Is this Cheap Jaguar XJ8 Vanden Plas a Good Used Car? Less Problems Than Mercedes a S or BMW 7? Yes.
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- The X350 and X358 Series of Jaguar, the 3rd Generation XJ, is available on the market for bargain prices. Well kept examples with 100K or less miles can be had easily in the sub-10K range, even in immaculate condition with a strong service history. On the face of it, this seems like a used car bargain, but does danger lurk within?
In-depth review and test drive of a 2005 Jaguar XJ8 Vanden Plas, with a slight history of the brand thrown in, as well as some really annoying bird and cat interference. Review by Bill of Curious Cars. Vehicle will be available for sale at Autohaus of Naples on 3-22-21. www.AutohausNaples.com, or at (239) 263-8500. - ยานยนต์และพาหนะ
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Top ten reasons I tune in to this channel:
#10) The interesting car reviews
#9) Bill's sensible gun storage advice
#8) Bill's sensible child storage advice
#7) Bill's never-ending complaints about the Florida weather
#6) Bill's unnatural fear of goats / cats
#5) Bill's unnatural fear of birds
#4) Bill's prodigious use of the word "chipper"
#3) Bill's obsession with backseat Canadians
#2) Bill's loathing of Dalton the detailer guy.
And the #1 reason I tune in to this channel:
Bill's trademark sigh of frustration.
Deserves top comment imo.
Spot on. You have to wonder what he's like in person? I'd like to see someone video him while he's reviewing the car. I bet he'd be even better!
That’s great! Yes to all ten....love the animal hatred...lol
Comment of the year
Couldn't have put it better myself!
Listening to this guy talk about cars was like listening to Yogi Berra narrate the ball game. Never got tired of him.
I've never seen anyone pause their video to talk about the neighborhood cats
honestly its quite entertaining, dude's just living his best life
@@longdukdon5094 Indeed Bill is pretty chipper in April, when this video was posted. You oughta check out the August clips. Oh for the love of God, don't get within rifle range, he's so miserable!
I've owned two of these wonderful XJs, both 2008 models. They are fantastic and reliable automobiles. The only problem I ever had was the air shocks going bad on the front end of one of the two. I would recommend this model to anyone wanting comfort, luxury and decent fuel economy.
how many miles did you have on the cars and put on during ownership? looking at a 2008 xk with the same powertrain but 105k miles
“A rather attractive lady, carrying a bag of shit.” I pretty must lost it over that comment!
"Jaguar suffers unfairly from an past reputation like Mercedes benefits from a past reputation." Heard this so many times in Bill's videos lol
Because he's right. My dad bought a 74 big Mercedes with 280k on it in the 80's. For years and years, you'd just twist the key and it would purr to life and take you everywhere. That's past reputation. If you don't know why he says, Mercedes benefits, see Hoovie's garage. Many times...
Wife: 45 minutes? Why is it 45 minutes, Bill said he was going to tighten things up!
Bill: The etymology of the word Jaguar...
It’s nice how you incorporate reliability. That’s an important area of consideration that other reviewers barely talk about.
I couldn't stop laughing Bill at around 36:38 or so when you said, " nice looking lady carrying a bag of shit." Knock out hillarious! Also, I like the fanciful bits (imaginative asides) you add to the car spotlights.
Hey Bill, I am from Australia and just wanted to say that I really enjoy you in depth knowledge and storytelling. You really come up with a few cracking comments. All the best to you. 🙂👍
These older Jags are more streamlined and easier on the eye than the newer ones, the XJ6 4.2 was my all time favourite Jag and I was lucky enough to drive one of the first off the line many years ago, simply wonderful to slide into that almost "cockpit" like driving seat. The guy who owned it paid I believe about 400 GBP over the top in those days to get it early and it was well worth it.
A good Jag has been looked after and serviced regularly and all the issues ironed out as they arise and will last for many years Thanks for another great review Bill..
