Young Man Seeks Older Big Cat For Winter Fun, Possibly More (The £1500 Jaguar XJ6)

[@thomaslowery6653]

I'm a 20 year old with a £1500 1998 xj8. She is a lwb sovereign with the 4.0 v8. She has 120k miles with a FSH and two previous owners. Both the engine and gearbox had been replaced and rebuilt under warranty less than 20k miles ago before I bought it! Oh and the insurance is very cheap because it's an 'old man's car'. It is an insane amount of car for the money!

[@5amH45lam]

I had one of that age and spec in the early 2000s, when I was in my early 20s too. I salute you pal for keeping an old beauty running and on the road. Nuff respect!

[@johnreed3576]

You Sir, with life choices like that, will live a long and happy life,

[@iainmackenzie3704]

Well done Thomas, driving "different" cars is a pleasure that never goes away with age!

[@Ashfielder]

Just out of interest what is the insurance like roughly?

[@m44nee]

I would love to go on a spin with you, if you are down lol.

[@thomasstalder6708]

Had a 2005 XJ8 from new. Never had any problem. No issue whatsoever. Drove it 5 years and 150'000km. It was a very good car in hindsight.

[@CarsofGlasgow]

very good

[@jamescameron314]

I owned a Jaguar XJ 3.6V8 for ten years. It was the best car I have ever owned, utterly reliable and simply gorgeous, in silver, with cream leather. I regret selling it enormously and keep wondering if I should sell my Audi A8 and buy another, low mileage Jag. In fact, I think I shall.....!!!

[@pictlandpickers1171]

How's the Jag for fitting 4 people in?

[@ShedLifeUK]

Cheap barge? HELL YES!!! Who doesn't love a bargain juicy motor as a second car which you don't need to care about. Pretty much the reason we started our channel.

[@CarsofGlasgow]

awesome

[@markpirateuk]

I have always loved the XJ, especially the XJR, way more classy than it's German rivals, one of the best looking large cars ever made.

[@gepwxaqdfsidsesg1548]

I have a diesel one and I absolutely love it. The V6 petrol engine is probably the most reliable and easiest to fix engine fitted to these.

[@Holdeenio]

My dad had the 2.7TDV6 for a couple of years, it was always a pleasure to pilot and he clocked up 25k+ miles per year with ease.

[@gepwxaqdfsidsesg1548]

@@Holdeenio mine just passed 170k miles. It his a very slight tick on one injector and I think a slight boost leak somewhere. I have driven it to southern Spain and back a couple of times. Driven as fast as I dare (so pushing it) with five people and luggage I averaged over 40mpg.

[@richk9593]

2015 saw me buy my 1st Jag, an XJ X350 LWB Super V8. Still my 1st Jag and still thrills me 6.5 years later, every single time I drive it. Never owned a car as long and I sincerely hope it'll be with me for many more years to come.

[@carlrea]

One of the best riding cars I've ever driven. For the money absolutely superb.

[@neil5242]

Agreed. Shame about the electrics though.

[@henrikbragge]

My Super V8 runs like a clock - 18 years old but stronger than most contemporary

[@delegateview6093]

@@neil5242 I had one and everything worked, Not one single problem.

[@shambolic1221]

Had the xjr - faultless

[@shambolic1221]

2005 jaguar was rated as the most reliable and best value by owners in the huge jd survey. I had to agree

[@richardmelchers2938]

Bought a 2004 3.5V8 six months ago. The feeling this car gives is priceless. It's a monument of a car. A 17 year old German car looks drab, but a Jag will look good forever. Also it's playfull and can surprise with the backend. Glorious.

[@MetalHead1904]

There's something about old jags that I love. They just look the business!

[@bastogne315]

My di ck throbs when I see one.

[@davidarter6271]

What a car! And for 1,500 Quid! This lucky chap has got an absolute bargain. Excellent review, James. You also highlighted an excellent point: Just because a car is smaller and has a tiny engine doesn’t necessarily mean it is cheaper to run.

