Aston Martin DB9 vs Jaguar X150 XKR - Best Of British GTs!

[@siraff4461]

I love this format. The driver taking the lead and talking about the car with the passenger interjecting just works so well. Its like someone buying a car and taking their mate out to show it off and have a natter about it. Great video lads and two cracking cars to do it with to boot.

[@reality-cheque]

The 2011 to 2014 Jag has it all - heritage, looks, performance, luxury, status - and cheaper to run.

[@automotiveaffairsshorts]

XKR for us!

[@Floorguy1000]

I have a 2011 XK 5.0 convert and I just love it. The back seats, that are unusable for humans, are indispensable as usable access space, I would be frustrated with an F type. I did a lot of research before buying it and the best quote I saw comparing it to the Aston back in contemporary reviews was this, "If you want a harder driving sports car, or absolutely need the badge, get the Aston. But if you want to take a long drive to the south of France in sophistication and comfort, get the Jag."

[@jimr5703]

It has a back seat? Upholstered parcel shelf, maybe...

[@tedgeldberg6498]

My 2010 XKR passed 215,000 miles last week. It has been my daily driver for 11 years and is the finest automobile I've ever owned in 57 years of driving. It has never been babied and has been tracked dozens of times over my ownership and has been extremely reliable. When I first bought it, I had it pulleyed and tuned to about 600hp for about $800. It can be leisurely or aggressive but always a pleasure. It was quicker than my beautiful De Tomaso Pantera and so much more civilized that I stopped driving the Pantera for about 3 years until I could make it a better car, all because of how good the Jag was. My XKR will never leave my ownership until either it or I expire. It's more likely that I'll be the one to go first. Try and find a 200,000 mile Aston that actually is still driven everyday and that works. It may exist but highly unlikely.

[@rupertbailey1666]

I have the same year as yours, it's absolutely great hearing about someone who has used and enjoyed one so well! Have you had any major work done to it to keep it one the road? Maybe the timing chain guides done? Thanks for sharing!

[@colinmcleod4190]

the Jaguar x150 xkr every day of the week.

[@richardcoward7234]

…and twice on a Sunday! 😜😎

[@benfbrown]

I'm currently driving a 2015 XKR convertible and owned a 2005 XKR back in the late 2000's. Between those two was a 2007 XKR coupe back in 2016-2018 followed by a V-6 F-Type (modified). I loved them all. The F-Type was probably the most fun sports car wise but the least comfortable and I found myself missing the GT-ness (lol) of the X150. I've also modified this one (Velocity AP tune and crank pulley) so it's plenty fast. Now with all that said, I sure do love the looks of the Aston's. The only thing that's held me back is the cost of parts. I do all of my own work and the Jags just aren't that expensive. Great video!

[@jimr5703]

I was shopping for a used Hyundai Sonata to replace mine which was totaled. Dealer had a 2013 XK sitting on the lot for about the same price, so I bought it! Feel like a million bucks every time I look at it, much less get behind the wheel. Some of the best money I've ever spent.

[@jeremywigglesworth5340]

XKr every time

[@jamiesutton8569]

What a fantastic comparison of these cars, and timely for me as I’m about to make a decision between the two myself. Loving the new presenter Lucas, thanks guys! Great video!

[@ClassicsWorldUK]

Thanks for the kind words, let us know which you decide on! - Lucas

[@jamiesutton8569]

@@ClassicsWorldUK will do! Looking likely DB9. Got to shift my x100 first. Thanks again

[@ianhortonplant]

The XKR is an awful lot of car for the money. Mine is the 4.2 version and it really shifts when you boot it while still being able to cruise in comfort for the rest of the time. Cracking vehicle.

[@captainbimble]

Mine is the 4.2 as well. Great car that gets many compliments from people.

[@ianhortonplant]

@@captainbimble I've noticed the glances as people walk past the car. My favourite moment was when a young chap drove in front of me at the petrol station, he looked at the car and I could see him mouth the word "Jaaaaaaag!".

[@bcbeadsworth]

Just shows you how good a Jaguar is, if you are compering it with a Aston Martin

[@christopherjhall]

Really like this video format and great information from both presenters

[@ClassicsWorldUK]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Suprahampton]

The colour of that XK is quite stunning

[@markeastwood74]

I went to a James Bond weekend last year where the brochure proudly announced there would be an opportunity to 'have a photo with a DB9 - a real James Bond car!' 🙄 I didn't want to be 'that guy' and correct them. It turned out that it was a typo and it was actually a DB5 with the world's nicest owner. 😂

[@hughmcneillie1032]

I have owned a 2007 X150 XKR in beautiful Botanical Green (BRG with a nice gold fleck when the sun hits it) for the last 4 years and love it. That said the AM DBS from Casino Royale or Quantum of Solace would be my grail car. I just can bear to part with the Jag or the additional cash required to own an AM. More likely I will change to a late 2014 XK Dynamic R. A more modern twist on the XKR with a more luxurious cabin with those diamond quilted sports seats.