My boy Billy back at it with another videooo! These vids always make my day better.
Had plenty of Jags and all been excellent, reliable and just smart, understated elegance mixed with power. Ride always been the best.
Same here and the V12 engine
My favourite by far were the AJ6 and later AJ16, best straight sixes ever made.
Rob, have you had any issues with the cam chain tensioners needing replacement? It's my biggest concern if I buy a 2003 to 2005.
@@hernandocortez6351 I had a 2003 S type with all the updates including sat nav as seen here. Fantastic car and a lot for your buck. Cruise at 100 all day if you wanted to. Never had any issues with cam belt. Never drank oil at all. Pretty sporty and I still like the look today. I had 165k miles on it before I sold her on. Great paint jobs on these btw. Much more micron depth of gelcoat too. It's a Jag, a touch of class in an understated way. What Bill says here is right on the money. I was born and bred in the City of Coventry so I know jags. Good luck!
@@tikibeach You're the first person I've heard mention the deep clearcoat on Jaguars of that era.
Depends on model, but the hoods / Trunk lids were aluminium I believe for lightness. Gelcoat was usually 50 microns but Jags were commonly nearer 90 or 100 microns. But whatever, I'd buy another without hesitation if it had been looked after.
To me, this is one of the most beautiful cars I’ve ever witnessed. I could stare at it for hours
Agree. Can't stop looking at my 07 XJ6.
Very costly to maintain
@@edwardluth7740 oh ya I bet. That’s why I will look but never buy lol
I'm a big Jaguar fan, but this is an ill proportioned pastiche of the Series 12&3 and even the X300. The car is a lovely thing to drive though. Three cats on this video, one lage two small.
Xj8 and the s type looks good because, it was built under Ford in the early 2000s.
I recently picked up a 2004 Jaguar XJ8 and one of the reasons for the purchase was one Bill's previous videos on the XJ8s. Loved his description on the car and how it looks/drives/makes you feel when you drive it. I absolutely love my XJ8 and I daily the car. I'm up to date always on all the maintenance, so I've had only minor issues (like any other car).
Great job on the video Bill. Keep them coming! You got a new sub.
Something about these cars. Never owned one, but such a looker like most everything from Jag.
Didn't realize they were still making episodes of Wild Kingdom. Mutual of Omaha has really stepped up their game.
If you look closely you can see Marlin Perkins watching from the comfort of his Land Rover as Jim wrestles a croc.
Spot on assessment of these XJ's... the last of the graceful, unique cats. The successor model looks like a warmed-over KIA.
OMG, I've been saying that since the first time I saw that new model, they looks like a Kia with steroids. It doesn't have the same impact that used to be with previous models. With this model you receive good comments almost every single day about how nice the car is, but not with the new (Kia type) XJ models
I very much appreciate how much you appreciate these cars and the deep knowledge and history you share.
Bill, in case you're still wondering, it was in the 30's today with snow flurries here in northeastern Pennsylvania. I would kill for temps in the 80's right now.
This is by far the best car reviews on TH-cam!!! You are hilarious and I love that you match the cars with the proper firearm very Florida appropriate.
Love your vids, honest and funny. I'm a Jag guy and have been for 25 years and currently run two.
Priceless, wonderful, totally engaging dialogue from a man who knows his stuff .
I’d take this jag , over ANYTHING else that was on the road , around it !! 50 times as much character, for a quarter of the price!
Thanks again bill ; didn’t want it end :( !
I'm so glad you did this video. I had a VP (smug eh) and I loved that car. I tested the competition and bought the Jag. It was more fun to drive. I didn't want the equivalent dashboard technology of an F-111 fighter jet I just wanted a fun comfortable car to drive, and it sure was. Throwing that bad boy on a country road was a blast.
