2013 Jaguar XFR-S - Here's Why You Should Buy This And Not A BMW M5

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JayEmm on Cars

JayEmm on Cars

Күн бұрын

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@HussainMubeen
@HussainMubeen 2 жыл бұрын
Disagree with you completely about the XJ. Car is stunning through out, and the back looks amazing! Car was launched over a decade ago and still looks stellar today compared to its boring rivals
@dweatherley
@dweatherley 2 жыл бұрын
Yes I'm surprised he said this. I personally think the XJ is Jag's best looking model!
@alieman9154
@alieman9154 2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely agree! And the back is actually more beautiful than anything out there in it's class! Still you turn heads everywhere you see one!
@HussainMubeen
@HussainMubeen 2 жыл бұрын
Agreed with all the above. The car needed to be bought into the modern era, or else it wouldve just been an old snuffy fart catering for a niche crowd *cough* Morgan *cough* .
@cafe405
@cafe405 2 жыл бұрын
Completely agree with you, that XJ is a great looking car from any angle. And, as you say, still looks on point even today. May revisit some older videos and see where else Jay's opinions on looks differ from mine.
@SS-uq6wv
@SS-uq6wv 2 жыл бұрын
XJ's have always been a looker - imo the X308 is the best of them all.
@samuelelliott7734
@samuelelliott7734 2 жыл бұрын
This is criminally underrated as cars go.
@BigUriel
@BigUriel 2 жыл бұрын
Keep it down I might be on the market for one soon and don't want the prices going up.
@billholmes3462
@billholmes3462 2 жыл бұрын
Had my XFRS sportbrake since new, one of only 61 manufactured. Absolutely love it, practical and very fast. When you drive the car it gives you a feeling of being at one with it. Such a shame Jaguar didn’t carry on making them but with such low volumes sold it’s not surprising.
@SirMrShanks
@SirMrShanks 7 ай бұрын
Many more than 61 XFRS sportbrakes made Bill. Calm yourself down.
@loganrusso39
@loganrusso39 5 ай бұрын
@SirMrShanks It was my understanding that there were
@robertatkins3521
@robertatkins3521 2 жыл бұрын
Jay, I'm glad you reviewed an XFR-S!! I own a 2014 and love everything about it. I live in the States and would have offered my car for your review too, but knew distance would be a beast. Mine has Vossen wheels with Pilot 4S and easily over 620hp. I get compliments everywhere I go and it always sits outside restaurants when I valet it. Keep up the great reviews.
@richardfreeman2242
@richardfreeman2242 2 жыл бұрын
Do you get a lot of tyre noise on the MP4S? I have them on my Ftype R and at motorway speeds on anything other than perfect roads they can be borderline unbearable!
@robertatkins3521
@robertatkins3521 2 жыл бұрын
@@richardfreeman2242 I haven't noticed but I've only put about 300 miles on them. I have 265s on the front and 305s on the rear. Their grip is far superior to the Pirellis that came on the car.
@richardfreeman2242
@richardfreeman2242 2 жыл бұрын
@@robertatkins3521 yeah grip is much improved, and wear is minimal. Unfortunately journalists only talk aboit grip and rarely the day to day issues. A couple have mentioned noise of the mps4s. I've had mine tuned by viezu and somehow they have barely worn in 2 years. Interesting that you haven't noticed. I have 295 rears 265 fronts and on certain sections of the motorway I need the stereo on about 26 to try and overcome the road roar (!) . I think I'll next go for the Pirelli zero 4s as they have some of the lowest noise ratings and the tyre design is meant to copy the mps4s. Thanks
@afitgamer
@afitgamer 2 жыл бұрын
How do you have over 620hp easily? These cars aren't really mod friendly. I too have a 2014 XF-RS.
@robertatkins3521
@robertatkins3521 2 жыл бұрын
@@afitgamer I just saw your post. Talk with Chris at Mina Gallery. I put on the smaller supercharger pulley, larger crankshaft pulley, cold air intake and tube kit. He also has the ECU tune and exhaust. The exhaust made the car sound so much better. Have you noticed that at low RPMs there is almost no sound? Now it has a nice throaty grumble. If you go with the cold air intake reach out again and I'll let you know how I did it. I get maximum fresh air and blocked off the heat. It also has the supercharger whine npw.
