Not another boring car! This '14 Jaguar XJL is anything but boring. CAR WIZARD is very surprised

[@douglasswift]

Leaping Leopard?? It's a Jaguar :)

[@artemsenko]

Don’t be hard on mrs Wizard

[@proofofpurchase747]

She ads nothing to his channel.

[@artemsenko]

@@proofofpurchase747 she adds everything: effort and dedication so it’s something you should appreciate regardless to your expectation

[@tonyortega3217]

They are both same animal lol

[@Sentymentkok]

​@@artemsenko She ads nothing to the channel but stupid questions and useless remarks 😂

[@uscruiser]

Well, in my opinion Jaguar just did it right with thier design language in the past ten years. Yes the older ones are more iconic, but as the first XF was introduced back in 2008, I was really in love with it. I´m living in germany, so cars like AUdi, Mercedes and BMW are very often and kinda boring. Seeing cars like those Jaguars is a pleasure.

[@nakoma5]

Indeed, I don't see how you could mistake them for a Honda Accord(?) First impressions is that it couldn't be anything but a Jag!

[@davidnelson7149]

You may wonder how I know this. I am an Engineer myself, and during my career I worked in automotive R and D. Beside Rolls Royce Range Rover and a stint at Mercedes in Munich, I had the honour to develope the prototype for the Jaguar XK8. As a life long petrol head and Jaguar fan, I had the privilege of walking in the footsteps of giants.

[@rhark25]

IMHO the XK8 coupe is the most beautiful car of the post-Vietnam era. My hat is off to you, sir!

[@davidnelson7149]

@@rhark25 The XK8 was referred to by many as the 'modern E Type'. and I think that was the goal of the designer Ian Cullum.

[@garyvanremortel5218]

@@davidnelson7149 The XK8 was designed by Fergus Pollock and the late Geoff Lawson, not Ian Callum.

[@christianolsson834]

@@garyvanremortel5218 You are partly wrong, Ian Callum was the designer for the later X150 XK. Geoff Lawson was the designer for the x100. The later x150 had all the trademarks of a Ian Callum design.

[@garyvanremortel5218]

@@christianolsson834 the XK8 is the X100. The X150 is not an XK8.

[@BubbaSimmz]

Wizard is real automotive content. Not advertising. Not drama. Not bs storylines. He’s a true expert. Love this channel!! I save every new upload to ‘watch later’ so I don’t miss it when I’m home and free.

[@PeugeotRocket]

In other words, the exact opposite of Scotty Kilmer.

[@BubbaSimmz]

@@PeugeotRocket starrtttt yooouuuurrrr ennginnnessss!!!!!

[@onegaswebdev1218]

​@@BubbaSimmz qq+qq+++a

[@mvc2177]

Meh. Some of the videos are too long when they don’t need to be

[@Rio_SenpaiYT]

​@@PeugeotRocket honestly though, is scotty a reliable source of info? I find it difficult to trust that man lol, maybe it's me, but i wonder what people think of him

[@JohnLaw-oo7qw]

This is the first time I have left a comment, I currently own a 2013 jaguar xf, its now done over 200kand it still runs like a limousine, I've had a few problems but I'm not writing out cheques for failing items like you suggest I could expect, my previous car was a jaguar x type 240 k and no problems,this car is still in daily use,I love them and I'm proud to drive an English car..

[@jaymiepobanz8801]

As far as the front end it does in certain areas look like other lesser cars but thats where it ends. The rear is stunning, setting it apart from everything. The tail lights for instance were designed to replicate the Jaguars claws. The top with its 2 blacked out glass sunroofs gets its cues from a yacht's upper deck. Looking at it from the side is a Jaguar in motion. The L from XJL refers to long wheelbase giving the rear passengers 5 inches of extra leg room. Top that off with the maroonish shade of Caviar Metalic and you have an automobile that exudes ever current style and class. Also at no extra cost are the never-ending compliments!

[@neilbenton1152]

These xj,s have the best rear of any car ever ❤

[@electricbird423forester9]

I thought the same when I saw a Lincoln MKS rear end and I thought it was a jaguar

[@roddenshaw]

The plastic C pillars are silly and poorly integrated with the rear windscreen despite being intended to make it look like it wraps around. It does look great from the back otherwise thought

[@kuns731]

Hi Wizard. I think the styling of the XJ was affected by European pedestrian collision rules that made front ends very upright and lost many hood ornaments. It would be nice if they find a way to get back to that classic look.

