IAA is Selling this Jaguar XJR for $25 Because They Think it Doesn't Run! They were WRONG!

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[@robbkennaird8682]

Hi Randy....A quick heads up The ZF transmission in that cool old Jag will go to limp mode with a low-capacity battery which will cause bad shifting bad enough to cause an owner to panic sell. So a dead battery will indeed put up a trouble code in the same way as BMW's go to "transmission protection" mode.

[@Bwong55]

yeah, i have seen a lot of cars throw up a couple error codes, to even 30 on obd scanner, and after a new battery it fixes itself

[@PewDoes]

The Supercharged ones have the Mercedes w5a580 much better transmission

[@Staple_Mouse]

Came here to say this, a bad battery can cause all sorts of issues with these.

[@PewDoes]

@@Staple_Mouse So true! low voltage can send them haywire

[@christopherhamilton5557]

Wow that’s wild…

[@christopherhamilton5557]

Save that Jag!!! Do a collaboration with JR, MWM, and Santa’s workshop… you gonna let a transmission stop you from having one of the coolest Jags EVER???

[@Charlie_Crown]

And the engine sounded sweet 👌

[@SammyKurts-ku2ht]

I see a lot of people swap a Chevy Ls motor and 4L60-80 trans to solve all those problems

[@lickwidgoat3480]

Ls swap?😊

[@mikalnaylor]

I've submitted a bid on that Jag. If he doesn't get it, Ill try :D lol

[@christopherhamilton5557]

@@mikalnaylor damn… some heros don’t wear capes… or DO you???? Mwuh huh huh!!! (Sinister laughter, I think I messed it up but you get the idea… 😄). I’m definitely no mechanic but I was a huge car nut in my younger days. That Jag is freaking cool AF and in really nice condition.

[@willstubbs6182]

Save the Jag , there’s a drain hole in the fuel cap that’s blocked 👍🏼

[@ruckusrodkustom8140]

That Jag is a good flip!

[@geoffhart8573]

Xjr is collectable all over the world, especially non rusty example. Really interesting to see if just a battary issue

[@jburk8600]

Yes to the jag!

[@PistolPete14]

That’s a xj super v8. It has the supercharged engine along with the lwb and features like the Vanden plas. It’s pretty rare.

[@jaguarladdie]

This isn't the Super V8 model. That would have more plush seating and chrome everywhere on the outside including grill surround and bootlid trim. The grille surround would also be fluted or rippled and not plain. It would also have matchwood inlays in the walnut dash and door trims and the steering wheel vinyl would be matched to the transmission tunnel vinyl trim. These are XJR specific wheels and the steering wheel is embossed with XJR on the horn pad and black in colour as XJR standard. This is not a LWB car. This is a XJR.

[@charlescarmichael1124]

@@jaguarladdie as an XJR owner, you are exactly right. And this is the top of the line. Better than the Vanden Plas.

[@dustinwalker9468]

Randy you know you gotta bring that Jaguar home!!

[@rickbuck7816]

That Jags just screaming, "take me home" . What a score!

[@Narpets2112]

Absolutely on the Jag!

[@mikepriceup]

Please bring that jag to the channel. At the right price of course.

[@069advanced]

Just do it!!! Worth it for parts alone!

[@marksaunderson3042]

I was working for a jag dealer when they came out. They drove so nicely.

[@mercedes-mark1549]

The XJR uses the Mercedes 5-Speed Automatic Transmission which is absolutely bulletproof. The Engine is Supercharged and makes 390HP STOCK.

[@maverickflint1991]

Very nice Jaguar and the only thing I see that needs fixed is the passenger door.👍

[@stevesposato9124]

The Jag is worth picking up, it’s low production it’s fairly rare and it’s worth seeing if it is just a battery issue could be just that the fluid needs to be changed out that I found on one of the newer ex JR‘s or if it has a transmission leak, the fluid could be low, which can also cause a problem. Focus a little more in cars in less on trucks. Think you’ll find it more interesting flips.

[@johnnyulster5637]

Wow. I'm a Jag guy and I love to see the excitement here on your channel. Lots of good tips. The bushings on the front shock tops are common and an easy fix. If this was closer to me in VA I would buy it. Great candidate.

