Still as beautiful today as when it was launched, classic styling never gets old! I have a gorgeous 2014 face lift XF-S the 3.0l Petrol, I love Jags and Jag vids like this!
I have one as my every day runner, bloody love it. I have an after market exhaust on it and this adds to the auto blip rev matching as you change down when its in sport mode. I'm surprised you never did that, although you may not have known 😉 But we X150 owners know🤗 Loved the video mate, thankyou.
Don’t worry about the rear legroom as anyone over 4’ tall has nowhere for their head! 😃 I have a 2006 (an early aluminium car) that I have owned for 10 years. I still love it.
I would so love to own one, as I personally think it is one of the best GTs ever made. Certainly one of the prettiest! However, being 6"4 and having particularly long legs, I don't fit comfortably behind the wheel of an XK. I test drove one about 2 years ago and sadly had to return it after just a couple of minutes. Breaks my heart...
I'm 6'3" with longish (34") legs and my brother is 6' 6" and we both fit fine. There's a German guy who has (enthusiastically) reviewed the 5.0L XK convertible, who is 6'4". I don't know which model you tried but the older 4.2L (without the air-cooled seats) has more leg-room and I think the convertible has more headroom, than the coupe. It's worth trying a few - if you're still interested.
@@reality-cheque Thank you for your comment and the info. Since posting my thoughts on the XK, I have talked to a friend who recommended I try the XK8 for space. I did and have recently bought a Final Edition Coupé. I am very happy with it and fit perfectly fine. 😉 Cheers!
Hard to say as the same car can be terrible or great depending on how it’s been looked after. You should check out the story I wrote for @welldriven on Instagram when I purchased my 1995 Mercedes-Benz SL320: welldrivencars.co.uk
@@TheTurismoDiaries Well I took the car out today! Amazing. Full service history, 54k miles, 1 owner. Wheels have been refurbished and the front resprayed because of stone chippings. There was oxidisation on the underside of the car which has been treated. Very tempted!
Love my xk8 x100 but I'd jump to an x150 in a heartbeat if it would fit in my garage. It may not be quite as pretty but its in a different league when it comes down to driveability.
Older cars will always be needier than newer ones and as parts become rarer, they become more expensive. I think the values in Europe may be higher than in the UK. 2006 cars can be had fro around £7k and 2008 cars for around £10k. As I mentioned, I would always buy the newest car I could afford. Have you driven both?
@@TheTurismoDiaries It's about the looks because there's not a lot of performance difference. The prior X100 is such a curvaceous beauty with its slippery form subtly out-styling the later X150.
Paul Kane That’s exactly it! One of the most beautifully designed production cars that has ever been built. I have a Jaguar raging green 2003 4.2 supercharged edition with just 50k on the clock. Ivory leather, burr walnut dash with 20’ Montreals. Had it 8 years now. Simply stunning. Have no problem If you want to review mine - when the dry weather comes; It doesn’t go out in the wet. 😎
After a succession of Bmws i bought an Xk8 some years ago mileage at 42k great drive when it was going .Sadly proved to be the most unreliable car i have ever owned.
The DB9 was designed by Henrik Fisker, not Ian Callum. Callum designed the DB7 and the 2001 Vanquish - which shares many design cues with the all-aluminium XK (X150). I had a Vanquish (new from the factory in 2002) but I now drive a 2014 XK - which is more enjoyable, more usable, more reliable, more subtle and more rewarding. The Jaguar gearbox is superior, the interior better put together, the seats (far) more comfortable, the performance is similar and the view from the door mirrors is too! The sound is different but just as good... Every time I get into the Jag, I feel as if I've 'nicked it' - given how little I paid for it. At any price it's still the best gentleman's GT, ever made. A Bentley Continental GT comes close but it's too 'chav' or brash to be gentlemanly - not subtle at all!
I'm an expat Brit living in the US and love driving around my 2007 XK. I feel so......British!
Still as beautiful today as when it was launched, classic styling never gets old!
I have a gorgeous 2014 face lift XF-S the 3.0l Petrol, I love Jags and Jag vids like this!
Top notch review - you covered EVERYTHING in seven minutes and made me go and BUY one! Job done !
so how is it?
I have one as my every day runner, bloody love it. I have an after market exhaust on it and this adds to the auto blip rev matching as you change down when its in sport mode.
I'm surprised you never did that, although you may not have known 😉
But we X150 owners know🤗
Loved the video mate, thankyou.
Thanks! Not the first person to mention the exhaust note not being included 🙈.
@@TheTurismoDiaries Plenty of vids if you want to listen to that, don't beat yourself up over it, I loved the short sweet approach!
J’ai le même et en suis très satisfait.Superbe ligne avec ce merveilleux V8.
Love my 2008 XK 8 Cabrio and so does my wife. I’m keeping it in shape.
Intro much appreciated
Nice review. I always liked the look of Jaguar. Im finna buy one here in America.
Thanks!
Don’t worry about the rear legroom as anyone over 4’ tall has nowhere for their head! 😃
I have a 2006 (an early aluminium car) that I have owned for 10 years. I still love it.
Wow 10 years! Just goes to show the quality of this model XK!
10 years? I just took a 07 out for a test spin today! Amazing sound!
An absolutely Beautiful and very underrated car .
Bought one of these in September and love it , discovered now it’s got cold just how easy it is to get the back end out 😂
There is much difference between this and xkr 4.2?
I would so love to own one, as I personally think it is one of the best GTs ever made. Certainly one of the prettiest! However, being 6"4 and having particularly long legs, I don't fit comfortably behind the wheel of an XK. I test drove one about 2 years ago and sadly had to return it after just a couple of minutes. Breaks my heart...