[@PJ-om2wq]

The previous model (the X350) didn't have a hood ornament in Europe either, only in USofA.

[@davidqbs]

They tried to retain the 'old' look with the X-type & S-type and got slammed for it. But also when asking yourself does this look like a new this, that or other. Realise that you are comparing design followers with design leaders. This car was released in 2009. Look at other 2009 designs to realise Jaguar was ahead of the curve.

[@mistersecret88]

Yep. Because some many people get hit by sharp hoodlines in Urope. Sarcasm. They are idiots.

[@etherealbolweevil6268]

That and the need to cool massive diesel engines because power = good, more power = better.

[@PJ-om2wq]

@@etherealbolweevil6268 this model of XJ (the X351) has basically the same diesel engine as the previous X350/X358 before it. I have one. The X350 also got the 400bhp supercharged V8, and there's a lot more room in front of the diesel than the V8, so I don't think that the need for cooling is the reason.

[@davidnelson7149]

Mrs Wizard, it's known as the 'leaping cat' not the leaping Leopold. Interesting factoid, Jaguar where originally called Swallow side-cars Limited (they started, like Rolls-Royce) making side-cars for motorcycles. They shortened this to SS, with the pre-war cars being the SS90 (Horsepower) and the jaw droppingly beautiful SS100. During the War they made the alluminium skin panels for Spitfires and Typhoons. After the War, Sir William held a meeting in the pub with his Engineers and stated that the SS brand didn't sit well after the atrocities committed by the ShutzStaffel (SS) during the war, so a name change was needed. Sir William rather liked the idea of naming the Company after a big cat which he viewed as sleek, elegant and fast. and proposed the name of Puma. One of his Engineer's piped up and said that the name Jaguar was far more sexy, and with a rye smile, Sir William agreed and a legend was born!

[@organiccold]

In this case is a type of cat, Jaguar 🐆.

[@machtschnell7452]

Leopard and wry (smile) are the words for which you reach.

[@cambridgemart2075]

Yes, Jaguar, not Jagwaah

[@christurner6430]

There's a hint for the breed of animal concerned in the manufacturer's name!

[@msalzberg4962]

It's actually called a "leaper." Leaper and growler are the two Jaguar images on the cars.

[@martinlaurie1971]

Love the updated Jaguar styling…..but “leaping leopard!?” WTF!

[@Cherokeelion]

I not that long ago was at Avis rental at the San Francisco airport where they didnt have the car I had reserved so they offered a list of others they had sitting… he rattles off the ehhhh mehhh list and I caught “Jaguar XJ” as hes talking. Wait, hold up, an XJ sitting here? Sign me up on it. I have to say, I was pleasantly surprised by how well it ate up highway miles and while from the front it might look like others, the side profile and rear is gorgeous. Its a nicer car than you would expect. The XJ and Genesis G90 both do the same thing very well, cruise while feeling like a bigger car in the best ways. The XJs are nice cars.

[@geoffmarsh7986]

There is, of course, an indigenous Jaguar 'cat' native in the Americas , and is the third largest cat in the World, according to Wikipedia. It is not a Leopold!

[@GarryMcGovern]

232,000 miles on my Audi A6 3.0TDi Avant - owned since new (2007). I have never changed a single thing anywhere in the drivetrain apart from tyres, pads and discs - every suspension component is original..... EVERY ONE. And yes, still passes its MOT (I'm in the UK) every year, failing last year for the first time ever due to a clogged up seatbelt buckle in the back (bloody dog fur!!!). We hear this all the time with US market European cars, yet we don't get the same issues at all over here. My girlfriend has a 2014 Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0TDi from new with about 125,000 miles, and though the pads have been changed once in that time, I think she still has the same brake discs (and again, FAULTLESS on everything else all these years).

[@revidual]

A Jaguar is an actual animal, a large member of the cat family, definitely not a Leopard !!!!!!

[@willb1242]

Beautiful interior! The reason it doesn't look like anything is the original buyer selected a boring-as color. Need to get this car in a deep blue, green, red etc ... or even white or something if that's your thing. Keep in mind this is during a time when most luxury car companies' catalogs had a fine selection - Audi's the worst - of grey, grey, grey, white, black ... grey-blue ... and grey.