@amaiel
@amaiel 2 жыл бұрын
I’m glad somebody has done a new review of the Jaguar XFR-S… I felt in love with the car many years ago and just nearly 2 years ago I finally bought one, a 2014 Jaguar XFR-S black. They actually increased in value, and ownership cost was low. Yes, the breaks are rubbish. Swapped the pads and disks for some Tarox, which made a big difference. As for the supercharge, I did the exact thing and changed the corns so I can hear the supercharger. The exhaust, I did the x-pipe and changed the back boxes… and tbh I just love it more then stock because it’s louder. Stock exhaust doesn’t do justice for the car engine. MP4S are much better then the stock Pirelli by a lot, so I would suggest anyone who has one to change them. Overall, it’s a special car. Catches eyes always, more then a M5 from the same time period. If it wasn’t for the spoiler, not many people would look at the car.
@-JonnyBoy-
@-JonnyBoy- 9 ай бұрын
2012 to 2015 was the best looking years for the exterior of this car. LOOKS AWESOME!!!!
@joelbarnard5871
@joelbarnard5871 2 жыл бұрын
I'm in the states and am a jaguar technician at a dealership. I've had a great time watching your reviews. Thanks man.
@TML34
@TML34 2 жыл бұрын
Why are Jags always in the shop? Surely we can’t blame Lucas anymore.
@KewlBee
@KewlBee 2 жыл бұрын
I've got a supercharged 380ps 260 XF, and the only problem I've had with it is if I put it in Sport+Dynamic and blast through an Alpine pass I get a nasty squeal from the passeger seat. 😀
@MrSmegfish
@MrSmegfish Жыл бұрын
The addition of a sock in the glove compartment can help.
@Sabre_Wulf1
@Sabre_Wulf1 2 жыл бұрын
Fantastic review. XFR is easily one of the very best cars I ever owned. Absolute beast, 5 seats for my family of 3 kids (looking at you BMW and 4 seats). Smiles per mile is insane, as is that supercharger. For my exhaust I went with a Spires stage 2 exhaust.. you could hear that thing 5 streets away.
@98_martin90
@98_martin90 2 жыл бұрын
The Sportbrake (estate) version of this car is especially rare and I think more desirable for the practicality.
@marcdavis2840
@marcdavis2840 2 жыл бұрын
Sadly so true - gave up after 12 months and bought a E63 Wagon with the M157 engine. It's a great car
@puntoboy_gaming
@puntoboy_gaming 2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely love my XFR-S Sportbrake.
@puntoboy_gaming
@puntoboy_gaming 2 жыл бұрын
@@marcdavis2840 there have been several available over the last year or two.
@cafe405
@cafe405 2 жыл бұрын
There's one down the road from me and it's just stunning. On a road with Ferraris, Porsches and Astons it's got masses of presence.
@peterwreford1520
@peterwreford1520 2 жыл бұрын
XFR owner here. I love my XFR, yeah I'd love the RS version too if I could afford it. I've got my XFR on Pilot Sport 4S and have the aluminium intake tube. Stock brakes though. I haven't really noticed much brake fade, but I live in Australia where they don't really believe in corners. Yes I exported my XFR when I emigrated out here. They are super rare here so worth waaayy more than back home. There's only a handful of the R-S versions out here. I've had a water pump leak and a cracked header tank. Both rear wheel bearings went at about 115k miles too. I agree about the rear end of the XJ. It's just a bit odd. I'll grant that it's distinctive!
@alphabetaxenonzzzcat
@alphabetaxenonzzzcat 2 жыл бұрын
The XFR-S is an epic. I kind of missed it when it was launched. I think you should also check out the XJR 575 - another beefy Jag!
@STEVIEBHOY
@STEVIEBHOY 2 жыл бұрын
5 litre V8 is magic
@DBCSgaming
@DBCSgaming 2 жыл бұрын
I’ve had mine since 2014 and I don’t regret for one minute buying it. I recommend a Spires exhaust system on it to unlock that V8 rumble.
@earthstick
@earthstick 2 жыл бұрын
Looks are subjective. To my eyes the XJ looks elegant and stylish from the back, a bold and intelligent design.
@Spenny909
@Spenny909 2 жыл бұрын
Shh 🤫, let's tell everyone how bad its rear looks, maybe its price can be low as possible until we come round to buy one.
