You mention the horseshoe-shaped design of the dash, but in fact the shape is intended to replicate the shape of the wings of the WWII Supermarine Spitfire, which was made in the same factory at Castle Bromwich, which later became the assembly line for Jaguar cars. A nice nod to the heritage for the factory and the workers who built the Spitfire.
Thanks for the comment and for the fact about the shape of the centre dash - I had no idea! I appreciate you taking the time to watch, I hope you enjoyed the video.
I've got one (XKR convertible 2003 model) and I ADORE it. It's the most beautiful motor in the world! Apparently, the rear seats mean that the insurance costs are lower, as the car is classed as a 4-seater and not a 2-seater sports car.
Thanks for the comment and info on the rear seats, interesting! Good to know you have one and enjoy it, they certainly are one of the most stunning cars on the road. Thanks for watching, I appreciate you taking the time.
Thanks for the comment, I am glad you enjoyed the video (almost as much as I did making it!)). The X150 XKR is a decent blend of the ZT260 and TF; you exchanged a V8 and a sports car for a V8 GT car... very nice! Thanks for watching the video, I appreciate the support.
We bought a 2000 XKR coupe after a deal on an E-Type fell through. In hindsight we ended up with a much more practical car for a fraction of the price of an E-Type. The XKR is just as beautiful as the E-Type but does not have the same charisma. We deliberately sought a X100 version with the 3 dials. Our car was sold with the R-Performance pack of Brembo brakes & 20" Detroit wheels. We have 3 other Jags; a MkV, a Mk2 & a X300 4.0 Sport. The Mk2 is a "keeper" as it is a rally modified 3.8 MOD in my husband's favourite Cotswold Blue. The XKR is our next favourite car & is brought out when the weather is too hot for the Mk2.
Thanks for the comment and for sharing details of your Jaguar collection, which sounds amazing. The X100 XK has some many styling cues from the E-Type and, as you say, it's a much more practical and usable car. Thanks for watching my video, I hope you enjoyed it.
Thanks for the comment. Agree completely these are lots of car for the money and do look awesome. Well done on owning and enjoying one; I am a little jealous as continue to want an XK8... but I would want a coupe like yours as opposed to the convertible. Thank you for taking the time to watch the video.
Thanks for a nice video. I have a 1998 XK8 in great condition. I bought it in 2010, sold it 2015 and bought it back in 2021. Love the car and it is only a couple of weeks until it is time to take it out of the garage. Actually, I feel happy just to look at my Jag during winter time. Beautiful car!
Thanks for the comment. I know what it’s like to sell and then want to buy a car back, so well done on buying yours back. I can understand you popping out to the garage just to look at your XK8… they are stunning. Thanks so much for watching. 👍
Thanks for the comment Kevin, I hope you enjoyed the video. I do agree, the XK8 X100 is a stunning design and bloomin' lovely to drive... it has just become available at the wrong time! Thanks for taking the time to watch and I hope you get an XK8 at some point. 👍
I recently bought a 2006 XKR-S convertible, with the old body styling like in this video. Black outside, two-tone red trim on white inside (a blessing when driving with the top down in Texas). I think it puts out about 420hp. A fantastic car to drive. Holds a smooth, effortless 110mph on a straight road, almost like flying a plane. Steering is on the heavy side and takes some physical effort, but I love driving it on road trips when I want to relax.
Being a massive Ford fan I can’t wait to see the finished Sierra Sapphire Cosworth. Driven a few but sadly never owned one. The one that got away so to speak. My uncle owned a footballers XK8 fully loaded. Lovely drive and so cheap now. I’d still prefer a 4x4 sapphire cosworth. Love the channel and always look forward to the updates 👍
Thanks for the comment Adrian and for following the Sierra restoration - sorry there's not been anything on it for a couple of months, it is as annoying for me as I know it is for everyone watching (which I really appreciate). I had a message yesterday from the garage where the electrics are being done to say they will be finished by 01-October. Car will then be coming back to me for the interior refit and shake down... I cannot wait and promise I'll put more content out then. Thanks both for your patience and for watching my video on the XKR. 👍
I almost bought one but couldn't fit the family in the back so I got an X350 instead. I love my Jag and haven't had any bills which have been bigger than fixing a VW or BMW. More jags on the channel please.
