I have to admit I'm not hugely knowledgeable about Maseratis, but I've heard early years of that Quattraporte generation had quite a few issues, as did the 3200GT. I was under the impression the 4200GT was a bit better though...

Exactly the same here - I don't usually use these systems in other cars to be honest, but given the age of it in the X350, it's pretty impressive. I agree about the more gentle acceleration - I find these systems in general struggle to recreate the smooth acceleration/deceleration that I prefer on motorway journeys. They generally don't ease off the accelerator as early or smoothly either.

Thanks for watching! I owned a 3.0 X-Type - quite a few years ago now and I can't recall the exact mpg, but remember it being pretty similar to my Super V8. Are you in the UK or US, as the mpg is different?! 24mpg US = 29mpg UK. Obviously the mpg I quoted was only for long journeys, but other owners report similar on the forums. Town driving will see low to mid 20s at best but I don't do that in mine.

Thanks so much 👍

@lukemallory7832 Thanks very much! I'm actually surprised how few of this era XJ I see on the road these days... They always turn my head though.

Thanks so much for your support and generosity, very much appreciated 🙏 The videos certainly take a lot of time and effort, but knowing that people enjoy them is genuinely rewarding. Thanks again 👍

Thanks very much 🙏 I always see the XJ almost as a British institution, as I remember the days when it seemed all celebrities/VIPs/ politicians used them! I think the US also has a soft spot for them, so not surprised there are quite a few for sale. The VP is interesting, as the name was dropped for the top models in the UK in the 1980s, I think, but lived on in the US.

@@AndyK.1 Thanks 👍 I thought you might be able to, but struggled to find the options brochure for my car year to confirm.

Only on the 'facelift' X358 from 2008 onward.

Thanks - I lost the brochure I had but didn't recall seeing it for my year, so that makes sense now.

That's interesting, I didn't realise. I thought it was a bit odd, but I have tried it quite a few times to be sure - hopefully not just specific to my car!

Thanks for watching, and for the feedback 👍 Yes, totally agree - the later cars were significantly improved, with better spec. Obviously mine is very early, but I still find it very impressive for the year. My previous XJ Super X350 (also 2003 and a Jap import), was actually a LWB - I must have forgotten how much leg room it had, sorry about that!

Yeah they're not cheap, even second hand. Given the price it went for, I think there was a "free" car there if you swapped and sold the alloys! I was almost tempted 😃

It seems a lot when it's 2.5x the value of the car! But I'm glad they did! They're expensive cars to maintain, and I guess if you own long term the big jobs add up and some people are prepared to "invest" in the car...

Thanks very much 🙏 I do enjoy having the variety! You wouldn't be the first to say I have one too many 😂 And that's probably true... It's the time for proper upkeep and jobs that need doing on those older Landies; it's endless!

Hi James, thanks so much 👍 long time watcher of your excellent channel 🙂

Thanks very much! I've seen your channel, it's excellent. I'll be at Gaydon again this year - see you there!

@@Rich_Runs_Cars Thanks also!

Congratulations, great channel! I love Dr K on the piano 🙂 Reassuring to know you share similar experiences with your content - very difficult to predict! Thanks very much, and best of luck 👍

Thanks very much 🙏

Thank you! Much appreciated 👍

Thanks very much, mate. Just checked you channel, looks excellent! Also subscribed 👍

Thanks very much for your kind feedback, much appreciated 👍 (Very close to 1,000 subscribers, title updated for accuracy 🙂)

Good to meet fellow "addicts"! What cars do you have/like?

@@Rich_Runs_Cars Oh, I live in the land of suv's! Right now I have the electric VW id4. I just got rid of my high maintenance Mercedes S550. I've not learned my lesson about Mercedes maintenance, and am now shopping for a convertible Merc C or E class! Sadly we don't have as many fun options as you guys do. And the repair shops here make it much too expensive to get a high-maintenance sports car, like a Ferrari or Aston or McLaren. But i live vicariously through your videos, and dream that I've got an Italian car in my garage!!

Whereabouts are you based? I've owned an S500 and S600 - great cars, but definitely potential for big bills! I also have an E63 AMG, loved the E class, amazing. I've not actually owned an Italian car yet, maybe this is the year 😃

@@Rich_Runs_Cars I'm in Northern Calif. Just outside of San Francisco. I keep thinking about the Ferrari Calif, which as you know is a convertible. But i just can't stand cars that are broken down on the highway! I grew up with Honda's and BMW's, so I'm very used to reliable cars. And i don't have your patience and expertise, so getting something exotic but fidgety would drive me nuts, in the end. You guys are so lucky you have so many classic Jag's and Aston's to choose from. And the repair costs that you reported on in your house video shows costs that are way lower than the ones that our crooked specialists charge!

