Jaguar XJR - Iron Fist, Velvet Glove (1995 X300 XJR6 Road Test)

[@MandusahRamirez]

I Love This Era Jaguar! So Timeless!

[@ClassicsWorldUK]

Arguably Jaguar's high point?

[@honestly_7724]

I wish some companies would go back for a model or two, obviously not the exact same, throw some twist into it but have it recognizable when you see it idk I'd buy one

[@d0683]

@@ClassicsWorldUK yes true but you can’t deny that the earlier models we’re gorgeous

[@richardcarter1000]

Loved my x308 XJR. Did 150k miles in it. Just wonderful.

[@Moparornocar74]

I own an X308 XJR and I absolutely love that car

[@TG-pd3ft]

Lovely alloys on this. Those are in the all time top 10 for me

[@ClassicsWorldUK]

We agree!

[@kensmechanicalaffair]

I love alloy wheels.

[@MrFlyingguy]

proportionally perfect, i agree

[@mitchellperry3462]

Yes indeed they got it right

[@chrismagnus7705]

I got one of these in Sapphire Blue in 1997. I still got it and it’s got a manual gearbox. I knew it was awesome then and it still impresses.

[@biroldjoshan3745]

I had the same turquoise colour 1996 3.2 manual ...what a car , proper drivers cars with that g/box, your lucky to still have it , I think only a couple of hundred were built , so hang on to it

[@chrismagnus7705]

@@biroldjoshan3745 I believe about 105 right hand drive cars were made with half that number still in existence. At least you enjoyed while you had it. At the time I wandered in to the Motherwell Jaguar dealership and said to the sales guy that I had seen a nice car in The Sunday Times at a Jaguar dealer in Southampton. He asked if I would like to test drive it at no expense to me. I foolishly said yes, and they shipped it up and it never went back!

[@MERCEDESC63AMG1000]

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[@robbo777cricket]

I had a very rare manual variant of this car, absolutely loved it

[@subarnosinha8042]

This generation, the X300/305 is my favourite generation of XJ, followed closely by the S2.

[@errollee8597]

I am the proud owner of a 2004 xjr ,awesome machine way ahead of it’s time

[@barclayhamer8777]

My Xjr6 has got 200,000 miles on the clock now! Great cars

[@ClassicsWorldUK]

A testament to the quality, Barclay! Well done!

[@howardleah8401]

Good, straight talking no nonsense review - thanks

[@armandocornejo8680]

136k miles on my 01’ x300 xj8 Still running strong with the right maintenance.

[@daddymulk]

Used to enjoy my XJ6 4.2 Series 3, Still a classic shape these, glad they went back to twin headlights again on these later ones, XJR looks pure Class and does it all👍

[@henryviii6341]

I have 1997 XJ8 308 ❤️ It’s WAY better than the X300. Have had XKRs yes plus 911s 944s BMW M3s TVRs Alfa’s Lancia Integrale MGCs Saab Turbos …..nothing compares to this. Legendary gorgeous amazing. History will show this as the greatest of the great Jaguars.

[@rehab4everybody]

Why is it so much better iyo?

[@henryviii6341]

@@rehab4everybody it is the crossroads between OLD Jaguar - leather and walnut comfort style and the modern - Ford reliability new V8 engine. just love it. and the looks are to die for.

[@seansteinberg3827]

@@henryviii6341 i have the manual xjr x300 but i would have gone for the xj8 if they had continued the manual

[@henryviii6341]

@@seansteinberg3827 the J box is fabulous. once you learn to properly use it. BUT the only thing i don’t like is the CREEP mode. When you in Auto and are stationary at a traffic lights. it feels like the car is being held back it’s not comfortable so I tend to go to neutral. it’s a. bit annoying. But the J box encourages a relaxed driving mode. I used to drive aggressively. but the XJ8 doesn’t really encourage it. you just waft along with a smile on your face. and the Sport Mode is fun. I had to send it to Jaguar Heaven . rust killed the car. its underside. was going to get £3k plus and the car worth …..less. sad. really sad. but i want another one. MUST have a sunroof though.