[@gsczr1]

My father in-law owned a XJ6 of this vintage. He bought it brand new and put over 100K on the clock. It was a great car. What makes a car worth the money is how it makes you feel. The XJ6 made anyone who drove it feel very special. Great review by the way.

[@roadie3124]

I had a ride in a series 1 XJ6 in 1968 or 1969 when I was hitch-hiking from Edinburgh to Cambridge. I was used to Mk2 Jags, which I loved. I was very impressed, if not amazed, by how smooth the XJ6 was. One of my uncles had a Mulliner Park Ward Silver Shadow and my girlfriend's father had a mid 1960s Mercedes W112 300 SEL that I'd driven. The XJ6 beat the lot of them for comfort and smoothness.

[@BibtheBoulder]

I have owned a few XJ's. Best of the lot for me was a 2004 3.5L V8. What a fantastic car. Could never understand why these cars are so overlooked for their hideously unreliable German competitors. I would have another one in a heartbeat.........

[@typhonfox2236]

I used to own a 2003 XJ6 X350 I got for £1800 for 2+years, I did everything with it in all weathers (heavy snow included) from commuting, road trips with friends, 3 track days at Donington Park/Santa Pod and even takeaway deliveries and it absolutely excelled at everything! Quick, excellent handling, comfortable, practical, reliable, (surprisingly) cheap to maintain, made you look rich and it even did up to 39.5mpg on a cruise! I honestly regret selling it now!

[@peterblumbach6600]

I drive a X350 Super V8 since 9 years and aprox 170.000 mls without big issues. Best car a owned so far. It replaced a Audi A8 which has been the most ecpensive car to repair and maintain. The Jaaag is much better than its reputation. Great comfort and performance. Grace, space, and value for money!😊

[@E7DMG]

Absolutley - I could not agree more. As a winter "beater" I bought a M/Y 2000 X308 V8 LWB in March 2020 - thought I'd keep it for a few months before getting back into a S/C Range Rover. After a few weeks I though hang on this is really really good. After some remedial work - costing far far less than 1 years depreciation on a Range Rover I have an amazing car. Yes my friends say I look like a Pub Landlord (no offence) or a 3rd Division football manager (I'm working on the comb over!) I'm still amazed at what value these cars are, how enjoyable they are to drive and the sheer joy it imparts on every trip (I do circa 8k miles a year in it) - plus its such a pretty car.

[@kylelewis4685]

My sister-in-law has a 04 very similar to that one with over 300k miles. She loves it and It's been amazingly reliable. She drives it twice a week on 700-mile round trips down the interstate, plus daily driving. In the last ten years or so she's only had regular maintenance, but it did need a new engine around 120k thanks to the previous owner.

[@simonburleigh1872]

Great review James, I had the same XJ6 for 6 years. Made me feel like the chairman of the board or Lord of the manor depending on where I was. Excelent combination of waft and hustle down the B roads. They only weigh 1525 KG lighter than X type.

[@robertsmith1553]

Had my XJ6 for a little over 4 years ! I still love to drive it as much today, as the day I bought it. Enjoyed the video, mine is the same age as the car you featured. Love your content James ! Keep up the good work.

[@kitsfishytailsgillfin6541]

Owned my old 2002 XK8 for 18 months now ( my first Jaaaaag !!) amazing drive and comfort and quite chuckable . It does nearly 40 mpg on a cruise. Modern Jaaaaags have lost that luxury feel that shines through on their old 'barges'

[@jgh548]

Hear, hear!

[@a.z.3214]

Does it run on just half it's cylinders or how on earth can you do 40mpg?

[@NomadJRG]

@@a.z.3214 Must be the weight saving with all the rust

[@kitsfishytailsgillfin6541]

@@a.z.3214 well, it was delivered to me on purchase , over 200 miles on motorways, and the driver remarked that it was very economical! If driven carefully it is surprisingly ecomical , yes it runs on all 8 pots , just run in now on 85k

[@kitsfishytailsgillfin6541]

@@NomadJRG If I am not mistaken rust is heavier than unoxidized steel !!