[@georgebettiol8338]

BMW, VW-AUDI and Mercedes (and other OEMs) have adopted the colours of the "German rainbow": White, Silver, Grey and Black. It's like viweing cars through the medium of black and white photos.

[@matte8441]

I was pricing out a new Mercedes once and the color choices were 10 shades of grey, 10 shades of white, 5 shades of black, pensioner gold, dark blue, and maroon. I think Audi has a better selection on their newer cars

[@anasevi9456]

I fully agree, Jaguar should have had the confidence like Porsche has to have faith in the Styling of their most and longest sold car. The old XJ's were stunners until this one came out; it's unattractive; it just doesnt like like an XJ and honestly is a bit frumpy in some angles.

[@philippemorvan3783]

YES! That's what I expect! The right price, not the cheapest. Don't wanna feel like I've been robbed either, cos that's a VERY bad feeling. It's hard to find the right guy that knows what he's doing and get's you the better options. Thanks man!

[@nexusyang4832]

We want to pay a fair price. We have to eat, they have to eat. We all have bills to pay. They have to charge a fair price to keep the lights on and employees paid well AND happy to keep working there. But they know they can't gouge their customers because it's not the one time business they are after. It's the continued relationship they can establish that the customer will come back for more business as scheduled and unscheduled maintenance which makes the business sustainable.

[@robertallen4490]

I have a 2009 XJ8, and it’s the last year of the classic, traditionally styled Jaguar. I do think mine looks a thousand times more beautiful than the newer style. But the car wizard is right about the interior. The newer XJ interior is in a class by itself. And that supercharged 5.0 will run circles around my non-supercharged 4.2. The 4.2 is still plenty fast, however. My 2009 has over 140,000 miles on it. And it has required a little bit of work. A previous owner switched the air suspension over to coilovers, a common modification that makes the car much more reliable. I’ve had to replace the upper control arms and tie rod ends on the front suspension. And the thermostat housing started self destructing, requiring a new thermostat and housing. While I was in there, I replaced the water pump, as that is a known weak spot, as well as some hard to reach hoses that were accessible when I had the intake manifold off. Overall, I have found Jaguar’s reputation for being unreliable has been greatly exaggerated, and I will hop in this car and take it anywhere. I put around 90 miles a day on it during my drive to work. Easily one of my favorite cars I’ve owned. And mine has the leaping Jaguar (not leopard 😄) on the hood.

[@wernerdanler2742]

The maine reason no one puts jaguars and other ornaments on car hoods now days is that they are dangerous to flying pedestrians. In other words, if you hit one that ornament will likely rip them up and then you will get sued down to your undies. 😢 Jaguars and leopards are two different cats from two different continents, Mrs. Wizard. 😅😂😅

[@johnbaldock6353]

The rear lights are designed as Jaguar Claws. I worked at Jaguar Castle Bromwich England up until 2016 as a Quality Inspector and i Loved these cars. The best i ever saw was the R model in Italian Racing Red with Black Alloy wheels.

[@Spookieham]

Fun fact: the Captains and Air Boss chairs on the Royal Navy Queen Elizabeth Class Aircraft Carriers are Racing Style chairs made by Jaguar and have their logo on them. The Captain also has a F-Type on board as their vehicle.

[@thomaslawry5238]

"Leaping Leopard" ? Really Mrs Wizard...! Jaguars and Leopards are two different species from different continents.

[@rlthomas69]

I sure wish we had more shops like your's up here in the Northeast. Integrity and honesty is key in my book. Keep up the good.

[@jakelannetti3128]

I’m an hour outside Philadelphia the shops here are so bad it’s unbelievable.

[@hmbdata]

My first car, first oil change went to Jiffy Lube. I'm sitting in the waiting room, this kid comes out with a thick belt, and shows me that there's tiny cracks in it and that it needs replacing (you could have hung an elephant off this thing). It was the belt for the AC. I told him to replace it. Oil change took 3 hours. NEVER GO TO A JIFFY LUBE!

[@hmbdata]

@Samuel Williams I live in a condo, so there's only so much I can get away with.