@hakonfinsland6866
@hakonfinsland6866 2 жыл бұрын
I have XJR with 551 ps.....Beautiful car and people turned their heads...And THAT sound...
@derekporter66
@derekporter66 Жыл бұрын
Who mapped it
@enzosxfr4092
@enzosxfr4092 2 жыл бұрын
The cars are amazing I own the 2010 XFR with a remap pumping out 590 horsepower it's the biggest Bang for your buck and people just haven't caught on yet... luxury power and being unique on the road are you kidding ? I love it
@NOrlando952
@NOrlando952 2 жыл бұрын
As someone that loves jags (convinced my mom to get one), drives an Alfa, and works for bmw, I’d honestly probably pick the M5, however I would have an XJR over an M5 tbh.
@seancassidy1965
@seancassidy1965 2 жыл бұрын
Jay, a great review. I have had my XFR-S for over 7 years now and still love it.
@allosaurusfragilis7782
@allosaurusfragilis7782 2 жыл бұрын
How has that engine and transmission held up....any issues?
@seancassidy1965
@seancassidy1965 2 жыл бұрын
@@allosaurusfragilis7782 Hi, the Engine and Transmission have been great. The engine leads a relatively low-stress life in normal driving thanks to the fantastic ZF 8 speed which is quick to change (it has the Quick-shift software from the F-Type R) and is long-legged (90mph is only 1,750 revs in 8th) so fuel economy is surprisingly good for such a car. My car has done 46,500 miles from new and has only had 2 faults - at it’s Year One service the dealer spotted that the differential had a small oil leak which they fixed under warranty and then at about 2 years old one of the rear parking sensors failed (again fixed under warranty).
@allosaurusfragilis7782
@allosaurusfragilis7782 2 жыл бұрын
@@seancassidy1965 thx for that. Yh if you look after it, I don't see why it would be any more unreliable than a bmw or merc. Unfortunately with jag land Rover products, it's the first thing people think of. They love driving them but perceive them to be expensive, polluting and unreliable. I've only had one jag and I suppose it was all 3 but it was old, with an even bigger engine...the 5.3 V12. Not as powerful of course. But it was great to drive and everyone who got in it loved it. Now I've got a VW up haha.
@DEEuroworks
@DEEuroworks 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for another awesome Jag review. I have an XFR and love pretty much everything about it. Wouldn’t mind XFR-S, but for the $ XFR delivers so much that it didn’t make sense to spend more.
@stu0508
@stu0508 2 жыл бұрын
Looks are subjective, i think the new XJ looks amazing especially from the back...
@buffalosoldier19d42
@buffalosoldier19d42 2 жыл бұрын
I have a XF-Supercharged and I totally agree with you on the brakes being weak. At lower speeds they grab like nothing I've driven before. But get to 90+mph and you can stomp on the brake pedal and it barely grabs. It's like the brakes are suggesting that the car slow down.
@saqs
@saqs 2 жыл бұрын
I’d recommend upgrading the brakes and pads to slotted EBC discs with yellow pads. Makes a big improvement to feel and braking performance. A lot more confidence when going quicker.
@mrmcgraw3706
@mrmcgraw3706 2 жыл бұрын
You always have me adding to the list of must have for my daily.
@Stoobers
@Stoobers 2 жыл бұрын
I'd settle for a supercharged XFR, but would always be wanting the XFR-S :)
@davidkuhfeld4712
@davidkuhfeld4712 2 жыл бұрын
Great video and a beautiful car, as a jagman who had an first gen XF, this car is really one of my favorite to come from Jaguar. Still miss my old XF, hope to one day get an R-S version of it.
@Grover91
@Grover91 2 жыл бұрын
An old friend had one of these. Loved it. Surprisingly supple and soft but it still wanted to cuddle any nearby tree when poked with a stick though. The noise was just brutal.👍👍👍
@mairenared
@mairenared 2 жыл бұрын
Always liked the XF and got driven round the Monteblanco circuit in southern Spain in an XFR when it was launched. It was smooth and fast just like a Jag should be. I also got driven round the empty car park in an original 1955 D-Type which was one of the winning team at Le Mans, but that's another story 😉
@adrianharrison5208
@adrianharrison5208 2 жыл бұрын
I would take the D type over an XF. That was a very lucky drive you got to have
@alieman9154
@alieman9154 2 жыл бұрын
"XFR-S is a proper Jag!" I resonate with your saying. And it's something legendary from the Belle Epoque of 2015! ;)
@Maurice_Moss
@Maurice_Moss 2 жыл бұрын
Interesting about the XJ, I think they look amazing. I there's on I drive past on the way to work that I list after, a white Xjr looks fantastic. Beauty in the eye of the beholder and all that.
