...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.
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.
@@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
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!!! 🎉🎈
@@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.👶🏻
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!
@@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
My grandma had this same jag but hers was sliver. She loved the style and the ride of this vehicle. My grandfather thought it was a over price Ford and he was just fine with is old 1974 Ford Explorer pickup. I guess if grandfather was still alive today and knew that I was driving a BMW 5 series he probably would say why are you so much like your grandmother? The Ultimate Driving Machine my butt … Buy American 🇺🇸! …lol I sure miss my grandparents because they taught me all about the love and freedom of a good road trip. Great memories and Great review Bill keep them coming.
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.
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..
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’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.
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 !!!
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.
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!
Got a 2005 XJR with unusual VDP interior. I love the light weight 400hp and j gate quasi-manual shift, and the eternal classiness. Thanks for the inspiration and keep on trucking!
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.
i live in montreal i have a 2007 model of this xj8 . i bought it with 47000 KM from an old man . the car is like new no scratch no rust i feel rich and very unique with it ,and trust me since almost 5 months that i have it ,ive not scrren anyone in the street . its very rare now, i think im the only one that drive this car in montreal , even in the trafic beggars tells me *nice jag *when they pass me by.
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.
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!
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.
Great review Bill Picking my XJ 350 here in Australia 🇦🇺 next week.Love these classy saloons ,you nailed the class and elegance these cars possess. Cheers
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! 👍
First visit to Curious. You captured the essence of this car and really showed why it's one of the best sedans ever put on the road. I've had my 2008 XJ since 2010. Never kept a car half this long but it's just near impossible to part with. The way to eliminate the air suspension is to go with a Strutmaster. (or A similar brand if it exists) Not terribly expensive and handles even better than the original. Almost to Bimmer level. I've been a BMW guy since 1970. But thirteen years into this car is a testament. I manually shift about 90% of the time and it is a Beast. The torque you get out of these gears changes the entire picture. Thanks for the great review. You reminded me to appreciate some features I don't even think about.🎉😂❤ carry on!
Hey Bill,THANK GOD you are back.I hope you feel 100% better soon. I was going to and still am going to send you a care package. I had it ready and in the Cadillac video you said you were going out of town. I will mail it out tomorrow. I love old Jags.In my opinion the most beautiful cars ever made are the Auburn Speedster and Jag Xke.Again glad you are back.Your videos make my day.Good to know that there are other curmudgeon s in the world other than myself.
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.
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!
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
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.
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.
I had one of to those, until about three years ago. I now own the updated XJ Portfolio model. Obviously, the steering wheel is on the other side (I’m English), at first I wondered why I had bought something so radically different. Now I love it. They had this motto - space grace & pace. The XJ X351 has it all in spades.
Back in 08 the Jag didn't have the cache like the Benz or the BMW did but I swear time was not pleasant to either the s-class or the 7 series and the Jag has aged so gracefully.
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 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.
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.
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 🗣🗣🗣🗣
As far as I am concerned I can take any number of videos on such a beautiful car. I agree with your comments about the overall character and class of the car. I am biased, I am English. But your use of "pessimism" to desrcibe the German cars is spot on.
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.
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 ''
It's gorgeous! It is one of the most beautiful Jaguars at the last 50 years, easily.
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.
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
We missed ya Bill
Thanks - I missed being here - gotta get back on schedule.
@@curiouscars9282 welcome back 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.
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 !
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.👶🏻
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!
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
as much as i used to complain about your complaints ive never missed a youtuber more lol welcome back Bill!
We missed you Mr Bill!
45 minutes of my life couldn’t have been spent better. Thank you. Regards, Paul (Uk)
My grandma had this same jag but hers was sliver. She loved the style and the ride of this vehicle. My grandfather thought it was a over price Ford and he was just fine with is old 1974 Ford Explorer pickup. I guess if grandfather was still alive today and knew that I was driving a BMW 5 series he probably would say why are you so much like your grandmother? The Ultimate Driving Machine my butt … Buy American 🇺🇸! …lol
I sure miss my grandparents because they taught me all about the love and freedom of a good road trip. Great memories and Great review Bill keep them coming.
Lovely! A beautiful cat-- thank you for the tour, Bill!
Spot on review. A great car that's often overlooked. Elegant, indeed.
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.
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.
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
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
Hey Bill , Glad your back! I almost forgot how bad 08 was and didn’t appreciate how great the Jaguar was that year!
The reviews are great keep them coming Bill!
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.
Bill, your car reviews are just the best,as are the cars that you feature.Always entertaining
Bill, Welcome back, Glad you're feeling better!! You were missed!!
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 !!!
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)
Ah, the last Jag that looked like a Jag. Love it.
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!
Got a 2005 XJR with unusual VDP interior. I love the light weight 400hp and j gate quasi-manual shift, and the eternal classiness.
Thanks for the inspiration and keep on trucking!
Great job Bill. Keep it up. Love my XJ and XK. Tremendous vehicle s
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
Thank you God BILL is BACK!!!
Beautiful Omega. If you ever feel like a change from cars would enjoy your review of watches.
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?