[@mitch5251]

Thank you for posting this video; I've always wanted a Jag, and I finally pulled the trigger and bought one of these at Auction. Very excited to enjoy weekend rides with this. Beautiful car.

[@jaymoney1252]

I was lucky enough to find one of these XJR6 in good driving condition. It’s been a project since it’s not perfect, a lot of the conveniences don’t work anymore, but body and paint is good, and drivetrain is strong at 170k miles.

[@richardautenzio8117]

I totally agree with this report. If you are not a racing drive and don't feel inadequate because it's not an XJR and or if speed is not your priority the X 300 is the best car Jaguar has ever made. I have the 1996 straight 6 XJ6 with the comfort dampers and the classic Connolly leather. I passed up the sports models for the more classic Jaguar interior and ride.I don't care if it was made under ford ownership either. Many of my snobby Jaguar mates cars were made under BMC or British Leyland ownership so don't talk that crap with me. William Lyons would have been very proud of this car under the design team of the late Geoff Lawson who knew William Lyons and consulted with him before he died.

[@retrobear2]

I loved my 1996 XJ6 VDP. In radiance red and with more wood inside than a Steinway.

[@neilmustow368]

Lovely XJR6 a great revamp the X300 remember it as a 20 year old back in 1994 👍👍👍

[@1995RangeRover]

Auto industries best kept secret...X300 and the XJR

[@paulie-Gualtieri.]

The interior shot of that late model XJ40 was gorgeous, I hope you can do a feature on it one day, since prices are raising for the best examples now.

[@olepetter866]

Great video. I love my 1999MY Daimler Super V8 (X308)

[@ClassicsWorldUK]

Thanks! Have you seen our Super V8 Vs Bentley Turbo R video?

[@olepetter866]

@@ClassicsWorldUK Yes and it is also a great video

[@andrewsmith4105]

I had one of these but even spending what felt like a lot of money on the suspension I never got it to be anything less that scary on cambered country lanes. It would tramline like crazy. I ran a standard X300 up to 150000miles and that was one of the best cars i've ever owned.

[@Lot76CARS]

Great film, but agree, a bit longer would be appreciated.

[@iansiswick6566]

I bought one on the recommendation of Jeremy Clarkson. Beautiful car!

[@MitchGrooms]

This is by far the best engine Jag ever built, very reliable and very fast. This straight 6 was bullet proof. I have a Jaguar channel here, take a look..

[@roygardiner2229]

What a beauty! I love its style, its whole aesthetic presence.

[@2.fresh767]

Beautiful design.

[@warishussain82]

Still looks the business 👌, I own a x350 2006 sovereign 4.2 v8 model absolutely lovely car to drive, especially down the motorways!!!!!. Above all else whether far or close everyone knows it's a jag coming down the road!!!!!!!!

[@ClassicsWorldUK]

Good man! Have you seen our X350 road test?

[@warishussain82]

@@ClassicsWorldUK yes!! Hopefully you guy's can do a comparison video between the diesel version, sovereign, Daimler and xjr?? Especially the sovereign/ Daimler I don't see alot of them!!

[@MickeyMishra]

I am still in love with the Older models with that wonderful twin banked cam 6. There was I think a Rock star that did one in I think Purple. It is amazing.

[@boulecoq1700]

I had one a few years ago and it was a beast of a car.

[@alexandrecouture2462]

I have a XJ40 and while the X300 has been improved all-around, I still prefer the look of the 40.

[@night5606]

now that;s a proper jagggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggg

[@JimShearing]

I bought a 94 XJR auto in Turqoise when it was about 5 years old. Can't remember the mileage but must have been around 70k. After a month and less than 1000 miles the GM400 transmission failed. The dealer asked how I felt about contributing to the cost of replacement (it was under warranty) - so I told them ! A year later on a cold, damp Sunday morning it swapped ends on a dual carriageway and wiped out both the front and back ends against the armco. It was on brand new P Zeros. To this day I don't know what caused it, but that was the end of that.

