JAGUAR XJ8 SPORT (X308) - to buy or not to buy ...?

[@oldclassiccarUK]

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[@rustyrover3808]

I knew the owner of this car many years, it was his pride and joy until his passing a couple of years ago. Always maintained and garaged and I think he had it from new.

[@oldclassiccarUK]

That's interesting to hear, thanks for posting

[@colinmuddell9672]

@@oldclassiccarUK Seems like a sound recommendation!

[@rustyrover3808]

@@oldclassiccarUK happy to pass on what I know if you decide to buy it

[@oldclassiccarUK]

@@rustyrover3808 Thanks that could be very useful

[@oldclassiccarUK]

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[@McGrory69]

I've a 4.2 X356 & never liked the weedy looking single wiper on these XJs. Had a Merc w210 & single wipers on Mercs of that generation looked solid & chunky & had the most amazing wiper action I've ever seen. Also had a w163 but like all Mercs released between 95-05 both were a poorly built rust buckets.

[@allanriches9381]

worst thing you could have done is drive dads jag, haha. That one looks nice, will clean up well, it sounded good on start up too. Since I have subscribed I have only seen the Jeep being used once to rescue a car Little Dodge I think. In my eyes no big loss getting ride of the Jeep. The Jag like you said are great wafters, I have had four in my time , all great cars. Good luck with the offer, it will be great using the Jag for car shows where it is a bit of a drive away. A real nice comfortable cruiser, not to bad on fuel either.

[@oldclassiccarUK]

Yes driving dad's again was responsible for re-awakening my likings for big old cats, even with all their foibles.

[@TheLincolnshireFlyer]

Absolutely beautiful car

[@lenleathers5482]

That’s a tidy car better than most, I love mine always puts a smile on my face.

[@oldclassiccarUK]

It presents well for its age, and if it's had any work done to it bodywise it's holding up fine from what I can tell

[@charliegardner6804]

Hope you get it, looking forward to seeing its progress 😊

[@oldclassiccarUK]

Welllllll more news on it soon ...

[@barrykochverts4149]

"A little extra frisson of excitement". Such a civilized way to describe the mine field of aging mechanicals and electronics. This one looks like a good buy! Not so much over here across the pond, but in it's natal neighborhood, I'd go for it.

[@oldclassiccarUK]

Thanks for checking this one out!

[@roberttaylor6295]

Though Jags are for me inline 6s (cos I'm an old fart and former XKDHC owner!) this jam jar looks very clean and not being turbo charged will not have stressed the engine, so go for it! I am jealous! Rob

[@oldclassiccarUK]

I'm a big fan of the straight sixes too, yes I think that perhaps it will have had an easier life than a comparable XJR

[@ricksampson6780]

If the price is low enough, I recommend purchasing this vehicle, we all have a duty to save classics from the boneyard!

[@oldclassiccarUK]

My thoughts exactly!

[@ricksampson6780]

@@oldclassiccarUK Cheers.

[@funlifebananas1061]

Hi Rick,beware of Nikaassil liners.I had the same model in the same year which shouldn’t have had them but for some unexplained reason,very much did.Mine started to have problems around 75000 miles which led to it’s demise in my hands,although Someone eventually put a new engine in it and it lived on.Definitely worth checking for.l loved mine and would have kept it for ever had it not had those issues.

[@oldclassiccarUK]

Weird as I also thought they were long gone by that point in time, I'll see what I can find out. Thanks for watching

[@peterriggall8409]

I think you’ve got a goodun there Rick. Seems very solid and as you say will look really nice with a full detail. Would prefer the normal coloured wood than the Smokey wood fitted to the Sports but…..what the heck. Quite like the colour and upholstery colour combo. Even at 2,500 pounds it’s pretty cheap. Didn’t see what the mileage was. If owned by older gent and being a 3.2 unlikely to have been driven hard. Like the idea of the full aluminium body. Saw one ‘in the raw’ (no paint) at the BMM. Hope they accept your offer.

[@oldclassiccarUK]

Agreed, I've seen a lot of rusty ones of these but this one looks ok, I assume it's had some remedial work over the years but if it had been done badly it'd be showing by now. The later aluminium cars are much bigger overall, taller, more space inside too but less sleek IMO.

[@robertblair-uk4ph]

That's got to be worth a go. The engine sounds really sweet and it's astonishingly good underneath. I've had a couple of these and a well sorted one is a beautiful thing to drive. I also found them to be really reliable, contrary to popular mythology.

[@oldclassiccarUK]

Thanks for watching, more news soon ...

