*SOLD* This 2001 Jaguar XJ8 Vanden Plas is elegant luxury and more reliable than you think *SOLD*

[@theuktoday4233]

Ive just bought my 6th Jaguar, a low mileage XJ8 long wheel base. We don't race around in these cars, we cruise along in sheer comfort and luxury! Great video.

[@kamoriea7881]

2001 Jaguar XJ8 L for 2200 a good deal?

[@BillofRights1951]

I own two of these....a 2001 and 2002....both have 130K on the clock and have been better than average in reliability. They are just as Bill describes. I'm always happy when driving them.

[@seankennedy18]

Absolutely beautiful car. I'm a Jag guy and I've owned several of them. The two switches in the center console are to the left the cruise control arming button. The one to the right is not for sport suspension, but for sport transmission mode. Lengthens your shifts

[@jpsabbey]

Excellent review!!!...And great to hear an expert reviewer pronounce Vanden Plas correctly (silent S) 😄

[@waytosacramento3843]

Jason tradinghigh I have been thinking about that. Van den Plas was a Belgian coachbuilder and later became the (British) company Vanden Plas. Van den Plas or Van der Plas is Flemish (Belgian Dutch), and as far as I know it means „from the sea“(?).Hence it is not French, which means that technically the „s“ is not silent. Maybe there is somebody with a Dutch-Belgian background who can cast a light on this.

[@simonecke4488]

Pity he cant pronounce Jaguar correct .....Jagwar arghhhhh !

[@ronaldderooij1774]

Nope, I am Dutch and in The Netherlands/Flanders "Vanden Plas" is pronounced with the "s". The name means "from the pond/lake". So I am sorry, but the pronouciation in the USA and the UK is incorrect.

[@andrewbragger2679]

Yep. Van den plas, with an s on.

[@callumhardy5098]

Shame he can’t pronounce Jaguar ‘jagwar’

[@whophlungdung482]

You know your hooked when you start repeating some of Bill's buzz words...all nice and proper, all very nice stuff

[@razvandobos9759]

Wish Ford still owned Jaguar.

[@matthewkirby5394]

Impressive knowledge on the history of Jag!

[@matthewkirby5394]

They do indeed. They still stand out nowerdays, but in the past, they had their own, unique individuality. Sadly they have conformed to modern, middle of the road, "safer" styling

[@matthewkirby5394]

@Donald Trump is Ghetto Trash i agree..the loss of the hood ornament is very sad. I think as time passes, the xj line will become a cult classic. The red one in my thumbnail is my 96 XJ..had it since 2000, with 7,000km...now has 110,000km..and has never missed a beat. Solid and realiable. People stop, stare and talk about it everywhere i go. I live in Brazil and there are only a handful here. Loved your story about the 86 xj. They were very haeavy cars. My dad has a series 2 ,1979... with the Chrome bumpers.. i remember standing on the hood as a child. Cant do that nowerdays.

[@razvandobos9759]

Wish Ford still owned Jaguar.

[@docmartin7547]

my first time to watch your videos; what a delight you are, an enthusiast instead of a huckster, so very glad i got to share your perspectives and personality, you made my day.

[@skelejp9982]

Check how Bill gives the Engine time to warm up ! That's the way U handle these Cars. Since recently I own a Daimler Super V8 00 (Vanden Plas Supercharged), sit as low as Ferrari, surrounded by English Luxury, while handling a Musclecar Engine ! Normal AJ-V8 Engine had Variable Valve Timing, the Supercharged version didn't have that . The AJ-V8 was voted in top Ten among Engine's made in 2000, by WARD. With good maintenance these Engine's are pretty much indestructible for at least 400.000 km. Only issue can be , that the Car is filled with Sensors, and things wear n tear out, that's to be expected with the Age. The XJ X308 is the last Classic Build Jaguar's , in look & driving. I can recommend everybody with a Valid License to test-drive one of these Unique British Cars. Love Your Video''s Bill, so damn funny, the 2Tone Town Car , being sold the other day, n stuff like that. And Greetings to all viewers, I can't stop watching this Shit !

