EVERYTHING WRONG WITH MY CHEAP JAGUAR XKR: PART 1

Tom has bought a Jaguar X100 XKR off Taylor Hetherington for £5,000, sight unseen.
Will Tom’s gamble pay off, has he bagged a bargain or a basket case?
In this episode, Tom gives a general overview of what to look out for with a visual inspection of the car before it gets its first wash following its 1000 mile road trip from Monaco.
The aim of this series is to take you through what to consider and look out for when buying a Jaguar X100 XK8 / XKR and discusses common issues with this luxury GT.
By the end of the series you be equipped to ensure you purchase a bargain Jaguar X100 XK8/XKR and not a basket case!
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[@ryanaslatt5039]

Tom I am less than one minute into this video and I just want to say you don’t need a excuse to make a video just do you and us car guys will keep watching love all raw content from you always, good stuff keep it up 👍

[@danielthirgood1997]

lets grow this channel alongside tdc and alexs and get tom the credit he deserves , top stuff

[@jazzeffc]

keep the monaco plates somewhere, thats rare for a collector!

[@tomlenthallsworkshop]

Yes - the car will be sold with a UK plates, but the Monaco plates will come with the car! As a keepsake.

[@Craig-wp3pz]

Handy for the ULEZ too 😮📷 😅

[@dillonlongland8995]

@@Craig-wp3pz ULEZ don't pick them up?

[@Craig-wp3pz]

@@dillonlongland8995 nope 😄 🤣 I have Aussie plates.... Plates are from a V8 Ford falcon that i scrapped in about 2014...... Somewhere near Townsville

[@will_n775]

​@@Craig-wp3pz🤫🤫😂

[@DBonnick11]

Love just hearing the wealth of knowledge Tom has and think its great having an interactive cameraman. Love it

[@JedJones22]

Brilliant go over mate. Great content and the camera man’s back n forth gave a very real interaction, they’re the kind of questions I’d ask. Keep em coming mate! Fancy doing the x358 2.7d? Asking for my sakes 😂

[@marcokanthak8801]

Tom: the seat adjustment problem is not the motor! It's the buttons! I had the same problem on my X350 and I just rewired the motor to a switch to a button I'm not using and it works! And after a few weeks I have to say: I like it more than it would be original! (I'm using the up/down button for the front lifter of the seat to adjust the back of the seat and I love it now) Down moves the back down, lifting up moves the back up! It's unbelievable nice!

[@robinfoster7597]

Thanks Tom, interesting video. Just for the record, I don't have a problem with conversation with the camerman, doesn't bother me at all. Looking forward to your next video. :)

[@tomlenthallsworkshop]

Glad you enjoyed the video and appreciate the feedback! 👍👍

[@dadcars]

I’ve always loved the X100, spotted an absolutely stunning one today drive past in bright blue 👌😚

[@tomlenthallsworkshop]

They remain very popular Jaguars for good reasons! 👍

[@phucnguyen0110]

Hopefully this video will draw more attention to the channel! Thanks for the tour around the car, Tom!

[@stevenslight2607]

What a great video. I have a late 02 xkr in black with ivory interior. What you are describing in this video is what I have in my car. It’s a coupe. Thanks for this video 👍

[@magneticluke2047]

Banging content tom glad im subscribed ❤

[@GentilsGarage]

Loved it, very informative and I’ll look forward to the next episode

[@tomlenthallsworkshop]

Thanks - glad you enjoyed it! 👍

[@Baron-Ortega]

Subbed because Tom rocks!

[@joshuawoodford7977]

Great video Tom, loved it! Can we see more buying guides; maybe on a Disco 4? :)

[@1969Risky]

Tom, you're still a legend mate. I reckon the lads should have given you the car for all the help you've given them. You did a great walk around but you should have spent time with it under the hoist. I hope you do more walk -thru videos like these in the future. I'm actually interested what you've done to the white E-Type that was slightly off camera.

[@indiamelia639]

Love the video Tom. Like a grown up Autoalex 😉

[@louisjones2653]

Looking forward to this series!

[@tomlenthallsworkshop]

Great to hear!

[@caolsmall5047]

Love your videos. Keep up the awesome content my guy

[@tomlenthallsworkshop]

Thank you!

