This 2008 Jaguar XJ Vanden Plas is Still a Used Car Bargain, and Aging Very Gracefully
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 2 ต.ค. 2024
- 00:04 Night Drive
00:28 Startup, rear, drive off
00:47 Intro, weather, sick, St. Augustine, made in China
04:00 Start of car review, overview
11:41 Events of 2008
19:14 This car, exterior
24:02 The trunk
25:20 Underhood
28:31 Interior
37:14 Test drive
43:06 Highway drive
Full review and test drie of a 2008 Jaguar XJ Vanden Plas
Review by Bill of Curious Cars, vehicle for sale at Autohaus of Naples
www.AutohausNaples.com
Two weeks without Bill was awful. I was lacking a dose of his wit and humor. Thanks Bill..Another great review as usual
...with all due respect to Bill, if Harry Chapin's song WOLD is the quintessential "I'm only human I'm not perfect" radio jock song, then Bill and Curious Cars is the video equivalent of WOLD. "The (sometimes) bright good morning voice who's heard but never seen..." 0:49...
I found someone who sounds like Bill, or maybe Bill sounds like him :))) Hes name is Rob Brackenridge.
You can find him in the video:
'' You Can’t Trust a Wisconsin Accent. Rob Brackenridge - Full Special ''
Always thought the last of this generation were timeless and looked gorgeous, especially with the updated front bumper, truly beautiful. I'm driving a 2016 XJL Portfolio now, and while its a great car, I wish it looked more like a proper Jaguar, such as this.
The real look comes from E-type and anything that is its derivatives, including the 4-door luxury one, here in display and even more, the one you described.
@@samsen3965 with the sedans not really, the XJ always existed in this bodystyle back from the MK X days
Mike Holmes, RESPECT! (To you!)🤟🤟
I have a 2017 XJ and agree on the "looks" comment. Although there is still something special about driving the newer ones as well. I do love the look of this Vanden Plas for sure.
Yes, I have to have the classic style before I die. I have to own one. The one he's complaining about (along with the sun) is the model and year I want.
Hey Bill, it's good to have you back, I've missed the shitty muggy weather report & the animal update!!! I love it when you peel out in Peter's driveway!!! 🎉🎈
Thanks, really appreciate it. As to the driveway, he's got that and so much more coming.
"Oh, for the love of God!!" Lmao!!
@@chrisclermont456 @31:06 "Hey, kitty cat, whatcha got in the bottles?" Lol
Hear hear !
Jesus Bill, I thought I'd see your face printed on a milk carton it's been that long, hope you've been keeping well.
Hey Paulie - believe me, I'm glad to be back. Appreciate you being here, too.
Paulie is here too! The gang is back together
It's gorgeous! It is one of the most beautiful Jaguars at the last 50 years, easily.
We missed ya Bill
Thanks - I missed being here - gotta get back on schedule.
@@curiouscars9282 welcome back Bill!
I had a 2001 Vanden Plas for 11 years. One of the best, lowest maintenance cars I've had! AND beautiful.
That’s great! I’m terrified of the 4.0 from 98-03 although it is my favorite style - I have an 04
You aren't kidding. I have an '06 LWB XJ. Just a fantastic car, i need a new headliner and trans flush...otherwise lovely way to drive anywhere.
@@peoplehavetherights don’t flush it but make sure you remove the valve body, change the bridge seal and sealing sleeves as well as the mechatronics sleeve and solenoids and use lifeguard 6 fluid
@@js6752 thank you for quickly alerting the ever important DO NOT EVER AUTO TRANS FLUSH, simple pan drop, clean and add new filter, assemble and fill till full is ALWAYS the best, safest most reliable way. Transmission fluid goes ONE WAY, forcing it to go the opposite way, while stirring up all the shit in the filter and pan by flushing is the ultimate WORST CASE SCENARIO ALWAYS
all my stuff is older and still work i just keep it up need tightened up to me its just maintenance and hit it all at one struts to bushings 300k life span really or more
Bill my friend, I hope you’re feeling back to 100% soon. I’ve been watching this famous driveway of beautiful and sometimes novelty vehicles for over 3 or 4 years, when your bosses wife, the lovely and also funny in her own right, Maryanne, I believe her name is, would also review vehicles. As a matter of fact, she reviewed and test drove the w126 Mercedes Benz I bought from Autohause of Naples and had shipped to California. Me and Peter unfortunately exchanged a few unpleasant words about something trivial, an issue we would eventually work out in the end, so I have some experience in your circle.. I saw a few of your reviews and loved your style from the beginning and YOU were the reason I would purchase my first car, sight unseen and from another state! Intertwined in some of that rambling you give a a sense of sincerity. Believe it or not, I hear a lot of me in you, as I just turned 50 and I feel the same way you do on several fronts, it’s funny. So I’m familiar With every deep breath you take, I’m reminded of my own tenancy to do the same, to regroup my thoughts. I too am a rare animal like yourself who prefers cold and snowy over tropical and warm any day. I feel for ya. I lived in Philadelphia for 8 years so I’m familiar with the wet and uncomfortable humidity element. I just wanted to tell you to keep doing what you’re doing, you’re a mega wealth of information on the vehicles you review, that you earn the right to talk about the weather,animals, birds, Peter, Dalton and whiskey Corona hangovers for 10 minutes before you “dive into” the actual review.. absolutely.. Life’s too short, go to that cool place you so desire! In the meantime if Peter ever permits you to have an assistant, a camera guy, I’m your man! Keep it moving buddy..