Funny story. I was a young guy then, in the mid-30s. Anyway, my car was black with the rose or biscuit interior which I thought was striking. OK, my wife picked the color. Anyway, we went to dinner one night and valeted the car. When we came out I told the kid "the black Jag". The kid laughed at me. Apparently, a couple of people before us jokingly said it was theirs. Take that Mercedes-Benz!!
Great car thanks for reviewing it.
I own the 2007 vanden plas. So far I replaced the air suspension w shocks, replaced a cracked coolant reservoir, a bad windshield wiper blade and a battery at 160,000 miles. Other than that it still drives like a mean machine.
does it ride just as smooth as the factory air suspension?
One of the best videos- fantastic narration!
Glass of Powers whiskey and a video from Bill, good times.
Irish whiskey? You have good taste!
Try Teeling sometime, very smooth and tasty
@@randolfo1265
Yes Irish Whiskey I shall indeed thanks for the tip.
Not mad at it, but until you've sipped fine Kentucky Bourbon..."C'mon Man!" [Joe Biden voice]
Man the birds were really vocal in this one!
Old stock was the best for the JAG!
Great review as always Bill… Love you dead-pan humor and delivery…
Have followed your quirky u tubes for about a year and as a Brit, I find your reports a breath of fresh air and will be in contact with you when the Easter Holiday is over,as I am in the market for this era of LHD V8 Jaguar
Best line of the video "baby seat anchors in case God forbid, you wanted a baby". Love these videos.
Bill's like the mad uncle I always wanted.
Will always love your first. Mine was an XJS. (Adore) and love this one too.
I bought this exact car in 2012, loaded with the TV screens in the back and DVD in the trunk, same millage too, 106K. While I did spend as much in repairs as what I paid for the car, I actually improved the car and there's stuff that has to be replaced after 100K. At that point replace the air shocks. To me they are a 100K part and I had one explode on me. After 100K an occasional coil (coil over plugs) will fail, very minor issue. Mine had a very small electrical leak that never really got resolved. A rear door electric window went out, the ground wire connection failed. My mechanic repaired it in 15 minutes, didn't even charge me.
Weaknesses:
It has a 5 hose plastic coolant connector that gets hot and fails prematurely. It is located under the intake manifold and thus expensive to repair/replace.
The electronic parking brake is operated with a motor, it has cheap nylon gears that strip and brake, they all do.
It was a daily driver for me and it is a reliable car. I also made 7 trips to Chicago in it, 1,200 miles each. 30 miles/Gal., cruise set at 70. Never got tired on those trips, fantastic comfort and luxury. You can drive this car like a Cadillac or like a BMW 5 series (which I also owned, I prefer the Jag...a lot). The light weight makes it sporty, I was once in an ""Oh shit"" situation and had to make a very sharp turn at 65 M/hr. The tires squealed but the Jag stayed glued and certain feeling through the turn. I also had 19" wheels. When it came out performance figures were equal to BMW 745i which it competed with. It is a very long car, looks deceive, when sitting next to an F150 or Silverado pick-up truck it is almost the same length. The car has just a few cheap Ford appointments, the window buttons. Contrary to what Bill said, the engine is Jaguar designed but built by a Japanese custom engine manufacturer.
I want this car back but it is not the right time for me. This car (up to 2008) is the last Jaguar that looks like a Jaguar, the new ones look like a Lexus 460 and BMW 7. You do get all the smiles and nods and ALL WOMEN LOVE THIS CAR, much more than a German car, they see the sexy lines. The car (to me) is a dream to drive.