[@P1959H]

Mine is a black 2010 XK 5.0 n/a coupe with ivory leather and I love it.

[@alexandrecouture2462]

Great video!

[@ClassicsWorldUK]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@markcarter9476]

Both beautiful cars. Your DB9 economy figures are some what off point. I managed a very creditable 28.5 mpg in my DB9 (once) on a trip down the M1 at a steady 65mph. I was pretty stunned.

[@ashtondimovski7074]

The obvious answer is the Jaaaaaaag but I’m a Jaguar Junkie. I love the DB9, but at the end of the day…it’s gotta be the Jag. I love the hint of subtle discretion the Jag has to it. Because it’ll turn less heads then the Aston, but still retains the classic GT spirit and proportions, and to my eye, is prettier (taste is subjective I appreciate), the Jag becomes the perfect gentleman’s express. The Aston with the badge snobbery that comes with it (note: not suggesting Aston fans are snobs. Some might be, but overall they are lovely people) is a little too in your face and a smidgen indiscreet. The Jag is like a great butler. It just knows exactly what you need when you need it.

[@jimmyquinn9639]

Another good video 🚗🚙🚘👍👍👍👏👏👏👏

[@carlos081282]

Two great British cars… I didn’t know that Sting is also already doing car videos 😅

[@davidg7624]

At 3:28 does he put on his right turn signal and then turn left?

[@rob5944]

He'd do well on the radio with that voice.

[@taniastevenson4868]

Surprised you didn’t mention the boot size of the XK coupe,which is huge

[@fugi9604]

I have never had an Aston, but I have 2001 x100 4.0 xkr (dashboard with round instruments, no navi) and 2010 x150 5.0 xkr, both convertibles, both dark blue with beige leather and wooden dash. As you say, x150 is firmer, but I can still drive it 10 hours in one day, partly due to really great seats and 19 wheels, my has. X100 is smoother and has bigger trunk, but cabin of x150 is roomier and you do not need to cover the roof with the hood when down, because it is hidden in the trunk. Both look so beautiful inside and outside, especially the front of x100 and the back of x150. X100 is a gentleman’s sports car, x150 is for everyone who loves power and sound and believe me, you get addicted.

[@Punisher9419]

That DB9 is smoking a lot from the engine bay. Coolant leak?

[@ClassicsWorldUK]

Yep 😅

[@blarkdexture8899]

@@ClassicsWorldUK English after all 🍵

[@lewis72]

2:11 This mid-engined Ferrari chaser Aston was, I think, going to to share a lot of commonality with Jaguar's X600 programme, which had gone from a mid-engined concept, to front engined concept to cancelled project. That was going to use a superchared 3.0 X-Type V6, also to be used in an X-Type R but the whole lot got binned.

[@TX200AA]

I have the 5.0 litre XK Artisan Special coupe. The five litre normally aspirated XK is actually a bit of a hidden gem, because at 385bhp it is quite powerful enough, but less complicated and with slightly better economy than the XKR. The Artisan Special interior really does look and feel special. As a continental tourer it is hard to beat, as it has adequate luggage space and the back seats can be used to take soft bags.

[@hamsterclamper]

What’s become of Jack Grover? He was spot on👍

[@ClassicsWorldUK]

Jack's moved onto pastures new, but we'll tell him he's missed!

[@matts-motors1892]

Looking like a coolant leak on the DB9. Radiator does bow and split overtime. New one from Radtech 700 quid. Thank me later

[@denniss5512]

I have a 2010 XKR loaded with Veizu goodies. Awesome car and 27 mpg on highway. Put several thousand miles on it in last 6 months. Low 11 sec car.

[@marklawrence2417]

I bought a face lift 2010 X150 XKR coupe after test driving the DB9, Mazzer GT as options - on my second (1st was sadly written off by a berk in a Toyota Hi Lux 'sneezing') just love em. The Mazzer was WAY too slow & the Aston(s) didn't feel honestly much different. Thinking of getting the wife a carbrio, she loves the F-Type but it has no rear seats so our dog wouldn't fit & to be fair it is the same platform shortened 🙂

[@McGrory69]

Might not matter as much to someone paying £80k new but just as the XK was being released the road tax changed so its now well over £700 a year to tax which does effect the used car values of XKs.

[@ClassicsWorldUK]

Good old Jaguar timing strikes again!

[@McGrory69]

@@ClassicsWorldUK My son is "lucky" enough to have a rare VX55 pre production model that Jaguar thought were too good to scrap so has road tax at half the cost. I sourced a 2007Japanese import 4.2 X356 to get a pristine example and also avoid the rip off road tax.

[@jacklee7104]

Gotta be the Jag for me, both fabulous but an early sub 30k is just gonna lead to financial ruin if money was no object id go for a later Vanquish but I hear the X150 is also one of the most reliable modern Jaguars just need to find me a 5.0 XKR in Stratos grey (ideally a 175 edition) 😍

[@fransb8543]

DB9 Coupé for me. Quite simply the most beautiful car that was ever made.