Bill should take heart from these genuine, kind and empathetic comments
don't beat yourself up about "missing" videos - you make them when you make them and many of us will be here to watch no matter when they come.
It is his site...but his carelessness in being consistent is a dissing of his audience.
@@curbozerboomer1773 Oh for the Love of Gawdddddddd!!!! nknasi is dead right!
@@curbozerboomer1773 ….Your YT handle suggests that like me, you come from a time when TV came into your home through an antenna strapped to the chimney and you only got about 5 channels. Be grateful you can have this and so much more.👶🏻
What a handsome car... and a fine heir to the XJ throne. Unfortunately, in traffic I often mistake it's successor for the latest Kia.
Couldn't agree more.
The most-recent XJ is a major disappointment as a follow-up to these XJs.
Exactly!! I had a hard time identifying it's successor at the distance when I was driving around, because I thought it was a Kia instead of a Jaguar. They just removed every distinctive Jaguar signature on that generation.
I thought the new Jaguar was a Volvo until I saw the giant plastic cat on the trunk. (Not the same as the Leaper)
This video was not just a look at a nice Jag, it was a deep dive into your mind with a somewhat disoriented tour guide. I loved it.
Spot on review. A great car that's often overlooked. Elegant, indeed.
Everybody wants a STIFF MONOCOCK🤣
I'm currently driving a 2002 Buick Park Avenue Ultra. When the time comes to purchase another vehicle, this model XJ is really up there on the list. They look so good. Great video once again, welcome back!
The reviews are great keep them coming Bill!
We just got 4” of wet snow so I’ll take your weather anytime!!!
What a stunning piece of styling and engineering .I had a XJR for 11 years here in Bournemouth UK. XJ,s are the best.
I have two Jag VDP sedans..a 2001 and a 2002...the body style before this one. Love them both, and both are surprisingly reliable. Ford fixed a LOT of the Jag gremlins and should be commended for what they did during their tenure of owning the brand. I remember when the bodystyle showcased here was introduced in 2004...a lot of wags suggested that it looked like an upmarket Taurus and not a Jag. I believe this design is aging much better than anyone expected. Despite their flaws...there is NOTHING like a Jaguar, and I am thrilled every time I drive them.
Considering the prices they go for, i assume the repair costs are high in comparison to other cars. Its a trade-off i suppose for owning such an elegant machine.
Every Bill Curious Cars Video: 1) A deceptively cheerful "Good Morning!" | 2) Whining that the weather is hot and muggy in Florida all the time. | 3) When Animals Attack. | 4) Old Cars. | 5) Dalton is an inadequate and lazy detailer.
And that is why we love him!!!
We missed you Mr Bill!
Nice smooth acceleration. Bummed that your weather will soon be unbearable. Glad your back and recovering.
In what way I don't get it. It's too Hot!? He should try living in cold or 4 season place to experience the "real winter" of 5 months of freezing snowing raining and no sun... This guy might have poor diet by the sound of it
I cant get enough of Bill doing a tire squeal on Peter driveway, need a compilation of that
More one-liners than should be allowed by law, Bill. What a hilarious start to my morning, and thank you!
LOL "fairly quick"... 44 mins..24 secs...
Greetings from Gainesville. We're enjoying the last hint of decent weather until full sauna mode kicks in.
When you go missing for more than a week I worry that the bunnies finally bit your Achilles tendon and left you for the birds to finish off.
Thank you, Sir - I had a few good times in Gainesville - I did USF in Tampa, but a good friend was a Gator. You guys have it made up there.