Well said Paul, I've had mine for 2 years, its just beautiful!, I'm in love with it, absolutely nothing has gone wrong with it yet!! But I do take note of your comments on that subject and the dollars are tucked away for those eventualities and much more!, Love it that you compared to Beemers(BMW) and favoured the Jag! Me Too, Goodonya Mate as we "Ossees" say 👍👍
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I like this car Paul but I am scared to buy it
We love you bill!!!!😍😍😍
I have a 2006 base XJ8 that used to belong to my mom, it has about 40,000 miles right now. For the air suspension I had to replace the front shocks, the originals were $1000.00 each so I got Arnott's that were half the price. I passed on doing the suspension conversion to non air suspension. This last summer I had to change the air compressor. Biggest problem or most costliest was the A/C drain getting clogged up and water leaking into the cabin. The dashboard had to be removed to clear the clog. A couple of years ago it had a tiny coolant leak that was difficult to find, turned out to be the intake manifold gasket went bad. The engine and transmission have never given any trouble. It's had some minor issues when it was under warranty such as a check engine light (not due to a loose gas cap) and the navigation system saying we were out driving on the ocean. A quirk of this car is that when the air compressor comes on at 30 MPH you feel the vibration, it works for a couple of minutes until it fills the system with air or it stops if you go under 30 MPH. I would recommend this car to anyone, just know that even with low miles the rubbers get old and some repairs will still be needed.
Thanks Bill, as always informative entertaining and a great way to waste 40 minutes at work....keep em coming! Thank you
You are the best Bill!!! I remember a z8 roadster you did a couple years ago! Please keep em coming!!👍
Great entertaining review. Love listening to your take on really interesting rides. This Jaguar is rolling art. Exquisitely beautiful.
In 10-15 years time, when *these* are the “classic cars” of the modern age, I may just have to pick one up. Very neat. Another good one, Bill. Thank you as always.
I’m glad you did a video on these, I am NOT a fan of most British cars having worked at a shop that specializes in them. The two exceptions (well maybe 2½) are this Jag and the 2 door convertible of the same vintage. Very well made with as you said much more personality than what the Axis were producing. Funny you mentioned it, the only expensive issue that was commonplace were on those models equipped with air ride suspension, there is a aftermarket coil over swap kit but it does ruin the ride and carrying 5 people once you had put it in was a thing of the past unless you like sparks with your driveways.
Bill, your reviews are the best and your rants are hilarious. Great channel.
I have owned 8 Jaguar.. right now I have a 191k miles on my xj8 2004 running really good and gives me 30 miles per gallon even though I run 275 rear tires
I am looking into buying one for $3600 and it has 169000 miles on it. Based on your experience with high mileage on the xj8 is that reasonable or are the miles too high? They say it runs great.
@@blktoro2u lol it’s hard to say because I know u going to need like 1500 is parts and services to even make it a reliable and enjoyable ride
@@blktoro2u try to stay at 3000 because I bought mine like u want to buy ur with 167000k miles and it broke down the first month of owning it and it was a nightmare to bring it back
@@blktoro2u I got my Jaguar with 167000 miles and currently has 223000 in 2 years of driving it.. it now runs better than ever and it still runs stupid strong… I tried to change into a xf because I have created the perfect xj8 but big mistake.. I hate the car I should just stick to a xj8
34:05 Surprised the shitty-looking cup holders didn’t elicit a comment from Bill, who rarely passes up the chance to say something uplifting and positive about Dalton and his detailing talents. 😂
36:25 I should have waited... 🤣
@@SnazzySki98 - Yes. He seems to have followed Bill over to Auto Haus, too.
I have a 1996 XJ 6 with the 4L straight 6 and it has been bulletproof, not even rust, zero issues, no oil leaks and just now replacing the original springs and shock absorbers after 25 years
My aunt has a 2002 XJ8 and it’s a fantastic road trip car. The build quality is amazing on those old Jags. The doors close with a very satisfying *click*..
I agree this would make an amazing daily driver! I should start saving and keeping an eye out for one.
I always wondered where the Vanden Plas name came from, thank you for the info Bill
I used to own this car. Fell in love with it. Had it for 7 yrs and sold it when it reached 220k miles. Looking to buy another
I am the proud owner of a 2004 XJR ,these are awesome machines,very reliable and fast,400 hp that can hang with the best and cheaper to maintain than my Dodge Charger rt.