[@abdulmajeedmusty188]

How many jags you have?

[@jeffmac3071]

Somebody hid the key to drive down the bid on the Jag. Buy it Randy.

[@shamsanalkhalifa4350]

Transmission fault properly due to the auxiliary battery need to be replaced.

[@MrPabsUk]

As I`ve told you before, when they`ve had a dead battery, X308 Jags ALWAYS throw fault codes like that up, it usually take 3 or 4 run & drive cycles to clear them. Its unusual for the (Mercedes) trans to die on these, unlike the non-supercharged ones, & that one went straight into gear, so probably fine... That looks like a decent, honest one, I`d be all over it, as a decent one like that with no rust easily get £7-10k here in the UK, & the door can be swapped in a couple of hours, the immobiliser chip in that key is either dead or needs reprogramming. Given it looks like its been sat for years, I`m amazed the fuel pumps weren't seized, it wants to live & obliterate Mustangs again... Oh, & the cubby hole in the engine bay is for the optional tool kit.

[@idmooseman]

Man, that Jaguar XJR looks like a great project. First time I've seen your videos. I would be tempted to bid on it, but unfortunately for me, I'm in Idaho. It would be a 3,000-mile round-trip, (approximately), for me. I hope someone wins the auction for it, and can grab it for cheap.

[@liammcdermott4112]

Please save the XJR Jag

[@GEICO72]

Nope that’s mine

[@lightningcount123]

Agreed, save it. British junk but it's gorgeous. Some folks have put an LS (way too much work) but it's a cool car nevertheless!

[@MrFastaneco]

In your Dreams dude

[@liammcdermott4112]

@MrFastaneco why is that do you not know who this man is

[@lightningcount123]

​@@MrFastanecokzbin.info/www/bejne/hYWkiayhntamfdUsi=h9Gq4f8l-87GuJUj a bit old but it looks really well done. More performance oriented but a damn wide more reliable

[@dustinbreitkreutz6745]

Randy…we want you to SAVE THAT JAG!!

[@harryayness133]

What Robb said. If you can get the Jag battery to charge all the way up, you might clear the faults and be fine. I had one of these cars that a shop put the wrong battery in and it caused the trans fault. Took it to the dealer and they put a proper battery in it, cleared the codes, away I went.

[@jeffmac3071]

Buy the Jag and take it to British Auto Service in OK city. They could be your wizard.

[@christineleonard2036]

Please, please get that Jag. I love those! Would absolutely love to see you diagnosing and fixing that beauty.

[@locotrucker46]

Bring that Jag to the channel randy. After all, it is a Jag.

[@rayphillips332]

Get the JAG Randy it's a pretty decent car you can fix it

[@docgiggles130]

If the Jag goes for a super cheap price, buy it. It would be worth seeing if the battery is the cause of the transmission issue. What a win it would be if the battery ends up being the problem. It's been sitting for awhile so it can sit a little longer until you have time for it. Oh and the sticker on the Nitro is a pride flag sticker

[@FoxyThePirate]

I really liked that Jaguar, that green is absolutely beautiful

[@daltonclark9119]

That jag engine is going for 3k by itself. Just a heads up

[@tonymaddison6579]

Randy, Save the Jaguar, get the work done by a specialist. It would be a diary of steps back to heath and would be something different. For me as a Brit in the Uk would be Mega!!!!! 🇺🇸🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇬🇧

[@ethanrussin7833]

Please save that jag !! Common issues with these jags are the battery not being at the right voltage. The car is definitely worth saving ! Looks in very very good condition

[@a.mgaming3418]

LOVE that Jag! You need it! Wonder if the trans fault is related to the battery?