Thanks for the comment Dave - I totally get what you mean about there being no space for a family numbering more than 2 in an XK. I really like the XJ (X350) and can understand you loving it; nice car. 👍 Glad the bills have been kind, I will say I had the same experience with my S-Type R (nothing scary at all). Thanks for taking the time to watch.
15:24 DONT WORRY IM 6-7 AND THE PREVEUOS OWNER OF MINES WAS 6-5 HE HAD THE SEAT DROPPED SLIGHTLY BUT I BARELY NOTICE ANY DISCOMFORT I JUST DONT LOOK AS UNIFORM AS A SMALLER PERSON BUT I DO NOT CARE I LOVE XK8
Thanks for the comment. Having owned a few Jaguars I was pleasantly surprised about the space inside the XK8/R. Good to know you are enjoying yours. 👍 Thank you for watching.
My Pacific Blue 2000 W reg XKR Convertible was fitted with BBS wheels from new, and a jaguar car phone! It has just under 100k on the clock. Being a Yorkshire car it suffered from rust and suspension gremlins but these were sorted before I bought it. I paid top dollar at 11k 6 years ago but my local mechanic agrees that I have "a good one!" Apart from odds and sods including plugs and coil packs it has done me proud,,,, touch wood!
Thanks for the comment - sounds to me that you have a lovely example XKR Convertible (in a nice colour). The old adage of "buy the best example you can" certainly rings true with your Jaguar. Well done for owning and keeping a nice car on the road. Thanks for watching; I hope you enjoyed the video.
I absolutely love 2001 Jaguar XK8 Convertible.... I gotta no rust car from Florida in the United States. I bought it for $4500. I put $2500 into it. It has been perfect, nock on wood, the past 3 years.... It is a pleasure to drive. And I probably will never sell it.❤..... The biggest thing is finding one without any rust. From there, anything else is fixable..... I'm definitely glad I bought a 2001 and stayed away from the earlier Models do to the engine problems
Thanks for the comment. Looks like you have a very nice car and good to know you are enjoying it, and finding it reliable. They are great cars. Thanks for watching.
Thanks for the comment Tim and for the kind feedback, I really appreciate it. Good to know you like the XKR. I appreciate you taking the time to watch.
It took them 8 days to fit the alloys and plastic spats My absolute favourite car of all time is a guards red with black piped magnolia leather porsche 928s4 Never sat in one and never will. My dream car will stay just that, a dream.
Thanks for the comment. I love the 928 Porsche and there is a lot to be said for admiring from afar! Thanks for taking the time to watch, I appreciate it.
I have 2001 4.0 xkr and 2010 5.0 xkr, both convertibles, both blue with beige/walnut interior. Both are great cars and beautiful to look at, exterior and interior. X100 is more charming and smoother, X150 is more supercar.
Thanks for the comment and congratulations on your new car. I love the look of the XKR in coupe body-style. Enjoy working on, improving and driving your XKR. Thank you for watching my video.
Thanks for watching Allen, I really do appreciate the support. I don't blame you for liking the later cars, they are fab but for me it's the classic, curvy lines of the X100. 😍 As always, thanks for watching.
Hi, I'm not sure what you have in your collection at this time, but, I can confidently say that the XK is a Fabulous Vehicle for the price striking the perfect perfect balance between Luxury and Sportiness.
Thanks for the comment; glad you like the noise of the V8s. There are a few more videos on the Channel about the MG V8 so please do take a watch if you haven't seen them already. Thanks for watching this one. 👍
LOL - I have the following technical advice for you -"It's a Jaaaaaaaaaaag" -NUFF SAID !! PS -I have an XF and i ABSOLUTETLY LOVE IT,it looks great from ANY angle and always gets admiring looks. The XF/XJ/F-TYPES will go down in automotive history as 'Automotive Art' just as the E-Type has.
Thanks for the comment. I've not bought it... yet! 🤣 I really, really like it; however, I am stretched right now with the Sierra restoration and Capri, as well as my other cars. The more the Jaguar is parked in the street looking for a new home, the more I'm tempted of doing a deal! Thanks for watching, I hope you enjoyed the video.
great cars. I owned a 4.2 for 9 years and now have a 4.2 X150 which is a totally different drive and sounds much better. I would not be happy about you leaning on the car though lol
Thanks for the comment Steve. Nine years with an X100 must have been great and then on to the X150 - both lovely cars. 👍 It was a very gentle lean! Thanks for watching.