[@mattscavone11]

Bill is the greatest! Love all the commentary. "Having pate with the chambermaid"

[@Vlled1]

Wasnt suposed to watch this video but your Voice got me hooked!

[@Kassiusday]

Nice video 👍🏾 ( what a voice !!! ) any car wd look good anyway with a such voice !!!

[@Jwdude123]

Stunning low mileage cream puff! The button to the left of the sport button on the shifter activates the cruise control.

[@Michael_Lorenson]

As the owner of a 2001 Lincoln Town Car, I see a 2001 Ford product here, which is exactly what it really is (Ford bought Jaguar in about 1986). And that's a good thing in a lot of ways. It's more 'upscale' than my Lincoln in its engineering, content, and cosmetic detailing. But it's obvious to me that they came from the same manufacturer. It even sounds a lot like my Lincoln. The Jaguar chassis department actually helped tune the Ford 'Panther' platform cars (Town Car, Marquis, and Crown Vic), when they were re-engineered for 1998. The Panther is a simpler, beefier car for a number of reasons. It uses body-on-frame construction, with a live rear axle, like a Ford pickup truck. The engine, gearbox, and rear axle are essentially identical to those found in a 2001 F-150. Fortunately, the Lincoln does not feel truck-like! But it does feel like the old-school American car that it is. The Jags are built on a completely different, unit-body, all-independent suspension platform. But, if they offer anywhere near the Lexus-level durability and reliability of the legendary Panthers (500,000 miles is not uncommon), they are well worth considering, even as older used cars.

[@Grandpaneedsblood]

Ok a rolls royce is a bmw and a Lincoln Town car is a crack head car

[@Scrapez-un3xj]

Glad to see these videos back

[@sandramartin3880]

We so enjoyed this ! Please watch it , we love our Jaguar ❤

[@CarsofGlasgow]

Stunning Jag!

[@razvandobos9759]

Branded as a Daimler Super V8 outside the US.

[@futureboydesign1708]

Very true actually, the Vanden Plas nameplate was inherited by Jaguar from Austin Rover when it was owned by British Leyland, the reason they used the Vanden Plas nameplate in the US was because Mercedes had already taken out a trademark on the Daimler nameplate in North America

[@MeDicen_Rocha]

I can hear the British Leyland Jingle in the back of my head for the entirity of this video. Too bad SD1s and other british cars are way too rare in the us to even be a remotely good idea. The good about this being a ford Jaguar is that Lucas didnt do the electronic anymore so you can trust your car now.

[@bob808]

HA, we got the Daimler badged versions here in Aus. BTW, it seems fitting to film a Jaguar on a cool and cloudy day.

[@otrie]

Good info Bill, we're listening and appreciate your research :)

[@MrGPMcMahon]

Sport button has nothing to do with suspension, it holds the shift points of the transmission. Other button turns the cruise control on and off...

[@Matt_from_Florida]

Yep. Had an X308 years ago.

[@skelejp9982]

Adaptive Suspension functions as Stand-alone, but still measures faster acceleration, thus actively suspend ! The Suspension System got 3 Accelerometers, to notice change in driving circumstances Also with a X308 Supercharged, when using Sport mode, the Transmission will use 1st gear . The X308 was so Unique because U sit as low as a Ferrari, the Jaguar X308 a true Super Sport Sedan !

[@Saaketti]

Small corrections to the video. S button on this car doesn't do any suspension alterning. This car doesn't have CATS shocks(no electric plugs from front shocks). I'm not sure does it even with CATS. Button next to the S is cruise control main switch.

[@texlad04]

I still want one of these.

[@drivesafely12]

Every time I see this Vlog this car makes me smile.

[@805NAVE]

Yes you’re back!

[@calilion2485]

My favorite car had one for a few years but man i cant say they are reliable

[@a7lyqq]

Unreliable in what way?

[@805NAVE]

Whoa whoa whoa I NEED to see that gorgeous silver 2006 Lexus LX470 you have sitting out front! Please make a video on that vehicle!