[@paulbargerstock6599]

I love this series in particular, the x308 xjr, produced from '97-'03. I had 2 in black on black and when they are cleaned up they look stunning, especially in person. It's one of those things that doesn't quite translate through a picture. I also had one of the next version that started in '04, the x350 platform. Major departure from the previous years was an aluminum body and frame for weight reduction and strength, active air suspension, stretching the 4.0l engine to a 4.2l, and ditching the ol reliable merc 5 speed trans for a new zf 6 speed. It was faster and more refined, but the old school x308 version like the one you looked at always got more attention than the newer x350 at stoplights and such. Common problem areas were the timing chain guides and tensioner before the '02 model esp. They also have the dreaded "hose of death", a rubber hose that carries coolant to heat the throttle body. Idiot engineers ran it underneath the intake manifold. Not a big deal on the normally aspirated engine, but a huge pain on the supercharged version in the xjr. It will go bad and you will be removing the supercharger to fix it. Loved my x308 xjrs though. Wish I would have been able to keep one. The 493hp 2004 mercedes s55 that took their place 4 years back helped with the separation though lol. She's still my daily driver.

[@MitchGrooms]

GET THE JAG, YOU NEED THIS ON YOUR CHANNEL

[@Alexinthecut]

Man those older gm trucks always have that dang abs light on, I wouldn’t even worry about it as long as the brakes work

[@anthrobug]

Really entertaining from an old gear head - Look forward to watching your other videos. Merry Christmas!

[@davidlittle4971]

Last of the beautiful classic jags ♥️♥️♥️👍👍👍

[@rossfield8850]

Get that jaguar done Randy. Colab with MWM would be awesome

[@battycowboy]

The interior in that Jag is great shape !

[@dodgedemon840]

That green truck is such a nice gem,back when those seats were absolutely so so so comfortable,even more comfortable then some of today's 2023 seats,id repaint the hood,full tune up,new all terrain tires, service everything,be an amazing truck

[@NorthernMouse52]

The XJR is my favourite type of Jaguar cars especially the models made through the 80's and early 90's, a black one with the full leather interior and wood dash to me is one of the classiest long distance driving machine's ever built!

[@2DogsVlogs]

The XJR would be cool too have on the channel. Do a battery health check then clear the codes and hopefully the trans problem will fix itself. Probably caused by a flat battery. See it all the time. Trans also needs a service. It's a great find.

[@mgoad]

Lol he always figures out what s wrong lol good find...get the jag for sure

[@just4kicks950]

Appreciate the late car fix 🎬🙆👍. Nitro probably spun a rod Randy. The way it was dragging even with the jump box. Salute Randy 😎✌️

[@darylkik6204]

XJR is the mesh grill. That is a Ford V8 with a Supercharger. I have had a few XJ6, XJ8 Vanden Plas, but never a XJR. Trouble comes with the Jaguar but its like that girl you dated and you knew she would be trouble but no man can resist her charms until she ups and leaves you all alone.

[@WriterandPhotographer]

Randy.........I would buy that Jag, even though black cars don't make sense where I live. The interior looks like it is in great condition. The trans could just be fluid or a valve body problem.......yes, Jags had oil leak issues, but the oil level in that one was fine and it just needed changing. The discovery with the key is incredible. You could walk away with it unless a collector has his eye on it. A cool project car. Isn't the cash value based on a stationary vehicle? You are probably the only one who knows it runs. The passenger door is an easy fix. I think some research on the truck engine bay fire might turn up a reason....it is probably a good repair/clean-up vehicle instead of parting it out. The interior is just dirt.

[@davidriccitiello6421]

That is absolutely wrong on how the auction sells on high bid. If you end the auction at 1200 and no other bidders, the auction is supposed to apply 1 dollar over the highest bidder if everyone is out. They make up their own rules.

[@aicsusa]

Buy the Jag! Buy the Chevy truck for sure. If I win an auction for a specific price, I am not paying more. The goal for me is to pay as little as I can and if no one else is willing to bid more then that should be the final price unless we are notified it is a reserve auction then I probably won't bid.

[@justintardif9527]

Get the Jag!! That would be the best deal you have had!!

[@andrewhaywood531]

Tray under the hood a a tool kit in the UK, storage in the US. Shock tower bushings just dry out and crumble, likely not mice. The supercharger belt is inside out BTW, ribs should be facing in. I had the same issue on my XJR, one key just stopped working. Restricted performance is likely an intake, vacuum issue or oil in the spark plug wells. Trans fault may be the electrical connector, O-ring wears out. Trans electric board is also a common 580 problem. Both relatively easy to work on. I have 3 all daily drivers, they are pretty solid with the right maint. Gotta do the timing chain guides though, upgrade to aluminum.