[@theuktoday4233]

I still run a 22 year old X308 XJ8 4L, long wheel base, 20+ MPG, insurance this year was £217. I love it so much I still look back at it after its parked up and I'm walking away. That's mah boy.

[@Musicmedstudio]

About a month ago, I just got an XJ8 from 2003 inspired by you. All I want to say, it’s thank you! I am absolutely in love with it, sold everything else and now it’s my daily driver.

[@project9320]

My 2005 xj6 cost £200 on 65k miles. Still going strong 5 years later. Great thing. Never gone wrong and a Porsche developed engine believe it or not!

[@benzinapaul7416]

I had one of these 6 years ago, it was one owner and had 153k miles when I bought it for £3200, I kept it for 2 years and sold it with 168k miles on it for £3500. It had full Jag history and gave no problems while I had it. It also would do around 30mpg, not much less that the diesel, which if you take into account diesel is more expensive and there is way more to go wrong then the petrol is the way to go. In fact I have been looking for another one, they are without doubt the best cheap luxobarge you can buy - parts are way cheaper than a Lexus and they are way more reliable than the germans

[@texlad04]

Grace, pace, and just enough space (because it's even more cramped than I remember most of the time)...great combo for a daily if you have one that's been kept up.

[@Punisher9419]

I have to say a Jaguar is meant to be a relaxing driving experience when you want it to be but it also has to put a smile on your face when you put your foot down.

[@TheSchnitzelable]

Always makes me smile when British people are discussing "Winter" I haven't seen any difference between any season tbh :D but thumbs up for the amount of convertibles in a country with 2 truly sunny days a year. It's nice to see people really enjoying when it's nice out there ;) everyone is dropping whatever is in his hands at the moment and run to the nearest park to chill or drop the top

[@graememckay9972]

🤣😂🤣😂 we have 2 seasons. Autumn which is wet and windy and summer which is 2pm until 4pm on the 28th June this year. That's when the convertibles and bbqs come out and in Scotland the neds/chavs go "Taps aff".

[@philnorton9723]

These are brilliant; I ran one for several years and almost 150,000 miles, beyond consumables it needed a £300 suspension compressor which took me 2 hours to fit. I sold to an ex Aston Martin owner who was shocked by its performance and driving dynamics. As far as I know, five years later he still has it. I replaced it with an X358 XJR, which has proved just as reliable (155,000 miles rising daily).

[@jimcrabtree5205]

I've got a 2007 x358 3.0 v6 with 42k miles and it is lovely. Ive had my gearbox serviced and a couple of other few hundred quid repairs but it has otherwise been reliable. recently did a 1500 mile trip to ireland and back over a weekend and it was fantastic. Comfortable, quiet, fast and returned 30mpg average over the trip and i was driving VERY uneconomically in Ireland. It also handles extremely well for a car of its size because of the low weight and air suspension.

[@aureol40012]

I’ve just bought a 2003 XJ8 4.2. I literally have no idea why I didn’t do this before, I bloody LOVE it! Amazing car, and considering I’ve come from an Alfa Giulia Veloce that’s saying something!!!

[@michaeljordan6008]

That’s saying you’re an excellent mechanic or you’re quite wealthy.

[@aureol40012]

@@michaeljordan6008 these cars (x350s) are incredibly reliable, thanks to Ford. Parts are also, on the whole, cheap, again thanks to Ford. However, I also spent too money on buying a perfect one with low miles from Japan, so that helps!

[@1976TOMSKI]

I paid £4,500 for my 2003 XJ8. It's comfortably the best money I've spent on a car. It's very easy to work on too. I've replaced both the drop links and tie rods myself. I've put about 18k miles (bought at 76k) on it in the last three years.

[@CarsofGlasgow]

thats amazing

[@georgeplayingguitar]

This, and the follow up video, gave me the confidence to buy one. A 2003 3.0 XJ 350 petrol. In a rare colour I’ve found out, and at only 106,000 miles. At 20 years old.

[@georgemayson4936]

Excellent 👌 hope you are enjoying it!

