Tips for first time Jaguar XK8 and XKR V8 Buyers. By John of 'TTG' & Damian from 'O&D R Jaguar XK8 

I follow both of you guys and spent four years looking for a Jaguar Convertible... and a year and a half ago in 2019 found one that fit all that I was looking for. It's 2007 XK Convertible, 1 of 97, Winter Gold, had 44000 miles on it than, now 48743 as of today. Two new rear tires last summer and one left rear brake light, an oil change, and all filters, 3. An absolute joy to drive, rock-solid, a smile from ear to ear. This is a keeper. Have done about a dozen car shows with it, get a lot of looks from top to bottom with comments of "love it"," I want one", how cool... I've done a total detail on it, in and out with Clay Bar and four Ceramic Coatings over the last year. Painted calipers, Burnt Copper to offset the car's paint. What can I say ...I just enjoy this car. Learned a lot from both of you guys, Thank You, Driving the dream.

Lovely bit of Jag banter and even though I've owned my XKR for three years, always useful and most helpful listening to advice from the two masters, thanks guys

Excellent video, you two! Many thanks Damien and John! Just the job for those who are looking to buy an XK8 without heartbreak. Thank you!

Thank you John & Damian. Very well done, most enjoyable.

Great video guys, my 2 favorite XK8 RU-vid gods . Only one complaint, it wasn't long enough :-) I'm with you lads, the later cars are tempting because of rust issues and engine update. But I prefer the shape (In particular the recessed fogs) of the earlier cars and more basic electric's. Less bells and whistles to go wrong. I could be bias, my 99 XKR has no brembo's, but stops well enough for me and no electric head rests or electric steering column adjustment to go wrong. At least that's two things off my potentially long, to do list :-) Keep up the good work guy's.

How fortunate we are to have such a talented duo, let's make it a regular occurrence, maybe every 3 months ? Wish I had seen this before I bought my XK8, but, at least I did have the benefit of Terry's expertise locally, The Breed Motor Shop in Cooroy, QLD 4563.

My 2 favourite Jag Gurus in tandem - can´t be beaten! Reminds me of WRC`s David Evans and Colin Clark, just much better chemistry. You should get together more often!

great video, been following you both for a while as I am intending to buy a convertible once allowed to actually have a look at cars in person. Reinforced info I had picked up from both of your channels and a few books. Always liked the car and decided to buy myself one as a retirement present couple of years ago but due to circumstance's only just getting to it(lucky to be able to retire at 60 coupe of years ago) I spent a lot of time at Jaguar from the early 80s to 2000s Visiting both Browns lane factory or Witney R&D about once a fortnight, whilst working for the company that supplied most of Jaguars cooling (Now Part of Denso who supplied a lot of parts to Jag from various plants).At the time of the development and manufacture of the X100 and X300 I was working as a Denso Quality Engineer responsible for looking after any Jaguar concerns with our products and new product introduction. Remember at that time there was lots of political arguments and decision's made following Ford takeover and wanting to use their own parts / suppliers whilst Jag designers wanted to keep their own so there were good and bad decision's made. Looking forward to my X100 ownership, following a multitude of previous sports car toys from Lotus to Porsche, Mercedes, Bmw etc.

Everyone thinks I paid too much, but it had 45000 miles and on a lift it looks brand new underneath. Not even a hint of rust anywhere on the car. It had been kept in a garage in the south its entire life. Worth every penny to me. I intend to drive it till the wheels fall off.

From the Space Coast of Florida, USA- Proud owner of a 1997 XK8 conv. w/60k. This my 3rd. cat and a true joy to show and drive!! Thanks guys for a great show.

Hi John and Damian thanks for all your hard work and support, I hope you both can do this again i myself have a 2001 xk8 pacific blue ivory and oatmeal with cats, i hope to have the timing chain and tensioners done soon. All the best for the future Bill

yes, I think you are two very likeable guys.

Happy to know that my XKR is in the “gold model year” for you guys ! I definitely won’t sell it !😀😇

Sorry guys 2011 XKR 150 5 litre supercharger.... Lunar grey.. Bootipful..... Love the channel

I'm sorry I missed the Jag dialog's answer to the Vag monologues. Here in CA we have zero rust on our cars except for those kept within a mile or two of the beach. The previous owner of my car kept in in her garage in Monterey and only used it on Sundays to go golfing at Pebble Beach. Get a transmission shop that specializes in ZF to scan the clutch pressure adaptions on any target XK8 before buying. Even the Alpine audio system is pedestrian compared with the Harman Kardon setup in my 2014 BMW X50i.

Well done John and Damian I feel as though I have joined a really good club

Iv had mine for 3 yrs it's black an golden convertible

Thank you for sharing your broad knowledge of the XK8. As a subscriber to both of your sites, I must say it was a pleasure to observe the two of you discussing your experiences.

great video xk8 or xkr

Love my 2000 triple black Caborlet for about 17 years now... BTW don't forget the Golden Shower ... (Green in the XK8)

Just purchased a 1999 XK8…15425 miles, always garaged, supposedly never been in the rain….I’m very excited to check many of the little things out, but due to the extremely low mileage and LIKE NEW appearance and shape I’m hoping many major things are still very much like new!

excellent a most enjoyable video even though i dont have an xk ( i have an x300 xj executive ) i find much information relates to my jaguar , well done both of you .

Brilliant. Thanks Guys

My heart started to beat faster when John recommended a 2002 or 2003. My XKR is a 2003. Whew. Sad to hear about my BBS alloys, though.