@ianmead7712
@ianmead7712 2 жыл бұрын
A beautiful car that will give any BMW a run for its money
@geoffrey6557
@geoffrey6557 2 жыл бұрын
Great review Jay. I’m also relieved that I am not the only one who dislikes the rear of the XJ. Probably wouldn’t put me off buying one if I could.
@TheMrFishnDucks
@TheMrFishnDucks 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome car. I'd love one in British Racing Green. For me the price of the XJR is the way to go. Very nice video. Keep up the good work.
@justenough2326
@justenough2326 2 жыл бұрын
Worth noting the R-S has 10mm more tyre front and rear than the R too, helps with the extra power but also with cornering grip and stopping.
@scoutmaster314
@scoutmaster314 2 жыл бұрын
Very accurate review. I love my Kaynite Blue XFR - people are always surprised to learn it’s not a new car. The price I picked it up for just before the pandemic is also hard to believe. I think mine still qualifies as a sleeper - there is no way an XFR-S could be a sleeper. I’d be tempted to upgrade, but it is already rare to find an opportunity to go wide open for more than a few seconds. I had the same coolant leak issue as the car you reviewed, but other than that it has been solid. I agree it it too small on the inside for it’s exterior size. I’m in it by myself 90% of the time so it doesn’t usually matter, but it’s bad that if I go to lunch with three co-workers, we ride in one of the other guy’s Nissan Versa hatchback. I don’t think I could find a car that fits me better, with this performance level, in anywhere near the price range. I expect I’ll hold onto mine for a while.
@LH-gx9om
@LH-gx9om Жыл бұрын
Hey, would you mind saying how much your car was? I'm looking at one now trying to gauge the market!
@Fulloctanegarage
@Fulloctanegarage 2 жыл бұрын
A had an XKR-S before I bought the XKR-S GT… I always thought this car would help me round out my little collection Ive got going. This is not quite my Project8 … it probably a little more fun
@glastonburyoccultconferenc6346
@glastonburyoccultconferenc6346 2 жыл бұрын
yet qnother Jaag on the bucket list- I suspect they will never come down to my financial level - but the dream is always alive - thanks!
@EastsideBodega_
@EastsideBodega_ 2 жыл бұрын
In some ways Late 00’s-early 2010’s Jaguar reminds me of current Hyundai in the Best Ways. In the early 00’s Jags(except the XJ) we’re properly ugly. Then someone came in & overhauled their entire design philosophy. It was HIT AFTER HIT
@eze8970
@eze8970 2 жыл бұрын
Unfortunately, not a big enough hit, they still weren't/aren't selling enough.
@baronvonjo1929
@baronvonjo1929 2 жыл бұрын
Didn't really do much long term.
@EastsideBodega_
@EastsideBodega_ 2 жыл бұрын
@@eze8970 completely agree. I’m guessing they just didn’t have the same type of liquid to continually expand and update their models
@Spenny909
@Spenny909 2 жыл бұрын
That was the genius of Ian Callum. But those earlier models designed by Geoff Lawson are now starting to look appealing to me.
@willkemp1065
@willkemp1065 2 жыл бұрын
I disagree with your opinion on the xj rear end. I really didn't like it when it first came out. But seeing them on the motorway the rear is so imposing. Big and brash. Move out the way type. I personally think now it looks great and will get better with age
@MathsYknow
@MathsYknow 2 жыл бұрын
I agree, the rear end looks good despite the weird black C pillars. I don't like the front end as much, mostly due to the mismatch between the tallish, upright-ish grille and the low, sleek headlights, with the grille contour being further emphasised by the bonnet shut line running around it. If they extended the bonnet all the way to the grille or just didn't have the shut line follow the grille contour, it wouldn't look as awkward. This stands out the most to me on light-coloured cars (where the shut line / panel gap is most prominent) or perhaps if the front bumper paint isn't perfectly matched to the bonnet. Maybe I'm crazy.