[@Danny1282]

This is great stuff tom and it's great to see u as one of the AA gang 😊

[@tomlenthallsworkshop]

Cheers!

[@Saint_Vincent1735]

Yes. Didn’t realise you had your own channel. Great to see more of Tom. On a personal note, when I was a kid, my dad had an XJS TWR so my jag roots go way back. ( it was white , we called it the pimpmobile)

[@AntonioBuono-gd8uw]

Hi Tom, Banana 🍌 thanks for mentioning my finger on the pod cast. it's just a slight error it was MB that took me to the hospital, not Meg, but it was 20 yrs ago. Brings back memories XK100s.

[@larrysimon1]

Really looking forward to the next episode, hope the restoration goes well.

[@tomlenthallsworkshop]

Thanks - much appreciated!

[@johndoyle4723]

Thanks, you really know your Jags. I had an XK8 once as a company car, yes, I was the boss, but did not dare use it when visiting customers. It was a very nice car.

[@redavocado]

Very informative video. Keep it up fella

[@tomlenthallsworkshop]

Thanks, will do!

[@dlw303]

Go on Tom keep up the content

[@adamh584]

Like these type of videos 👌

[@MahesaArdhi]

Yeay!!! New channel to subscribe!!! Thank you Tom

[@tomlenthallsworkshop]

Thanks for subbing!

[@georges__workshop]

Great show Tom. Nice choice of Project too.

[@tomlenthallsworkshop]

Thanks!

[@simonweatherall4434]

Hi Tom, Really pleased you have taken the plunge to start your own channel! Subscribed and looking forward to your videos 👏 Can I ask, I've noticed your watch and really like it and was wondering if you could tell me what it is please 😊

[@gavstenhouse8857]

This video is superb Tom

[@tomlenthallsworkshop]

Thank you

[@heckmacbuff]

Looking forward to the next one.

[@tomlenthallsworkshop]

Glad you enjoyed this episode!

[@aggie3344]

Great video Tom👌🏼

[@tomlenthallsworkshop]

Thanks 👍

[@henryviii6341]

this is great Tom. Now I know who to come to for by next Jag. Had a 1998 XKR Convertible. No rust issues. Electrics was the achilles. Then a 1999 XJ8. Beautiful looking. all extras. BUT rust killed it. literally. But am smitten. I want one that’s SORTED. from somebody I can trust. XJR with sun roof ULEZ compliant.

[@sandhaug67]

I bought my 2000 XKR back in 2020 from California. Was looking for one with the R package but they are rare, so mine has the std brakes, seats and 18" wheels. Since then I have gone through the standard faults: Front springs and bushings, hydraulic hoses for the convertible top and timing chain and tensioners.

[@Number27]

Not a patch on Reggie and most probably won’t even need a new gearbox.. where’s the fun in that??

[@tomlenthallsworkshop]

There maybe no gearbox issues, but as you will find out in the next episode there are some things which aren’t great!

[@Number27]

@@tomlenthallsworkshop look forward to it mate!!

[@nicholasgething2163]

😂

[@pk-dn5sj]

Great stuff Tom. This is defo one to save! Proper cruiser 👌😈

[@tomlenthallsworkshop]

Definitely!

[@julianowens4071]

Great you h your own channel,always enjoy your contribution on Auto Alex

[@tomlenthallsworkshop]

Thanks 👍

[@palms674]

Looks in that picture so much better with orange indicators I kept my 328i owned for 20 years orange indicators Many people clear them looks wrong now for the period

[@paulvallins5994]

Nice , was thinking about picking one of these up for the summer

[@tomlenthallsworkshop]

This will be available for sale soon! 😉👍

[@jus__gra]

When Tom was talking about the side marker, it was like the lady from Tom & Jerry. 😂

[@Hawkinsian]

Tom has a YT channel?!, subscribed straight away!

[@tomlenthallsworkshop]

Thanks

[@ofmanynicknames]

Top tip on the key fobs: there’s a fellow in Taiwan that matches S-type-style flip key fobs with the correct 8-row Tibbe key blade for the X100 and sells them on eBay. I have one as the main key for my 2001 XKR coupe. Only caveat is that I’m not sure if there’s differences between my US-market security electronics and what you’d have in the UK.