[@billnye5183]

@@hmbdata you’re better off at ur local mechanic shop then jiffy lube 😂 it’s ok tho you live and learn

[@macgroober1396]

Is all the virtue signaling really necessary? E.g. other shops are horrible and crap work, we are honest and fair and will never overcharge! Omega is probably a really good shop; no need to bash others despite their shoddy work or sky high pricing. Your good work will speak for itself.

[@ninja12lawbreaker]

I had a motorcycle dealer visit my house recently to buy my BMW and he started wiggling my front floating discs and telling me there is a problem with them as they are loose. I mansplained what floating discs are to him and he didn't want the bike anymore as he couldn't knock my price. He was 28 and I am 58, been riding all my life, I hate jokers

[@larrysimon1]

I have the UK version XJ Sport 3.0 diesel 2019 twin turbo 700 Nm torque & 300 BHP , pity the yanks didn't get that car as its awesome ...............Superb performance and 45 Miles per gallon. My car is the face lift version with J blade headlights and upgrades through out the car. it was £ 81,000 new with all the options ticked. To me its the best Jag ever.

[@computercrack]

The foam on the strut is used for ride comfort and acoustic improvement. That stuff is used as a bump stop on lots of more expensive cars and works pretty well and is durable if applied correctly (mainly keep away from dust and dirt)

[@jamescameron314]

It is NOT a "leaping leopard", it is a leaping JAGUAR !!! That's a completely different wild large cat !!

[@carlsmith5545]

I have a 2019 Jaguar XJL. I got it a year ago with 18 thousand miles on it at 41K it's a fabulous car and delivers a range of 570 miles, white, rear passenger entertainment package which my wife loves when we're making the 831 mile trip from Lancaster Pennsylvania to Jacksonville Florida. It has a smooth ride and i keep it polished. Today i have 30 thousand miles on it. Im going to get another one when the time comes...

[@julesviolin]

That's exactly how we work. We do and appraisal and then it's up to the customer what they get done. We usually set the list out as Phase 1 priority jobs and then a phase 2 list (not so urgent) All depends on customer's budget. We have a 3 month waiting list so we must be doing something right ✅ 😅

[@chrisaris8756]

Can’t agree with you about the looks I think the XJ and XF are great looking cars. Jag couldn’t stay using the same style forever. I wanted a new one but Jag don’t make them any more. So I bought an F Pace SVR. brilliant car! By the way it has 550 bhp.

[@nickdoughty518]

Had an XJL until recently. Top of the range. Loved it! No faults. Had the V6 diesel and got up to 59 mpg on a motorway run. (UK not US gallons). Wish I still had it.

[@dingdong2103]

My friend had one and he traded it for an A8L. Says he regreted it.

[@garysandiego]

@@dingdong2103 Everyone regrets selling their XJ. After putting 166,000 miles on my 2006 XJ Super V8, I got nervous about possible future service costs and traded it in on a used S600. Arguably a better car, but not as enjoyable to drive, and not nearly as beautiful. Every time I walked up to my XJ it was an occasion.

[@jamesellsworth9673]

I have kept my 2015 Subaru because the general styling of any newer alternatives is not much different from mine. I DO miss the days when a 'New Model Year' was released in the autumn and my dad would take us along to check things out. MY dream car has a pre-World War II Bentley body mounted on a modern dual-motor electric drive chassis with modern suspension and braking. Your wife's tour of the Jag interior rings true: for me, when I DRIVE, I see the dash and interior and feel the luxury of quality seating. If the car delivers an all-day driving experience, that tops most 'look-alike' styling concerns these days.

[@HotRod-wv4vm]

sounds like my dealership went for an oil change and they told me I needed some work only problem I had already done it at their dealership. Their response “we just converted to a new computer system so information probably didn’t carry over. I told I can share the file that I got from your service manager who had sent me a history of all repairs. Dead silence from them 😮

[@drneilmarinello]

My apologies to Mrs. Wizard, but she said, "leaping leopard" multiple times describing the Jag symbol. Jaguars and leopards are different. Jaguars have blockier heads and are stronger. Jaguars are known for having the most powerful bite amongst all the big cats.

[@sureshkishore]

Wizard reminds me of my dad's old mechanic. His shop wasn't cheap either. But his work was far better than dealerships and best part is that he would listen to you and suggest options from which you are free to select one that fits your purse.