@callytheblueparakeet
@callytheblueparakeet 2 жыл бұрын
Matching seat back covers with contrast red stitching for when the kids jump in the back with muddy feet? Good effort!
@TheGhiaDriver
@TheGhiaDriver 2 жыл бұрын
Always love the Jaaaaag content, fantastic balanced review as always. Agree fully with what you said, except about the XJ, especially compared to rivals I think it's superb.
@rjhandley556
@rjhandley556 2 жыл бұрын
How could you not like the XJ 😩 don’t do this to me Jay you’re my hero 😂
@classiccars1994
@classiccars1994 2 жыл бұрын
The Xj in SWB form in my opinion is a good looking car and stands out above its dull rivals. The XFR-S is a great car and even more desirable in Sportbrake form, more subtle and certainly in my experience more reliable than either BMW or Audi. The Audi's I have owned have all been eye wateringly expensive to maintain and repair along with the BMW's.
@midlifecarsis6420
@midlifecarsis6420 2 жыл бұрын
Mad to call the fantastic and much more modern looking XJ so whilst extolling the apparent beauty of something that looks like an old Mondeo lol.
@wraith01mg
@wraith01mg 7 ай бұрын
Stunning car. I have a sandfire orange one. Minus the wing. I really need that wing.
@puntoboy_gaming
@puntoboy_gaming 2 жыл бұрын
The XJR is a great car, I like the rear end, but it's much softer than an XFR-S, the only comparison is the XJR575 but they are more money. The XKR-S is a great car, it's biggest downfall for me is the earlier infotainment (slower) and the 6-speed box, which isn't as nice or fast as the XFR-S, plus the missing rear seats. That said, I wouldn't have the XFR-S either, well not the saloon ;) I would go for the XFR-S Sportbrake and I did, one of the 61 cars Jaguar made. I love it. Best car I've ever owned and practical to boot. Not many 542bhp cars that can fit a wardrobe in the back. If you want to test it, let me know. Saqib has my details ;)
@FedericoPrieto13
@FedericoPrieto13 2 жыл бұрын
As a car enthusiast, there is one point that is never talked about by youtubers and that is the issue of restrictions on ICE vehicles. Here in Spain, it is a matter of time before most cities impose significant restrictions on ICE vehicles, especially those Euro5 or older. It seems to me that the prices of "collection" vehicles that do not come into the category of classics (more than 25 years old, a whole bureaucratic process and a series of restrictions regarding the km you can travel per year) will see their price drop and most will end up being scrapped or exported outside the EU.
@KingofInterns
@KingofInterns 2 жыл бұрын
Move to Switzerland 🇨🇭 :) little restrictions here
@ChrisPatrick-q6k
@ChrisPatrick-q6k Жыл бұрын
​@@KingofInterns Too much tax
@malcolmhardwick4258
@malcolmhardwick4258 2 жыл бұрын
Love that super charger whine !
@i.c.d.-videos1901
@i.c.d.-videos1901 2 жыл бұрын
Great video capturing a great car, but the uber rare XFR-S Sportbrake is the model to have. Only 61 produced & a good pinch more practicality & who doesn't love a fast wagon?
@kasimirdenhertog3516
@kasimirdenhertog3516 2 жыл бұрын
Very nice Q car indeed. I believe they did the wagon only as a diesel or XFR-S.
@detonator2112
@detonator2112 2 жыл бұрын
These R Jags from this era have the best sounds ever. I mean best sounds of all cars. Well air cooled Porsche flat sixes sound amazing but only after 4000 rpm.
@craftingmat5425
@craftingmat5425 2 жыл бұрын
Come on. Flat 6 Porsche Sound is never bad. 996s, 997s... all water cooled... and they DO sound great! But even if I really like the flat 6s... at the moment I also consider a Jag F-Type R. Not sure yet. I do not like the ammount of tech in the car (and the fact it is not a manual). If it there was a manual V8 Version of the F Type I think I would be in with the twinkle of an eye :-)
@detonator2112
@detonator2112 2 жыл бұрын
@@craftingmat5425 Yes F-Type sounds are amazing. Lovely looking car but I actually prefer the looks of the XK-R. That's perfection.