*_"...it really looks like what a Jaguar is supposed to look like...."_*
I agree, but---problem.
It seems other marques have always been 'allowed' by the buying public to keep a corporate shape or styling cues throughout their generations. Jaguar? Uh, uh---nope. When Jaguar stuck to its last traditional styling cues with this generation, it received criticism, both in the press (though not too much) but moreso from the public.
_"Not modern enough / Stuck in the past / Never anything new / Old man's car / etcetera..."_
So, Jaguar stylists came up with the totally new design for 2010, which conformed to the current stylistic trends. Problem: *It didn't 'look like' a Jaguar XJ.* I've been a Jaguar nut for decades, knowing full well that along with the advanced technology Jaguar (and Ford) came up with over the years, there was a certain 'laughable backwardness' with each new generation. (Can you say _'where are the features in an X300, 1995 XJ that Cadillac et al. have had since the early seventies?'_ )
No real conclusion here.
~Should Jaguar have tried to incorporate a few tradional XJ styling bits in its (possibly) last XJ series ever?
~Would the usual Jaguar buyers have liked that and kept buying them?
~Did the new shape lure many new buyers? It seems not.
~Was the last XJ attractive?
~Was it distinct enough that it stood out from other brands and models? (Certainly not the XF---gads. A friend and I would joke _"Hey, that XF doesn't look too bad! Oh....it's a new Kia Optima. Darn. False alarm.")_
~Were potential buyers still put off by deep seated belief that Jaguars are unreliable? That never hurt Mercedes sales!
I don't know. What I believe is that without _any_ future XJ the automotive world got a bit blander and a bit less elegant.
Lovely lovely car. My Dad worked for Jag in the design team in this period. The Coventry guys HATED it being part of Ford. Inevitable I suppose. They wanted to go back to the 60s and 70s. Ford sorted the reliability and that was needed.
and now they want the Ford back, I guess?
Great job Bill. Keep it up. Love my XJ and XK. Tremendous vehicle s
I thought I was the only one who was sad the day that Castle Bromwich stopped making that car. I had the XJ6 Vanden Plas, The S-type (Taurus) and hope one day I will drive and own a XJ8 Super. I enjoy your attitude and humor and I am now subscribed. Love that car.
Glad you’re back with more videos and more cars! Love this generation of Jags, too!
I have an 05 Xj Vanden Plas and I love it. It's the best first car I could have ever found.
That is one seriously cool first car.
Had a 96 vanden plas then an 07 xj8 L. Reliable cars!
@@curiouscars9282
No kidding. My first car was a clapped out Chevy Citation that I traded a Clarion head unit for.
Ahhh the 90's......
@@michaelbuffington4047 you have the two best generations - 95-97 Straight 6 (XJ6 and XJR) were bulletproof and 04-09 were the most reliable - the generation in between (98-03) were iffy
OMG I saw Tropic thunder in the theatre with my parents LOL so akward.
Great movie!!!
Sorry to hear of your recent poor health, great to have you back again!
It’s a wonder with all the luxury amenities that Jaguar had, they NEVER had window shades.
My first post-college job was selling Jaguars in the DC area, circa 1993. I came across some demographic data on the “typical buyers,” which told a great tale. At the time, the average LS400 buyer had an Annual Household Income of ~$175K (340K today) with 3 cars, an S-Class buyer AHI was $195K (380K today) with 3 cars… but the Jaguar buyer had an AHI of $493K (962K today!!!) with 7 cars in the household. It really WAS true back then that despite a lower price than competition, people bought Jags *because they were Jags*! [I hated the dealer group, though, and left to become a corporate finance geek… I came full circle when I bought myself the new 2007 XK after years of MBs - Jags are special automobiles!]
Love this generation...prefer the pre facelift better but this is great. 4.2 sounds great! I better get one before...!
That is one GOOD LOOKING CARS, I was always afraid of maintenence
costs of them when maybe I shouldnt be. They are definetely beautiful.
4.2s are pretty reliable
I’m the owner of a 2006 XJL. This car has been awesome and trouble free. It has 107,000 miles on it. Other than the usual preventive services oil changes etc. Absolutely no issues. I wouldn’t consider parting ways with this car.
Looking for information on the Jaguar XJ and came across this magnificent bastard Bill. I find no fault in this man and he must be protected at all costs.
This is a,stunning example of a stunning design. When you think that Jaguar had way less money to spend than BMW or Benz, what a winner this actually was.
