sorry to hear that. I had some minor issues in/out of warranty but also know one of the best Jag techs in the country, and these things were quickly fixed. Perhaps with a bit of patience and the right help, you will find a remedy too. Also, since these are now old enough that they are cheap to buy and often fall into careless hands...many have been parted out. I had an AC module go bad, and easily got one off of eBay for $100. Probably would have been over 10 times that amount at the Jag parts counter.
I’m amazed dear old Tiff gave the XK a half decent review he is usually fairly dismissive of Jags, he really only likes ugly bone shaking 911’s.
Tuppi D well your comment just answered my comment lol 👍🏻
Twitchy Tiff only likes Merkel Mettal.
I have it! 2009, love it. Still gets compliments
Adam V Robinson design still looks modern it’s aged really well
hows the maintenance on it? thinking of buying one. I own a Jag been pretty good other than small coolant leaks. Is it pretty reliable?
@@jackvale6009 the 4.2 motor is extremely reliable, 5.0 is not as smooth and refined
The Jaguar XKR is the most slept on sports car in the world and I seen it beat Ferrari's and Lambo's before.I never seen a Mercedes or BMW come close to doing that
Still want to own the XKRS if it weren't still up there in value
There's a reason for that, LL. Unlike the Merkel Metall, Jaguars have class.
Stunning,
This jag beauty will be timeless.
Relax folks. This episode is from 2006 😂👍🏻
Dammit!!!! LOL
I was half expecting Clarkson to turn up with a perm lol
Yes, Cape Town and the Western Cape, a driver's paradise!
Best view in the world!
I want. I really do. It's beautiful. I don't imagine it'll ever happen. I want a tourer, not the F-Type.
Sorry Tiff your wrong 99% of owners will love it we don’t all want to drive like a lunatic.Fit a sports exhaust and release the V8 sound and it’s superb the cabrio is nowhere near as good looking either.It must be the best value on the used market available!
The F type was a generation too late. When new the XK only appealed to a very limited (old) audience. This was at a time when Jaguar desperately needed to appeal to a younger buyer. There is no doubt that today, with its power and quality, the XK makes a wonderful secondhand buy. A car to cherish.
You notice how fifth gear tested the xk in Spain on nice warm dry roads .would like to see him drive on full chat on greasy British b roads
A thousand times I would prefer a well kept used Jaguar than a new Camaro ...
😎😎😎😉😉😉
OK OK
I'm a Jaguar big Fan...
Got tired long time ago of dark stark BMW interiors.
Y just Love British High quality wood & leader.
Beautiful filming location, South Africa isn't it?
Nemo Judet Driving on the left though?
It is, I can tell due to the roadmarkings (yellow lines on the edges), signs and landscape.
Cape Town
2007 ones are now at $13,000. Pretty good value for money if you also budget in $20,000 for highly potential repairs.
I've been hounding owners and forum boards to find out exactly that. Most owners of this model, or any of the XK's 2010 and above, seem to be saying that the repair costs are monumentally tame for this car compared to most any Jag or cars of a similar type.
Not true...these are reliable cars. I have but over 80K miles on my 2007 and it's been reliable. Ford spent a FORTUNE fixing Jaguar...and these cars prove it.
Read my comment.
I have a lovely medium grey 2007 XK now with 50k miles and the only thing other than regular maintenance is the A/C condensation tube had an issue and it was about $600 for the dealer to fix. I love it and regularly get comments such as, "that is the most beautiful car I have ever seen". I like it so much I bought an E-Pace as a grocery getter/dog hauler for my GSD. No problems whatsoever with that either.
It’s such a shame they never made a manual one
Agreed 100%
True. Would be incredible to drive with a manual gearbox.
Oh! Now it is much better! Good old *Fifth Gear* and good old Jaguar XK. I hope, that Jaguar will make it, and show us the new flagmanship coupe! New all electric I-Type instead of boring F-Type!
You need a lobotomy
You might want to research Jaguar before you comment on a Jag video.
*christdragon* I don't need much research to find out, that Jaguar F-Type is the lamest Jag ever, with the lowest world wide sells!
Beautiful video .
I will never understand why car reviewers always have to compare Jaguar to Porsche, they are two completely different animals. I’m on my 2nd Jaguar my first was an 07 XK, I traded that for a 2014 XK-R, I won’t drive anything else, in my eyes nothing compares to a Jaguar
I purchased a low mileage 2007 XK convertible a month ago. Absolutely love it. It looks better in person. Smooth, comfortable, you can have a conversation on the highway at 70 with the top down. Great AC and Heat. I know people who paid more for used toyotas with more miles. Not much storage space, blind spots with the top up, probably will eventually need expensive repairs - but I would buy it again in a heartbeat.
I agree. Once you go Jag you don't go back.
we love our XK
1080p resolution looking like vintage film. What’s the thinking behind this?
Jeffrey Lim it’s from a episode over 10 years ago you ever thought about that?
@@Birmingham_racing I suppose you didn't understand... there's a 1080p option on this video, when it shouldn't. Because it looks exactly the same as 480p.
