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Jaguar XK8 - What are they? What to expect from a typical version V161 XKR/X100
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 14 ส.ค. 2024
- Thinking of buying a one, here we show you what to expect from the car if in good condition. Including typical Model variants, interior, exterior, performance and running costs etc. We are not covering reliability and things to look out for in this video. We will be covering those items in another specific Buying Guide video.
Channel = / odrmodurol @ODRModurol
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This is not an official guide and is for general information and interest only.
Part of a series of short videos on the experience with maintaining our own cars.
We currently have a 1996 Jaguar XK8 4.0 V8 Petrol, a 2014 Ford Kuga (Explorer) 2.0 diesel and a 2013 Nissan Leaf 80Kw Electric car.
We Current have lots of useful playlists on the @O&DRModurol Channel for these cars.
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Great video! I bought my wife's '03 XK8 4.2 liter Convertible (here in the States) as an '05 Xmas present for her. She still has it, drives it often, and loves it. Doesn't drive it so much in the winter (salty roads). She said she'd like a Coupe, but we didn't have the heart to sell the '03 Convertible. I considered new and used F-Types, but the Mrs is only 5 ft and 1/2 inches tall, so she could barely see over the dash board of that "pillbox" design of the F-Type. We ended up getting her a '14 XK for Xmas 2017. She'll drive it occasionally, but I am the one who usually drives when we take it out together, and, I'll admit, I drive it myself more often (again during nicer weather). That newer XK is a fabulous GT to take on long trips.
Vernon, sounds like you are quite familiar with the XK and Jaguar range. Your wife is good selection of cars to drive, must be difficult to choose, lucky devil. Thank you for your comment and support, regards Damian
1998 Xk8 owned for 15 years; pure driving joy; best deal on a legendary sports car; ya ya some maintenance issues but nothing that would prevent me from buying one.
Patrick, thanks for the positive feedback on your car ownership experience, much appreciated, regards Damian
This channel is almost too good to be true! 1997-2003 XK8's have always been my dream car, and after decades of waiting, I'm finally in the market to buy one. Damian, I'm new to the channel, but I cannot thank you enough for all the info that you provide. Your content literally answers every question I've had....from the tensioner issues, to the specific differences between each model year. Keep up the great work sir!
Alan, glad you found our videos helpful. Good luck with your search, lots to choose from, regards Damian
Absolutely love your channel. Keep it up. Thanks.
Steve, thank you for the compliment, much appreciated. We will try to keep up the good work, regards Damian
Great well delivered and thought out vid, covering all the essentials in one go, thanks 😊
Oak tree3, thanks for the feedback. Much appreciated, regard’s Damian
good morning Damian it is always a pleasure to watch your videos. intensive information, I watched the video twice. As always, a good refresher on my knowledge. Thank you
Udo, great to hear your positive comment. Very much appreciated, regards Damian
Oh Damian, you've obviously never spent time in the states back in the 70's! These Jags are NOT, by any stretch of the imagination, a "big" car!! In fact, my '04 XKR is by far the smallest car I've ever had! Back in '77 GM "downsized" all their mid and full size cars, and they were still enormous compared to these Jags. This Jag also gives me by far the best gas mileage I've ever had in a car.
Andork, sorry,🤦♂️ I only realised my mistake in editing it. I have added the text (UK). Easy to get a wrong perspective living over here due to everything being smaller including the roads! Thanks for the comment, regards Damian
@@ODRModurol Lol, no apologies needed Damian, I just thought it was kind of funny!
Andork, no problem appreciate the input, regards Damian
Love the BBS Milan wheels, very rare option.
Marcos, I love my BBS Milan’s too. A good set of wheels really lift the car to a new level. I had revolvers and flutes before but IMHO these are the best by far. Compared to Detriots they aren’t hard ride and don’t cost the earth. Thanks for the comment regards Damian
I disagree Damien I think once your familiar with the poor brakes incredibly light steering and have scared yourself a couple of times you can drive it like you stole it. Had mine 4 years and still makes me grin every time I boot it.great video cheers.
Gareth, not sure that’s disagreeing but honest. I know exactly what you mean you can’t help booting it every now and again to hear the sweet V8 music. Thanks for the comment regards Damian
@@ODRModurol Well, as far as my experience goes,I MUST at least twice a week make a 0 to100 Full throttle , to keep my X308SC engine running best.
What I really like bout these XK/XJ Cars, is how U can use that J-gate for a better and nicer driving experience.