[@toffeepie1878]

wish I got a 1960s DB4 Zagato 30 years ago for a resonable cost 🤣 I do have a XKR-S, A limited model with the 4.2 AJ-V8 - 174mph limit and with great all black interior - ridiculous performance too and its a great drivers car you can tell David Pook and Mike Cross worked magic on them XKs

[@lib556]

I'm already lucky enough to own an X 100 XKR so, if you're giving it away, I guess I'd go for the Aston.

[@RafeAbrook]

£24k seems an awful lot for any non-special XKR. This summer I bought a faultless 49k miles 4.2 XKR Convertible from a dealer (for £17k), and had the supercharger pulley and remap done. It now puts out the same power and torque as the 5.0 XKR. That was about £1200. Unbelievable value, and leggy ones can be had for well under £10k now.

[@2702simmo]

I paid £27k in June for a 2012 convertible one , I could have got a bit cheaper but it had what I wanted

[@ChristianACW]

Two very beautiful cars! But I'd never trade in my X100 for one of those two! Honestly I wouldn't trade in my X100 for anything... 😄

[@2702simmo]

You must love it. To be fair they’re starting to finally grow into their looks now a lot of years have passed . The X150 was such an improvement though

[@terryc8164]

@@ChristianACW same here X100 for me anytime.

[@911TVR]

Do the db9 and xkr have similar room inside?

[@CX06]

Hate to say it, but Ford had bought 75% of Aston in 1987, which is why the last 'proper' Aston, the V8 coupe based on the Virage. That explains the steering wheel etc. Also, the V12 was developed by Cosworth, but was based on the Ford V6, which was in turn based on the Mazda K Series, which was originally developed with Porsche.

[@vector409]

one looks knackered at the start

[@philboyce1582]

Unless you want to scare the pants off yourself go for the XK in normally aspirated form, it’s plenty quick enough and no worries about superchargers.

[@2702simmo]

I had an XK 4.2 which I loved it but it was crying out for more power so I got the 5.0 xKR best decision I could’ve made

[@michaelkingston9203]

The DB9 is a masterpiece. Just look at it. See it and then drive it. You will then understand my grand approval of it

[@martinwiltshire8764]

I’ve previously owned two Jaguars, so it has to be the Aston, no contest.

[@fizmo100]

Less than a minute in and apparently the DB7 shared the same power train as the XJS... 😬

[@johnwright3075]

The jag

[@DavisFangTech]

While I do prefer the DB9, the jag is far more affordable to run, so that would be my choice

[@marklawrence2417]

The XK is massively cheaper to run - a yearly service at our Jag specialist with MOT is only £240 (thankyou Simply Serviced in Stanway, Essex) most parts are well priced too as shared with other JLR cars

[@DavisFangTech]

@marklawrence2417 I have an XJR and the running costs I imagine are similar

[@marklawrence2417]

@@DavisFangTech The DB9 is a lovely car - however drive them and see which you prefer, I preferred the XKR. Running cost would be very similar to your XJR - another lovely car I might add...

[@CX06]

No Aston was a Bond car. Bond originally drove a Bentley.

[@johnmurphy6880]

Why test convertible cars and leave the roofs up, odd.

[@thomasmcshea1843]

Aston Martin DB9 all day long.... I'd never consider a Jag... However, I'm biased with a 2007 DB9 coupe.

[@2702simmo]

I wanted a DB9 but a decent one was about £40 odd grand I got the 5 litre xKR for £27 I’d still like to try the Aston but it’s hard to justify the extra cash for a slower car

[@terryc8164]

The DB9 looks great but the runing costs would put me off so it has to be the X150, although I actually have a X100 which while it isn't quite so good dynamically etc I still think it looks better than either of these and.the interior may be a little cramped but it's got real class by comparison. Just my opinion 🤣

[@2702simmo]

I know they’re picking up in popularity but that’s a rare opinion I’d have thought thinking x100 better looking . It’s taken me about 20 years to finally start liking the looks

[@terryc8164]

@2702simmo there's no doubt that it's better looking than the X150, the Aston though is a close run thing 😁

[@2702simmo]

@@terryc8164 ha ha if you say so

[@sprezzatura8755]

For larger humans the Jag hands down.

[@konliner9286]

Damn these cars are classic now ?

[@TrequelLindsey]

Aston was literally smoking

[@anthonyburee650]

Both

[@icrowley]

Do you have to wear a horrid shirt to work for Classic World

[@AledPritchard]

I don’t like either very much. If pushed, I’d probably go for the Jag.

[@johnnyboy1586]

I can't understand why peaple say the db7 is a beautiful car,to me it looks like a aston and ford mondeo had a child together, very bland and generic looking, the models after were a vast improvement

[@tednruth453]

The DB7 is a 30 year old design, by Ian Callum. Check out his other work 😊

[@konliner9286]

Damn these cars are classic now ?