[@russellmalone3532]

All old Jaguars should be cherished. Possibly leave the x type and modern s type outside. I’m lucky enough to have several old jaguars in the family. XK140 fhc se in my dad’s garage ❤

[@oldclassiccarUK]

Indeed, I find myself being drawn back in despite their occasional fragility :-)

[@geraldfunnell7932]

Thank you for taking us on your Jag quest , very interesting 👏🏻

[@oldclassiccarUK]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@evileyes4070]

Top of the suspension struts that's where goes

[@OldCarsNewVan]

Nice colour - lovely car - represents outstanding value for money for the car you get. I've given up on car radios - portable bluetooth speaker and my playlist on the phone if the radio has had it. Hope you get it

[@oldclassiccarUK]

Sounds like an interesting option, I have seen replacement head units for sale s/hand so there would be options

[@OldCarsNewVan]

@@oldclassiccarUK would you have a go at the headlining yourself?

[@stephenricketts7764]

Even though it has been sat for a few years this big (or little) cat looks in quite good shape. As it has a new battery and alternator the garage should have cleared any errors on the dashboard, errors would likely be related to dead batteries. One good thing about filming the car is that often any colour changes would 'stick out like a sore thumb' on the camera much more perhaps than the naked eye might notice on a dull day. The underside looks good and probably has a coat of waxoyl or similar which of course is much better than the old school under seal that can hide a multitude of sins. I would buy it if I were you even if there is a bit of haggling to be done (needs an MOT ? and so on) it looks to be a good example, there are some 'rot boxes' out there! Good luck Rick and thanks for taking us along, very interesting especially getting a good look at the underside, not often you get that chance when thinking of buying a car. 👍👍

[@oldclassiccarUK]

Yes it was handy to have a peer underneath, it all seems pretty clean under there for a 20yr old car, it spent most of its life in a dry garage and did very little mileage in recent times before going out of use 2-3 years back.

[@chrishunter9784]

I hope you get it. Seems like it would be a nice add to the fleet.

[@williamkennedy5492]

It looks like a nice motor, old cars can be a challenge but well worth it. Best regards Sisaket Thailand.

[@oldclassiccarUK]

Very true!

[@louisboshoff9142]

Writing as I am watching your vid. The car is absolutely perfect underneath! This looks better than even our 20 year old cars in dry South Africa. The mechanicals you can always fix but OMG the body seems to be so corrosion free!

[@oldclassiccarUK]

It does look to be quite good for a 20yr old Jaguar, it may have had the odd bit of paintwork but if so, it would have been years ago and if it was hiding something, it'd show by now I think

[@Vince_uk]

It looks as is it could be a very decent buy in one of my favourite colours.

[@mrh8854]

Lovely looking car....just a little TLC will turn it into a very nice modern classic....

[@oldclassiccarUK]

Yes looks like it has potential for sure, thanks for watching

[@glenmason1876]

Looks a nice car, I've always liked these, a bit surprised the garage just let it sit, would have thought they would have it cleaned, etc, so someone would buy it

[@oldclassiccarUK]

The guy running the garage was just storing it, it wasn't his. In fairness he did offer to wash it before I collected it.

[@colinmuddell9672]

Very interesting and different video. The Jag looks sound to me, well cared for and cheap at the price. What is the mileage? Did you check the oil condition? Useful to have the "aged assistant" along for a second opinion! Getting it up on the ramp is a big bonus. Reminds me of the days before I could afford new cars of sleepless nights worrying if my decision to buy a particular second-hand car was the right one! Shame you didn't take the youthful assistant along to learn what to look for when his time comes to dip his toe into the risky world of second-hand car purchase. Does Mrs OCC get to have a new handbag if you splash out on the Jag?!

[@oldclassiccarUK]

I think the mileage is just under 120k, most of that was in the early years, more recently it's been doing a few hundred miles a year until going out of use 2-3 years back. It was still getting a full service every 12 months even though only doing a few hundred miles between changes from what I read in the file. Oil looks new, not sure about handbag(s) but I imagine something will be suggested if necessary!

[@colinmuddell9672]

@@oldclassiccarUK I'm amazed at its good condition underneath. Can't wait to see if you put your hand in your pocket. It would then be two OCC V8s - burble, burble........

[@biroldjoshan3745]

Looks lkke a makings of a very good car , i had an X reg 3.2 and it was very reliable

[@JonDingle]

Those tensioners were modified in or around 2000 so shouldn't be a problem. I have a 3.2L V8 XJ8 which I bought for just under £600. It needs work and also stood for about 18months. Don't buy any car over ten years old if you want to avoid spending money. Jaguar's are no worse than other brand. That Jaguar has a current MOT which expires on 15th May 2025 and didn't have an "Advisories". So whilst it looks neglected it is a sound car. Subject to the price, it could be a very nice easy clean up and run Jaguar! A friend of mine has the initals RHM.