[@tedjones403]

Cheap always comes with a price!

[@christianolsson834]

Cheap is more expensive in the long run. It can even be a hell of a lot more expensive since cheap mechanics on a Jag WILL destroy the things they work on, or at least worsen the issue. Id rather pay €120 an hour for an expert charging two hours than some idiots at €40 an hour charging for 6 hours guesswork and wasting €400 of parts that didnt need replacing anyways. And still not solve the issue...

[@peterlloyd6337]

I own the Jaguar X351 2018 LWB Autobiography - love it, best economy, best design and as the highest XJ model it's just like a Bentley inside - literally. I do love the design.

[@whydotheyneedtoknow718]

Mrs wizard says " leaping leopard on the steering wheel'" .... it's a frigging jaguar !!! D'oh .... hence the name

[@tigerman3]

I certainly appreciate the knowledge, experience and professionalism that you impart in your videos. Thanks again for all your hard work and dedication!

[@jaymirgy7003]

Hey Mrs W…. Please, it is a leaping Jaguar. NOT a leaping leopard…..😂

[@GuitarCinemaOfficial]

This design is 14 years old dude... you sound a bit out of touch bemoaning the absence of styling cues that haven't been part of the brand for many years now.

[@humanbraininrobotbod]

Send them to the detail shop that Hoovie goes to for some paint correction and a good detail.

[@riverbendtube]

I always learn from your videos. All I can say about this car is that if I were to bring it to you, or any shop, it would have been super clean and shiny. It just tells whoever is looking at it that this guy cares. Maybe it helps… maybe not. I am impressed with you and Mrs Wizard that you did not comment publicly on how filthy it was. You guys have more class than I..,

[@AWMJoeyjoejoe]

I'm taking my Volvo for some work this week. I just spent 2 hours cleaning and polishing it to make a good impression! Haha.

[@hairywol]

I reckon it's not a Leaping Leopard, given the name. More of a Jumping Jaguar.

[@braxtonnelson7422]

After working in the automotive industry for most of my life, I can concur with the Car Wizard. As a mechanic (and not just a parts-changer), you are being paid to repair/replace what the customer requests, and aside from pointing out (usually in the form of an estimate) any other areas which may need attention-- especially if they are safety related, you do what is requested and do it to the best of your ability. After all, the shop you work for is responsible for any warranty on your work... and "taking care" of items that you happen to notice just because you are able to fix them opens you up to a world of liability. This is a litigious society we live in, and good deeds can come back to bite you right in the arse!

[@philippemorvan3783]

BTW, Miss Lady Wizard that's not a leopard LOL It's a Jaguar cos that's the brand name :P Love your insights though!

[@imkirbo3094]

I don't understand the brain of a person who buys a Jag XJ and lets it get so filthy inside...

[@ChrisGBusby]

Oh Mrs Wizard.... Leaping Leopard? It's a leaping Jaguar (though known just as leaping (big) cat) :)

[@ESUNintel]

Why a Honda? I could confuse it with a Ford Taurus or Fusion, maybe an Aston Martin because of the grille. …but not Honda’s little smiley mouth or Acura’s bird beak 🤨

[@altergreenhorn]

Ford own Jaguar back then

[@demontrain4438]

​@@altergreenhorn Ford sold Jaguar in 2008

[@altergreenhorn]

@@demontrain4438 and?

[@phil955i]

I thought I'd warm to the back end styling on these, but 10 years on I haven't. And the front end does look generic. But it does make up for it with the interior.

[@grahamstevenson1740]

I agree about the current trend in car styling. The typical SUV/CUV (crossover) that they say 'everyone' wants (I do not) looks very 'blobby' and formless to me and so many look nearly identical. There a lack of real style to them IMHO and they often look like someone;s idea of what you'd expect to see in a sci-fi movie with styling features that look like rocket launchers to me and HUGE butt-ugly grilles that are AWFUL for their drag coefficient ! Give me a SAAB 9000/9-5 or Rover SD1 any day of the week (classic larger hatchback styling) and WHERE did all the estate cars/station wagons go ? They're very useful for those who only need occasional serious lugging capacity. I used to be able to get the smaller version of a serious PA/Sound Reinforcement rig in my Ford Cortina Estate complete with stage wedge monitors, perfect for smaller pub gigs and the like instead of having to use a proper van. It was even possible to sleep in the back, stretched out too, so OK as an occasional 'camper' too. The other thing with 'modern styling' is that cars end up big on the outside but small on the inside, exactly the reverse of the SAAB 9000's I ran.

