IDRIVEACLASSIC reviews: 90s supercharged Jaguar XJR XJR6
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- In today’s video we are out in another Jag - but this time it’s a super cool 90s Jag and it’s not just any Jag - it's a SUPERCHARGED JAG!!! In today’s video we’ll cover off having a look around this amazing Jaguar XJR and take it for a drive and of course, let you hear it start up!
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Now that's a real Jag, not like today. Love it!
So true
@@idriveaclassic : Hi Stephanie how are you today? Gr8 Jag, I MUST admit I've been a Jaguar fan since childhood. The '71-74 Jaguar E type V12 is my all time favourite. In signal red of coarse. Have ever driven this model? I do like other British cars as well such as the Aston Martin Volante V8,Triumph TR8,MG-B GT,Rover 3500(SD1) and RR Silver Cloud 3. Stay safe and have a gr8 God blessed day.
Yes a real Jag is not like today. It is like they were around 1960s up to 1974 or so. Unique and full of class except that BL were sending cars out to customers which were shoddily built sometimes with engines that failed quite quickly because they weren't built properly. Being high tech and modern is great but the tradition of Jaguar is what needs to be celebrated.
Saw one of these yesterday, always make me go “lovely Jag”
They really are 🥰
Hello from Dallas, Steph! I've been a fan of your channel since early on and really appreciate your informative and entertaining posts about cars we, for the most part, never see here in the colonies. Your endearing personal style and obvious affection for the classics you review have made me into a true fan, and getting the owners to share their stories is a huge bonus. You have great friends, which is no surprise.
I have enjoyed an 01 Vanden Plas and an 03 XK8 convertible for ten and five years respectively, and you are so right in advising people to buy the best example they can afford. Once sorted, these cars are both reliable and durable in addition to being head turners even twenty years on, even in a famously status-conscious city like mine. And paid for, thank you very much.
You do a great job. Keep that camera rolling!
Awww thanks David!!!
I adore these Jags. My uncle had a few of these. Wonderful cars - period. Great review as always Steph - look forward to them!
Who doesn't love a Jag? Or a Daimler come to that!
I really want to test an older Jag now 😂
Great jag love it nice to see people in there early 20s enjoying the modern classics retrotastic
I hope you didn’t include me in early 20s there. I’m 32 😂😂😂😂😂
@@idriveaclassic I know lol .the owner 22 i think
@@idriveaclassic 32s nothing, you mentioned 90s retro nights Steph and it being insane time wise, wait till your standing in a queue in a garage and something you were out raving to in 1990 comes on the radio, that's when the age reality check hits home😂😂 that Jag is beautiful, nicest shape for me. same year as my vr6 golf but in 97 I was driving a tornado red mk2gti golf, the first vr6 came in June 2000 and I've been stuck in them ever since! Think next year I might actually be technically driving a classic ( if it doesn't lie down) 😂🤘😎
£1700! That's a steal Richard. What a wonderful car and the sound of that straight 6! Wow! Many thanks Steph.
My mate's dad bought a turquoise XJR when they came out in 1996. We were in our 20's and used to borrow it on a regular basis. Not sure whether people assumed we'd stolen it or whether it was because it was The Jag to have at the time, but it got a lot of attention. It was a bloody amazing car though.
Gorgeous Jaguar 😍.
Isn’t she just 😫
I had a V8 XJR, gorgeous looking and driving car. Mine was on its original engine, so occasionally suffered from the starting issue caused by the porous nikosil liners.
A 6 cylinder XJR is on my list of cars still wanted.
Gorgeous, quick and comfy for not huge money. What's not to like?
I learned to drive a manual transmission on a Jaguar XK120 that an uncle bought new when he was stationed in Britian and had shipped back to the US. Right hand drive, so I had a lot of unlearning to do later. That XK was the beginning of my love affair with Jaguars. I am 72 now and that has not changed. I envy you being able to drive the ultimate Jag!
This is probably one of the best cars you've reviewed, thanks for having it.
What a gorgeous jag. Nice work Steph.
Cheers Eddie!
One of my favourite cars! Great video, Steph!
Cheers Kieran!!!
Yes I do miss my supercharged Jaguar XJR. It was a P reg from 1997, and the colour was called Carnival Red. It drank petrol as if it had a towering thirst! But it drove like a big sportscar. and I certainly liked driving it at speed. But it was such a long car, that it was difficult to park in car parks. It really is more like parking a van!
Always lusted after one of these, awesome review Steph 👌🏻
Cheers love!