@KewlBee
@KewlBee 2 жыл бұрын
Such a shame that Jaguar never did a "halo" version of the Mk.2 XF. Mk.1 was heavier than the larger XJ, the Mk.2 was finally lighter, but we never got beyond the V6 380PS version.
@vstasiukaitis
@vstasiukaitis 2 жыл бұрын
Yep, I would consider upgrading to X260 platform if it would have Supercharged V8
@chicagoui9299
@chicagoui9299 2 жыл бұрын
As an American, I think the v8 exhaust note is a bit choppy. Not sure if that explains it. Mercedes and bmw have a smooth v8 sound like American cars. This is different and I like it.
@eze8970
@eze8970 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks J, always good to see & hear a Jaaag! 🙏
@randywatson2103
@randywatson2103 2 жыл бұрын
Loving the Jag series James, great reviews of some fantastic cars 👌
@craigwilson6350
@craigwilson6350 2 жыл бұрын
Just subscribed..been watching for a while.. god knows why I didn't subscribe... I've now rectified that.. top guy, very entertaining
@Beer_Dad1975
@Beer_Dad1975 2 жыл бұрын
I've really enjoyed Jaguar July, and hope it returns next year :-) An XF is definitely a car I would consider if I lived in a country where they were more common - I'd just be too worried about parts availability and finding someone who could diagnose issues beyond my ability to sort out where I live.
@laktix
@laktix 2 жыл бұрын
I live in Croatia where there are practically no older Jags, you can get around it parts availability is a bit of a pain but with planning ahead you can keep it on the road all of the time
@Beer_Dad1975
@Beer_Dad1975 2 жыл бұрын
@@laktix Yeah not so bad in Europe I expect. I'm in the middle of the south pacific, parts can take weeks or even months to get here. I ordered a set of sparkplugs for my GS460 from England (because it was ironically much cheaper than buying them from a local supplier) and they took 2 months to get here airfreight, which was fine because I was just ordering them for scheduled maintenance. Lexus are fortunately well supported here so I can get most things overnight - and if not, freight from Japan is relatively quick - but I expect Jaguar would be a nightmare.
@laktix
@laktix 2 жыл бұрын
@@Beer_Dad1975 in that case it's a no-no then, well tbh my Jag was out of service for 2 weeks diagnosing a wiring no start issue, and a further 2 weeks for engine mounts (in the end ordered from the US from all the places). It seems that because there are many more big engined cats there then in Europe parts for them are more common
@richardwalther6229
@richardwalther6229 2 жыл бұрын
Agree with comments calling you out for calling the XJ unappealing from the back. Easily Jags best looking car, especially back in 2013 or whenever the XFRS came out.
@JayEmmOnCars
@JayEmmOnCars 2 жыл бұрын
I'm sticking by my guns on this one
@Gunzberg
@Gunzberg 2 жыл бұрын
The XJ is one of the most beautiful vehicles ever made in my eyes
@TurboKlips
@TurboKlips 2 жыл бұрын
what a motor, XFR-S always impresses really a baby hellcat
@lorddrake2418
@lorddrake2418 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you. It is a lovely Jag.
@greggy50
@greggy50 2 жыл бұрын
I remember my flatmates boyfriend at Uni picked one of these up with military discount for £45k new and then proceeded to crash it at the Manchester Gumball event a few months later... Lovely car
@scousegeeks
@scousegeeks 2 жыл бұрын
Great content as always, I do enjoy the Jag stuff 👌👌
@stephenlane9168
@stephenlane9168 2 жыл бұрын
Another great video James 👌really enjoyed this 🙏👏
@JayEmmOnCars
@JayEmmOnCars 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@thedetailingdoctor5746
@thedetailingdoctor5746 2 жыл бұрын
I was there when that xj footage was shot shame that one had to go back due to wobbly brakes it was beautiful
@crimsonwolf0428
@crimsonwolf0428 2 жыл бұрын
Another great video! Love the details and comparisons you provide. Educating me with every video! 😁
@leemarklew2496
@leemarklew2496 2 жыл бұрын
Great vid Jay, I thought the Bonkers one was the Project 8...
@philnorton9723
@philnorton9723 2 жыл бұрын
Unless you want exclusively to do track days, get an XFR, spend £1k on pulley, porting, X-pipe and a bespoke ECU map. More subtle, much cheaper, and much more pleasant on the road. An R or R-S will still be running long after all the AMGs and Ms have fallen apart.
