Jaguar XKR 4.2 (X100) - How does the modern E-Type compare to an X150 XK? - Beards n Cars 

F-types are overhyped crap in my opinion. A mate with a methaned (Diesel) X type wasted a brand new one

That would be Glastonbury

Ah nice. I'm from Yorkshire

Fantastic video. I, like you, have owned both the XK8 and the XK. I like the XK very very much but I loved the XK8. I know that sounds silly but the sheet metal and body work of the XK8 moves me a bit more than its newer brother, the XK. Since I think that the 4.2 engine is so much better than its predecessor I think that an XK8 from 2005 or 2006 would be the sweet spot for me. By that time all of the bugs had been ironed out and the 8 was probably in its best incarnation. For me Jaguar is all about curves and burled walnut. And I’m not even one of the “pipe and slippers“ crowd. The more they make the body work look more angular with louvers and air ducts the more they detract from the original Jaguar mystique. Give me a 4.2 XK8 from 2004 to 2006 in BRG with special yellow accents to harken back to the C-type racers and I will be a very happy gent.

@@thompintello I've owned an '02 XK8 and now have a 2013 XK-R. One point - the 20 inch wheels on the '13 model are not as smooth on uneven roads. The '02 copes with the bumps better and having more rubber makes it that bit "comfier." Both are fantastic cars and this review is excellent.

Mine is for drag racing

It also bears factoring in that a much higher percentage of X100 owners tend to work on their cars themselves compared to X150 owners, which skews the amount taken to garages. Quite a few owners have spoken along those lines even in my own comment sections, especially if you check past reviews on the main channel

@BEARDS 'n CARS good point. If anyone is interested Swallows have taken on consignment about 4 X100 XKR 4.2s which they're prepping for sale. These were customer cars and Swallows maintained.