Really enjoyable. Well done both of you

Awesome. Thank you guys. 😎

Great discussion, really enjoyed it. Since the dream car I’m looking for is out of reach ( mid to early 60’s XKE 4+2 with both tops). So a 2004 to 2005 XKR in BRG with dark camel interior and top. Always loved British racing green, just hard to find in any decent shape to make it worth. As far as sound systems go the alpine in my 04 XJR is nice, But my wife’s 2012 XJL Meridian system is so much nicer.

nice one guys. looking forward to it :)

found my low miles xk8 in calif,,zero corrosion under,,

OK, gotta throw in my 2 cents, when buying an XK8 (X100) depends where it has lived, in the USA Arizona, body usually good, but maybe some AZ rash, Engine paramount.

Just to clarify. I have BBS alloys. It a love / hate relationship . Love the looks, hate the fact the stainless rims are relatively easily damaged (curbing and tyre change) and the tyre valve adaptor is stuck faff.

Excellent video as always. I follow you both guys and must tell you that watching you I’m tempted to create my own channel featuring my 2001 X100 and 2003 X350. I don’t have the time, but I’m tempted. :)

And I need my value gaskets kit changed and a tun up

John: in the best of all possible worlds and owning a gorgeous 1999 XK8, I would (will) buy a 2005-2006 XKR That is THE car.....

excellent conversation guys thanks...

A good alliance

Great video guys. Thank you and thanks for the others you’ve posted. I’m very close to buying an XKR. It will be a 2002+ car to benefit from the many improvements but still retain the original look. I actually like the flush fog lights of the slightly later car too. My dilemma at the moment is around rust. I am a massive pedant for perfect bodywork and couldn’t live with even small bubbles around the arches etc. I can see near perfect looking cars for £30k but there’s no guarantee that there won’t be hidden rust in the usual spots. Is it better to pick up one of the £15k cars (still with FSH) and have a full respray where any rust can be thoroughly and properly treated? Even if that costs £3-4K, is that a better route to go down? Thanks. Alan

🔥🔥can’t wait

John, have you considered swapping a 2000 model year nose cone on later model car, like a 2005? More features with classic styling. Have any of your subscribers ever attempted the swap? Could be the best of both worlds. Rick from Mississippi.

So fortunate with my NZ new 2004 XKR that there is not a spot of rust anywhere

Nice one John and Damian

Hope 2 buy one next year, if all goes well, good vid

I have an early 2001 XK8 in Phoenix Red with black interior. So they are rare, but do exist.

What about doing a feature on the XKR 5.o litre supercharged 2009-- 2014

Am I right in thinking that the timing chains and tensioners issue is only applicable to the 4.0 ltr engine and not the 4.2?

Can’t afford it .. owner not budging from 11 k .. it’s xkr 1999.. 4 owners .. 77 k .. good history file .. I haven’t a clue about cars .. shall I get RAC to look over ..

Would this great advice also apply to an XJ 8 2002/2003 model? My U joints are bad. Big job?

I fancy buying that book Damian was showing the camera. What is it's title and author please ? Cheers for the video.

Evening all!

I have a XK 8 Jaguar and where can I get a rebuilt transmission

What do you think a 97 convertible with 67k miles?

Do you guys have a video on lower ball joints? my front spring dampers have been change once already I just changed them again.

You’ll have to wrap Purdey for a couple of years John!

Not sure I'd fancy a rust bucket as described. I believe Jaguar built the XK with an aluminium monocoque from 2007?

great

Anybody know how many 2004 XKR convertible are there today? Thanks guys, been a fan since day one!

Would love an Amaranth XK8 also :)

My top tip is check for rust rust rust !

hi john thanks for the informative and entertaining videos i recently tried to flush the brake fluid from my o4 xk8 we did the front as your video advised but could not get any fluid out of the rear bleed nipples ? do i need to have the engine running . i used the traditional method ie me on the bleed nipple and the misses on the brake pedal any ideas ?

Is 1998 xk8 with 67k miles 2 owners selling for $7,900 a good value? The car looks brand new, garage kept

Hello John, im a big fan of your TTG videos. its maybe not the right place to ask questions, but didnt find other possibilities. I have a question. I would love to buy an XK8 or XK8R, but looking for the best deal on my pocket possibilities. Here in France the prices are much higher than in the UK, so have to deal with it ! And the insurance prices for the "R' are ridiculus, so thinking of staying with the "8", and have been looking for a 4.2, but whats your thought about it ? Or the 4.0 is as good ? When you want to buy, after checking your list of things to check first, i found one 2001 with 88K Km, and another one 2005 with 165K Km. both are very interesting. From what i deducted is that the milage comes first and the year after. The 2001 is 3 K Euros more expensive, but i think i need to negociate . ;) What would you suggest ?

Hi John, another great video, thanks, Thought you may have touched on the CPU and throttle body. As you may know Grandad has a 1996 XK8, and we have not been able to sort it, being in Spain and only having 9,oo Km´s on the clock, rust and suspension not a issue, But can´t find anyone to sort out this problem.

Hey John would you have total production numbers for 2000 XK8 caborlet or know where I can find them... Thanks Again for info

Is XKR 07 40k ok ?? Well kept ! Thanks

Their are millions of them from the USA in Florida no rust ship A BUNCH OVER

If my wife lets me buy one, it's all y'alls fault. (Thank you in advance)

John/Damian: Watch for "Stumble Speak" . If you watch Prince Charles, it takes him FOREVER to get going: what with stumbles and stops, stumbles and starts. Damian is a little the same way. If you are making a recording for the public. Have a script and work through it directly. Stumbles, starts and stops are really annoying to North Americans...We don't talk like this.... This is a presentation and not two blokes in a pub, 5-6 pints down the road...Too much time wif me brover if you get my drift....