[@jamesblonde2271]

My Grandfather (Lord Leigh🇬🇧🧐) always drove the Coventary Cat as his was a midlands title and I always preferred them to even contemporary BMW's Mecedes and he bought a Shadow once, it lasted a year, his excuse was his Chauffer hated it! That chauffer left and my Grandfather started driving for himself and went back to Jag. Jay Leno said it was the best saloon in the world after Mecedes that cost three times as much

[@CathodeRayNipplez]

Only one XJR for sale here in Oz atm. A 2003 100,000 mile X350 for £30,000 GBP

[@guinnessharvey4476]

I’ll take the Daimler double six version:) gorgeous car:)

[@subarnosinha8042]

That's my favourite XJ ever!

[@dannyhelderdenkende6647]

I got double six Daimler 1993 Amazing car on the highway. And i geus,i got more torqeu,not sure.

[@David-ci1vn]

there are although single digit mpg is no fun.

[@paultaylor9652]

Lovely Jubbly, the heart ruled over head ruled choice of car, nowt wrong with that.

[@ThomasJones-ij6hv]

Love the cat eyes, all around a great looking car, but when an American company buys you and your quality goes up, says alot.

[@ranat5526]

You offer fantastic rates on classic car insurance!!

[@MARTINA-gc3tq]

I will always miss my one.....

[@amphilbey]

Wonderful in green, sadly a rare sight these days.

[@Exemplifiera]

It's not true that the XJ40 XJR was just a body kit. They changed the compression and it made more power.

[@Josh-er6oz]

The XJ40 was way better than the x300, quality not so much but the over all design and interior styling was way better on the XJ40, in my opinion anyway. That’s why I’ve owned 3 XJ40’s 😂

[@MrFlyingguy]

Great review...

[@bryanhead2670]

Class that's all just class

[@jonathanpardoe8722]

Agree about the maligned 40 but honestly, this car is trying to be the series 3 but missing the target . We all know the series 3 is the most beautiful car ever made and it was a mistake to discontinue it . Just looking at this whatever they call it but the dashboard is like your last hi fi before the previous one . Its a debacle ! and that handbrake lever digging in to the drivers thigh ! My own series 3 V12 is motoring perfection, silence unruffled and a pure ecstatic joy to be in . The traditional dashboard does not give the driver the screeming habdabs like the 40 did and details like the twin fuel tanks and the reflection in shop windows as the car passes makes me have to pinch myself to believe its really me in this beautiful car . You dont get that with the 40 or its successors

[@ivanfernyhough3851]

I have had 2 series 3s,lovely cars but for me the xj40,x300 x308s are better looking and just better cars in every respect.all jags are great tho.

[@fludeball]

Damn that leaf at 4:53.

[@d0683]

The new jaguars don’t have the same feeling as these older models

[@TheTarrMan]

Umm. I just bought a X308 for $1000. (USA) I appear not to be the only one to get one of those that's cheap. It needs the big timing chain service done witch I'm going to do myself.

[@peterbierwirth8016]

Beautiful automobile, but one small point of critic at 2:14 litte immobile rear window triangle disturbes somewhat the otherwise faultless appearance of the sleek car body. At 2:42 the Mercedes in comparison looks a bit too 'clumsy'. At 3:43 comes a big shock: Where has all the walnut wood of the dashboard has gone? Gracefulness ober styling: it's only a matter of mind over matter. At 5:59 I'd rather prefer the frame of the radiator grille to be chromed rather than lacquered in the same colour of the coach-work.

[@ciaranburke3243]

Beautiful car im glad ford won out in the end general motors would have destroyed it, look at saab 😱

[@wernerdanler2742]

Saab destroyed itself with overengineering they could not recover in the sale of the cars. GM tried to get them to reduce costs and walked away in disgust when they wouldn't. Saab went bankrupt as a result. You are right though that Ford was a better fit for Jaguar.

[@rehab4everybody]

Which color is that?

[@PedrosGarage]

I want one.

[@garypatterson643]

5.7 to 60 is very very optimistic . The auto box kills it from standstill.

[@AL-PAKA]

second gen is better with the updated dash bumper wheels

[@scottde-walden2760]

There isn’t a facelift version of the x300 ,there is the x308

[@stringer-ik1pc]

Like all jags they age beautifully. Can't say the same about the German cars. Council estate fodder.