I have a 99XKR coupe. I think you did well to skip this one. The double 5s are perfect as is the cream interior. Also, I don't like the exhaust modification. A hot knife through butter doesn't make a noise and this car shouldn't either.
Either you are mistaken or I am (it’s probably me) but I’ve read and been told by several people, apparently in the know (mechanics)that the platform and motor for the XK8 is the same as for the 2002 Thunderbird. I own both an 8 and a Thunderbird, and they seem similar, at least in size and engine response, but my Jag handles better. Im a Jag guy having been one from 1967 til now. My father, another car guy, bought a 67 E-type new and I stole it every chance I got. I’ve now had two XJ6s and my 8 and am contemplating buying an XJS, which will torture me Im sure.
Thanks for the comment. If you like your XKR content then stay tuned... I might not have bought this red one, but I have bought another and will feature it in the near future so please do stay tuned. Thank you for watching.
Thanks for the comment, great to know you enjoyed the video. I do agree, the exhausts are not a great look, but the car and drive is brilliant! Keep enjoying your XJR (I like the earlier cars). Thank you for taking the time to watch.
The reason it doesn't feel as fast as you're s type is a couple of reasons, the bigger wheels have messed up the final drive ratio making the gearing longer and the s-type being a 4.2 having more hp and a 6 speed closer ratio gearbox with the correct size wheels 😉
It's a beauty, but stick with what you've got at the mo. The Cossie and Capri need your TLC , and your collection is fantastic and it'd be a shame to get rid of one. Great honest video, nice one 😉🏴👍
Thanks for the comment, I’m glad you like the Jaguar and thanks for following the Sierra and Capri videos. 👍🏻 I appreciate you taking the time to watch - I’ll do an update on the Cosworth in October.
Love the car and test drove one when they came out. Wouldn't want one now after watching a pal's well cared for one have a shed load of money spent on sills, inner and outer arches etc. Rust galore low down. Beautiful thereafter but financially painful.
Thanks for the comment Simon. I have read a fair bit about the rust issues... it certainly is enough to put you off, but they are such pretty cars and cheap to buy that if you intend to keep one long-term, well I suppose the cost of restoring it still makes it a sensible money V8 GT sports car. Thanks for watching, I appreciate it.
Thanks for the comment. The Jaguar XK8/R certainly is a stunning car and I really enjoyed experiencing this one. Hope you enjoyed the video, thanks for watching.
Thanks for the comment Philip and believe me, it is killing me too. However, and you are the first person to know this here on the Channel, but the engine has started in the car this week... for the first time! I am very excited to collect the car, which will now be happening at the end of October when you can expect a video update. Thanks so much for following the Sapphire restoration and for watching the Jaguar video which I hope you enjoyed. Stay tuned. 👍
@@cornishcarcollectors fantastic never miss the content that'll keep me going for now looking forward to more content on the capri the jag looks great always loved the xj8 though especially the last generation keep safe
Thanks for the comment. No need to apologise as I kind of agree... if I had bought the car then I'd be changing it back to a more OEM look. It did sound good though! 😎 Thanks for watching.
Funny. I'm kinda in the same predicament. I have a chance to buy a xk8 coupe . Black with black interior. .absolutely flawless. But I have to either sell my other jaguar xj6. Or my mercedes benz. I really want to keep the benz so it will be my work truck that gets sold. Lol I can't sell my cars. I literally made that decision as I wrote this. Lol. Not even kidding.
Thanks for the comment, it is great to know you are a fan of the XK. If you like the 4.2ltr then be sure to subscribe to the Channel as there might be one coming soon! Thanks for watching.
Incredible beautiful model, specially in red the convertible XRK is just imposible to improve. BUT, those endpipes...in spain we will say "it looks like Jesus Christ carrying two guns"...just the standard design look pretty awesome!
@@cornishcarcollectors it did indeed.I had the coupe version which we went out in convoy with.Brilliant car and great video.I hope it goes to a good home if it's up for sale.
Strange! you drove and reviewed a Jag XKR convertible with the canvas roof closed up. The whole experience of a sports convertible is driving it as an open top.
Thanks for the comment. I kept the hood up for the purposes of filming, but it soon came down when the camera was off. I loved driving the XKR, it’s a fab car. Thanks for watching.