[@1991julez]

I would absolutely love for you to do this for the xkr 150 ❤ 🙏

[@joannedickie7863]

We have a 2000 XKR coupe that was sold new with the R-Performance package. A previous owner had it badged XKRR. It has been quite reliable & we have undertaken long insterstate trips in it where it has shone. Recently we lost drive under acceleration. My husband thought he had solved the problem by adding about 500ml of transmission fluid that restored drive but the fault has returned with a code showing a mismatch with the input/output figures so its booked in to have the box removed & sorted. It will be very interesting to see what develops with your XKR & how you address any issues.

[@benpenagonzales6014]

Love the X100 chassis. Tom kindly sentenced my black xk8 coupe to death for rust! Luckily I had the BBS wheels that finally got near £2k for. Bought a 996 in the meantime as can’t find a non rusty one!

[@Goldieridesbike]

If I was around there and had a Jaguar or Land Rover, I would only use Tom as my mechanic. He is such a nice person, it must be lovely to have him around...

[@tomlenthallsworkshop]

🙏

[@grifterchrisify]

I'd be the same. I do have a Daimler Xj 1992 but I'm in Scotland, fuel bill to get there wouldn't be nice 😅

[@MrDixie951]

Thoroughly enjoyed the video, really enjoyed the banter between the 2 of you. Keep them coming 👌👌

[@tomlenthallsworkshop]

Thanks for the positive feedback - we are giving the KZbin channel a go…Lots still to learn and develop but glad to hear you are enjoying it 👍👍

[@joelg4849]

Wait, Tom has a channel??!! I'll be getting less sleep tonight than planned 😅

[@tomlenthallsworkshop]

Thanks for the support, hope you enjoy the channel!

[@patrickbourke2385]

this was proper interesting

[@tomlenthallsworkshop]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@lukeshardlow768]

Nice car, I can testify to the rust places as that’s exactly where my 2002 went. Mine is the same colour but with detroits and ivory normal seats. Might be worth mentioning the hydraulic lines on the next video as I’ve had that happen too 😂

[@scottpsychodub6385]

Would love a buyers guide to the aluminium XK cars which Im considering for my next car. I wish I’d had a buyers guide before buying my XJ.

[@UKisFK]

Good luck Tom

[@tomlenthallsworkshop]

Cheers

[@Dave-ly4yq]

Nice cliffhanger!

[@tomlenthallsworkshop]

👍👍

[@maz500]

Filmed a 53 plate coupé in an almost matching spec in South Wales

[@AndyK.1]

I don’t think the 100 badge is a bad thing with those wheels and the R pack. Nice spec

[@michaelpegasiou4531]

I want to know what you’re going to do with that Daimler Jaguar,my Dad had one and I loved it 😊

[@alexandrecouture2462]

Nice car!

[@joedaly5929]

Pity the later models have the sat nav screen. the 3 dials are way classier..

[@ashtray2718]

Thanks tom for the great video 😊 I just checked your views and subscribers wow its shot up congratulations 🎊. Hopefully I can be as successful with my new youtube adventure as I only have 18 subs so far . Keep up the good work looking forward to seeing what comes next . 😊

[@Timjacks01]

Next episode 🙏🏻

[@tomlenthallsworkshop]

Now live on the channel!

[@Timjacks01]

@@tomlenthallsworkshop 👍🏻 thank you 🙏🏻

[@lvthud]

Okay, so we now have a UK "Car Wizard", how about a Car Trek vs Auto Alex series ? All the subscribers on all the channels would love to see it (I enjoy speaking for 3-4m people), do it around Vegas and I will supply the hotel rooms etc.

[@jonartley6566]

Great video Tom, can't beat watching and listening to an actual expert, rather than idiots just winging it and doing botch jobs talking nonsense. Looking forward to more.

[@mattjones1919]

This is the type of content people want. More buyers guides please .... without the constant over talking from the camera man if possible.

[@BiggestSellout]

I personally enjoy the camera man talking.

[@jameshutton5979]

Tom & James make a good video!