[@georgeplayingguitar]

@@georgemayson4936 Thank you! Other than a wonky fuel sender, it’s spot on. Tried changing it but the locking ring that houses the sender unit is stuck on good and proper!

[@chisnsid]

I had a 2003 XJ6 3.0 v6 SE. It was my first Jag and it was splendid. Loved driving it and I upgraded to a 2008 XJR which was awesome In everything it did. Since then I’ve not looked back. A 2013 XKR and now I’m proudly driving a 2017 F Type R The XJ still holds a massive spot in my heart. Such a superb car to drive. Belies it’s size with its agility and still retains its Jaguar comfort. Love them. Great video. Keep them coming :)

[@delegateview6093]

I had one the same, but in silver with an LPG system. Just superb! It loved to waft along at very good speeds, on the motorway I always got 30 plus to the gallon, with the LPG on it lost a very small amount of power, but at half the cost of petrol, I was happy to put up with that loss..... the equivalent of over 60mpg in something this comfortable is almost too good to be true. Every option worked, and mine had the lot including the factory phone. I had to let it go when the main break pipe to the rear burst on the way for its MOT! they are hidden from view and not easy to replace, the one across the rear axle requires the axle to be dropped down! I will have another, yes they are that good!

[@OllieTT]

LOVE the Panama hat on the rear parcel shelf. I myself do this as a bit of joke so that when I overtake people, they know they've been Panamaaad'.

[@TheChrysler56]

Brilliant video. Thoroughly enjoyed watching. You make these beautiful barges sound irresistible. You’re right! They are just that. I’ve been toying with the idea of buying the V8 but now you’ve gone and thrown the cats ‘pardon the pun’ with the pigeon’s. I’m old school and even at the age of 12 I loved the old school image of real burr walnut and leather and still do to this very day. Thanks again for this video and the young engineer for sharing his luxury barge.

[@TheMadTatter]

I am currently embracing "The Joy Of Sheds" for the winter with a knackered old mk1 focus estate, and there really is a lot to be said for driving something you don't have to worry about or even, particularly care about!

[@neil5242]

Have an upvote

[@ShedLifeUK]

We here at Shedlife can't agree with you enough!

[@TheMadTatter]

@@Dockhead don't get me wrong, I care greatly for every car I buy which I buy for the love of it, but this focus was bought out of necessity - it's nearly 20 years old, has dings, scratches and scrapes on basically every panel, the clutch is on its last legs, the rocker cover gasket leaks oil, but it had 12 months MOT on it and cost me under £1000 so as a basic winter workhorse which I can just scrap when the next before the next MOT is due, it's nice to be able to just park it anywhere and not worry about someone dinging it or someone wanting to nick or vandalise it, nice to know that if something went catastrophically wrong with it, I could just scrap it and get most of my money back. It's a very different motoring experience to any other I've had previously and strangely refreshing!

[@Keats.Garage]

This is why my daily is a 1998 civic - I'm a big fan of dailying shitboxes over my E30. my favourite daily was a 2002 passat estate TDI - the most comfortable barge ever!

[@5amH45lam]

I agree. It's liberating owning a vehicle that doesn't need constant, fastidious protection.

[@markfelstead2507]

Hi Jay ! Good to have found you again!. I have a lovely XJ 8… I just drove it to England and back from Berlin to get its MOT and whilst traveling at around 90 mph for the whole journey I averaged 30 mph! We love that car!

[@Lot76CARS]

James, great review, these are exceptional value and the fact that they are pretty much all aluminium eradicate the one major problem with old jags i.e. rust.

[@alberteisenmann1023]

These cars are mutch underrated and coming classic cars these days. In Germany where I am from, the XJ and the S-Types are rare headturners and begin to grow up in price since two years.

[@jackleonard2088]

Bought an 04 XJR picked up and drove it over two thousand miles home it was beautiful, powerful and turned heads. Owned it for five months until I decided I wanted something sportier. Bought an 09 xkr and love it but to be honest I miss the XJR.

[@davekennedy6315]

I LOVE the XJRs, especially in black. Good to hear that you at least moved onto another Jag, why did you change?