A nice video on one of the most underrated and special Jags ever. The XJR6 specifically is just in incredibly special and has so much charm. Working on them is not bad at all for an enthusiast. The trick is to buy one that has been maintained throughout it’s life. The supercharged AJ16S engine is intoxicating and as soon as you drive one you will not quite settle with the rest of the X300 range ever again. Logically a 3.2 sport is 90% of the Jag you would ever need, but just listen to the Eton blower and you won’t care. That is what happened to me and obviously the same happened to the owner of this one. Interesting to note the car in this video has some lovely looking exhaust headers. The problem is that only 6500 XJR6s were ever built so they are already rare. 102 of them had a manual transmission and having driven one I can say it is a completely different car. You really have to drive it and the power is more usable. Utterly brilliant, they are the holy grail!
It’s hard buying a rare car but I think Richard made a great choice here x
Great video. I've got a 2002 XJ 3.2 v8, same shape as this before they changed shape. Totally agree with you on the finance view. Why pay 200, 300, 400 a month when you can buy one of these for under 2k and own it outright. Even though they're not great on fuel you'll save money against a finance car plus it's a special driving experience that turns heads.
Nice honest presentation and so is the car. Greetings from a German Jaaag addict.
That gearbox looked like hard work! My dad had an XJ6 followed by an XJ8, and their gearboxes were effortless.
I had a 1996 XJR6, pokey, but a lot less bite than my 1998 XJR V8. The latter car unfortunately had a pile of problems! Have had my 2002 XJ8 Sovereign 4 ltre LWB since 2012 and this has been great and with performance on a par with the 1996 XJR. Historically have had 2 Series 3 XJ12, both very smooth but money pits. You must regularly run Jags, service every 6 months irrespective of milage and use a Jag specialist.
I owned several x300/x308s when I was in 20s.
I've got to late 30s & thought it was time for another Jag.
Viewed various xf's & xe's & something wasn't quite right with them.beautiful cars but too pedestrian.
Further hunting turned up a beautiful 1997 xj6 with 64k for a third of the price & it's sat gleaming on drive now making me smile every morning 😁
I spotted one today in traffic, and released just how beautiful these Jaguar XJ’s are. Now I won’t one, for myself.
I kept saying to myself “Wow that’s beautiful”.
It's funny that you should put this video up today. Only yesterday I was saying on reddit that the 90's XJ6 models were the best looking of the bunch.
Feel free to post this on the thread. I’m on reddit as idriveaclassic of course 🥰
LOL. Cheeky.
Love that buffet and retro radio thing behind Richard in your house.
That is one beautiful Jag I cant believe it's the same age as me
Insane isn’t it
But it`s younger than it`s owner!
Steph in a modern car? Don’t get too used to those creature comforts, you love your classics that are much older.
Hahaha it was far too modern for me.
@@idriveaclassic Practically brand new!
A bit modern for my taste but at least when that one was made they still looked like Jags!
Too modern for me but appreciated the workmanship
Another great review Steph, how i miss mine.....1995 british Racing green with a black interior. Apparently it was owned by the boss of Tarmac and was specced up, it even had heated rear seats! My god it was fast, and it loved its petrol, but it was a money pit! I only managed 23mpg on the motorway at a constant 50mph. And yes it would do 155mph.
I took my wife to our wedding in it and brought my Son home from the hospital when he was born. I will admit i shed a tear when i sold it to emigrate. Id have another in a heart beat.
Good luck to the owner, i hope he cherishes her.
Wasn’t expecting Steph in a Jaguar. Very pleasantly surprised by this super car.
Something different eh!
These Old Jags are the best
You always amaze me with your classic car reviews I have tried to get intouch with you to review my classics thanks
Hey you’re best off popping me an email!
XJR was available on the XJ40 model. It was a model created by TWR, that had done the XJ220 with Jaguar.
It wasn't supercharged, just had higher-lift cams for extra power but had (rather garish) bodykit and was first launched with the 3.6 and then the 4.0.
Cool old things but as you say they look very 80s!
Ive just sold my one of these, It was very unusual as it was a factory manual transmission car. Absolutely bulletproof thing but the headlining did my head in (literally).
Aww. I had a normally aspirated one, the XJ6 X300, that I picked up for £1400, and it whisked me along for seven or eight years. I loved it. I think I'd still prefer another Maestro though.
Steph, lovely car and a great review as always, keep up the good work. You really should have your own series on tv. Always well researched with lots of interesting information.
First... possibly.... love the review as always... cracking car. Hello from Tipperary 😊
Hello from West Yorkshire 🙌
I miss my Jag. Best car I have ever driven in terms of comfort.
Why not buy one again? They are not pricy.
Ah Steph, love your videos, i'm gonna enjoy this vid later, and cant wait.
Steph, (sweet lovely lady) you MUST one day appraise a Jaguar or Daimler XJ V12 with the HE engine !!
Such a "Old English" and beautiful car in every way ! THANKS
My pleasure!