1:42 You can feel the weight of this screwed up world on Bill's shoulders through those emphasized, drawn-out sighs. I'd rather listen to Bill fuse cars and life together than just about any podcast!
There was also the X308 between this and the XJ40, which returned to the more traditional XJ shape. Also, in the UK we had Sovereign and Daimler specs, so it would be interesting to know how the VdP compared.
I believe VdP was basically the Daimler spec in territories where Jag didn't/couldn't use the name
@@aubs400 VDP was the Sovereign in the 'States.
Hey Bill , Glad your back! I almost forgot how bad 08 was and didn’t appreciate how great the Jaguar was that year!
Been waiting for this, even my wife said ohh havent heard Bills voice for a while.
I really like the soft green illumination of the instrument panel at night, much better than the newer white illumination. The green illumination of the instrument panel is much easier on the eyes when driving at night especially when driving long distances at night or driving all night until the dawn, and is more attractive. The white lighting looks cheap and is not so easy on the eyes especially when driving long distances at night.
Hurray, Bill is back! Your list of hiding spots for illicit substances and weapons makes you a boon to law enforcement and saves owners from having their cars ripped apart for searches. You're like a one man's police benevolent society. Always appreciate your sense of humour.
P
😂😂😂😂😂
This has to be the most unusual auto video I have ever seen. Two minutes into it I was ready to stop but very glad I didn't. Informative and hilarious at times and done by someone near my age with social and political opinions and comments that correspond with my own. I'm in.
I love how when it starts it sounds exactly like a Ford V8 starting up. I hear these are quite more reliable than the E65 and W220. I’m quite interested in getting one of these at some point in the near future.
I've got a smaller version of the AJ-V8 in that car in my 2002 Lincoln LS V8. The engine itself is bulletproof, but the components around it aren't (read: coil packs, cooling system plastics, etc...). Make of that what you will, I'm sure that by 2008 they ironed out most of the issues, but it's still a British car, so it's never gonna be perfect.
You’ll love it. Don’t pay attention to the naysayers.
Actually, the Ford sounds like a Jaguar v8 at startup. It is a Jaguar design.
@@brandonherrera2891 Good call, Jaguar was already well into the development of the AJ-V8 when Ford took over. Ford largely left the Jaguar engineers alone and provided capital and modernization in production. Ford actually borrowed a lot of design features for future engine designs. The Lincoln and Jaguar V8s had many design similarities and interchangeable components but the Jag V8 and Lincoln V8 were made in completely different plants.
My dad spent 20 odd years buying a new XJ every 2 or 3 years from the early 80’s. In general the earlier ones were better looking than the later ones and inversely the later ones were less troublesome.
But overall they were all good looking but utter junk. He had 6’s, 8’s and 12’s.
Regularly stuck on the side of the road, water leaks and electrical black outs. You name it it it went wrong.
He finally gave up and switched to Mercedes and Cadillac.
8’s from 98-03 and 12’s for sure - this particular one and the 6’s were tanks
Bill can you please do a Triumph TR6 next?
Have had the 358 executive. 3ltr 2007 now got the 356 Daimler super v8 2006 LWB and love both cars, they drive loverly. My v8 has 400bhp which is plenty of power with a few mods can get 450 bhp allegedly but won’t be doing that. Like to keep them stock
This Jag XJ 358 featured in the James Bond movie “Casino Royale”, the Russian Villain was owning one of this cars on black.
as much as i used to complain about your complaints ive never missed a youtuber more lol welcome back Bill!
Bill, your car reviews are just the best,as are the cars that you feature.Always entertaining
Nice to see you back doing videos.
Great review of 2008. In hindsight, both a horrible year historically, yet we also didn't know how well we had it, especially considering where we are now.
Beautiful Omega. If you ever feel like a change from cars would enjoy your review of watches.
Great review as always
Insanely gorgeous!
But, Jaguar never converted anything - the coilovers on that car are a $1000 kit from Arnott - they sell a basic kit (this one) and an an upgraded kit for $1300 with eibach springs. Strutmasters makes a kit also.
Bill. Your grounded! You must be home before the street light comes on making videos once a week !!! (jk) Welcome back our friend.
Ah, the last Jag that looked like a Jag. Love it.
Bill what has happened to the Jaguar brand of today? It seems like after this generation and the one before it they've fallen off a cliff in the domestic United States. I hardly see any of them on the road anymore and the local Jaguar dealer near where I live on Long Island was recently taken over by Maserati.
