Why you should NOT buy a Jaguar XK8 XKR X100

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[Jagfan]

This is a car that you buy with your heart, not your head. Despite all the obvious negatives listed in this video, I want one even more.

[ukrjguk]

As an XKR owner of 11 years I fully agree with John's assessment. I also have no intention of selling mine and think it is a fantastic car, but I knew what I was signing up for.

[pumpexch]

I paid 15k for an 03 XK8 and 8 years later sold it for 11k. It never gave a moment’s trouble and its beauty was a thing to behold. I asked a car valeter about claying it. He said it didn’t need it. The paintwork was impeccable. I now have an F Type

[olivergroning]

I own the same XKR for 23 years now and it never gets old to drive it or to look at. I still find it gorgeous. It is not a super-sporter, but a wonderful grand tourer. Especially now in Switzerland, were there were never many and now you don't see them anymore on the roads, it still turns heads.

[d.o.a.garage]

Good advice all around for any pre2003 Jaguar! Appreciate the work you've put into these videos. Found nuggets I've used with my x300 and my XJS - the older brother to your car and almost the same color.

[ChristianACW]

Hi John! Sorry, I couldn't make it to the premiere... 🙁 I totally agree with all your points! Don't buy an XK8 if you want a hardcore sportscar, if you want to impress your neighbours, if you expect perfection - but if you want a wonderful grand tourer for two, if you love the reactions of "those who know" and if you rate character over perfection, the XK8 could be your car! To me it's the carlove of my life and I simply cannot express the emotions, this car gives me! As an >50 I experience the excitement of a child everytime I see it, enter it, drive it, clean it, talk about it... 🤩

[LHRSBN]

Absolutely brilliant review and advice, thank you. Back in 2004 I had rented a very pretty gold-coloured 6-cyl convertible at LAX airport for a few fun days, for only $65 (!) per day, but I was slightly disappointed that it wasn’t at all fast, it wallowed and leaned heavily around corners like a boat, and the convertible boot was not flush down with the back of the car, though it sure did turn heads driving along Sunset Blvd!

[codylontoc]

It's been educational owning my 1997 XK8. One of the main things I had to learn on my own was keeping that throttle body clean as well as replacing or washing out the airfilter more often than usual. And even though it feels like nickel and diming at times, I wouldn't trade it for anything less.

[bcbeadsworth]

I'm a retired mechanic, ran a S type 4.2 V8 sport for 15 years. found out so much about of getting a you advice spot on...stright to the

[Floorguy]

Just discovered your channel...what a beautiful car! I have a XK 150 convert...the 5.0L n.a. and I just love it. These Jag 100s and 150s are just so beautiful.
Rear seats are problematic for humans....but... are great as accessible boot space! I find them incredibly useful. Funnily, my more practical car is a turbo Civic...a fantastic car in it's class. The Civic is supposed to be my daily....but...well...you know. Thank for the video, your enthusiasm is infectious.

[garryellison]

I clicked this video because the title riled me, having watched the video iam calmed, the maker is obviously a'jagman' and all the reasons he gives are sensible, as a man who has been fortunate to have owned two in my past and had the most wonderful 'road trip ' with just me an my youngest son around Ireland in a beautiful racing green example, iam pleased to announce my son is also a Jag fan . An thats what these cars do they create wonderful memories that the Mercedes i owned never could .This was an enjoyable video an i shall certainly subscribe.

[qrxrzstufa]

Great video! i have been a mechanic for 3 years now, this car has always caught my eye!

[stevestone]

A very interesting and honest appraisal. I enjoyed it very much. Thanks John.

[Hofferplatz]

Thank you for this video. I think it’s very useful for people who think of buying one of the X 100s . I owned an XKR and found the brakes lousy. But you explained that. as for the exhaust note, I suspect that your exhaust is not standard. mine did not sound the same.

[kevincapes]

Hi John, I think you're spot on with your assessment. I've had my XKR for 18 months now. I've already spent a load of necessary and un-necessary money on it but I absolutely love it. Luckily I'm an ex-mechanic (a long time ago) so I know my way round a tool kit. There's a lot that still frightens me on this car; In particular the electrics, but I'm happy to have a go at anything. Tidying up the bodywork is my next project. Wish me luck 🙂

[colinspark]

I've owned an XKR 4.2 for 11 years. I agree with all your comments, especially regarding finding an independent who can work on the car for the more complicated jobs. Thanks to your video I fitted a wind deflector last summer. What a difference!
I love the XKR. Its looks, its power and it's sound, especially with the cat back exhaust system I have with quad pipes. 👍

[jonathanslade]

I agree with all of your points John, Purdy looks resplendent in the February sunshine too!
Cheers,
Jon

[jonathanhindson]

Thanks. I fell down on several of those!

[johncrocker]

Good bit of content. Agree with the points. As you may remember I have an XKR 150, 2011 model and I love it.

[Crimson_Logic]

Love Jags. I'm on my 3rd. Had an XE, S Type and now on to an XJ.

Love the colour of this one.