[@oldclassiccarUK]

If I understand right, this one should have the 2nd gen tensioners, the best of all (3rd gen) were introduced after the model went out of production and are often retro-fitted (I had these done on my 98 XJR). Agreed, any "modern" that gets to 20+ years of age will inevitably have gremlins itching to make themselves known :-)

[@stevepearce1913]

The biggest problem with aluminum bodied XJs is that the body panels were glued in place instead of being welded. As time was an issue in production sometimes the glueing wasn't up to standard and water ingress from the front floor area would mean that the ECU and the general electronics would be soaked in water. A good mate of mine knows a garage owner who does a lot of work on Jaguars won't even take on the aluminium bodied cars any longer as the work to fix the sealing issues and access the ECU to replace its just not worth the hassle.

[@oldclassiccarUK]

I hadn't heard that, interesting

[@RobertGott-c3f]

A builder friend of mine as one And he was telling me if it doesn’t have FSH walk away 😊 Not my cup of tea !!!!😮sooner keep the jeep But let you know an owners opinion Thanks for video😊😊😊

[@oldclassiccarUK]

The Jeep has a magnificent engine and could pull a tree down, but the interior was very low rent and fairly uncomfortable. We'll see anyway, thanks for watching :)

[@RobertGott-c3f]

Thanks 👍

[@grahamparr3933]

Aaah, the old “I’m just going to look “ ploy.

[@oldclassiccarUK]

Well dad wasn't exactly holding me back either ..!

[@tomday7309]

I like the color and I assume the green stuff will clean off without leaving pits in the paint. Sitting for that long is a worry with fuel injected, digitized cars. I wonder why it didn't sell before now. Otherwise, it appears to be in good shape and cared for while it was in service. 2500 pounds or thereabouts seems reasonable to me for what it is. Letting go of the Jeep is a good move IMHO.

[@oldclassiccarUK]

Agreed, cars of this age don't like sitting around much, inevitably there'll be something that starts to complain if it goes back on the road again

[@ratty383]

I think you could do a lot worse than that one, It looks like a car that’s been well looked after over the years. For a car in that price bracket I think I’d snap it up..

[@oldclassiccarUK]

It certainly has potential, more news soon ...

[@charliegardner6804]

Me too, think even at the asking price it seems reasonable.

[@davemiller6893]

Differential output bearings can be an issue. Try it on a run and check for rumbling noise. It's quite an easy fix.

[@douglasgreen437]

The underneath is incredible condition for a UK based car...

[@oldclassiccarUK]

It saw very little use over recent years which I think helped a lot, I'll dollop some grease/oil around some time to help keep it sound

[@louisboshoff9142]

Looks good Rick? Is that the one with the Ford OHC V8?

[@oldclassiccarUK]

No it's a Jaguar engine (Jag was owned by Ford at the time though)

[@richardbooth4573]

This is a Ford/Jag then ? They are nice to drive. Very comfortable . ❤❤❤

[@oldclassiccarUK]

Ford did own Jaguar at the time, but the XJ wasn't based on any Ford, Lincoln etc (that was the S-Type iirc)

[@richardbooth4573]

looks to be a good buy. tires arent dryrotted so hasnt been sitting too long. how are the wiperblades ? drivers side seat still looks in good shape so must have low milage. good luck.

[@ianheath4332]

How much was it

[@mick0846]

Won't get a better one than that for the money

[@jagvette1]

Unfortunately been away from your channel for a while, BUT at last you have come to your senses and bought a JAGUAR. Tensioners were changed to metal in August 2001, if this a real 2002 it should be OK

[@oldclassiccarUK]

Thought I'd not seen you here in a while, news on the possible purchase along soon ...

[@ray-wm7yd]

I'm afraid the VED rate of £735 pa would put me off

[@oldclassiccarUK]

Fair enough, these things are a hobby for me so road tax is just one of those things

[@ray-wm7yd]

@@oldclassiccarUK Buy a pre'84 and have £735 to spend on fuel and repairs per year

[@oldclassiccarUK]

It's an option certainly. I've had 3x XJ Series 1s plus a 1998 XJR, and dad had 2x XJ Series 3s before buying his current X350, to buy a decent XJ S1-S3 would cost 3 or 4 times what this one is up for. It's swings and roundabouts really. Thanks for watching.

[@JonDingle]

@@ray-wm7yd £435 road tax.

[@asdeaff]

£415 VED / 12 Months (Band K). Last owner change : 30 December 2021

[@deanstanley5799]

Pity it’s not the 4 litre version

[@oldclassiccarUK]

Welll I prefer the sporty versions (without all the shiny window trims which I think look very dated), I don't want another XJR particularly so this one suits me fine (as the Sport is only available with a 3.2). Thanks for watching.

[@louisboshoff9142]

If so, at least there is potential reliability 😂

[@oldclassiccarUK]

Mmmm that'd be a big ask, especially after sitting for a few years ...

[@douglasgreen437]

Delete the front muflers & it will be music to your ears...

[@oldclassiccarUK]

That has been suggested already ...