[@jackleonard2088]

@@davekennedy6315 the xjr was in great shape and the smooth 400 hp was a revelation. Such a comfortable but sporty ride but each time I got out and turned around it just didn’t seem like me. It was easily the biggest car I’ve ever owned. Seemed logical to go for the same power but in a body style that suited me better. I would gladly buy another and enjoy it.

[@davekennedy6315]

@@jackleonard2088 I get you. You didn't feel it 100% but stayed with the brand and got the model that suited you. I love all Jags but just have a thing for saloons. Thanks for the reply!

[@peoplehavetherights]

I have had two XJ8L's. One was the X308, the other the X350. The newer (2007) aluminum car with the six speed gearbox is just wonderful. I bought it with 78,000mi. I am getting, consistently, 28-31MPG on the road doing 70-75mph. Now think about that. 4300lbs, V8, 300BHP. It is quiet, it handles decently, it has a large trunk and a full sized spare and alloy wheel exactly as the ones on the other four axles. It goes, stops, and it, quietly, "wafts" like no one's business. I will probably run it until it explodes and that will take some doing.

[@simonreed4730]

If you put the J-Gate ‘in gear’ it doesn’t necessarily select that gear. For example if you select 3rd, it means that 3rd is the highest gear that it will select. It might use 1st, 2nd or 3rd depending on your driving style. This is a game changer for your driving experience when using the J-Gate and makes the gears changes much more suited to fun driving. Try it next time, the J-Gate is often misunderstood.

[@JayEmmOnCars]

The Merc S class works in the same way. I hate it.

[@robblair3703]

I bought one of these a couple of months ago to replace my X308 (thanks ULEZ). It's the same colour as this, and I paid the same for it that George did. It came with a noisy wheel bearing and a slightly lumpy gearbox, which was sorted by a service and reset of the adaptations. I am really falling for its charms.

[@JohnAdams-kc8wx]

Thanks to you Jay, I’ve now got the exact same car, paid a lot (£4k) but mint and all the major jobs done… it’s superb THANK YOU!🙏

[@kevinmurphy2562]

I own a 2001 Daimler/Jag L.W.B. V8 4 litre. I have had the car for 8 years. It is the best car I have ever owned. The ride is superb. Queen Elizabeth had the same model as her own car. Every time I drive the car my mood lifts. The interior is beautiful.. I was thinking of changing to a newer model but I have not yet seen a model which I like better so I have had a really good service including 2 new Cats and the car drives like a dream. I just cannot let this beauty go. Great review James, thanks.

[@richardjjones2581]

Great to see a 3Ltr reviewed, it really is a great package (I do however like using the manual override with the "J gate" it really responds well on a good driving road, (oh & it tows my caravan well too!) The Jag has been reliable & regularly returns around 34 mpg . All in all I can recommend this model of Jag, had it 10 years & love it still, my wife says that she will leave me if I ever sell it!!!

[@antonygray4114]

Brilliant title got some chuckles from me.

[@gav25x]

I had the XJ8 4.2, same year and colour, unbelievable car, perfect wafter, it was very reliable too. I'd highly recommend one if you can put up with about 20mpg max

[@matejkudlac]

That JAAAAAG spelling lesson for our US friends really cracked me 😂😂😂 Proper Clarkson method!

[@tonypetts6663]

Sorry Matej, like jay said it's JAAAAAG with 5 A's😋

[@matejkudlac]

@@tonypetts6663 Thx 🤣 It's corrected now

[@tonypetts6663]

@@matejkudlac lol, we must have correct English for our American friends 😋👍

[@jgh548]

I agree with you - this is a real Jaaag. The modern stuff is just tat in comparison, even if models like the XE handle well.

[@grahamforbes3243]

Big fan of older XJs. Had an 2000 X308 XJR for 7 years. Had to replace a few routine parts in that time, discs, pads, wheel bearings etc but overall it was a VERY reliable. Bought it with 72k miles on it for £4k and sold it 7 years later with 94k miles on it ( and a blown head gasket 😕 !) for £2800. That’s what I call cheap motoring. The 16 mpg around town was a bit of a pain on the wallet but, hey, you can’t have everything ! It had Powerflow exhausts on it so the v8 burble was to die for !