Got the same, in Australia. Bloody great cars!
Is it good on gas?
@@thenerdsquad5828 It actually is and it has a 23 gallon fuel tank
Nice to hear they are reliable. Didn’t know that until this video. How many miles you have?
@@Mabeylater293 She just turned 55k,still going strong
Best auto reviewer out there . . . and hilarious! True there is not many reviews on these Jag's so thanks for sharing. Of course gun storage, children in the trunk and driving behind septic trucks is very important commentary as well.
I’ve been waiting on a new Bill video and here we are 🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗 shiiitttt that trunk carpet is gorgeous
Nobody in the UK pronounces it like that Bill. It's Jag -you-er
I'm 56 and have never heard anyone here in Blighty pronounce Jaguar as Bill claims. But love his videos.
Americans like to say "Jagwire/Jagwar" and it's brash lol
Australia pronounces it as Jag you are
@@MrRhino10 Yes
Exactly, in America they can't seem to pronounce the u for some reason!
Good show keep up the great work
I'd say this is the best review of this car I've seen. Thank you Bill! I just bought one of these
Brilliant as always. Humor and facts combined in a crescendo of brilliance.
Bill, thanks for the priceless commentary. As a Canuck I find your constant references to accommodating cheap Canadians in the backseat absolutely hilarious. In addition, I much enjoyed your spot on a third generation Prelude. Mine is a '91, 420k, but it is standard and the body has been maintained, its the best I can do.
Lovely car, great video, never really thought of owning a Jaguar 🐆 heard bad things about reliability but you have convinced me to look into an XJ8 for my next car.
If Bill ever totally goes over the falls, he's going to start making videos about "Wood chippered Canadians"
Bill, I just came across your channel. I own that, exact, same Jaguar; including the color. You're right, she still turns heads. She's got 223 000 miles on her,and, her "restricted performance" message light just came on a week ago. I've had her for 7 years. I've driven her to California and back twice. (I live in Chicago) She is truly a GRAND DAME out on the road. A guy in Vegas offered me 15 grand for her while driving through Nevada. I smiled with pride as I politely rejected his offer. I have had no problems with her, until now, during our 7 year relationship. Everything you've said about this Jaguar is so, much the truth. I even got a history lesson out of your video. You've got a new sub, Bill. My pride in my baby has only been enhanced by this video. I mean seeing my baby on your video was truly, a thing. Keep up the good work, Bill. Thanks for showcasing my baby.
By her being British and all; I call her, Prudence. LOL.
EDIT: Bill, she'll actually top out at about 200, and, 202 MPH. (We tested her on the "Flats" out in Utah on the way to California)
By the way love your channel
Hilarious❤️
A nice review of a great car, love to drive it already for many years.
Another great video delivered with fun a humour!!!
Love all your opinions but this one stands out as great. Keep it up Bill.
Last of the great styled big Jags. My favorites are the 3rd iteration of the 1st generation and this the 3rd Gen😍The XJ and S Class are in Their Own stratosphere of class segment I think.
Great review. I love my 2006 XJ Vanden Plas, and the one before it, but had to have the air ride suspension replaced with standard suspension on both. It wouldn't even raise the car up in severe cold weather. Otherwise, I enjoy every minute of it!
43 minutes! Wow and I was pretty entertained too.
Nice Jag. Pretty clean
Very cool and dry up here in the North. Nice weather.
Best boot / trunk review. Nice work
Bill, you have forgotten to mention the glovebox is squared in shape, and so perfect for ammostrips/magazines for all the guns you can "hide" in your Jaguar ;-).