[@JoesGoldenGarage]

Damn good to hear ya bill. You been miA! I like that lx470 u got up front. All LXs deserve a video people are jumping out of windows and off balconies to get their hands on one!

[@twilson4159]

Nice video. Nice car. I agree with you on the Jaguar logo on the steering wheel. That XJ is a classy car so I am not sure why Jaguar used that silly looking logo.

[@michaelg6641]

Love your videos! Whats your opinion on the Jag tensioner l read should be replaced? I havent heard you mention that. Im looking at one with about 70k miles.

[@Matt_from_Florida]

15:24 That's the *"growler."* The other one is called the *"leaper."* Both easy to remember.

[@P_townPrincess]

Wow what a beautiful show of the 2001 Vander Plas. It is SO hard to find anyone out there who still appreciates the finer things in life. I have a 2012, and as you know it looks almost EXACTLY the same. I grew up with Jaguar, my father owned the ONLY English car repair shop in Marin County (just on the other side of the GG Bridge). He was from England and loved his British cars. I grew up appreciating all the wood, fine leather, and of course the jokes. Now as an adult, I just cannot STAND the new cars out there. They ALL LOOK the SAME. Even Jaguar looks ridiculous in 2023! Okay my question for you is, I’m looking for a white Jaguar XJ8 and was wondering why they all seem to sell in or around 95,000 miles?

[@tomjon8679]

This is a good car interview

[@richardgraty4684]

Stunning car. Just lovely.

[@williammedeiros7130]

Welcome back!

[@brucesabatoni3410]

Thanks for this! Excellent review!

[@Lavaman3682]

The angry cat face is a throwback to the original steering wheels on the XK 120s and 150s.

[@johnhenrymcmahon6878]

What a gorgeous car! WOW. Stunning in white. And in black. :) JV Johnny

[@Anthony0899]

Pace , space and grace , or idk something like that , gotta love this man 🌟🌟😂

[@2JZDestroyer]

bills reviews make me believe he missed his calling as gun store owner

[@jorgealonzo8535]

Would love a review of the X308 XJR 100 edition. That thing is the Darth Vader of sedans.

[@fernandomartillo4565]

Got a 08 xj vanden plas .... I absolutely love it

[@LulaRoberts]

Hammer it BILL, Hammer it😎🤨.

[@NorceCodine]

Just make sure the battery doesn't go flat on the lot, with a flat battery the trunk won't open, and the battery is in the trunk.

[@1michiganbuck]

The key can open the trunk even when the battery is dead; there is a key hole right by the Vanden Plas badge. It went dead on me once, but I opened it just fine. Put a quick disconnect on the battery, so no more issues as it sits there quietly waiting to pounce on the road once in a long while.

[@nassr.m]

I have c-class 2018 And I like this jaguar car so much Is ok to buy it as daily use car?? I found one 250,000km but in very good price

[@27zacmaklea35]

Huge fan from Pittsburgh here! I've been watching your videos for years! Thanks for this review! My daily drive is a silver 2002 Jaguar XJ8 Vanden Plas with the black interior. Other than the color and the year, my car is identical to the car in this video. This is the best car review of this car I have ever seen: a very detailed review! Keep up the good work and I'll see you with the next one!

[@MitchGrooms]

Hey there, I have a 98 XJR with 70,000 miles, look at my page. Do you have a video of your car? Mitch from Atlanta.

[@27zacmaklea35]

@@MitchGrooms Hey Mitch, I checked out your KZbin channel! Great videos! I subscribed! You have a terrific car collection including the 1998 Jag XJR and the 1981 Trans Am! Smokey and the Bandit is one of my favorite movies! Also, that XJR looks absolutely gorgeous in bright red! I might release a video of my car in the future but I am not very tech-savvy lol! Anyway, keep up the good work and thank you for replying to my comment. I appreciate it. Have a great day!! -Zac from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

[@MitchGrooms]

Zac, thanks buddy. Take you phone and do a vid, very easy actually, would love to see it. I run a Jag and Trans Am page on FaceBook, are you on FB? Here is the link to the Jag page.. Give me more info on your car please,..facebook.com/groups/JaguarXJR/ @@27zacmaklea35

[@27zacmaklea35]

@@MitchGrooms Thanks so much for telling me about your Facebook page, it looks Awesome! I am actually not on Facebook but, if I ever create an account someday I will be sure to check out your Jaguar page. I appreciate the fine work you are doing to honor these classic Jaguars. Take care, Zac.