[@alanb5370]

Great video. I have a 2004 XJ8 Sovereign LWB. It is in superb order having been a mzyoral car until 2019 and currently having less than 24500 miles on it.

[@SeattleForge]

I bought an absolute peach of a 1998 XJ8 at the beginning of the pandemic for $2000 with 43k miles. I put $3k into it to clean fuel lines, replace some rubber, bushings, etc.. The last two years the only thing that has failed is the cigarette lighter adapter. Even the phone still works, although it will only connect to a few networks in Africa. It is still an elegant ride and perfect for taking my Mum to lunch or her doctor appointments as she isn't a fan of my two-seater.

[@chrisroberts1440]

Cannot help but think those wheels with tyres with plenty of sidewall look really good.

[@JohnAdams-kc8wx]

An absolutely brilliant summary Jay. I plan on viewing again next month. And the month after that.

[@JayEmmOnCars]

Thanks John!

[@chrisogrady28]

A cayman on winter tyres would be a perfect winter car, don't really understand the whole 'need something to get through the winter' thing. I love driving my convertible around with the roof down all year round. One day I want a caterham on winter tyres

[@fasthracing]

I went on a European trip in my 2012 XK 5.0 V8. It did 33 mpg on the trip.

[@brianboyle2681]

There’s a reason why Fiona Shaw’s character in Killing Eve has this earlier era Jaaag and 80s Merc in the driveway of her glass archi box house - it’s the last hurrah of this elegant, identifiable, classic design language before they started to raid Ford Mondeo shapes. There’s a big open goal for someone to take this brand back to its golden design era.

[@TelfordTigerr]

I agree with all of the points made on this video. I have a 2003 XJ6 since 2008. I'm still pleased and more importantly, still proud.

[@5amH45lam]

I recall the RWD V8 XJ (X308) I owned in the noughties being rather tail-happy on the slick roads during wintertime. On that front, it was rather reluctant to _"see me through the winter months"_ safely! In _luxury?_ No doubt! But not all that safely!

[@just_bickers]

I have a 57 plate s type xs jag with 140k miles on. Spent 2k on it. I’m 30 and love it. Has an extensive history but needs a bit of bodywork doing as has bit of rust round arches. Lovely car. Not gone wrong in my 2 years of ownership. After watching this I’ll be splashing out on it a bit. She deserves it. She’s in a lively blue colour which is rare as rocking horse.

[@markdoyle2218]

It's interesting the mpg of the Citroen, I've been driving a 525i for 30k miles and it's given over 31mpg and also been reliable (touch wood). Where as my Mother in Law's Citroen Berlingo at 30k miles suffered a seized water pump and a a broke engine as a result.

[@scalecrawlnl]

KZbin Video Title 🏆 2021 to JayEmm! And, bring back barges. If only for JM to sell rearseat pillows with brand signature in 2022. Thank you.

[@garethjackson4364]

Top vid James. Speaking as someone who yeans for a return to the days of a classic in the garage and a shed on the drive, this piques my interest in barges immensely..

[@heavy_hate5346]

I do remember i saw xj6 on top gear series and fall in love with it

[@a.z.3214]

I drove an old 83 XJ6 S3 during the summer and except the neutral safety switch nothing broke. Those cars are better than their image

[@aliozdil6586]

Dream car!!! Buying a XJ 2.7TDVi this year at 17 as my first car in Britain!!!!!!

[@alexandrecouture2462]

I bought a Jaguar Sovereign XJ40 1991 at the beginning of the summer and yes, he totally gets it! It is even cheaper to insure than my 2008 Mazda 3.