@mazboengineer
@mazboengineer Жыл бұрын
5:30 ❤ How can anyone not love a filthy noise like this
@MRVSKIN
@MRVSKIN 2 жыл бұрын
Love that car. I think jaguars are totally misunderstood these days and it’s a shame because they have some bloody good cars available
@johnauld0
@johnauld0 2 жыл бұрын
What about February?…is this a decent month 🤔
@larrycoker1644
@larrycoker1644 2 жыл бұрын
Jay, how do you rate this performance wise against the Jaguar XJR575? I had the XJR575, but downsized... and am missing the roar of that engine
@JayEmmOnCars
@JayEmmOnCars 2 жыл бұрын
Very similar in terms of go. The XJR is slightly quicker because of the lower weight.
@jboi9309
@jboi9309 2 жыл бұрын
These Jags are very much overlooked in favour of the more prestigious Audi's, Mercs & BMW.. which makes them more exclusive whenever you see one on the road..
@X8X8X8X8X8X8X8X8X8X
@X8X8X8X8X8X8X8X8X8X 2 жыл бұрын
4:13 Alex from FailRace, is that you? As for looking at it and wanting it, no Jaguar since 2008 has done that to me. They all look like an Audi's copy, rather than a Jaguar.
@AntoniusTyas
@AntoniusTyas 2 жыл бұрын
The only three things missing from this car to make it a perfect XFR-S: - French Blue paint - Diamond cut wheels - Blue interior stitching. That would be perfect for me. And yes, wing is a must.
@saqs
@saqs 2 жыл бұрын
I did want to go blue but I wasn’t brave enough! Still would have kept the grey wheels however.
@puntoboy_gaming
@puntoboy_gaming 2 жыл бұрын
And being a Sportbrake ;)
@AntoniusTyas
@AntoniusTyas 2 жыл бұрын
@@puntoboy_gaming ... I genuinely forgot XFR-S Sportbrake existed. Now you said it...
@puntoboy_gaming
@puntoboy_gaming 2 жыл бұрын
@@AntoniusTyas they only made 61, so easy to forget unfortunately :( They never get reviewed.
@grahampeart1899
@grahampeart1899 Жыл бұрын
you said the Meridian sound was not that good. You need to set it up correctly then its excellent. I am an audio engineer, people dont know how to do this. ie set the bass to flat then crank up the volume. no bass wobble set treble to plus 2 enjoy.
@baheh1801
@baheh1801 2 жыл бұрын
Brake fade in Milton Keynes I'm sure a lot of people can relate to that I know I can
@dominicdraughn2160
@dominicdraughn2160 2 жыл бұрын
I second that notion !
@simonburleigh5551
@simonburleigh5551 2 жыл бұрын
So James, is this a car that you would buy yourself as your practical 4 door 5 seat main car?
@FleetAdmiral215
@FleetAdmiral215 2 жыл бұрын
Love the XJ just too long, another great video James !!
@juanpablocorreiaecheverria2857
@juanpablocorreiaecheverria2857 2 жыл бұрын
This car sounded nice on Gran Turismo 6
@thetezz0001
@thetezz0001 2 жыл бұрын
Great review bro
@warishussain82
@warishussain82 2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely love watching your car reviews!!!!!, sometimes I imagine you reviewing my 2006 4.2 v8 sovereign ( X356 variant ) 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂.
@johnmitchell2269
@johnmitchell2269 2 жыл бұрын
2013 M5's are selling for 20 grand. I know this is a better car, and I'd have this over a 2013 M5. But, 20 grand for a twin turbo V8 M5 with a DCT is serious value for money and bang for your buck. That's a lot of car for that price.
@TheM5Dog
@TheM5Dog 2 жыл бұрын
They're the unloved M5 unfortunately. The E60 M5 is on the increase, the F90 M5 I reckon will be remembered more fondly than the F10 M5. The F10 is a good car, I had the pleasure of driving one and as daily would make a good car. It didn't feel fun though.
@Arman-nl6mg
@Arman-nl6mg 2 жыл бұрын
@@TheM5Dog why did it not feel fun?
@TheM5Dog
@TheM5Dog 2 жыл бұрын
@@Arman-nl6mg no drama, a bit wallowy, quite big. The acceleration was there but it was so quiet you wouldn't really know. I wasn't disappointed to get back into my E60 M5 afterwards.