Hi. At the moment Adrian Flux and Footman James, but also Howdens (A Plan) often. It obviously depends on your cars and personal circumstances, but in my experience there aren't actually all that many companies that are viable options if you have several modified or unusual cars.....

@Rich_Runs_Cars thanks. I use Adrian Flux for 2 separately, but now have 3 and am looking to consolidate. Also modified

It was Classic Car Auctions which is recently now part of Iconic Auctioneers. Iconic is more for the concours cars, and Classic Car Auctions has the more "usable" classics. Good variety of cars...I actually did a video on my channel of the auction I bought it from if you want to see what it's like. Hope that helps 👍

Thanks very much, and best of luck with your channel 👍

Thank you, I feel very privileged 😃 I'm all for constructive criticism, and realise not everyone will like everything they watch... So long as it's not just rude for the sake of it, no bother 👍

@Rich_Runs_Cars sorry, I was just kidding :) haters always hate, best just to avoid if possible :)

Yeah I know 👍 honestly, it doesn't bother me anyway, there are much more important things in life 🙂

I'll let people make up their own minds on that one when they look at my subscriber count. Thanks for the feedback 👍

Actually, I would also agree with this comment. You are not quite there yet. Not far off, but not really at 1000 subs.

It's a fair comment 👍 I figured it's almost at the point of being a rounding error to the nearest hundred, and I hope that people who see the video in another week or so will see 1k subscribers anyway 🙂 A slight liberty, I agree, but my video was meant to be a general review of my experience, rather than what it means to hit 1,000 subscribers, hence I was rough with my subscriber number in the title (the title didn't have the same ring to it if I used 943!). It certainly wasn't meant as click bait, so sorry if it appears like that - hopefully you can see from my channel, I don't use click bait titles...

UPDATE: title now changed for accuracy 🙂 thanks for the feedback guys 👍

Thanks a lot, much appreciated 🙏 I will certainly always be "normal" 😂

Thanks very much for the positive feedback, much appreciated 🙏

Great taste, it's a lovely car! I'm actually just editing a full review video of that car, so watch out for that within the next week 👍

Thanks very much 🙏

Glad you like them... That's the short version of the video 😂

Thank you - and good point, thanks 👍

Thanks for watching 👍 I've just seen and replied to your other comment, but yes I still have my A6 and an update video is in the pipeline 🙂

Hi there - thanks very much 👍 yes, incredible power really given the age of the car - I think it made Mercedes and BMW up their game! I'll probably keep it about a year, I expect. It's definitely a different thrill in the old Landies 😂 I'll get some better shots of driving and acceleration in the next video 🙂

I yes, I agree on the styling... You can tell it's an old car (based on a 1990s platform), but love the flared wheels arches, and it isn't cartoonish like the modern RS6...

@@Rich_Runs_Carsthe flared wheel arches are a standout feature - and they looked very expensive at the time, bit like the W124 500E

What a great car that was! The styling of the E39 M5 and W211 E55 looked very tame at that time as well - subtly was the name of the game then!

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Good spot!

Such an awesome looking and sounding car. Definitely one that's on my bucket list!

It does seem to be... Definitely for some models more than others, I think.

Thanks you; appreciated👍 obviously not quite the quality of collection or video as Harry! But it's interesting to run through the annual details, as I've never really done it before. I wish I had some more mechanical skills; I can only really do the basics, but it still helps. Thanks again!

@@Rich_Runs_Cars Not aware of your background yet Harry has decades of motor journalism under his belt. You’re doing very well in comparison !

@@LordLauderdale Yes, Harry's a legend! Probably the best in my opinion, but it depends what style you prefer. Thanks for the kind words - I've been a car enthusiast for 25 years, but that's as far as it goes!

@@Rich_Runs_Carsthat’s a few decades too ! Shows in quality

@@LordLauderdale Thanks!

Thanks very much 👍 I guess there's always a danger you might be disappointed... You just have to remember you're buying an oldish car, in part for romantic value, that you cannot necessarily compare with more modern cars you've owned!! That said, the Audi hasn't disappointed and the engine is brilliant even in today's world.

@@Rich_Runs_Carsagree with you. Had an A4 2.4 V6 Avant 5 valve per cylinder from 1999 in guards 💂🏻 red, engine smooth as silk with early torque. Sold it to a friend and it’s still running around London. Even after a few Porsches still remember that Piëch era car.

@@LordLauderdale That era of car seemed to run for longer without problems - or perhaps I've just been lucky! I also still have fond memories of my 1997 Audi S8 with the 4.2 V8 - such a good car for the era!