Fantastic video Damian. Great car 👍
Steven, much appreciated, thanks Damian
nice video Damian
Steve, thanks for the encouraging feedback, regards Damian
Does your intelligent sounder still work? Apparently they can cause all sorts of problems with things like blowing fuses. Mine doesn’t work and I’ve given trying to find a replacement sounder. Thanks for posting this video.
Paulakhs, the intelligent sounder rechargeable batteries had broken down in mine and wasn’t repairable. See this video for more info. th-cam.com/video/RbKz6jFVTOA/w-d-xo.html Good luck finding one that works, regards Damian
The radiator will leak coolant into your transmission unless you have an XKRR which no one ever got to own. the transmission shop will not hook up the transmission wiring harness correctly after the rebuild and the drive shaft will eat up the cables. But it is pretty to look at.
Jorge, sorry you had a bad experience. Sounds like the repair shop had a few issues. As I say they can be complete money pit. Thanks for the feedback, regards Damian
Nice still got my 05 xj6 bur wallnut
John, excellent, burr walnut is the must have dash veneer for this era of Jags IMHO, regards Damian
Well done
Jez, thanks for the positive feedback, regards Damian
What a beauty! Thanks for the vid.
I am looking for detail on how to do a complete coolant flush and fill, especially dealing with the air burp tank, can you or anyone here give me any info? Thanks
John, 4.0 litre is simple refill,
Coolant refill / top up EP37 Jaguar XK8 / XKR (X100)
th-cam.com/video/eIDJholOW-E/w-d-xo.html.
but 4.2 litre a vacuum method is recommended, regards Damian
Mine has the SatNav, it works, wouldn't use it if ineeded to as it is time consuming and my phone is far quicker. That said, having three dials that don't give you any accurate readings and are pretty much even more useless. I leave my SatNav on as it displays the Jaguar logo/leaper. :-)
Matt, both are period tech, a SatNav that doesn’t work great or dials that never told the truth anyway. It’s a tough call. All about the look? Regards Damian
Cheers.......
John, cheers to you too, regards Damian
I've wanted an XJS since i was a kid. Now I'm 52 the XK is a more realistic proposition. I've been driving a Mini Cooper convertible for a few years not. I car that is reliable and extremely cheap to own. Am i mad to want to finally get a Jag? I only drive 2 weeks in 5 due to work, and this would be my second car. I wouldn't want to spend much more than £5k.
Richard, no you aren’t mad, but you do need to go into this with your eyes open. It’s going to be a 20 year old modern classic car with all the normal age related problem plus all the XK8 specific ones. Need to get very good advise when buying to avoid the pitfalls. Advise you test drive one because they drive like tankers compared to a mini, might help you decide if you really want one. Good luck, regards Damian
@@ODRModurol thanks. The first thing to do is find one to drive. I've barely looked at one closely. I just feel it's an itch I need to scratch.
@richardbritain7435, they say never met your heroes. Car Design has moved on quite a bit since. But if you have an itch, no need to purchase one, to have a quick scratch. Why not try an XJS test drive as well. You’ll know then if you really need one in your life, regards Damian
@@ODRModurol I can't imagine it'll be that easy to find one to test drive but I definitely need to do it. It might put me right off and save me the bother. It would be great to try an XJS after all these years.
@richardbritain7435, there are currently 47 XJS’s and 78 XK8’s for sale on Autotrader. If you don’t want to go that route there’s always plenty of Jag club meets where you can talk to other owners and possibly more. Where are you based? Regard’s Damian
Are you mad to use this as a daily drive?
y2james99, it’s not my daily driver, couldn’t afford the fuel. Thanks for the comment, Regards Damian
Spent $13,500 for a 2000 XK8 with 35,000 miles in 2021 and have to date spent over $10,000 to keep it running. 😭
Max, sorry they can be massive money pits. What sort of issues have you addressed? regards Damian
I also own a 2000 xk8 (coupe). Just got done changing out the plastic tensioners for metal ones for a 4.2 liter. It was one of the most frustrating jobs i've ever accomplished.
Max, you must be very pleased and less to worry about. Well done. What did you find frustrating? Regards Damian
Wow who do you insure with cost me 400.
John, the fact I live in rural Wales is probably the highest factor. I also use confused.com and pick the cheapest low mileage fully comprehensive quote. Other online comparison sites are available. This years Adrian Flux actually called me and offered a great deal. Unfortunately I think next year the renewal will be £100 more expensive so will move again. Regards Damian
I use Grove Dean. Specialist brokers. £200 fully comprehensive which includes legal and breakdown recovery with home start.
Matt, sounds like a good deal with those extra included. Good reference, regards Damian
Try Lockton insurance. I’m with them for my 04 XKR with agreed value. Cost under £300 with recovery included.
Thanks to every one. Great help...