You looked a bit nervous putting your foot down with that power on tap. Good presenting and lots of facts genned up on. Great work.
Aww thanks! Yeah I didn’t feel as freaked out driving it as I expected with it being so large but I’ve been knocking about in the Marina
Normally, I do not care for blacked out cars, but this looks fantastic in every respect. Even the dark (ash?) wood is fantastic. A Jaguar that looks and ACTS the role well! Richard has fantastic taste!
Ahhhh!!! LOVELY!!! Thanks Steph. Love Jags, love XJ6s, love love love the "R"!
Great Job in explaining this XJR6. You know your Jags!
They do come with rust issues, but find a good one and it won't disappoint....
Still a real Jaguar because they were always known for their powerful 6 cylinder engines. Sadly this one is a bit dark inside like BMWs but it is still a nicer place to be than a German luxury car. From here Jaguars became really good quality cars. However, the XJ40 started the come back after BL did little for the XJ6's reputation. The XJ40 sowed the seed for this great XJR. Thank you so much Steph and Richard. A man of taste.
I almost brought one of these when I was 19 (many years ago lol) it was a 95 N plate in black :)
Bought. Please learn the difference. Thankyou. The meaning is entirely different.
Oooh Steph's gone posh again! Suits you I reckon. Another great car review as always 😁👍
Hahahaha. It’s so funny because both myself and the owner couldn’t be less posh if we tried 😂😂😂
Hello Steph, that is real beauty. Thanks great show.
One problem especially in the UK with a car like this; it will DRINK FUEL!!!! J gate shifter is basically giving you a bit of choice full auto, or manually shift it when you want to.
Yes Steph i agree, too much going on in the middle of the car, driver NEEDS to be paying ATTN to the road NOT look down to adjust something!!!!!
This model and the series 3 are the two best looking XJs in my opinion. I was lucky enough to have a 2000 MY V8 Sovereign which was only two years old when I bought it and would still have it now if some cockwomble in a 35cwt van hadn't driven Ito the side of it. I certainly prefer it to drive to the X350 I replaced it with that said I do enjoy the improved technology in the newer car specifically the voice control, the satnav and touch screen.
If the owner has moved out, the style of his home shows it's no surprise that he appreciates these. I was quite a bit older when I got my first Jag (a manual 3.2 version of this). Should have got one earlier!
Great car, who doesn't love an old Jag? I recognise some of the places you film near where I used to live, keep up the good work
Good video Steph , shame about the sound though , Steering wheel is a replacement as the wood trim was always matching.
Wrong… they never matched it to the dark wood dash models… I’ve got the brochure which shows pics of this and the contrast .
Nice video and car steph ❤good to see you back x😊👍👍
Cheers Ian!
Hi very Glad to see you back great job as always hope you get better soon please NEC part 2
It is coming! As I’ve said already, I’ve started a new job and life is very hectic. I have to put bill paying work first I’m afraid. I will sort stuff.
Hi thanks for your reply all the best my love
My wife is starting to be jealous, because I always watch your vids at instance. :) Amazing car, great review.
What great review very well done I own late x300 Sport and your review provides great outlook on the marque.
As always - what an excellent review! Well done. And thank you.
Had an X300 4.0 Daimler. Loved it, I'll have an XJR one day. Such a fantastic car to drive and got lots of attention
This, and its successor the X308, are the last elegant old school XJ's. Properly built, go like stink, and in black the coolest of cool things. Rivalled only by the Maserati Quattroporte as the perfect wheels for the aspiring hitman.
Great video, Love the jag!!! Really gorgeous inside and out, thank you!!
As always, a great car, great video, and beautiful narrator and hostess! ;)
Aw thanks x
Oh yes.Thats a Jag!Supercharged bad boy!
Those wheels are epic. They really make the car. Better IMO than those on the later V8 XJR.
x308 XJR was the game changer
I`m sure the engine was hot, but regardless of make please let the oil circulate for 10 seconds or so before revving it, to allow oil to be pumped to the top of the engine, which will be almost dry if the engine has been stopped for more than a few seconds! The oil will have drained down from the top of the engine, where the very important camshaft and valves are!
You`re quite right about the miss-matched wood on the wheel though, it didn't leave the factory like that.
Glad to see you back 👍
Thanks lovely x
I second that!
Love the black interior. They age much better than the tan ones. Been looking for a 95-97 XJ6 (X300) with a black interior here in the US. Very nice ones approach $10k US, but most examples are well-worn and much cheaper.
Lovely car great. Video steph keep up the good work
Cheers David!
Great review, and I have the same feeling!