[@remebias8708]

Love jags!! Hot Damn!....

[@richardmelchers2938]

I've got a XJ350, 3.5v8, it's great. Does anyone know what the wheels are called on this video's XJ6R?

[@AndyK.1]

Nope. But they are the standard 17” XJR6 wheels

[@lauritzpeterholmblad1258]

the xj40 is a much more beautiful car, less plastic than the ford jack

[@notrut]

The ONE wiper design was always DAFT.

[@joebutlersnr7017]

Great cars with great presence on the road , a bit of a tardis in reverse though.

[@frankkemble2103]

Too new for me. Somehow Jag/Ford lost the plot when they finished building the old XJ6/12 series 3. These look plasticky and you can tell that the hood was a one piece stamped out bit of tin and that the car has lost it's sense of plush build quality. No doubt lovely to drive but not the elegant and graceful car the earlier ones were to look at.

[@ivanfernyhough3851]

Your so wrong,ford did a suoerb job with jaguar and these are better than series 3 in every way,especially build quality.

[@bigwerve]

My xjr6 doesn't have a glove box

[@Chillednfunked]

You say cosseting in a slightly strange way

[@kristianspencer1978]

You can’t compare it to an e34 m5, the daddy of super saloons in the 90s. You try and get a 3.8 lemans for £10000, no chance.

[@ivanfernyhough3851]

Your right,you can't its vastly better than bmw in every way.

[@MikeZak101]

no, i disagree, the x308 was the best xj ever made

[@skelejp9982]

For me the XJ40 , X300, and X308 are kind of the same line. And all 3 seem to be pretty reliable, I like how British Police used the XJ40 > kzbin.info/www/bejne/noelZ2mGnJalsJo All the XJs before the X350 are extremely low, compared to any other Super Sedan Brand, this is what makes Jaguar and a Car Model like XJ unique. And also creates a driving experience no other Car brand offers. Greetings !

[@rabk5702]

British Racing Green my favourite colour just a pity when I bought my mid life crisis Jaguar it was an x-type what a disappointing car it was put me off Ford's version of Jaguar for life

[@jayb3955]

I love jags but you pretty much got to pull the motor for even the smallest repair! such a bad engine bay design my wifes Xjr is a nightmare to work on .

[@watchfan6180]

What happened to these cars with wood, leather, polished crome? All they want now is plastic dashboards, interior lights, plastic fuel pumps and tech that looks cartoonish. Jaguar may go the way of Rover, they don’t even make the XJ now. 😢😢

[@williamegler8771]

It's a beautiful car but people with the means to purchase them chose it's German rivals. The outsold the Jaguar several times over...

[@chrismagnus7705]

I went to look at the BMW’s in 1997 and had had several BMW’s before. I thought the 5 series had gone downhill looking very plasticky. I went right off it and checked out Jaguar X300s and bought a 1995 manual XJR. Still have it!

[@bumfluffmcregor3730]

I'd rather have an xj40 before they turned into Mondeo's everything is shit now not like the old jags

[@paullacey2999]

That was when a Jaguar was a proper car,not perfect mind.I wish Jag would rediscover themselves todays cars dont do it for me...They look cheap inside now and they look a bit....plain.

[@ishz3260]

Last of the real jags. All new jags have no class. Shit designed cars. Mondeo with jag badge. Jaguar motor company need to wake up. Get rid of shit designers. Bring in good design like mercedes and audi do. Jags used to be beautiful.

[@redfred70]

I had one of these. One of the worst cars, like a big, rattly Mondeo. Poor quality, so far behind the BMW and Mercs.

[@ivanfernyhough3851]

Redfred 70,i dont think so,you obviously went out and brought the biggest shed of a jag you can find if you think these are big and rattley.they are super smooth,refined and far superior to any of that junk you mentioned.i have owned lots of xj6,12,v8s and now on a superv8.theyre unsurpassable.i have a rolls royce and thats not as refined or smooth as a jaguar xj.

[@whburton1]

junk

[@augustinedennis4865]

Crap.