The Best '90s Jaguar overall? || 1994 Jaguar XJS V12 Coupe || Full Tour & Start Up

[@jefforing]

I’ve owned my ‘94 XJS V12 for a dozen years as of this comment. I absolutely LOVE IT! Mine is bright red, with a biscuit interior. It’s now 25 years old and it’s my daily driver! It’s an amazing vehicle, and driving it is a thrill each and every time. It’s very quick, and feels muscular at all speeds. It’s especially impressive on the highway: smooth and powerful! I’ll probably never, ever sell her!

[@geoffreystearns1690]

I had a '92 XJS V12 and had a Tremec 6-speed manual put into it by Keisler Engineering in Tennessee. It transformed the car, vastly improving the performance and driving enjoyment. Wish I still had it....

[@tonycrivera]

I'm in love with this car it is so over looked!!

[@mikehogi]

I've th 95 Xjs v12 love it. Th door handle is too long as I'm 6'3" it hits my knee,, so that's getting shortened/modded. Someone always says how nice it is every time I drive it. So u gotta like talking to people.

[@iguana5500]

"The radio is easy to control" you turn the volume dial and it gets louder..a special Jaguar feature!

[@shammiraichura3750]

lolz

[@lindaadams1492]

yes very noice.......

[@Bubbles99718]

And that nice strip of wood on top. Glad he mentioned that.

[@gf4353]

I have a triple black convertible celebration with 58k miles California car. Got 2nd place 2yrs Fla British car show. It took me 1 and a half serious years of searching to find it. What a. TREASURE

[@monirmualla]

on of the most beautiful elegant Cars ever built !

[@MrKnutriis]

That it is

[@rodneymitchell6691]

RodMITCHELL

[@PedrosGarage]

I’m blessed to own one of these examples.

[@Kwippy]

This and other beautiful Jaguar cars were a common sight decorating the roadside with their hoods up back in the day.

[@bodieofci5418]

I've always loved the XJS. Being a Brit stateside its a ice bit of Englishness in a Chevy world :)

[@RetroCarsForever]

ALWAYS been curious about these cars. Great video!

[@Belmondo320]

My dream car.... Just waiting when my kids get out and after i will have it.....

[@Shaunstonard]

Immediate thumbs up for correct pronunciation of Jaguar! 😂 Nice video

[@Lavaman3682]

Love the JPS scheme Never seen an XJS with the the covers on a v12.

[@evo5dave]

The XJS has aged really well. BTW the 'interesting' key is just from the Ford parts bin.

[@cuthevayo5017]

Wow that's one clean XJS..beauty

[@jodykerton7704]

Not only was there a loud clacking sound after engine start but looking at the gauges, the voltmeter indicted well under the 13 volt line meaning it wasn't charging, or at least that's what was indicating. A check with a voltmeter placed across the battery while running will tell if the alternator is actually putting out the correct voltage and charging the battery. It should read somewhere between 13.5 and 14.2 volts unloaded. The gauge could be off, reading low but still should be checked as that will add to the maint after purchase. Also the oil pressure was reading low as well. Again, could be the gauge or sending unit so if you are going to sell a car, and $21,000 is high, the oil pressure should be checked and verified with an analog direct reading gauge to verify correct pressure. Again, for $21,000, all gauges should be perfect and verified. I don't want to have just spent $21,000 to buy a car not knowing if I have an oil pressure problem on my V12.

[@trigger5.563]

Sounds like the alternator bearing . Other than that it's a beautiful car. Ok saw one for sale $1300 but of course it says it needs engine tun-up, a new convertible top and new paint job hmm...wonder how much money would have to be put out lol

[@detox2778]

Thats not a wood design on the steering wheel my man , thats real English burl

[@luffy_captain_23]

Does it have aux?

[@9430v8-r]

Love this car

[@mrkongsimr]

So you tell me which yare and model will be the most sought after car of the XJS ????

[@coldhell3580]

Difficult to answer. I’m a big fan of the XJ-s, I know it’s history inside out. Before 1981 we had the pre-HE models. These are rare, some people try asking more money for them due to their rarity. Personally, I wouldn’t touch one. They have the least power of the V12s, no wood or cruise control, terrible fuel consumption and the worst build quality. The reason they are rare is that they’ve rusted away. These were built under British Leyland during the worst time for strikes. In 1981 HE heads came, increasing power and fuel efficiency, the wiring was redesigned to improve reliability and the interior was improved. In 1984 Jaguar returned to independence, build quality greatly improved. Then in 1990 Ford brought them, build quality got even better and the car was given a couple of facelifts. The later ones are the best built and the celebration model commands a premium. Personally, I don’t like the facelift as much to look at. Too modern, not classical. Same with the interior, the old chrome mirror stalks, bakerlite buttons and thin rim wheel gave way to modern plastic switches. Not as nice, but that’s just an opinion. I’d personally hunt for the 80’s coupe. To be honest though, convertibles will always fetch the most. There are sports versions as well, the TWR and the XJR-s, these hold their value too.

[@coldhell3580]

For the record, I own an ‘86 coupe V12, love it, great car! 💕

[@gf4353]

I HAVE A CELEBRATION ROADSTER , TRIPLE BLACK 56K MILES CALIFORNIA CAR YOU CAN'T GET ANY BETTER THAN THAT. I LOOKED FOR OVER A YEAR AND A HALF ACTIVELY TO FIND IT. DREAM COME TRUE.