Upscaling . In 2006 there was not 1080p resolution
I want a XKR convertible but I worry about the reliability especially if it shares duties with another car.
they are a performance bargain you can get XKR convertible for about 20000 pounds
I wish they had at least one with the 8-speed automatic. If I got one it would be a 2010 to 2012
I bought a 2007 around 3 years ago, it currently has 175k miles on it (I added around 30k) and have had no major issues whatsoever. Has been more reliable than any BMW I've had in the past.
@@oosterhouw I had a E36 BMW convertible with the six cylinder that was a German tank, it had like 250,000 miles on it and only died due to overheating which is common in those cars but I may buy an XK same year as yours but hear all these stories about how expensive they are. Are parts cheap? Or labor? Or are most things DIY friendly?
@@KrisThatsit They are not very complex cars, easy enough to work on. Many parts are from third party manufacturers and not that expensive. There are a bunch of German / Japanese and Ford parts in the car. Bodywork is a bit of an issue as the panels are aluminum (dents are hard to fix, but hey, no rust!). The only issue I have experienced is that something like a bumper can be very hard to locate, they are not produced anymore and some parts are becoming hard to come by.
Jaguar really became a stable company when TATA bought it
Bullshit. Coupe wins hands down, unless you're just a dandy
IMHO, the coupe wins if you are sitting in your lawn chair admiring it. The convertible wins if you are the one driving...I bought the XK convertible. The coupe is gorgeous and I hope to have one someday, but I have never regretted getting the convertible first.
Imitation, not up to bar, even with stronger engine... but still like my XK from 1 MY before this, sexy phoenix red convertible.
Had my xk portfoilo for 10 years , 1 alternator & 1 water pump not bad jn my opinion. So far this year I've been asked twice how much , I said I can't sell it my wife would kill me ......think its domething to do with it being g a good looking car , roof up or down .
Such a beautiful car ! So do one Tiffany ! 🤬
Road to Hana?
Why review the XK when the XKR offers so much more
The XKR wasn't out yet back in 2006 when the first press events took place.
History all o er again
I think it even had 5 litre V8 550 bhp supercharged
Yes that would be the xkrs
2000 reg x100 XKR COUPE here and id never sell her :D 4.0 V8 supercharged cheaper to insure than a fucking volvo V70 2002 reg :D
you can buy one for < $15k now.
This is the 2019 model? It still continues to derive styling from their older cars specially the front grille and headlights from their decade old sedans. I was completely bamboozled when I saw the link of this video saying uploaded on 9th Jan, 2019. The F type looks much more contemporary and striking, most importantly, in line with Jaguar's new age models. Though the engine is quite powerful, it just can't enthral one for its dated looks.
This is an old episode of Fifth gear back when the then redesigned XK was introduced.
Silverdeamon92 I see. It was written 'uploaded 46 minutes ago' which perplexed me.
Neel Patira For someone who writes so intellectually, you fail to grasp the basic concept of a deceased programme uploading old TV content to an online platform such a RUclips at a later date.
Gaelen I wrote such words as I, for a second, actually thought if the same generation of the car has been introduced. Not that I fail to grasp the basic concept, it's just that for the present, this car has lost its charm. And yes, the magazine or the channel is not deceased, they still upload videos, only the frequency is reduced as they take longer time to make such an impressive video.
This has been replaced by the F-type.
Hard to please? Kinda whiny
This man just doesn't know what he is talking about ???
Nobody knows WTF you're on about dislexic landlord, Tiff Needell knows his stuff better than most
He's always been anti British cars.
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You were wrong then Tiff, and still wrong now...
Why do motoring press prase german cars when they are full of faults why do thy not tell you about faults when reviewing theses well built cars prove me wrong please then tell me what car i can buy with out faults thank you
Great !
This car is a gt Tiff. Not a sports car!
Don't listen to this lunatic driver, if it hasn't got a BMW badge on it nothing else is any good in his opinion, sorry Tiff your so wrong. Why his he comparing this to a 911 totally different animals. I'd rather arrive at my destination feeling relaxed, than having my arse pummelled in a 911. I've driven both..
Iam the 99.999th viewer 😊
Looks like a Lexus SC400 with some chrome bits.. Who knew that Lexus was so far ahead of its time.. Wow!!
grabir01 you’re talking bollocks
It looks like a JAAAAG!
Wow! Why don't you get a Toyo...er, sorry, a Lexus then... and maybe some glasses.
Be smart, buy German Cars ! :D
Right, and be saddled with he same reliability issues as the Jag. No thanks.
Thats not smart at all.. Not here in USA anyway. IT may be ok at best if you live in Germany.
In USA is better to buy the new 2.3 L Ecoboost Ford Mustang!
@@DreamCarsPro Ecoboost. Eh gag me with a spoon!! Take the 5.0 NA
If you have enough cash not to need a mortgage for our next repairs bill go ahead buy German, If you are wallet is Not too deep then Be Really smart n sensible n get a Toyota/Honda/Mazda