In My Personal Opinion. The Best Jaguar Model Ever Built

@ValEuroSport

5 жыл бұрын

No doubt. The newer XJs have issues with the engine. I have been trying to get one for the last year or so and every one I looked at had these issues. The X350 and X358 had fine engines. Why mess with perfection?

@monirmualla

5 жыл бұрын

06 and 07 has more sleek cleaner look

@redwillsdiychargedupvideo1486

4 жыл бұрын

@@monirmualla I have an 07 I wish it had that front bumper...I may change it

@monumentstosuffering2995

3 жыл бұрын

Absobloodylutely.

@MrCaterhamr500

2 жыл бұрын

Nope the 2007 short wheelbase XJR Portfolio was better. I don’t know if yanks got it or not though. Certainly quite a few other countries did though.

I've got a 2004 XJ8, and love it...the body style, like so many Jaguars, is a classic in my opinion.

@ValEuroSport

5 жыл бұрын

Last glorious XJs!

@alessia526

2 жыл бұрын

@@ValEuroSport is the car for sale

How could anyone not like this car! Honestly! It's in a class of its own.

@ValEuroSport

2 жыл бұрын

Totally agree! The newer XJ has totally ruined the Jaguar experience. I still haven't gotten used to it...

@dystantmind7254

2 жыл бұрын

Honestly

Thank you for looking professional. Too many people with flip flops & t-shirts reviewing expensive cars. Have owned two Jaguars & love them.

@ValEuroSport

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the kind words Kaitlin. I appreciate it and thank you for watching.

@ludwigbond7873

4 жыл бұрын

@@ValEuroSport I agree with the person writing about your professional look and demeanor. It is very often overlooked.

@ValEuroSport

4 жыл бұрын

@@ludwigbond7873 Thank you Ludwig and Movin. It is very kind of you. I hope you continue to watch and subscribe to our channel. Valentin

I own one of these rare and classic Jaguars! I have been driving Jaguar XJ8s for 23 years...now this one! When I lived on the Chesapeake Bay in Maryland, I had Annapolis Jaguar top-rated Service Team to keep my Jags in great shape internally. Now I live in Oxford MS and service on my gorgeous vintage Jag not easy. I am preparing to sell soon. Spent some 1000s having the exterior restored to its original beauty...original paint Celestial Black, just more pristine

Truly the best Car I have ever driven!

@ValEuroSport

5 жыл бұрын

I agree!

I own an 08 Vanden Plas occasional driver and still enjoy every minute behind the wheel.

@ValEuroSport

4 жыл бұрын

They are awesome cars! Agreed 100%

Lol...... " new ownership morphed it into something Unrecognizable ". So true!!!

@ValEuroSport

5 жыл бұрын

LOL. It's true!

A life - enhancing and ineffably beautiful car. Great review.

@ValEuroSport

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your kind words. Please subscribe, we have more fun reviews coming in.

@augustwest6637

2 жыл бұрын

Life-enhancing? Great choice of words sir

Nice car, nice video 👍🏼 thanks

@ValEuroSport

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Most beautiful car ever made in my opinion.

@ValEuroSport

3 жыл бұрын

Most beautiful Jaguar, that's for sure!

I couldn’t agree more, I had one (ex-chauffeur car). Mine only differed in having the V6 engine and ivory.interior trim (and no, don’t like the orange coloured trim either). It had a beautifully contoured wooden wheel. The replacement for my luxurious XJ 350 is I hate to say an XJ351 Portfolio. Until I bought this car (black with ivory in), I didn’t think that you would ever find a more luxurious powerful sedan - sorry but I have to admit they did! I only miss the wooden steering wheel.

@ValEuroSport

2 жыл бұрын

You can't go wrong with these Jaguar saloons. Well... other than buying a basic, stripped down version of a XJ....

This car is a beauty 🥰

@ValEuroSport

4 жыл бұрын

So true! I never get tired of these cars! Look so much better that the newer XJ that came out in 2010!

@xaufo

4 жыл бұрын

@@ValEuroSport by far!! Jaguar use to stand out from any other car they kept it classy now they just blend in with the rest

wicked motor...'I'm a six footer !!'

@ValEuroSport

3 жыл бұрын

400HP of supercharged bliss. 'Nuff said LOL!

That XJR really suits you - very cool. I always wear a suit in mine. Lol. Gloves too which polish whatever one touches.

@ValEuroSport

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Yes, driving this car is cause for celebration ;-)

@monumentstosuffering2995

2 жыл бұрын

@@ValEuroSport Yes indeed. So reassuring to drive. My dream car made real. However did you manage to part with the Portfolio. Hope you got a good price for such an Engineering masterpiece. Coventry ' s finest.