[@MitchGrooms]

hugs Zac..@@27zacmaklea35

[@decnijfkris3706]

I also am almost sure these Vanden Plas executions were made here in my town at a former Jaguar dealership with owners called Vanden Plas. Now they do Subaru.

[@SWAviatorII]

I have a 2004 XJ8. I’ve had it for 12 years and I don’t want anything else.

[@michaelg6641]

I keep reading that you have to change the timing chain tensioner right away?

[@freddyr439]

The 1988-1990 xj40s have the round headlights

[@stefanmayr9379]

Hallo Bill, thanks a lot for your enjoyable report about “Jaguars - Van den Plas'-Daimlers“ 👍😀😊🤣👌 - You are really the Top of the list. By the way, it's really a great car!! Greetings from Austria 🔝🇦🇹🔝🚗

[@jamesfrench7299]

I read somewhere that Daimler in the UK had it's origins from the German Daimler. It's kind of an offshoot that became autonomous.

[@ronaldderooij1774]

Vanden Plas is pronounced with the "s" at the end. It is a Dutch/Flemish name. Not French.

[@oldcelloman]

NO No No. Jaguar (jag you are) bought the company From BSA in 1960. Vanden Plas | Autopedia | Fandomautomobile.fandom.com › wiki › Vanden_Plas During World War I the company became involved in aircraft production and was bought by the Aircraft Manufacturing Company based at Hendon, London which became BSA. So after being a British company for over 80 years, most of its existence, Vs only 60 years in the greater Belgian area the proper pronunciation is that of the toffs or upper class of WWI and just after in Great Britian. That Pronunciation is Vahnden Plah. It is not a Flemish or Dutch company! "Vahnden Plah" End of discussion.

[@hpowlman9114]

Is my 94 Vic LX with tan leather seats worth a review

[@timothythomas1626]

Are you wearing an Omega Watch? I couldn't tell when you took the U Turn

[@chevyproblems3109]

My buddy had gotten a jag like this one and the same day he got it he was driving it so hard, one of the radiator hoses popped off and burned the motor up 🤣

[@fahd4007]

how is maintenance of jaguars, expensive or low, im comparing with LS400, LS430, im planning to buy old used car

[@classic-kool]

OMG Bill, what a CreamPuff!!! I WANT IT !!!!

[@BoukieMcbridger]

Love you Bill

[@tonywellington7854]

OHHHHH THERE HE IS

[@sandramartin3880]

Where can I find a print copy of the vacuum and fuel lines on a 2002 xk8 v8 ? Xj8

[@BAMovin]

The most beautiful car on the road. Just too bad Tata Motors changed it into just another bland car.

[@philipholt6184]

I agree Jag saloons just look like every other large car now!!!

[@fernandomartillo4565]

Beautiful!!!!

[@MitchGrooms]

ONE of the best reviews on a Jag I have seen. Bill, what a great job. I have a car channel and I feature my 1998 Jaguar XJR Supercharged version. Click on my name.. I hope one day these X308's become collectable..

[@decnijfkris3706]

Bill knows a lot .

[@ssnoc]

They really made the newer (2000+) Jaguars look much cheaper - the inside is all blown vinyl buttons and puffy leather/vinyl steering wheel and dashboard - the interior looks like that giant puffy coat George wore in Seinfeld.

[@itstebang-92]

Anyone know where I can purchase those classic jaguar floor mats for this same car ?

[@TILTHENEXTTIME]

Pate with the chamber maid????

