Here's Why the 1998 Jaguar XJR was Worth $70,000

Jaguar XJR car review. Here's why the 1998 Jaguar XJR was worth $70,000, car review and car tour with Scotty Kilmer. Car show off contest winner Mitch and his 1998 supercharged red jaguar XJR. What it's like to drive a Jaguar. This 20 year old car has a 4.0 liter V8 supercharged engine and tons of features. DIY car repair with Scotty Kilmer, an auto mechanic for the last 50 years.

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[guapo_lee]

I Own an 1999 Jaguar XJR, and I absolutely love this car! I get compliments everywhere i go and people are always trying to race me for some reason

[monacoathlete]

Last car my dad owned before passing was a pristine low miles '98 sapphire blue on creme leather XJ8. Back in 2000 he let me drive it that time I wanted to impress my girlfriend out at the movies. Incredible ride, so luxurious, comfortable, and fast! Even the non supercharged model pulled 300hp. Memorable night, thanks dad.

[jones]

These are cooler than anything jaguar builds today. And $6000 or so for a cherry one. Beautiful.

[gregormiller]

Smooth, clean lines...what was once old, is now new again.

[jameshall]

A very unassuming muscle car. 370 horse power is pretty respectful.

[richardcarter]

Great car the XJR. I had the same model even the same colour. Did 150k miles in mine. One of the best.

[annebradley]

Beautiful car 🚗 - luscious color! My father had a Chrysler Imperial several years. With seven kids - 5 too young to drive. That car was a dream to ride in.

[jakekaywell]

Oh, my... This type of Jaguar is one that I could easily see myself getting into if I were a discerning English (or Commonwealth) gentleman. Its walnut trim, leather interior, and that sumptuous XK series inline 6 engine would be enough to persuade me to have a cruise anywhere. So long as it would not become overly plumby with the problems, I would be as pleased as punch with this *lovely* automobile.

[InternetDude]

I have an 06 XJR, these things are awesome to drive.

[MrPelletgunguy]

I have a 99 XJR. They're awesome.

[hoppysport]

My friend buys and sells cars. In 2007 he bought a 2002 XJR, same color, candy apple red with a white leather interior...34, 000 miles. His had the metal guides and no liners.

He buys it to flip and loved it so much that he kept it. Still has it to this day. He swears it's been a super-reliable car. It looks incredible.

[johntechwriter]

I've owned three of these babies over the years and Scotty's mention of the problematic plastic timing gear is accurate. It's about an $1800 job to replace the plastic components with metal. (Replace the plastic water pump with metal while you're at it.) Aftermarket supercharger pulley wheels will get you an immediate 30 hp bump with no additional tuning required. But don't do burnouts or you'll blow out the rear end. The car's torque makes it exquisitely drivable and its Bilstein shocks and control arm suspension make it a comfortable high-speed tourer capable of managing fast sweepers. At around the 100k mark you'll need the transmission thoroughly cleaned out. If it isn't, accumulated metal dust could gum up the works and cause it to fail. My last XJR, a 2001, was ultra reliable and going strong with 156k miles on the clock when I sold it last year for $5, 500. You can get one of these dirt cheap but don't do it unless you can maintain it yourself or you have access to an honest, Jaguar-specialist shop for maintenance. (The dealer service shops are too expensive.) This model was the high point, style- and performance-wise, of the classic XJ series and as such was the equal of any of its German counterparts along with having one thing they didn't: sex appeal.

[ivanking]

Great car, and still pretty fast by today's standards. I blow the doors off of a lot of newer cars today, of those not expecting for an older 4 door Jag to have a 4.2 liter 'Supercharged' engine. I upgraded the pulley, air intake system (i.e., filter and pipe) which gave it an extra 25-30 HP. So, it's over 400HP now. I do think that 70K was a tad steep for the car, back then. But, if you're looking for performance, class, and style, it's the answer.

[free]

I inherited my fathers 98 XJR and I love it. When I drive it I get questions from admirer regularly ❤️

[Jo_Wardy]

My dad's mate has a dark green 1998 XJR V8 supercharged. It's the coolest car I've ever seen.

[kanob]

Drove an 02 xkr once and bought it. Best car I've ever owned. For an older car, it turns so many heads.

[kevinoneal]

I have a 96 XJR wit the supercharged straight line V6.. I luv that car.. Haven't seen many of those on the road. Parts are hard to come by but I luv the car.
Thanks for the video.

[dazaro]

I have a 1995 XJ6 4.0 and love the car, it gets lots of attention where ever I go, great car, rot is the biggest problem.

[HAL-dmeh]

I have always absolutely loved Jaguars but the negative outweighed the plus. I often wonder was I being short sighted somehow because I have a friend who also loved them and made them a part of his life by making them an actual business investment and claiming them a success.

At any rate more power to their enthusiasts. They are absolutely beautiful automobiles and have more style than most German autos IMO.