Thanks for the comment. Your XK8 might very well be a "money put", but what modern classic car isn't... and at least your XK is pretty! Thanks for watching, I appreciate it.
Wise decision in not buying that jag even though its a car you love. The cars in your collection you love more. At least you got to spend some time with it and have some fun in it.
Thanks for the comment Syd and for the continued support of my Channel. It was really nice to experience and spend time with the XKR. I liked the car very much, but I do think I would prefer a hardtop coupe, plus I am not interested in selling any of my current collection for one. Maybe one day, but for now I have the video and photos of what is in my opinion one of the prettiest car designs of all time. Thanks for watching.
These have exact the same problems as the XJ8 with the same engine...like busting pipes in the engine valley and failing thermostat towers. But those are easy to repair, actually. Great car to "slide" through the landscape. If you want a sportscar - look somewhere else. That said...original body parts are getting harder to get. Better not to break anything in that department. The xor is actually not necessary to enjoy the ride. The base model is totally sufficient.
Would be interesting to tell how much stuff is when it goes wrong! Big bills are subjective! I want an xkr, as I know if I bought the xk8, I'd be annoyed I don't have the supercharged whine! But how much money is big? £500? £1000? £5000?
Thanks for the comment Terry and good luck with your purchase. I do know what you mean about buying a nice XK8 but not being entirely happy as you know you are missing a supercharger... having said that though, the XK8 in standard form is a stunning car. On my videos I only really feature my experiences with the cars as well as some history. As I did not own this XKR I did not have any repair bills to pay, so difficult for me to personally comment on running costs; however, Nikasil coating issues, gearbox issues, roof repairs and a few other jobs can easily stray into the thousands of pounds. Thank you for watching.
@cornishcarcollectors I have a 2001 wj jeep 4.7 V8 petrol! Had so much work done as I love it! Had her 5 years! The early 5 speed used a zf gearbox and couldn't really handle the power. The later 6 speed was a merc box and can easily handle 700hp and 1000nm! By repair, I mean stuff that is consumables! Tyres, discs and pads. Brembo caliper? Struts, springs, bearings and bushes! I can afford the car, but I like to know I can afford to keep it!!! I have a choice, ex demo xk8 4.2 silver, every option! 1 owner, 68k mint! Mot history, passed every time! 10grand! Or a black xkr, 127k clearly had an owner who waited for the mot for someone to tell him stuff needs replacing! Probably best to avoid a car like that, but it's black, 4.2. Xkr! My heart always wins, but I'm 48 and about time I grew up and listened to my head!!!!!
Thanks for the comment. As with any car, if you are keen to drive it then you'll fit... you'll make sure of it. 🤣 Thanks for taking the time to watch my video.
Best wheels, worst color, exhaust tips wrong for the year. Otherwise, great car! - I have a 2006 XKR Victory Edition convertible in Jaguar Racing Green. Unfortunately, not the BBS wheels.
Thanks for the comment and I agree these are the best wheels. Exhausts are a bit tacky, but I do disagree on the colour as I happen to this the XK looks good in red. If you like XKR Jaguars then please do stay tuned to the Channel as I've more to come over the next couple of months! Thanks for watching and keep enjoying your XKR.
Thanks for the comment. I adore the RV8, stunning car. An XKR and RV8 is a nice pair of cars; I take it you use the MG on nice days? Thanks for watching, I hope you enjoyed the video.
@@cornishcarcollectors It’s the usual really. We try not to take either out in bad weather, but really they need to be driven. Obviously, the MG benefits from a galvanised body, and the Jaguar benefits from having been ‘gone through’ but still…
Thanks for the comment; I couldn't agree more re. the exhausts, sound awesome but look totally out of place. I do not think I would swap the ZT260 for the XK, but just like you... I am bias! Thanks for watching.
Thanks for the comment. I do agree, the exhausts would not be my choice, but the car is still a stunner... particularly in red, which is a colour I do not really associate with Jaguar but it works on this XKR. Thanks for watching.
I was certainly tempted and pleased to say that it has now sold and is with its new owner, so the temptation is no longer parked in my street! I appreciate you taking the time to watch.
Thanks for the comment. I am pleased you stuck with my video until the drive, despite the "so boring" content. I add chapters to my videos for anyone who wishes to skip to the drive (or any section they are particularly interested it), enabling others to see the history of the model or trim / spec of the car. I appreciate you taking the time to watch and hope you slept well.