First thing I did when I acquired my 2004 Jaguar XJ8 it had 206,000 Miles on it. First thing I tackled was it had faulty suspension code coming up, "very common" but the suspension worked fine and the prior gentleman put one new air bag on the front but they weren't able to clear the code because the EMS module or whatever they're called was bad. But what I did was I just went all analog with it and bought a whole new suspension kit on eBay and got rid of all of the bags and they give you a little electronic box to bypass that signal and you will never have any problems with that suspension again, but of course now you have just one suspension ride there are no adjustments you can make or the car can make. But to be honest it has not taken away from the smooth cloudy ride you get with these cars. It still has a super sweet ride.....and you will never have to worry about any airbag failures in the future. This is a great car to keep long-term being it is all aluminum and will not rust on you. There is still brand new suspension parts they make if they ever go bad and there are a lot of these cars out there that are great parts cars that people dissect and sell anything and everything off these cars. These cars to me still had great personalities, the real Veneer Wood interior and different wood patterns on every one of them just gives them their own personality. A big percentage of these cars were put together by hand and not by machine. It's just something you do not see with today's car manufacturers. If it could be done by a machine it will be done by a machine.... they are absolutely future classics, without a doubt
This car can go 206,000 miles.???
A styling exercise that I always found looked as if it could pounce, like its namesake. The added room in the rear seat of the Vanden Plas extended wheelbase model made it a lot more comfortable than the regular wheelbase versions. A chipper Canadian!
I hit the thumbs up for this video. I enjoyed pointing out how good and reliable Jaguars had become by the year of this one to a guy who had 2 Mercedes cars back in the 80's that were the opposite and got him stranded too many times until he bought Lexes starting in 1997. And that was even though he ended up saying that to even consider owning a Jag was nothing short of madness and I didn't hear anything from him after sharing how well proven these X350s and S-Types and XK8s have turned out to be. Besides, I did go along with him by telling him that these Jags proved 2nd only to Lexes, his choice of make, in reliability. I also recently had someone tell me that that V8 itself was designed by Jaguar in Coventry before Ford sold the plant and that in the 1970s-80's Jaguar used more parts from general motors, most obvious being GM's automatics being hooked up to Jag's V-12s, more than what the X350 generation and XK8s used from Ford and that the X-Type and S-Type were still more Ford. Well I wouldn't have anything other than Chevy or GMC for trucks, anyway.
As the owner of an XJ8 4.2, an XJ6 1988 vintage, a 1995 XJ12, and a 1995 XJS 6.0 V12 I can say they are quite reliable. Like any car, there are areas of concern and little maintenance things you need to know., such as you must use "jiggle pin" thermostats in the V12s. I have driven all of them on long road trips. Amazingly, my XJ40 (`88 XJ6) was extremely reliable. I am impressed with your knowledge of Jaguar and other marques. Like you, I am disgusted by the styling of current Jaguar saloons, and I loath the Maytag dryer knob shift controls.
The best car commentary.... I enjoy your videos....
Knowledge and comedy at the same time. Thank you Bill
Good review. I owned one about 10 years ago. It was a nice car but the air ride suspension is expensive to fix
They all eventually go bad, but you can replace with traditional shocks and springs.
@@lobsterwhisperer7932 does replacing air shocks with traditional shock change the comfort and handling of the car?
These were great cars in their own right, however, did lose a bit of the "special" feel of the prior chassis. WAAAY more reliable than a similar year 7 series, but that's not a hard one to beat. Love the channel, grew up in the car business, and could tell you're a real "car guy", unlike most of the dealers you run into these days.
Great Video,Sir🙌🏻❤
Just got this model !! Love it so far
Bill,here in Detroit it's 2 weeks of sun temps low 40s to upper 50s.Beautiful XJ i agree last of the real Jags.Most here sit on the ground air suspension issues.
Live in the UK, you'll soon be happy to have the heat. 2021 and once again we have had NIL nice weather this year, and I type in the middle of August...
This has to be the best car review I ever saw. 👌🏻
Great video! Thanks!
A beauty! Thanks Bill!
Bill, have any 4 passenger convertibles in stock. MB CLK350 or Infiniti G37...?