[@hughlynas6219]

British Daimler is related to the German Daimler - A Mr. Simms in Coventry was friends with Gottlieb Daimler and formed the Daimler Motor Company of England in 1895 to acquire all of Gottlieb Daimler's patents and sell Daimler engines and automobiles with Daimler engines in England.

[@patricia9713]

HAS IT BEEN SOLD?

[@ak47moore]

I like it in white! mine is topaz '98 70k miles

[@itstebang-92]

Anybody know where I can buy the nice jaguar mats like that? My jaguar currently has the original mats in the front and no back mats.. looking for 4 new ones any suggestions?

[@egold2071]

For the love of God... obviously- this is a damn near SeptemBURR comment, in 2024. It is a BURR month! Hope the weather isn't hot humid and unfit for human existence! I seen a '97-99(?) XJ-R dahn Sathside Pittsburgh yesterday that was glorious. The driver owns a prolific portfolio of mostly new, rather nasty gems, but said the ol' Jag is his favourite!

[@Borat42093]

Just picked one of these up for free, she’s not as mint but really nice for free lol

[@razvandobos9759]

Branded as the Daimler Super V8 outside North America.

[@rogerpritchard]

Thanks, nice review. You certainly sound like Liberace!

[@tonywellington7854]

the XJ40 is SEXY as HELL

[@freddyr439]

You gotta get the 93-94 model years because the older ones are garbage

[@a7lyqq]

​@@freddyr439 x308 and x300 which is better? Why

[@jimclarke1108]

Real car

[@gerryb8274]

In UK we have Gatso radar speed camera's go 10% above limit and gotcha 33 in a 30mph OK 34 and up Gotcha lol

[@decnijfkris3706]

People have to know Jaguar was the top in the 80ies positioned above Mercedes and BMW. That came also by the engines they used. A Jag in the time was a car for the rich. The summon was the XJS. Take care Jags drink man.

[@mbreckwoldt9813]

Gorgeous car until the timing chain guides and tensioners go (plastic).

[@alanaxan8793]

The 2001 and 2002 got metal tensioners.

[@murphman76]

@@alanaxan8793 Not quite all 2001 models had metal tensioners...it was a late model year change. VIN will tell you. You are always safe with the 2002, as ALL had metal tensioners.

[@ashleymerritt9461]

Jaagwaaar.. Nice vid man, very informative!

[@dqwaszx]

I'd wear a powdered wig every time I drove this.

[@tduhpohylnvrz]

jagwhaaaaar

[@Housee01]

Crystal glasses LOL

[@AndyK.1]

Humm. It’s not got the 17” solar wheels. Maybe the super got them.

[@MagnyCoors]

English pronounce it "Jag you uh" or "jag you are". We are wrong though really as Latin origin is pronounced like "hag-wah".

[@aBc-123-XyZ]

7:26 😎✌

[@randysothea5897]

how much price sales? brother

[@MrCarGuy]

Lexus not a driver's car? I think you're missing a few models in your memory. Even the S160 Lexus GS and SC (Aristo and Soarer) were better driver's cars than this X308.

[@Tommy_Irish]

A little hickup called "WORLD WAR II". lmao

[@whophlungdung482]

Ummm, how weird that the windscreen wiper is hanging out like dogs balls

[@MrCarGuy]

It's always funny riding in the back of these with your knees in your face. Not for people over 5'.

[@garrydavis3475]

I live in Oxford 🇬🇧 were green Oxford green innit little bit of usual useless stuff

[@victorvictor8587]

I can't Stand all of those Trees and Bushes all Over the Place that Block the Streets, Signs and Traffic .

[@moviestuffjunk9174]

why do americans pronounce this name as jagwire? its jag.u.are. jaguar. its easy if you read it correctly.

[@MrCarGuy]

Why do people like you get so triggered at people with different accents? If you say Jag-u-ar fast it just happens to sound like "wire" is included because of the American hard r.

[@Hattonbank]

Why do Brits mis pronounce Chrysler? I worked for Jaguar Coventry for 43 years and never knew anyone who was bothered as to how the name was pronounced. Jagwar was fine with as just as Jag you are was!