Glad to see you’re back! And what an awesome car to come back with!
i live in montreal i have a 2007 model of this xj8 . i bought it with 47000 KM from an old man . the car is like new no scratch no rust i feel rich and very unique with it ,and trust me since almost 5 months that i have it ,ive not scrren anyone in the street . its very rare now, i think im the only one that drive this car in montreal , even in the trafic beggars tells me *nice jag *when they pass me by.
We love and missed you Bill
Sorry to hear of your recent poor health, great to have you back again!
OMG I saw Tropic thunder in the theatre with my parents LOL so akward.
Great movie!!!
Glad you’re back with more videos and more cars! Love this generation of Jags, too!
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.
Glad you’re back on this fine 4/20. The shitty weather will probably be back tomorrow.
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!
More one-liners than should be allowed by law, Bill. What a hilarious start to my morning, and thank you!
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.
Great review Bill Picking my XJ 350 here in Australia 🇦🇺 next week.Love these classy saloons ,you nailed the class and elegance these cars possess.
Cheers
Glad to have you back. I only live an hr west from Jacksonville, yes the weather is about to get crappy. I feel ya.
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! 👍
First visit to Curious. You captured the essence of this car and really showed why it's one of the best sedans ever put on the road. I've had my 2008 XJ since 2010. Never kept a car half this long but it's just near impossible to part with.
The way to eliminate the air suspension is to go with a Strutmaster. (or A similar brand if it exists) Not terribly expensive and handles even better than the original. Almost to Bimmer level. I've been a BMW guy since 1970. But thirteen years into this car is a testament.
I manually shift about 90% of the time and it is a Beast. The torque you get out of these gears changes the entire picture.
Thanks for the great review. You reminded me to appreciate some features I don't even think about.🎉😂❤ carry on!
We missed you Bill! Having another episode is pure bliss!
Bill, you were missed my friend. I binge watched all you videos. Got me through covid
Hey Bill,THANK GOD you are back.I hope you feel 100% better soon. I was going to and still am going to send you a care package. I had it ready and in the Cadillac video you said you were going out of town. I will mail it out tomorrow. I love old Jags.In my opinion the most beautiful cars ever made are the Auburn Speedster and Jag Xke.Again glad you are back.Your videos make my day.Good to know that there are other curmudgeon s in the world other than myself.
Good to see you back! Thanks for the video.
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.
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😂😂😂😂😂
What a stunning piece of styling and engineering .I had a XJR for 11 years here in Bournemouth UK. XJ,s are the best.
Thank goodness you're back Bill. Been thinking of you last several days.
We just got 4” of wet snow so I’ll take your weather anytime!!!
*Glad to have you back, Bill.*
Wonderful Jag.
Who would believe that this is 14 years old. Absolutely stunning.
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!
Your taste in cars is impeccable!
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
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.
You can't be back yet... I just found your channel 10 days ago, and I'm still catching up!
Really enjoy you videos! Glad you are back and feeling better. We missed you.
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.
Hello Bill from Ron in Manchester, welcome back, I have missed you! Good to hear your weather report
Man where you been thought something was wrong can’t be without bill lol
Everybody wants a STIFF MONOCOCK🤣
I had one of to those, until about three years ago. I now own the updated XJ Portfolio model. Obviously, the steering wheel is on the other side (I’m English), at first I wondered why I had bought something so radically different. Now I love it. They had this motto - space grace & pace. The XJ X351 has it all in spades.
Glad af you're back, stabilise and keep buggering on.
Glad to have you back sir!!!
I had a 2005 XJR. I love ❤️ these older 🚗 cars. I am always looking for a low mileage Jaguar.
Nice to see you back doing videos.
Bashes Naples weather and builds up the car lol
Back in 08 the Jag didn't have the cache like the Benz or the BMW did but I swear time was not pleasant to either the s-class or the 7 series and the Jag has aged so gracefully.
21:25 I had the same bumper on my 2001 325ci, which looked just like a M3. Wasn't trying to fake it, I just bought it that way.
Nobody needs your whole life story
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.
I always thought these Jaguars were downright gorgeous cars. Another great review, thank you.
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.
For the love of God, Bill's back! 🙏
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.
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 🗣🗣🗣🗣
Glad you are feeling better.
21:50 GOT IT! Michelin Pilot sport all season... yes, I will buy a set of those for my 300C.. Thank you for the video!
Bill!!! Glad you're back. Missed you and your fun reviews. Hope you are well.
I cant get enough of Bill doing a tire squeal on Peter driveway, need a compilation of that
As far as I am concerned I can take any number of videos on such a beautiful car. I agree with your comments about the overall character and class of the car. I am biased, I am English. But your use of "pessimism" to desrcibe the German cars is spot on.
Glad you’re back
Always good to be brought up to date on Jaguars, great learning experience
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.
Welcome back Bill you always make my day
good to see you're back Bill
Bill is really brilliant and wise. Always enjoy his videos.
Been waiting for this, even my wife said ohh havent heard Bills voice for a while.
Beautiful looking Jaguar. Much better looking than the BMW 7 Series and Mercedes Benz S Class of the same vintage.
Glad to see these videos back !!
Great video and happy to see Bill back!
Welcome back, got a nice car to show too.