[@greaney123]

I literally done a gearbox oil change on my s-type yesterday. Just over £100 for 10 litres of oil and just over £12 for a genuine jaaaaag filter. The process is pretty easy and you don’t need to replace the sump, gasket or bolts either. So hearing £400 for both gearbox and diff hurt. Insurance is cheap to at 21 it cost me £650 a year and at 25 it costs around £250 a year. These old jaguars are just great

[@jonathangreen287]

I owned an 03 plate XJ6 absolutely after it. Swapped for a XJ6 on a 12 plate which is superb but something always makes me miss the XJ6 shape and style. Beautiful cars at a very adorable budget. JAG LIFE

[@michaelohoran2965]

I’ve been running a 2006 XJ6 Sovereign for 2 1/2 yrs - an ex-JEC member car in outstanding condition. Previous car was a 335d 3 series (utterly rubbish BTW with a torturous ride) with 911s various BMWs, Mercs an i3 rex(great car) before it, and I can honestly say that it is one of the best cars I’ve ever owned. I’ve just spent rather a lot on it at a noted specialist to make it perfect, but really, it’s worth it.

[@fud1376]

Insurance right-off for a dodgy bumper and broken headlight.!!! the worlds gone mad...Ha !!

[@FlyingFun.]

My last car was written of due to a tiny dent / scratch in the rear bumper, I bought it back for £50 and touched it up with a paint pen lol.

[@adriandeb2710]

I have the same car on a 53 plate, had her since 2007, apart from the gearbox going wrong 8 years ago £2500, its been great

[@zuluvoyager6037]

I bought a 2007 jaguar vandenplas earlier this year here in the 🇺🇸. You don't see these cars here that often. Overall really nice car, but it does have some issues like the headliner falling down. Rides really good. I really like these older jaguars.

[@richardstamper5630]

Well funny you should mention the running costs of the Mini. We had a JCW R56 which was a nightmare. The engine was rebuilt twice and it was still a whole heap of trouble, I am defo not going down the Mini route again. The Jag still feels/seems like a bit of an old man's car but then I am no spring chicken so am I going to eventually come to enjoy a comfy pair of slippers? I suppose I owe it to myself to try one....That was a sensible review JayEmm and one which I will strongly consider.

[@stevemcraemanager7119]

I have 2 XJ8 308 one R and one S and a XJ8 350. Super reliable cars outside airide very little problems. And I can change a rear bag in 20 min on the ground and 30 min for a front one.

[@alexairconditioning1581]

Im 17, Ive got myself a 97 XJ6 picked her up for 500quid she needs a tad bit of welding but I can do that(did have an MOT for 6months when I got it, think I got her at a really good price

[@ColonelBobfed]

There really is just something epic about these Ford-era Jaaags, especially the mighty AJ30 engine. So good even the Queen's personal X-Type estate has one

[@johnroberts5911]

I have had 2 XJs, 1st was an xj300 4litre paid £2100 for that in 2006, second one an xj308 3.2litre which cost me £1200, I kept it 18 months and sold it for £1600, I now have an xk 150 4.2 2008 60th anniversary edition, all have been fantastic cars.

[@limitedignition]

Wish I hadn´t watched this! I was about to let my E39 BMW Touring go and look for a 1-owner X-Type, since they are cheap, reliable and a little smaller! But the XJ is of course a dream and to my surprise they are affordable and now I don´t know what to do...

[@martinmcdonald4207]

The only mistake here is the patchwork shirt! That`s a lot of bang for your buck with that old Jag in all fairness.

[@SiikPros]

I'm still drooling over 2004 XJR and a Vanden Plas being sold in my area. Best value for the horsepower

[@ajwest3081]

Nice to see the Cross Climates ! Just put a set on my 2009 ST3

[@Jay_Speed]

My father always had Jaguar cars, the first one he ever bought in the fifties was a Jaguar 1½ Litre. Later he got a MK 1, than several MK 2 after those also several S Type a Mk X, which he not really liked to bulky, a E Type Series 1 4.2L and finally a 420.

[@GentilsGarage]

Greta video. Who doesn’t love a cheap big saloon? I do! I can vouch for the Jaguar XJ experience and I had one (X300) recently and I loved driving it, but working on it was challenging at times and required time I didn’t have. However, if you have the time and buy a good car, it’s a very rewarding experience.