[@leodannyportal]

Great advice Wizard. Nice to see you not throwing thing away and trying to extend the life of a good part.

[@rebeltvr6046]

Car Wizard replaired tanks and vehicles while in the military. He's the real deal. Finding an honest mechanic like this is important, especially these days where greedy car dealers are ripping people off by way overselling new and used cars. Keep you car, maintain it, and go to mechanics like this.

[@robi4387]

Amen to that. So many people don't care and their cars let them down due to a lack of love/maintenance.

[@rebeltvr6046]

@@robi4387 Yup, happens all the time. My 2012 Accord Coupe manual has worked perfectly. I make sure to do rust check every year on top of regular maintanence and smart driving and I hope to keep it another 10 yrs.

[@lesbrierley5648]

The cat is in the name leaping leopard no jaguar come on mrs wizard

[@GTSam]

I don't think they look that similar to other brands. They definitely still have their mesh grill and I can usually spot them day or night. It has a look that when it rolls by, you know it is something unique.

[@604h22a]

Looks like 300c

[@nigelmaynard1641]

@@604h22a a 300? Are you serious, most 300s have horizontal line grills.

[@GTSam]

@@604h22a I mean... Kind of? 300C grills are like 4:3 ratio old TV screens lol. Boxy.

[@whatelseb-sidesvinyl747]

XJ L ULTIMATE owner here, nice ride. New XJ grew on me, still love the classic Jags and former original XKR owner too. Got to remember X351 was designed to appeal to a different market. Disagree regarding front end, there's not a lot looks like it from the front (in the UK at least, maybe more in the US) and bear in mind the J-blade headlights are pretty distinctive. I like the rear end from 3/4 view but bit boring from the back. Overall it's a great car apart from fuel economy, mine had 510bhp stock, now chipped. It's scary quick! I'm about to do the brakes on mine actually too so a nice reminder of what I'm looking at!

[@bernardmattie5776]

Love the modern XJ. Sad that it is no longer in production. Bad day at work? Commute home in one and the day melts away. Bought one after watching Doug D. and learning about the magic of Jaguar depreciation : ) Love the vids gang.

[@foxwithtubesox1075]

There's a reason why those cars depreciate so much. Lol.

[@miguelestela6681]

Your, sir, are an honest, genuine mechanic. I wish you have a shop here in Louisiana.

[@starkyslp16]

Love how honest you are and would definitely use your shop if I was in the area. You should also talk about all the scams around car sales as well. Just bought a $30k used car and easily could have spent another $10k+ with all the useless crap the dealer and financing bank both tried to sell me on. Such a ridiculous racket and can't believe there aren't more consumer protection regulations.

[@johnperl6909]

Mrs wizard it’s not a leopard it’s a jaguar

[@trentryan27]

There is a tire shop near me that tries to rip everyobe off, my dad had a bulge in his tire that my brother pointed out and circled it with a paint marker, dad went to this place where they had it for a day, called him told him they replaced the tire, when he went there not only did they not replace the bad tire, they had not even moved the car from where he parked it.

[@Flies2FLL]

David always says "And here is our little ride height sensor". Just for once I'd like him to point to this thing and say "And here is our big girthy ride height sensor!" 😜

[@DEEuroworks]

Just had one of these over, NA 5.0, same 94k mileage. did service, front upper and lower control arms, front and rear sway bar links, bushings, motor mounts, transmission mounts. Everything was shot shot. Drove so much better after. Beautiful car.

[@roberts.3712]

Ford bought Jaguar in the 80's then eventually dumped it. It is a POS today.

[@christiandulaney1638]

Classic Jaguar aesthetics are close to perfection. I like some of the more contemporary aggressive R-Type front ends, but the interiors just seem "plain". Great materials, but no "wow factor" Just saw a picture of Mrs. Wizard...High five Car Wizard! You out kicked your coverage

[@trevorsutherland5263]

Wow, just looking at all that hardware underneath....the size and thickness of the lower control arms and the subframe, etc....and they are aluminum, not steel. The diff looks almost truck-sized too. No wonder these things were like $90K a decade ago. They appear to have been built like tanks----like 90s Mercedes' overbuilt. I bet that thing will last forever if cared for.

