How to buy a good used Jaguar XK (X150) | Comprehensive buyer's guide 

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Very comprehensive video break down of what to look for when buying a XK8 or indeed any car. Worth replaying this video a few times to take in all the detail you have highlighted.

Thanks for another great video on the XK. I have added anything I didn't have down, to my XKR checklist 👌🏻

Very useful advice and history is nr. 1 to check. Greetings from a German Jaaag lover. Driving XJ´s since 1979.

Brilliant timing. I'm just looking for one. Thanks a lot. They seem like great value now (even with maintenance in mind) still looks stunning.

Nice one. Great video. That exhaust sounds great

Just purchased a 2007 xk two days a go . So this is perfect timing

Subscribed. Looking to buy a Jaguar XK soon, so very informative and helpful. Thank you.

Thanks so much. Super helpful in looking at the XK id love to buy. Thank you

Even though I've owned an XK for four years I've been binge watching XK buyers guides this morning (when will we finally get a summer?) and really enjoyed your informative video. Before I bought mine I checked the MOT history online, as you mention, for any outstanding or unattended to advisories. It's a good indicator of the care that previous owners have taken if there are failures / advisories for things like excessively worn brake pads, blown light bulbs, knackered tyres and such like, which indicate general lack of attention and care. I also took an OBD reader with me to check for any recent error codes that might have been logged, which can pick up potential issues that may not be obvious to a visual inspection or have not yet been attended to.

Excellent report. I looked at most you covered but not all. However, I think I have been fairly lucky with mine, 2011 XKR. I just need to do the diff oil, have seen your clip on that. Most useful.

Thank you so much for this video. Especially like your practical methods of appraising a car in separate categories. On the basis of this video only, I just now subscribed with notifications on and of course liked. 👍

Hi im in the market for xk150, and this had been best vid seen. Great work.

Have to start with a big thank you, I’m currently still looking for one as good as yours , I’m now armed with all the information required, coupled with the preventative maintenance videos feeling a bit more confident and I will not let emotions get in the way of viewing an xf/r , looks can be deceiving and as you say the cars history is very important.

Had my XKR few weeks only. 5.0supercharged version. Love it. Best car I've owned and I've had a lot. Lol. Good video mate. 😊

It is good advice because if you find one you really like it’s so difficult not to get hypnotised by the beauty of car 😍then the brain goes in the bin ! Fortunately for me the car I bought was A1 and still is (touch wood )👍🏻

Top video, great tips. Your XK is in excellent condition. I’m 9 months into my XK ownership. It’s been an adventure 🤣. 👍

Great video and very informative! Looking to get one of these myself and I may try looking for a VX55 model. Would be really cool especially as a car enthusiast myself.

Great video. On the XKR version an often forgotten item is the oil change for the supercharger. A highly stressed part with only a small amount of oil, it’s a very important job.

That's a beautiful car. It's kinda like European Corvette in many ways. It also reminds me of a Porsche 928 in some ways. Automatic, big V8 and superb GT cruiser.

Thank que very much great video m8

Good video Paul, your cars looking well.

Excellent information. thanks.

Embarking on 1st XK ownership in a couple of weeks, used this vid to help gain assurance. I am aware of a few minor stone chips, now going to get addressed as want to avoid the alu corrosion bubbles. Prevention is always better than cure!

Thanks for sharing all the informative videos. One thing I’ve noticed on my Jaguar is that some parts underneath is prone to rust and I think this is due to tata steel not treating the steel correctly. I’ve heard a lot of good things about lanoguard and wondered if this is something you might consider doing in later videos. Keep the videos coming as I really enjoy the detail.