I'm 6'3" with longish (34") legs and my brother is 6' 6" and we both fit fine. There's a German guy who has (enthusiastically) reviewed the 5.0L XK convertible, who is 6'4".
I don't know which model you tried but the older 4.2L (without the air-cooled seats) has more leg-room and I think the convertible has more headroom, than the coupe.
It's worth trying a few - if you're still interested.
@@reality-cheque Thank you for your comment and the info. Since posting my thoughts on the XK, I have talked to a friend who recommended I try the XK8 for space. I did and have recently bought a Final Edition Coupé. I am very happy with it and fit perfectly fine. 😉 Cheers!
Why are there “R” logos on the interior trim if it’s not an XK-R? Never seen that.
Curious, you said it was not an R and just a 4.2, but it has an R interior?
Can dome one tell me the size speakers On the front and back doors; I want to upgrade the sound system on a 08 hk. Thanks
how did you do it can you share with me , thank you
Good review. You have earned another subscriber 😃. Why did the interior have an “R” on the dash above the glove box if it was the non-R model 🤔
Thank you!
Going to test drive a 2007 one tomorrow!
I’d be interested to hear what you think!
@@TheTurismoDiaries 1 owner, super low mileage. Yeah will do. I gather reliability is good with this model.
Hard to say as the same car can be terrible or great depending on how it’s been looked after. You should check out the story I wrote for @welldriven on Instagram when I purchased my 1995 Mercedes-Benz SL320: welldrivencars.co.uk
@@TheTurismoDiaries Well I took the car out today! Amazing. Full service history, 54k miles, 1 owner. Wheels have been refurbished and the front resprayed because of stone chippings. There was oxidisation on the underside of the car which has been treated. Very tempted!
Sounds like you’ve found a good one! I haven’t stopped being tempted since my review! Good luck!
nice review.
Thank you!
Love my xk8 x100 but I'd jump to an x150 in a heartbeat if it would fit in my garage. It may not be quite as pretty but its in a different league when it comes down to driveability.
Love the look of this one but I could only ever buy the convertible version (i wish)
I think you’d be pleased either way! Hardtop would be the preference for me considering the UK’s tendency to suddenly downpour with rain!
Do you know the reason why the seats are in the back of the XK and other cars like DB9 and DB11 there is a reason
jt is for insurance purposes, 2+2 category has lower premiums, they also have more storage space as a classic GT car requires to carry the namesake
Grate car xk,
Would you choose this xk for 20k euro or xk8 green with 17" wheells, for 10k euro?
Please help !!
Buy the newest car you can afford. Older cars will always be more problematic and less efficient than newer ones. Hope this helps.
Thank you so much , it helps me a lot ,
Go on with your channel, it is grate !
You’re welcome and thank you!
Older cars will always be needier than newer ones and as parts become rarer, they become more expensive. I think the values in Europe may be higher than in the UK. 2006 cars can be had fro around £7k and 2008 cars for around £10k. As I mentioned, I would always buy the newest car I could afford. Have you driven both?
Remember, its a huge difference between a xk and a xk8. The xk8 is the older generation. The newer generation xk’s from 2006-2014 is the best;)
Doesnt beat the XKR X100 I'm afraid. Good, but doesnt beat its predecessor.
In what way? I am hunting down the older model to review myself. I think both cars look great!
@@TheTurismoDiaries It's about the looks because there's not a lot of performance difference. The prior X100 is such a curvaceous beauty with its slippery form subtly out-styling the later X150.
I tend to agree. The hunt is on to get one on the channel!
Paul Kane That’s exactly it! One of the most beautifully designed production cars that has ever been built. I have a Jaguar raging green 2003 4.2 supercharged edition with just 50k on the clock. Ivory leather, burr walnut dash with 20’ Montreals. Had it 8 years now. Simply stunning. Have no problem If you want to review mine - when the dry weather comes; It doesn’t go out in the wet. 😎
@@Redeye196513 Ditto! mine is also a 2003 XKR. A coupe with Ivory, Burr and Detroits. It was love at first sight!
Are the 4.2s realiable???????
Nope
A lot will come down to how it has been maintained. Check for a full/ comprehensive service history.
Bit late. Yes 4.2 are bulletproof v8. Anyone who says otherwise is an idiot.
yes very
385 bhp get it right
It’s actually just 300 coz this is the 4.2 N/A not the 5.0 N/A. Get it right.
BARGAIN USED....GET ONE ...NOTHING COMES CLOSE FOR THE MONEY !!
Totally agree!
After a succession of Bmws i bought an Xk8 some years ago mileage at 42k great drive when it was going .Sadly proved to be the most unreliable car i have ever owned.
Crap intro
(Heresy, mate!)
The DB9 was designed by Henrik Fisker, not Ian Callum.
Callum designed the DB7 and the 2001 Vanquish - which shares many design cues with the all-aluminium XK (X150).
I had a Vanquish (new from the factory in 2002) but I now drive a 2014 XK - which is more enjoyable, more usable, more reliable, more subtle and more rewarding.
The Jaguar gearbox is superior, the interior better put together, the seats (far) more comfortable, the performance is similar and the view from the door mirrors is too! The sound is different but just as good...
Every time I get into the Jag, I feel as if I've 'nicked it' - given how little I paid for it.
At any price it's still the best gentleman's GT, ever made.
A Bentley Continental GT comes close but it's too 'chav' or brash to be gentlemanly - not subtle at all!