@nightdriver7216
@nightdriver7216 2 жыл бұрын
@@TheM5Dog I can't believe people are gonna be willing to pay big money for an E60 with the tons of issues it has.
@philnorton9723
@philnorton9723 2 жыл бұрын
But any post E39 M5 is an unreliable money pit, and the E39 was outclassed by the contemporary supercharged Jags.
@Christopherliddle
@Christopherliddle 2 жыл бұрын
Good video as always
@elclippo4182
@elclippo4182 2 жыл бұрын
Sound is pretty nice.
@DJErrn
@DJErrn 2 жыл бұрын
Wanted one since they were released
@davidralphson8760
@davidralphson8760 2 жыл бұрын
The orange peel paint finish at 1:26 tells me I will stick with my M5 thank you.
@bigmatt2896
@bigmatt2896 5 күн бұрын
ok mate, we will stick with our peel like paint finish and let you keep your poor poor crank bearing tolerances
@marcnobel3938
@marcnobel3938 2 жыл бұрын
Beside the Rear Wing it is indeed a very nice car. Why the hell they felt the need to destroy the lines with a useless Wing. A little lip would do the same job and keep the elegance you would expect from a Jaguar. Otherwise - a really cool car and a great review.
@puntoboy_gaming
@puntoboy_gaming 2 жыл бұрын
You could order it without the wing.
@MH30R
@MH30R 10 ай бұрын
An observation. 68% reduction in lift on front and rear equates to stability of downforce front and rear. Source - Ian Callum in a KZbin clip when the XFR-S was first introduced into the USA market. Video here - kzbin.info/www/bejne/gqe1pn9maMqEnacfeature=shared
@G.B.245
@G.B.245 2 жыл бұрын
I do love my XFR, but I do have one issue with it: The rear. I do prefer the look of the XJ over that of the XF. Squint at the rear of a XF (X250) and tell me the tail lights and chrome bits don't look like they hail from a Ford Mondeo (Fusion). The XJ rear is uniquely and undeniably Jaaaaaaaaaag.
@cb3580
@cb3580 2 жыл бұрын
Having owned a Mondeo ST for 7 years before my Jaguar XF S. i can say it looks nothing like a mondeo.
@antashton8784
@antashton8784 2 жыл бұрын
What's wrong with the Meridian Surround system?
@rwd323
@rwd323 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome car but the brakes are inexcusable, even the Australian performance cars had Brembo or AP calipers and they were half the price!
@livingroomguitarist7
@livingroomguitarist7 2 жыл бұрын
The XJ is an incredible car.
@schunkelperser1794
@schunkelperser1794 Ай бұрын
Fantastic
@densalbeach1
@densalbeach1 2 жыл бұрын
What can I say? I WANT ONE!
@equalevolution5563
@equalevolution5563 2 жыл бұрын
All you need now is a Mina gallery so the supercharger can breath more freely and an SVR exhaust to justify the bonkers v8. 600+HP as standard. Then you have your own project 8!
@charlieharb7147
@charlieharb7147 Жыл бұрын
How much is it I am in Sydney Australia
@Birmingham_racing
@Birmingham_racing 2 жыл бұрын
My brother had one just like it except it had a 2 litre diesel lol
@CrazyJohnyBlows
@CrazyJohnyBlows 2 жыл бұрын
What? How do you not like the looks of an XJ? I think you need to take a trip to Barnard castle.
@JayEmmOnCars
@JayEmmOnCars 2 жыл бұрын
The X351 - you really like the looks of the X351?
@thedetailingdoctor5746
@thedetailingdoctor5746 2 жыл бұрын
Polish residue on the supercharged grille on the bonnet 😢
@nagylevi3827
@nagylevi3827 2 жыл бұрын
Something feels so wrong about a Jag saloon with a massive spoiler. They might have gone with something less gaudy like a subtle lip spoiler or something.
@rv9990
@rv9990 2 жыл бұрын
Exactly. First thing i would do is swap a booth from a normal XF on it.
@Kref3
@Kref3 2 жыл бұрын
I really dislike the rear diffuser. Where to put the trailer hitch?
@amaiel
@amaiel 2 жыл бұрын
Electronic trailer hitch that pops out from underneath, many cars have it
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