[@thomaslibonati]

I would save that Jaguar Randy! I think it would make great content. I agree with what you said about the auction process. They shouldn’t raise your bid like that.

[@bldn]

Buy it!

[@VikingGuru]

I know someone with several tailgates off 2018 f150s. Brand new with the back up camera. In Terre Haute. Not stolen he got them from his job.

[@CoastieLenn]

Yes yes yes on the Jag!!!!

[@arniepaks]

Great content! Looking forward to more, Randy, stay safe

[@thevacdude]

Thanks for the video, Randy, as always.

[@lindseythaemert4053]

That Jaguar motor will actually fit in your Thunderbird and that would be a great upgrade

[@bk_goatkim679]

Keep it up randy yokr grind is truly the best! Keep it up!

[@MrGman2804]

The Jag is a gift. It's 400BHP. When new, it was the fastest sedan on the planet. ) to 60 in about 5 seconds.) The restricted performance is quite likely the coils. That car is worth a good few bucks just in parts. Transmission fault? Who knows. I had two of these. I am not aware of a common fault on the transmission. It goes into gear. I suspect it is a duff sensor or something trivial, not something major. I suspect the engine alone is worth at least $2000. In the UK the XJR's are now worth $25k if they are in good order. Anyhow, as I am in the UK, it is no use to me!

[@-Mike-69]

There is a drain hole to get rid of the water in the filler neck. Use a coat hanger or welding wire to clean out the crap thats plugged it up.

[@davidshaw6087]

Another note on this car is that this is the predecessor to the 2009 Portfolio Super V8. Examples of those are skyrocketing in value with prime examples fetching 60k with mileage just under 70k.

[@armons.355]

Please buy that beautiful Jag!! I love the look of those cars! It will be interesting to see how much of a headache they are😅

[@thomasharris5151]

We had jaguars and they’ve been some our favorite cars and honestly most dare I say reliable. I had a 98’ XJ8 Vanden Plas for about 6 years and it was one of the most trouble free cars I’ve owned… and a 03’ Stype R it was modified it was fast and reliable… BUT brother owned a couple and had a few bumps. But all in all we’ve been satisfied. Have a 2014 XJR that has been $$$ problematic over the past year… fixing and selling. I say go for the old XJR you’ll have fun if it can be repaired for lil money….

[@peterkwok9608]

That Jag looks good 😎😎👍👍

[@kevinwright1551]

Vary awesome collection indeed. Keep up the great work.

[@rdually]

grab that Jag

[@shadowgamingftw2038]

Take a chance on that jag don’t let that one slip by

[@wwesupercardman]

20:38 that f-150 is the definition of bulit ford tough- the engine 😂😂

[@zeroone5097]

That was fun to watch , first time seeing a vid like this . ty for the content . Jags in the UK sell for great money as they are considered a prestige car just expensive to maintain and parts are high cost as well and with our fuel costs they tend to be sold to enthusiasts .

[@MrDexcars]

Hi Randy just a quick note.the transmission will go into limp mode when the battery is dead charge the battery and clear the code maybe it’ll be good

[@marcushull12]

Lift the lid on the small fuse box at 1:19 when you say "I think Mice" the jump start connection is in there , the tool kit is missing from the other side lid you lifted, and those sponge type bushing on top of the shock absorbers just disintegrate on their own but are very cheap and easy to replace . and the fuel filler has a little stick up drain filter, take it out and tap it to clean it .

[@muhammadarmaan8910]

You should consider purchasing the XJR. It seems in really nice shape.