[@randyland1000]

Agree!

[@calthorp]

except that all the plastic will go brittle & fall off. I had a XK8 and the wiring in engine bay had all gone brittle, you had to be super careful doing any work else it would crack. sold it & bought a MX5 best change I ever did.

[@h7pubg]

@@calthorp yeah because an mx5 is nothing like an xk8 and lacks almost all features an xk8 has, smooth comfortable quiet ride quality, torque, etc. not a GT

[@calthorp]

@@h7pubg The MX5 NC rs does lack a lot of the features & comfort, but when I go out to use it every few weeks it starts & nothing goes wrong with it. I drive it like I stole it & with the savings on repairs I was able to afford lots of upgrades.

[@h7pubg]

@@calthorp never heard of engine bay wiring disintegrating like that, since they didn’t use biodegradable wiring harnesses like mercedes did at the time, however the cooling hoses and other plastic parts do go brittle, my xk8 is very reliable but every now and then when it breaks it is more expensive to repair than a miata would be, however i class them on totally different levels of car, neither worse than the other just good at different things and incomparable

[@Afilly3]

Thank you wizard for being one of the few trustworthy mechanics out there. I just wish you were closer to Wisconsin. I've found a guy a trust to work on my Audi but I'm having a hard time finding someone I trust with my Subarus. We need more mechanics like you.

[@msalzberg4962]

If I saw that in my rear view mirror, I'd know that it's a Jaguar. While a 20 year old Jag is nice to look at, it's still a 20 year old design; no company can (or should) never update its styling.

[@ultraguy8771]

Good design is timeless.

[@martinlaurie1971]

But not unique

[@msalzberg4962]

@@ultraguy8771 It is; and certainly Jaguar's have had timeless designs. But it's the 21st century, and tastes change. Nostalgia can only sell so many cars.

[@h7pubg]

porsche hasn’t and they still seem to sell well/desirability

[@msalzberg4962]

@@h7pubg Really? They still have big bulging headlights and tall windows? The early 911's look incredibly dated; I doubt many people buy older ones for their styling. They sell because of branding. Oh, and because they're really good cars.

[@nexusyang4832]

Anyone else think CarWizard should have his own "Judge Judy" type court show about cars??? He has the perfect demeanor for a judge...soft spoken but brings the hammer type of vibe... 😎

[@galadrhim1]

Old guy here. The "classic" Jag styling was held on to for way too long. It appealed to like 5 people, which is why sales kept going down. It's not only good that they got rid of it, but necessary.

[@Hattonbank]

The “new looking ” X351 was the worst selling XJ ever, so much for the classic old style not selling!

[@danr1920]

Generic styling. My Honda Accord was offended. Jaguars days are numbered.

[@bishen67]

Leaping leopard? I thought it was a Jag waar.

[@pauldub77]

"Leaping Leopard"...😂😂😂

[@shaclo1512]

I have a XJ 3.0 Diesel and I love it

[@jmearley4872]

OMG! When the Mrs. cut the grill out of the frame and just showed the lights and side, I swore I saw a 90's Monte Carlo.

[@willmill409]

I love the mesh grill and tail lights on these

[@robertmoore2049]

It doesn’t look like a Lexus, BMW, or an Audi - the grill is far too small!! 🤣

[@fillipo1972]

Mr Wizard. As a kid I fell in love with Jaguar when they had the Arthur Daley look (please look that up), especially the XJR supercharged. I cant feel any love for the style you present here even though it's obviously far superior.

[@darrellsaunders4267]

Amazing back in the 50's and 60's that cars virtually changed yearly with all manual techniques.

[@RoobehTunes]

It's amazing how much money some people made out of WW2 😉

[@dalejones3862]

Love Ur look round the inside Mrs wizard but it's call a Jaguar not a leopard

[@zaphodbeeblebrox6627]

Growler!😂😂😂😂 I hope you didn’t mean that in the ‘British slang’ way. ( Ask Hoovie if you don’t know what I mean).

[@afitzsimons]

Hood ornaments should be banned, why do people add them to modern Jags?

[@kjounblat]

Leaping leopard 😂 it’s a Jaguar Mrs Wizard!