[@jasonrobards7695]

This is a fantastic example of a car that is well kept and the price !!! WOW. If the owner spent some money on a full detail of engine bay and whole car. It would look excellent. A prime example of the bargains that can be found on the second hand market. Well Done !!!!

[@peterdyloco7809]

I literally have the exact same spec car with the 4.2L V8, purchased for U$4k. The only non-wear item (i.e. tires and brakes) that I had to replace was the air compressor for $500. 10k later and no complaints - absolutely fantastic product from JLR.

[@h7pubg]

how is the air suspension? i’ve heard bad stories about it going bad and costing a fortune

[@richlewis86]

I like the previous model x308

[@davebarron5939]

US here so little ignorance however, this seems like a perfect "winter car". As I understand it Ford put a ton of money into the development of these cars and it seems like great vehicle, personally I always liked the look of Jaaaaags!.

[@bastogne315]

Shaguar XJ, only thing bigger is the Thwaites Glacier.

[@joshuabell6476]

I'm 18 and I drive a 1996 Jaguar XJ 3.2 executive. It was £700, it's unbelievably comfortable, and it costs me the same to insure as a Mk2 MX5

[@9Risky]

“Congrats to everyone who is early and who found this comment”

[@Fatgunner]

Lol

[@3ducs]

I'd love to have an '87 XJ-6 but I love my '16 Mazda MX-5 too much, I drive it year round in New Hampshire, it's not too bad on snow.

[@3ducs]

@Hector The '87 is a Series 3.

[@3ducs]

@Hector I got to age 75 mostly without those things, somehow managed to survive. Of course ABS and traction control are nice, I have to admit that. But look at all the things that are on cars now, lane keeper assist, following distance assist, huge entertainment screens, by cracky, when I was a boy we actually learned how to drive! I actually learned car control on dirt roads in the farm fields, the joys of oversteer and drifting.

[@3ducs]

@Hector I live in a fairly rural area of New Hampshire USA. I usually see very little traffic and drive a few miles daily on dirt roads, very messy currently with roads freezing and thawing. In the spring we get mud season as the roads thaw from top to bottom, I have to stay off those roads then. It is also a time of frost heaves on the paved roads, this ruins roads after a few seasons. But the roads I drive are hilly and curvy, ideal for the Miata. I had a Series 1 1/2 XK-E in the early '70s, an XJ-S in the '80s

[@3ducs]

@Hector Though the XJ-S was horrible in snow.

[@damienlee1165]

I remember being in high school and being so dead set on having an XJ8 Van Den Plas as my first car, no knowing anything about reliability or even how to drive for that matter. Long story short, I am older and more wise with my car desires and I have to say, I still want one.

[@perrypowell1]

Mate, I totally agree with you. I have had all sorts, v8 s5/ e60 535d 400bhp fiestas- mate all sorts. But I just got my hands on a mint 2.7d s type 2005 manual. And it has changed me 😂 the way it drives, the comfort and the handling is insane, let’s just say this will not be my last jag 🤙🏼

[@04dram04]

I think this generation of Jag, are the most classy. Timeless design.

[@Stratoszero]

I have an XJR and can definitely recommend one for slippy stuff. Yes seriously, a RWD powerhouse. The day I picked mine up we dove it back through blizzrads and sheet-iced back roads, all on baldy tires thanks to the shoddy Irish MOT system. It was unflappable, I couldnt understand where it was getting grip from. Seriously thinking of buying a neighbours XJ6 for winter wheels.

[@skimmingstoness]

I had a 1996 XJ Sport 3.2 V6 for a few years from 2010, paid £2000 it was black so looked very regal but someone had specced half cream leather and have cloth which had some crazy patch like pattern on the seats, never seen an interior like it. Was a lovely car, unfortunately someone else thought the same and attempted to steal it breaking the passenger door and ripping the ignition apart. They didn't get it started because I'd taken the battery inside to fully charge it. Got £1850 paid out on the insurance, should have bought it back and fixed it but someone else got a lovely car put it back on the road, it is still on the road in 2021

[@boogboog8097]

Good lad XJR of that vintage would be in my lottery garage.