[@OG-97]

I enjoy the conversation between them

[@daverobotham5079]

Well done for ditching the monkeys and look forward to seeing more great stuff from you and your team.

[@martinellicott]

Have a chat with Mike Brewer, he knows a man who can get a nice front grill for that car 😉🤣

[@tomlenthallsworkshop]

🤣🤣 & an exhaust! The XK8 giveaway car! Remember it well! 👍

[@nomd29]

nice video very informative 🚐

[@tomlenthallsworkshop]

Glad you liked it!

[@DJBanjo]

We love you papa Tom

[@tomlenthallsworkshop]

👍🤣

[@tomlenthallsworkshop]

👍🤣

[@MisterTea74]

Looks like Big Pete parked outside, probably Tom’s best customer

[@tomlenthallsworkshop]

🤣

[@herrrechtschreibpruefung]

These split BBS never came chromed. These corrode like anything (specially in the UK)

[@lib556]

I love my 03 XKR. Things wrong: driver's head rest won't adjust - no issue really. Since purchasing, the CD changer in the boot has stopped working. Apparently that's common. There are people one can send them to for a rebuild. Doesn't seem worth it at this time. Everything else is great.

[@warwickgooch]

Mike Brewer v2.0 😃

[@nigelbond4056]

Cameron Lenthall 🤣

[@tomlenthallsworkshop]

🤣

[@Benjerri]

It is a jag , they file out of the assembly line with tones of issues , these are quite normal

[@michaelsummerell8618]

Even as a breaker, you could comfortably make good profit on that car. The animals did well! 😉

[@tomlenthallsworkshop]

Yes that is a fair point, but we want to get it fully sorted for the next owner and keep one on the road!

[@VXGaming]

Does it still smell like beer?

[@junaidhussain5294]

Great information video. Does drag a bit, though.

[@normanbuild]

Tom is getting much less self concious, must be hanging out with Alex , Taylor and Rory. Thanks for the tips

[@CarTrouble]

So in summary, people in Monaco have money, but prefer spending it on cocaine and hookers rather than car maintenance. Seems fair... Good video Tom - looking forward to part 2!

[@seanfox8185]

When you realise the interior you spilled beer all over is worth thousands ...

[@robster6868]

Didn’t they get given this car for nothing?

[@herrrechtschreibpruefung]

Would you have to pay import taxes thanks to Brexit?

[@cheddarfish225]

Ah, if only it was left hand drive......

[@motormanmowing3709]

Tom lenthal is my daddy

[@johnredders4473]

Hey Tom, I'll sell you my recaro interior for 2.5k.

[@crabapple1974]

Nice video! But if you have someone having a conversation with the presenter that person should be in front of the camera aswell. It becomes weird with this disembodied voice that kind of interrupts the presenter and comes of as a "backseat" driver almost. If he would have been in front of the camera it would have been totally fine. Edit the cameraman makes interesting comments and interactions but it does not work if he is behind the camera.

[@zsitanca]

Nah, it works great. He asks the right questions and lets Tom answer.

[@tomlenthallsworkshop]

Thanks for the feedback - we are learning as we go with KZbin, and trying out different formats etc, still much to develop and learn! Our priority will always be the running workshop and we do the KZbin for some fun and in our spare time with limited resources to hopefully bring interesting Jaguar content, but we will see what we can do! 👍

[@crabapple1974]

@@tomlenthallsworkshop It maybe came of as a bit harsh which was not the intention. Really enjoy your channel.

[@Mr-kn6uk]

I fart on command

[@da-mazing8500]

Tom, maybe you should ask for a bit of money back off Taylor to satisfy all the snowflakes out there!!

[@markpmtla]

Great video 👌🏻 but the camera man should stick to being the camera man. Pretty annoying imo

[@shanethrelfall416]

Buying guide Step 1.. Don’t buy it

[@westboundbadger]

Once sorted it will be worth it,..Will never get to Etype money but is an awesome car to drive !

[@samuelbarnham6517]

Nice car , but Tom is arrogant , thinks he knows it all

[@YorkshirePork]

Nice video Tom

[@tomlenthallsworkshop]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@Waydinhoo]

10 years younger with the fringe Tom