Nice car, Bill. This model is not at all the "dressed up Taurus" I initially thought it was. And indeed, the trunk is nice and deep, even if it is a little bit shallow.😄
Sometimes instead of a bedtime movie I just watch one of uncle Bill's masterpieces.... I wish one day you do a one hour video.... take care and get well
And please find a 90s range rover classic
Love your videos from start to finish. Thank you
I am glad your back. I missed your negativity and constant complaining about things that i so relate to!
Mine is the XJ6 in this colour and it’s absolutely insanely comfortable. A real freeway muncher. I get 29 mpg without too much bother. Thanks for the video Bill. You’re right in that it is the last classic jaguar shape. Now let me just say it is Jag-you-are. But I still love the way you say jagwaar. You’re the best mate.
Glad to see you are back and that you didn't have the Kung-flu. I guess all that whisky helped!!!
Geez this thing is gorgeous 😍😍😍😍😍 I really wish todays cars still had a personality. Just like your Escalade video I too hate that everything is now a generic “suv” that looks the same. BRING BACK THE SEDANS 🗣🗣🗣🗣
The last old school elegant Jaguar which looks better with each year that passes.
I would have this in preference to the Mercedes, BMW or Audi equivalent, it has so much more class. Great car, great review.
A train wreck for the wallet. But it's a damn sexy car
I found someone who sounds like Bill, or maybe Bill sounds like him :))) Hes name is Rob Brackenridge.
You can find him in the video:
'' You Can’t Trust a Wisconsin Accent. Rob Brackenridge - Full Special ''
welcome back!!!
Thank you - nice to be back.
He keeps saying that Jaguar brought back the use of aluminum but he forgets that they acyually used aluminium "British Pronunciation" LOL (Al-lou-min-nium)
Oh to be 18 again if only for a weekend after discussing the stiffness of the car....BRAVO!
Love Jags!!
Had a couple in my time before the facelift
They are great cars. I Got an 08 Vanden plas with 199k miles on it. People don’t believe my car has that many miles. Hell sometimes I don’t believe it lol.
So nice to see you instead of the “twins” .
Move to Maine, you can pay to heat your home, business, etc, for 8 months a year. FJB
Ford's work with this car led to aluminum F150's I believe...
As of last night, sale pending for $10k at AutoHaus. This has to be one of the best car values out there! I've paid a similar amount for a POS car that wasn't on the same planet as this beauty.
Lovely! A beautiful cat-- thank you for the tour, Bill!
The Mercedes looked like an RX-8 not an RX-7
Bill, Welcome back, Glad you're feeling better!! You were missed!!
Another good Bill video about another badcar. i owned a 2005 type S Jag, at 62K miles it was mechanically trashed. The maintenance is constant, repairs are very expensive, specialist mechanics are required. I bought mine new, it looked and handled great, but don't buy one without a warranty.
Hey Bill, were getting Tropical Storm Alex this weekend. Naples is supposed to get 8 nches of rain.
Whiskey time! 👍
I would take this car any day over the competition at the time, and maybe even now. With some upgrades here and there, I'd use that car well into the future. Just a beautiful and sleek looking cat!
45 minutes of my life couldn’t have been spent better. Thank you. Regards, Paul (Uk)
2009 was the last year of the real Jaguar. Now, it's just another car. Sad to see.
Damn that infection must have really hit you hard for you to insist this was a competitor to the S Class and 7 Series ;).
You can't be back yet... I just found your channel 10 days ago, and I'm still catching up!
"For the love of god" two weeks and no Bill.😳
Just bought one of these Jaguars for my wife, it's absolutely beautiful and awesome to own. Great video, thanks for the motivation to buy one.
Gladto see you back, Bill! Wow, hard to believe that car is 14 years old and STILL looks like a million bucks! I thought Jaguar had lost it's way with the funny looking cars of the 90s but they absolutely nailed the styling on this one!
Beautiful looking Jaguar. Much better looking than the BMW 7 Series and Mercedes Benz S Class of the same vintage.
Never mind the corona whiskey, Bill returned on 4/20!
Love it! I'll make that count tonight.
Bashes Naples weather and builds up the car lol
I agree with you Bill !!!!!! That Jag was the last true classic Jag they build !!!! I think it was the best looking one !!!! Keep the vid's rolling !!! GOD bless !!!
Beautiful Jaguar!
The Democratic Crimary, nice touch Bill.
That license plate gave me a good laugh.
Glad you’re back on this fine 4/20. The shitty weather will probably be back tomorrow.