It looks a nice car good review glad your feeling a bit better. It sounds sweet big cat
Yeah it’s been a bit wild lately. Gallstones are playing up now. Feel like a pensioner 😂
@@idriveaclassic lol i know that feeling
what a lovely Jag always liked Jaguar
I may well buy a Jag, or a Bentley. I`m disabled and retired, and I might not be able to drive it myself, we`ll have to see. But for friends to drive, or drive me, or just to sit in and listen to music, or look at, it will still be worth it.
Nice to see you in a classic Jaguar. I have a 2003 S-type 3.0 (yes, I know, from the Ford era, although the concept/design was done prior to Ford) which attracts many nice comments in a world of German and Asian look-alike cars (the Inspector Morse/Sweeney vibe on a budget). If you ever make it to the States, feel free to take my Jag for a spin...! As mentioned earlier, the audio on this episode seemed to pick up more road/wind noise than your commentary, so some sort of clip on external mic would be an improvement...
Jagwarr , had six of these and the twin supercharged V8, should do one on TVR
Great video and lovely car to top job as always Steph
Great review luv, I'm thinking of buying a 2002 xj8 sport as a Sunday driver.
Glad my old jag is appreciated
Hey if this was yours I’d appreciate putting you in touch with current owner! My email is Idriveaclassic(@)gmail(dot)com
Nothing bad. Richard adores this car like it’s his first born. He’d love to chat to old owners!
This girl is fantastic. But who is the dishy Cameron. Comments turned off for the vids he appears in !
Another great review Steph x
The comments were turned off because I’d had so much fat abuse on that video and I couldn’t take it anymore x
Woah!!! he waited a whole day on Facebook marketplace!! Damn he was lucky that was still there, usually sold in half an hour on there..
He drove up and back in a day too. Mental 😂
So would I if i saw a bargain like that!
Love it. Is it missing rear led lights? Great review. My father in law have 2006 Xkr8 and its amazing with supercharged 4.2 v8. Keep up a great work
My kind of spec, best wheels also.
The different color on the wood on the steering wheel would indicate that steering wheel was replaced with one that was in better condition. Probably because a prior owner wore rings and damaged it.
One of my all time favourite cars. In the best colour of black. I’ve owned about 5 of these. I’m after another one. Is is for sale ?
Beautiful car I m trying get 1 always wanted 1
looks like the air con could do with a charge to get rid of the steaming up windows!
According to Clarkson, it's Jaaaaaaag! nice bit of motor (ere, didn't you kill my bruvver?)
Steph, you should have drove the Buttertubs pass. OK you are probably not skilled enough to give the big cat a real good work out, but a spirited drive there you would find just how easy it is to cover the ground.
Remember the Jaguar slogan "grace, pace & space" A supercharged Jag is the robbers ideal.
1. I’m miles from there in this video
2. I’m a skilled driver...not sure why you’d suggest otherwise!
@@idriveaclassic I'm no suggesting you are not, just the potential of this car is so high. To max it out on a moorland road takes exceptional skill. I'd happily ride beside you Steph. Keep the vids coming, I like them.
Mmmmmm from a time when Jags were proper Jags ! That car just screams Jaaaaaaggggggg 🤣 it's just a different class - I keep putting the video back to hear that beautiful noise !! Did someone mention the MG ZR perhaps 😉
A bit of a golden era for Jag with Ford running the show. Pity they sold them.
So true. After being under-capitalized and basically "bled" by BL, Ford was a godsend for Jaguar. Pity that Ford had over-expanded its international operations and had to liquidate its Premium division.
Gorgeous car
If you love that Jaguar you'd really like a mid 2000s XKR coupe. 0 to 60 in 5.3 last of the real Jaguars.
Great review Steph 👏👍
The light switch on the side I like better then then stalk. They went back to the stalk in the x308
You're old enough to remember the Spice Girls and the Macarena? Thanks, now I'll have that song in my head the rest of the night. Lol. Really really brilliant car. I love it. My whole life (being the male version of Hyacinth Bucket) I fancied myself as more of an executive type, so I always pictured myself in one of these. How did I do? Well, I can only say that I made it as far as a brand new 2017 Honda CR-V. So much for my executive motoring aspirations.
I love Mrs Bucket.
Its bouquet ( although the spelling did say other wise lol great program
Excellent review ! always wary of build quality and electrical
gremlins and rust ! Maybe I am
wrong ?
Lovely car, would love to own one of these.
nice video - such a beautiful car - just awesome - one of Britains best - does not get better - I had 3 jags - would love to get one again. - would get the V8 - all my jags where super reliable and very low maintenance - I have had around 50 cars and must say my jags where one of the most reliable - the later style was also great
You might want to get Rode Wireless GO Compact Digital Wireless Microphone System (2.4 GHz, Black). wireless mics for improving audio when driving
Droolworthy machine , lucky Richard I had a Datsun 180B at age 21 .....
Brilliant Video, you should try driving a Jaguar Daimler Super V8