@@Rich_Runs_CarsS8 was awesome !

Thanks very much 👍 that was one of, if not THE best Corvette I've seen. Stunning in that Ontario Orange.

You might be right...there were some similar comments on my full ACA auction video. Low mileage ones now go for silly money, but restored higher mileage ones seem to start in the £60k's so I'm not sure how cheap it looks in that context. The "Ford guys" I spoke to on the day seemed to think it was overpriced, but it splits opinion! Either way, a really interesting car and sale.....

It's funny how 10 or 20 years ago Cosworths were owned by normal working people who could afford to drive them on the road or go to track days. Now they're owned by 'rich' investors who can't afford to drive them.

Yes, there's a definite irony there. Enjoyment for me is using cars, so I always think it must be a shame to own a car you worry about using!

Hi David, hope you're well. I don't mind 🙂 yes, overall I make a net profit when accounting for all costs I incur, but I win some and lose some as you can imagine. I only buy cars that I actually really want to own, or are a bit different/interesting. And only if I think I can make a four figure sum when I sell. It doesn't always work out like that, but hopefully it means I don't lose too much money either 😂 but even if it's cost neutral or costs a bit for me to own cars I enjoy for a year or so, I'm pretty happy. It's a way of owning cars without it costing too much, hopefully... But of course it probably doesn't work so well with newer cars due to depreciation. Some exceptions...my daily cars, E63, GBS, Noble, I expected to lose money. I was thinking about doing a video next year about some of my experiences good and bad!

Hi Rich, All good here thanks other than i have the dreaded chest infection doing the rounds here at the moment. Pleased to see as a whole it is not costing you a bucket load of cash long term and as you say it is a good way to own some cars even if for only a short while. I think that could be a good idea in the New Year to share what your views are on ownership. Catch up next year All the best.

Thanks David - wishing you a speedy recovery.

@@Rich_Runs_Cars Thanks Rich.

Great taste 🙂 there aren't all that many 110 soft tops that ever come up for sale. I've owned a couple now and absolutely love them, such great Land Rovers! Having driven a friend's Puma 90 I realise they're much less comfortable and much noisier than the more recent "old" Defenders, but I'd take my Wolf any day. I previously owned a highly modified 200 Tdi Defender 90 and was amazed what a difference the engine mods made to the power and ability to keep up with modern traffic. No mods on my Wolf but it's actually not all that bad, even on road.

PS I've never actually heard of anyone boring out the 300 Tdi!

Motor and Diesel Engineering in Cambridge do several different kits as well as full engine rebuilds, the VNT turbo makes a great difference…

My diff lock light did not come on when I had this issue, so in my case it was related. Once I sorted the mechanism and switch, the diff lock light came on again when the diff lock was engaged.

Hi David. Yes, so long as you are respectful, you can touch the cars, open doors and boots etc. At this auction, if you get there early, they'll start the cars for you so you can sit in them, hear them running, etc. At some auctions, they drive the cars through as they're sold (which I much prefer), but that's not the case at this particular auction.

Thanks so much 🙏 I'm afraid I just can't get excited about SUVs, but each to their own. I love the history of classic, even modern classic cars, it's all part of the fun 🙂 I really wish we had California weather here... If you could send over a nice Californian C3 Stingray for me to buy, that'd be great 😂 I have great memories of driving the Route 1 highway up the California coast in a Mustang...I hope to do it again in a few years!

Thank you! I looked at Westfield before I got the GBS. You really don't need that much power to have fun in these cars. The 1.8 Zetec is meant to be a bit revvier than the 2.0 I think...? The MT75 is good but does have very short 1st and 2nd gears!

@@Rich_Runs_Cars Yep. The only time it was a disappointment was at a sports car show up country, when I was left standing by an AC Cobra! I wish I had one now though, here in Spain!

Haha! I would love a Cobra. Yes perfect climate there for a Lotus 7 type car 😎

Haha! But way better scenery in Tasmania 🙂 It sounds awesome... I'm hoping my sound capture will be better next video, just need to wait for the weather now!

Thanks for the feedback. Yes apologies, the sound wasn't great especially during the auction - it was actually my first auction video and think my later ones are better and hopefully still improving. Thanks for watching 👍

Hi David. Thanks very much 👍 I'll definitely keep it for a while. Realistically, I'll probably keep it for a year or so before it has to make way for something else. There's probably not many other options to get the level of performance at that price point...?

Cheers Rich, I don't blame you. For sure got a lot of car for the money. Take care

It was really an opportune purchase, but I'm always on the lookout for chances to buy bucket list cars/engines!

5500 for the Shadow. Great buy with scruffy-ish paintwork because you can use it and not worry about leaving it parked up.