[@iraneman1668]

On Jag: Restricted Performance is an innocent error code generated when car is in parking for a long time or in worst situation, a need to change the plugs/cables. Most likely it will clear when you drive it for a few days and normal driving. btw all that it restricts is you can't go above 3000 RPM, but all the moving functions are otherwise fine. That is, you can even drive it on highway with say 2.5 K RMP at 70-80 MPH! only no acceleration. The Trany error code also may clear once you drain flush and use a clean fluid/filter. But and this is biggy... Scotty says Jags are one the biggest money pit and Jag makers say: The must option when buying any jag is a Mechanician in the glove box! I guess you got it all. Go for it and enjoy the finest Walnut real wood dash you can find in auto industry.

[@FreeWheeler554]

Randy, hire an affordable, skilled mechanic for a few days a week to handle tasks you would normally do yourself?

[@albertagibinik9230]

They had two jaguars, 358 hp with a possibility of 550hp

[@robp8218]

XJR needs saving Randy, would be great for the channel 😉

[@hunterjones7036]

The auction is going to be scrambling for cars if the strike goes long.

[@davidg813]

That Jag is a pretty car that's worth restoring I wouldn't worry about that transmission warning that could just be low fluid

[@KRISH-uf6pk]

hi Randy, as your channel is growing fast and you hold a fleet of Cars, you really need a dedicated resource to do Your Sales & Marketing 😃

[@landestafford5798]

There’s nothing more expensive than a cheap Jag. -Jeremy Clarkson

[@johan8724]

Clarkson can only turn keys not wrenches😂😂😂

[@PatrickTanner-ld2vs]

Really injoy your show!!! Keep it up!!! I love vehicles! So it doesn't matter what you show!

[@idletime]

G'evening Randy 🤠 . That ol' Chevy truck is super clean & would make for a great long term get around & work / tow rig. The Jag will be a cheap & nice sleeper & could be a Lotta ffun 😎

[@philiprush3745]

The best looking Jaguar made in the last 20 years

[@oldfart83]

Get the Jag. Lots of good content

[@19mati67]

Watch out for 1998-2000 V8 Jaguar XJs they had the Nicasil(coating comes off from the cylinder walls) issue, same as BMW. Go for 2001 and up, or the inline 6. I had a 95 Vanden Plas inline 6.

[@dodgedemon840]

I absolutely love this and the generation before of these jags,so beautiful,even better that someone traded one of these in and finally got sold,I got to take it over night to register it for the customer the next day 2hrs away each way,lived it even more

[@rogerdesautels6718]

I love the moment you open the hood on the trail blazer and saw it was the 4.2 and went no thank you 😅 I'm glad you know better

[@vanmandad]

Everyone swaps out a Chevy 350 in those Jaguars, just because the Jaguar engines are an absolute bear to work on and parts are through the roof. The look of the car is beautiful. If you go back and look at a vintage TV series, that was "The Equalizer" car. I like the silver Mercury Grand Marquis with the droopy rear end behind that Chevy truck you looked T after the Jaguar I'd switch out the air shocks for springs and shocks. Maybe a couple hundred for the parts, and an easy swap. It'd be an interesting installation video too - people love those Platform cars (Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis, Town Car) 👍🇺🇸😎

[@williamm.vazquez8801]

Nice Ol Jag Sparked Right Up Awesome

[@ralgor100]

Very clean inside the boot, and under the bonnet

[@asadmo]

That Jag is a keeper. 400hp of brit fun. Will need all rubber bushes renewed though.

[@barnabywild2215]

Given how long it had been sitting, I'm amazed the battery was still good enough to spin up the engine. Used to see a lot of these in our local scrapyard (UK) they rust terribly. I think all Jags do - in our weather anyhow.

[@awalk5177]

Jaguar are reliable and the XJR engine is very reliable for that year if it has oil and water. But you do need a battery with full capacity to maintain all the electronics correctly. A low battery will throw up a load of fault codes.

[@t.l.robinson2162]

The XJR is beautiful! It is my favorite after the XJ Super.

[@maverickflint1991]

I would put a bid on it.👍

[@dailyxetai3s]

Wishing all of you good health and peace. Wishing all car drivers good luck

[@philc5513]

Save the XJR. Great content either way. A dead battery will throw loads of codes. Worth a punt.

[@willstubbs6182]

Wrong battery or a flat battery can cause the transmission/restricted performance fault