[@lolickypeepee23xdd6]

the front end on this car is quite bland but holy shit- the side profile and especially the rear end, absolutely incredible and one of the best in the sedan world

[@zach4384]

Leaper was a dealer option on this model and it looks awful and ruins the whole car.

[@evanray8413]

Really bothers me that ye let the hood almost closed. Spoils the view. Can't make out the body lines properly.

[@adotintheshark4848]

One thing Ford did while they had Jaguar under their "umbrella", they kept them looking like Jags. Now it's hard to tell any of them from any other car.

[@jfor422]

FYI. The clue is in the name , No it's not a leaping leopard Mrs. Wizard en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Standing_jaguar.jpg

[@roddenshaw]

Jaguar styling was progressive and modern during William Lyons' time in charge. The pastiche years started with the XJ40 and were compounded during Ford's ownership. They probably hurt Jaguar more than helped. That the modern looking F-Pace SUV became the fastest-selling Jaguar in the firm's history probably tells us a lot. Also I'm thrilled they've gotten rid of the Leaper. They look bizarre on anything from the XJS and series 1 XJ onwards. If you want a good giggle Google the aftermarket versions available for current Jags.

[@DaveHines]

Leaping Leopard 😂 it's a Jag!!! 😂

[@mistersecret88]

Leaping Leppard? It's a freaking Jaguar! Wow. A Panther must be a cheetah.

[@freakinschweeet]

My F-Type isn't that traditional "design language" of Jaguar past, but I would argue it is unique and iconic. I like the newer Jag look, except for the revised headlights of the F-Type 2022+ model years.

[@TorxGarage]

Yep, absolutely hate the unnecessary upsells. The inspection process is important for CYA. That way you don’t miss any important safety issues and have good reason for disclaimers.

[@gregedmand9939]

When it comes to servicing vehicles you generally get what you pay for. I've had a carburetor dipped in a degreaser and tried to bill as overhauled. But working as an aircraft engine overhaul inspector made me a little wizer than the average customer. I've even caught a licensed mechanic knocking off flywheel teeth with a chisel, because it was a slow day and he wanted to sell me a new flywheel and starter. It pays to be observant and at least a little knowledgeable. A shop like Omega is a fantastic place to find.

[@tim3172]

"a little wizer" Profound statement...

[@QALibrary]

The reason why Jaguar dropped the leaping cat was due to fuel economy hit but also due to the new pedestrian crash tests (apparently they tested a plastic version that would break off in an impact) - the official Jaguar reason is buyer tastes changed so they stop it

[@trevorsutherland5263]

Lol...I heard that! That dam leaper would eviscerate people in relatively minor accidents.

[@TheKevinFanClub526]

You are right with the 100k mile mark on European cars. Used to drive 05 VW passat and they are know for burning oil pass 100k miles. Same thing with audi A6 from that era. Not to mention all the broken electronics.

[@chrisclarke4775]

Always love the content of Wizard's (and Mrs. W's) videos, but I've got to say looking at the cars in the background is always mind blowing! . . . and sometimes the coolest ones aren't even Hoovie's ;-)

[@PeugeotRocket]

Ugh, I had my heart set on getting one of these but I got scared of the maintenance and ended up getting a Lexus LS460 L instead. I still think about the Jag sometimes. Maybe one day...

[@lbnewell23]

Lovely car, but I have to say nowhere near the character and “specialness” of the jag. Running cost scares are warranted but massively overinflated thanks to the internet. I would always run by the ethos of buy the car you want because if it makes you happy who cares if it costs you a couple hundred a year more than one that you wouldn’t mind owning

[@h7pubg]

if you like the previous 4.2 model, I would get one without hesitation, the parts are not wildly expensive, engine is incredibly reliable, so is transmission, regularly see them with 200-250k miles with minimal service, ONLY large issue is air suspension, which can be converted and has been by most people at this point, for around $1000

[@astonwards7236]

You made the right choice, I had a similar decision between a Jag XE and a Lexus IS, I always wondered 'what if?' when I saw an XE driving round.

[@frog7118]

Can't wait to see more about the black and silver car with rear spoiler in the background while talking about the strut problems.

[@michaelbarnard8116]

It's a leaping jaguar a type of big cat hence the name jaguar😮