[@paulfitzgerald7513]

Cold Hell The pre he was quicker than the He despite having less bhp. The engine is more desirable with the flat heads for those wishing to go for extra power.

[@lotusjaggarage2989]

The xjsc, pre he, or the last few years of production

[@rjscott6116]

Lovely.

[@gammaraider]

0:50 The key design is exactly like a Ford Fiesta's from that year

[@williamwyer8520]

watched a few of these videos by the guy doing this if you look in the book that comes with one of the jaguars it tells you how to use the 🔑 Asia tool when some of the power options don't work like the shifter lock and power moon roof put the in the door turn it 2 times you will be thrilled

[@pwilsonification]

Beautiful car

[@off-roadrcaddict4572]

And mind your head. Great car.

[@loveitorscrapit6673]

Great looking car. Thumbs up.

[@jdt0045]

If you get or have one of these cars keep it the value will go thru the roof in about 5 years.....

[@jacobfleming565]

Everybody said that about a bunch of cars and it never happend like the Volvo 240 was supposed to become a hugs collector while you could find a rare bertone for a few thousand and its the same with cars from the 50's and 60's

[@jcluma]

Had the 1995 V12 coupe and -- hate to counter this car's horrible reliability rep but -- mine was 100% PROBLEM-FREE! Not one problem in 3 years. White with white leather, and the ladies I dated responded to its special looks with great affection! See, by 1995 Jag had worked out most/all the problems and if you find one from 1993 on, buy it. 6 cyl or 12, either way a great reliable bargain now.

[@jeromecabral7464]

A great car

[@LouMontana-wc7nr]

At 5:21 there was a stalker in the visor mirror.

[@MrGoldenwaffler]

good god lol that phone. my dad had that in his gmc van decades ago

[@altonbay629]

Are you selling this car?

[@rebeccadonaldson1464]

Well Done for being the only American I have heard pronounce "Jaguar" properly, using all three syllables. However there is NO such thing as a COUP. It is pronounced COUPAY because the Coupe has an E Acute at the end, but Microsoft prevents people writing English with incorporated French dedrived words.

[@MrKnutriis]

Too much door handle for me - but nice enough

[@kazakhseven]

How much would something like this cost?

[@CoolStuffInWeirdCars]

The current asking price from MotoeXotica is $21,500. www.motoexotica.com/inventory/listing/1994-jaguar-xjs-coupe/

[@waltertaljaard1488]

About $ 10.000 too much. And after that it will be a money pit which just keeps on draining your bank account with trustworthy regularity. The advantage is that you will get to know the mechanics of the garage by their first names. And also the names of their wifes and children if you drive it long enough. Trust me; I know.

[@kevinwoodard6571]

I always thought the XJS convertible was nicer. Too bad many British-built cars, including Jaguars, had a long history of quality woes.

[@LeviTate2000]

I'd disagree. The coupe was a real head turner.

[@coldhell3580]

I’ve the coupe, better looking. In my opinion, that is. Mine has been fine, they are reliable providing they are maintained correctly. Mine is an ‘86 coupe. V12.

[@attygarland6909]

Something tells me the gent is not familiar with Jaguars and/or the XJS model.

[@CoolStuffInWeirdCars]

Correct, I had no experience with them at all before driving and filming this one.

[@tomvanderent6486]

my father got one!

[@jdt0045]

Jags are great but you need a good shop to take it to or you are a mechanic or know one......

[@ericanderson7059]

The Jaguar has the strongest bite force of all the big cats and unlike most is not known for attacks on humans unless threatened . Great review !

[@lotusjaggarage2989]

Not all of them I would say that breed of jags died in 1994

[@MagicAyrtonforever]

@ 4:55 - Erm.. It's still open LOL

[@gizmothewytchdoktor-419]

looks like nigel but with a previous owner who ccared a bit more

[@sirot5561]

Does the phone still work? Haha 😁☎️

[@charlesmacgilchrist3648]

1994 6.0 v12 flagship jaguar only has a cassette player?! Unlike bmw, jaguar isn't afraid to tell you your instant mpg is 0 when stationary. 7.6mpg average though...

[@CoolStuffInWeirdCars]

Nah, Jaguar didn't forget the CD player haha, it has a 6 CD changer in the trunk.

[@lotusjaggarage2989]

They did that up until the x308

[@YUSKHAN]

This car was 20 years old in 1994

[@brianheppell4506]

no

[@unregistredhypercam]

It's one of those rare cars like the Mini or Beetle (and possibly the only luxury car) which became a classic in its own lifetime. I love that my 1992 XJS has pretty much the same 70s style as an early one, but with 90s goodies and build quality thanks to ford running the show by then instead of BL.

[@Lisabrown-kt8zz]

engine has a issue not as it should be get it done before selling

[@louisxiiii]

Yeah, I thought it sounded off too. First when starting, a V12 in good condition is ultra-smooth sounding, just a constant whirr until it catches, then it didn't sound right while running.

[@samlyons3552]

FKN,,,Perfect.............!!

[@mauricedelance6199]

Timing chain rattle.

[@allusernamestaken01]

hopefully not. maybe just a pulley or the alternator bearing.

[@attygarland6909]

I heard that too, or something else amiss in the internals.

[@gizmothewytchdoktor-419]

spent most of it's life in a garage. poor xjs. real low miles. lots of service will be needed.

[@Omegaman1969]

Same key as a ford transit 🤣

[@brianheppell4506]

yes but his starts a v12 jag

[@jettrink7510]

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