@@stephenr6427 It is a reference to a rather horrific/tragic event in 1978, when Peoples Temple cult leader Jim Jones convinced his followers to drink juice laced with cyanide. 909 people died.
In Britain, in the 60s and 70s , the Jag Mk2 was actually the choice get away Car of Bank Robbers. The Police had to acquire their own to be able to chase them down.
Being a Brit and a Jag enthusiast myself it's great to see an American who loves these, not the most reliable cars, let's be honest 😅. Also thank you for pronouncing Jaguar properly 👍
I agree. I've owned many Jaguars over 40 years but my 97 X300 was the best of all, and the last proper XJ saloon. It was the final incarnation of the time-proven AJ6 engine. In my mind the only way I'll improve on that is getting the same year supercharged version, the XJR6. Maybe this year...
These cars, if maintained are amazing…I had the X300 XJR6 and X308 XJR8…..change out the upper and lower pulleys, larger Intercooler and pump and she really moves….
They are a great car. When the time comes to change, don’t rule out a late Jaguar XF. Either V8 SC or 4cyl 300(bhp) AWD. They fixed a lot of the interior space issues. Ride well. Buy one for your wife!
I love these. Would I pick one of these over an E39 M5 or W210 E55AMG? I dunno. Maybe I would, just because they're different, not something you see everywhere...not a first pick for most people. But I surely would work on whatever I had to, to improve its reliability regardless if the car had no issues earlier.
8 days a week. Give me a Brit Jag over the Mercs and Beemers anyday. Especially the rotten older S-Classes, always go on the arches which is unacceptable from Mercedes. The lovely W123 aside.
@@autosnob the X type I once had was a nightmare. had the same vacuum line issues. Snow would get inside the rims and throw the wheels off balance. The coolant reservoir plastic rotted at the spigots for the rubber lines and failed requiring a tow on Sunday night looking for an all night repair shop. The paint and interior was very nice though.
Great car !! I have a 77 Daimler double six, a distant relative. There are some really good affordable saloons about these days. My daily is an E90 M3, possibly the best car I’ve ever owned.
One of the best looking cars ever
Glad it's not just me drinking the kool aid
@ what is cool aid 🇬🇧
@@stephenr6427American punch 🇺🇸
@@stephenr6427 It is a reference to a rather horrific/tragic event in 1978, when Peoples Temple cult leader Jim Jones convinced his followers to drink juice laced with cyanide. 909 people died.
THE GREATEST
Use to have a 98 XJR in beautiful British Racing Green for 11 years. Wonderful vehicle. Still miss driving it
I have one. Love it. But I'd love it more if it had a Tremec 6-speed manual 'box
It can be done! Check out @swallowsracing
In Britain, in the 60s and 70s , the Jag Mk2 was actually the choice get away Car of Bank Robbers. The Police had to acquire their own to be able to chase them down.
MK2s still tug at my heart strings every time I see one
Can easily imagine John Dillinger driving this one at speed!...I've got a 2007 XJ6, and I love it.
We didn't get the XJ6 in the States with that generation XJ - only V8s. Is this the same V6 found in the S Type?
Being a Brit and a Jag enthusiast myself it's great to see an American who loves these, not the most reliable cars, let's be honest 😅. Also thank you for pronouncing Jaguar properly 👍
I found in my 30K miles that once the common failure items are addressed - fuel pump, timing chain guides, etc. - it's actually been quite reliable.
1997 the true final edition of the XJ
I agree. I've owned many Jaguars over 40 years but my 97 X300 was the best of all, and the last proper XJ saloon. It was the final incarnation of the time-proven AJ6 engine. In my mind the only way I'll improve on that is getting the same year supercharged version, the XJR6. Maybe this year...
Such a beautiful car thanks for sharing
That great styling back to 1960
These cars, if maintained are amazing…I had the X300 XJR6 and X308 XJR8…..change out the upper and lower pulleys, larger Intercooler and pump and she really moves….
I need to sample one with these mods.
I just got 98 xjr, 65k miles, in British green.
Same here got a red 99 xjr had the e39 m5 as well, his point about the m5 is completely true it’s a hoot, 3rd gear power slides in the dry
They are a great car. When the time comes to change, don’t rule out a late Jaguar XF. Either V8 SC or 4cyl 300(bhp) AWD. They fixed a lot of the interior space issues. Ride well. Buy one for your wife!
I do have a soft spot for the XF-R
I love these.
Would I pick one of these over an E39 M5 or W210 E55AMG?
I dunno. Maybe I would, just because they're different, not something you see everywhere...not a first pick for most people.
But I surely would work on whatever I had to, to improve its reliability regardless if the car had no issues earlier.
Agreed, it’s definitely not the obvious answer!
It’s a great car but I won’t take it over the W210 E55.
That’s fair and having owned a few W210 E55s I can certainly understand your point of view. They are also great cars, in their own right.
Car used for a bank robbery - couldn't have said it better myself!
8 days a week. Give me a Brit Jag over the Mercs and Beemers anyday. Especially the rotten older S-Classes, always go on the arches which is unacceptable from Mercedes. The lovely W123 aside.
I agree the W210 and W220 Mercedes were bad but X308s are not immune from the tin worm either.
X306 is better but you’re close here
I haven't driven one, but I am intrigued. And it was available with.a manual!
Yup you’ll need to rob a bank to pay for all the repairs 😂
Do you though? Stay tuned for a breakdown of my total outlay over almost 3 years of ownership.
@@autosnob the X type I once had was a nightmare. had the same vacuum line issues. Snow would get inside the rims and throw the wheels off balance. The coolant reservoir plastic rotted at the spigots for the rubber lines and failed requiring a tow on Sunday night looking for an all night repair shop. The paint and interior was very nice though.
Great car !! I have a 77 Daimler double six, a distant relative.
There are some really good affordable saloons about these days. My daily is an E90 M3, possibly the best car I’ve ever owned.
@@Omegaman1969 Love me a good S65! Nice choice of daily.