A good video. We got fed up with feeding the CD player after a few days of ownership so I bought a Bluetooth module for £20 on eBay which plugged into the back of the radio and we now have unlimited music streaming from a phone. I believe that the early X150s pre-2009 like our 2006 are even easier to convert to Bluetooth than the later models. It would make a good video for others to follow if you fancied doing it. Richard

you don't have enough subscribers - thanks for this, I will look at your back-catalogue, thanks

Fab review. I have a 2011 XKR have had for nearly 4 years I'm on my second Jag service book bought from Jaguar £45, but its genuine!!!,all previuos stamped.i think the first owner had on a 3 year pcp,with servivec package. So has had for over half of her life dealer stamp. I use a great indi with the latest Jag soft ware he has to buy to keep on top of new upgrades. I'm having my diff oil changed in October service time. I've had the gear box service 2 years ago at 68000 Miles. Steering fluid flushed and refill. I've had a new air con compressor and condenser, Plus another cooling rad. Belts done last October, plus roll bar torsion bushes . Dinitrol undersealing, real comprehensive job. All 4 wheels realigned. New 21/22, Nav disc. Seat areas refurbished. So to me she's in good shape🤞 Very comprehensive clip you put up here .Well done. Just edited dreadful auto text😰

😁Hi Paul Very good video one of the best out there. I am just starting my journey wit the XK. having viewed some and have others yet to see your tips will be most useful in finding that perfect car. Love the way you carry out repairs with the minimum of tools and facilities not like these guys almost professional work shops at home. Would be interested on your take of a diagnostic tool Keep up the good work Dave

Thank you from NZ!

Great video, having just got my 07 XKR a couple of weeks ago, totally agree with everything on here and glad to say I think I checked 90% of everything you mentioned. The car is wonderful, especially on the motorway, effortless. Only thing I'm living with is the lights, they are a bit yellowy so that is my first major work, any advice on how to sort that would be welcome. Got some engine dressing yesterday to get the engine plastics nice and shiny!

Thank yoy!!! Greetings from beautiful Miami Florida USA. Believe it or not. I discovered the xk 150 about 2 years ago. Very rare car over here. I fell in love with it. Beautiful, sexy, powerful, elegant.... everything I am 😅 well i think i am 😂. Its a practical work of art. With the help of your video I will acquire one soon. Thanks for your detailed video. Best regards from across the pond.

Great video. Wish I’d seen it both I purchased. Satisfied I check all the important things but your video gives confidence. Q: Does your XK have a temperature gauge. My 2009 doesn’t and I live in a hot weather area. Any after market fixes.

Another excellent video, Paul One thing that Just Cruisin' mentioned was the glovebox lid should be damped. Mine isn't and I don't remember it ever being the case! I was wondering, has yours got a damper?

Thanks again for another great video, I see on your oil change receipt the garage only changed 5 ltrs. I understand a lot of the oil is in the torque converter but i thought 6 or 7 litres should be drained out.

I’ve owned 5 of them. I put 167k miles on my 2007 with only real problem being the water pump - front struts go bad too

kick down on sports mode is brutal.Its like hell has been released.Just be weary of the bank 2 solenoid issue which can happen and a pain in the butt.

Great video thank you. I have noticed the price difference between 4.2 and 5.0 isn’t that great but possibly the 5.0 is not as reliable an engine. Do you have any thoughts?

Hi great video i have a xk 2008 just wondering when your main fan comes on mine will come on after 10 miles and will run for 4 minutes after shutting down doesn't seem right maybe thermostat water pump any thought's it not losing coolent

Many thanks Paul! Great video! Which petrol do you actually fill up with, Super (95 Okt in Germany) or Super+/Racing (98-100 Okt in Germany)? Best regards, Jojo (jojos_world_on_cars)

Hi Pau I’ve seen a very nice 2011 5.0 xk , do you no if it suffers from the the same cooling problems, valley hose and duckbill ?

What should be fuel economy on the healthy example around the town in moderate traffic?

Im based in the US. Im looking at a 2008 xkr with 90k miles. Its had 2 owners. The headliner is gone and the dash is pealing. They wanted 14k but i offered 8k. They said they would call me Monday 😅 even if they accept it im taking it to get a pre purchace inspection at the jaguar dealership

I don’t know why people refer to it as XK 150

Might have to raid the 🐷 bank😂

It’s not an Xk, with the quad exhaust and rev sounds, it’s more like an XJR with supercharger.