YES! Thank u for the video, Bill!
Hi Bill, from your buddy Mark in Canada, love your video's, stories & respect for wildlife. I own a 98 base XJ8, sapphire blue exterior with cream interior. Just turned over 370,000 Klm. Yes, you nailed it with your opinion of these vehicles. I have been very fortunate as for reliability and maintenance. Would recommend you do use J gate in manual mode sometime, really adds a sporty feel. I personally think the gear box in this vehicle is its best attribute. If you would be interested in my Jag, you can have it out the door for $18,000 USD, Ha Ha.
Love that Randell Handle (the J gate nicknamed after the bloke that designed it)I use mine all the time!
great video bill
My 2004 X350 XJR has 256,000 miles on it. They’re certainly decent and reliable cars.
Wow! I just bought an 04 XJR, 140K I absolutely love it.. Ive had to replace the valve cover gaskets and 2 coils so far. I believe I may have to replace the water pump. Its some coolant fluid occasionally under the car in the front engine area. And I believe it may be the sound of the bearings inside the water pump or possibly just a worn pulley. But all my levels look fine and no warning lights.. Outside of that the car drives good and its an amazing feeling step on the pedal and open her up, on the highway.. Any suggestions on the issues I stated. Oh also Im having a few electrical gremlins, the front dome lights and vanity mirrors don't work. Rear top break light only seems to work when its extremely cold.. Also I plan to possibly convert the air suspension. Front shocks work sometimes. And my adaptive cruise light is on says its not functioning.. I want to get the car to tip top shape, as much as possible. I knew it wasn't going to perfect. And it was sitting for awhile.. But so far I absolutely love the car. This is my first Jag. Any information that you so kindly could give me. Would be appreciated it. Thanks in advance.
cool to see you again man, loved your car on tst
256,000 miles , whaaat.???
@@h7pubg haha! Thanks! Still going strong.
@@dennynisevic7848 268,000 now! Lol
Another great video! Love the details about Ford's development to 3rd generation.
Yay bill is back!!! I clicked so fast!
This is the last beautiful Jaguar. EVERYTHING after this is, umm, generic. The magazine critics were TOTALLY wrong at the time concerning its styling. Jaguar and its string pullers should've stuck with this traditional 3 box shape with round lighting. Of course, and sadly, a SUV was needed. This car should've continued on with an eye toward pure luxury, refinement, and reliability. Reliability really is the Achilles heel concerning Jaguar.
The little tables are narcotic trays.......Bill
hands down best review. Septic tank truck and all!
Welcome back Bill with a nice Jaguar. Sorry it is too hot Bill.
I own a 2004 Jaguar XJ8 with about 69k miles on it and absolutely love the car. 👌🏽
Got one of the last of these, the supercharged XJ8, not quite the same as the XJR apparently. Bloody great car.
My neighbor bought one of these a couple years ago, gorgeous car but it was broken down within a few months of him purchasing it... I don't know what the issue was but it must've been something expensive because he got rid of it rather than fixing it.
Nice driving cars though, I worked for a Hertz location in Hawaii that rented them when they were brand new and I always liked shuttling them around. Great interior, smooth ride and a nice punchy V8 engine. I'd drive one if I had the spare money to maintain it.
I always wanted this generation of Jag.
Get a bag of good cat treats like Temptations and they will be glad to see you. Carrots for the goats.
You've got me looking at these cars again. I nearly bought one several years ago, but waiting on some money owed me was, as usual, too long, and that cat got away. There's something about Jaguars, that, when driving one, there's always this perfect moment, something truly sublime.
The paranoia over the birds and cats and goats will be a great buildup for the time when an alligator comes and eats the cats in the background while you're filming...
If I'm not mistaken, the 3.0 Jag used the Ford Duratech V6 out of the Taurus as it's powerplant which was a very reliable platform excluding the transmission.
It's a beautiful car bill thank you and good luck. ..