Shame I found you way to late.Car will be gone by now but it is a nice car.I once owned an X300 and I regret the sale of it.I now look for a special X350. And you just fit in with it. Great to see how you mentioned all the little details from the car.I hardly find anyone mentioning about the parking break. You know, if you are willing to ship to Europe I might come back to you when you have another one for sale. Your cars are in perfect shape. Greetings from Germany

@ValEuroSport

5 жыл бұрын

Hello, Thank you for the kind words! I love to hear such feedback on my videos. I do export cars all over the world, but mostly Europe. In fact, I am now waiting for a truck to pick up a 2006 Jaguar XKR Final Edition that is being exported to Bergisch Gladbach, Germany. I am always on the lookout for 2006 to 2009 Jaguar Super 8/Portfolio. They are hard to find, but I am looking for them throughout the country. Every once in a while I find one. Please feel free to check out my inventory at www.valeurosport.com. You can also contact me at info@valeurosport.com or +19196243033.

@carlitoscf8348

5 жыл бұрын

@@ValEuroSport That is good to hear. The portfolio is almost not to be found here.I wonder if they were ever delivered in Germany or the low lands of Holland and Belgium.I will visit your site and wrote down your number. Portfolio or Van Den Plas LWB from 2009 is on my list. Price till 30 to 35k Dollar, ex transport costs.But like said, I will follow your site and get in touch with you.Also will give your name to friends. Thx you for the quick and nice reply Sir

@ValEuroSport

5 жыл бұрын

@@carlitoscf8348 Thank you again for the quick reply. The 2009 Super 8 Portfolio cars are very rare indeed. There were only 140 of them ever made I believe. It is pretty rare when I find one, but I do locate 1 or 2 in a typical year. Let's communicate directly by email. You can reach me at info@valeurosport.com. Have a great weekend.

2009 car review with 1999 suit with turn up trousers, sorry couldn’t resist! Beautiful car, shame the newer Jags have so many electrical faults.

@ValEuroSport

4 жыл бұрын

Loved your review! Happy to see that you enjoyed it!

Looking very nice.

@ValEuroSport

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

@LMays-cu2hp

3 жыл бұрын

You are welcome.

Did this car sell??? I can't find it on eBay anymore. I really like that blue leather. Several years ago I found a Maserati Q with that leather. Very nice!!

@ValEuroSport

5 жыл бұрын

The car sold long ago but I have been looking for others like it ever since. Please check my inventory at www.valeurosport.com. Sooner or later I will find another one.

Very nice...

@ValEuroSport

5 жыл бұрын

These are the nicest Jaguar XJs. I can honestly said Jaguar peaked with these X350 and X358 cars.

Did this car sell, or is it still available?

@ValEuroSport

5 жыл бұрын

The car sold long ago but I have been looking for others like it ever since. Please check my inventory at www.valeurosport.com. Sooner or later I will find another one.

I actually own two of these, yeah I drive one while the others in the shop...lol😂

@ValEuroSport

2 жыл бұрын

I tip my hat to you, dear Sir, if you have 2 of these 09 Portfolios. It's hard enough to find one of these!

@Dvco33333

2 жыл бұрын

@@ValEuroSport My sarcasm aside... Jags are very beautiful cars, been that way since the 1970s in my opinion. BTW great presentation.

@dystantmind7254

2 жыл бұрын

Lol. Lucky you. I wanna get me one of these

I want one

@ValEuroSport

3 жыл бұрын

I don't have a Portfolio at the moment, but I do have a fully loaded 2008 Vanden Plas liquid silver on Charcoal with only 67k miles. Check out my website and see if you might be interested.

No one buys a Jag to save gas, but I have an 3.0 litre K Type V6...haven't owned it for that long but the trip computer says the best HWY fuel economy I can get is just over 18MPG. That heavier XJ with the big engine can't be getting 28MPG highway. Not a knock against him, he may not even know.

@ValEuroSport

5 жыл бұрын

The V6 engine is American made I believe (Ford?). I am surprised to hear you are getting only 18MPG. Maybe you have a really heavy foot? I have been driving these Super 8 cars for a while and I can tell you that you will get upper 20s MPG if you drive it at around 60-65mph. Obviously, stop and go city traffic will bring that average down...

My 2016 XJ is a modern evolution of this model. I'll own both some day soon without the hoodlum commentary.

2004 to 2008 were the best Jaguars in my opinion.

@ValEuroSport

Жыл бұрын

2004 not so much... the first year model was riddled with flaws (highest on the list is the leaky suspension). I would say 2005 through 2009 is the best range for these Jags. Although I do like the old school 2001-2003 XJRs

Are you trying to sell this on CarGurus at the moment?

@ValEuroSport

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Robert, Thank you for your interest in this Super 8 Portfolio. The video you just watched is of another Portfolio Jag I had in the past.The one you saw on cargurus.com is still available. Here is a link to over 200 pictures of it if you are interested: terravali.com/09Super8Port120k/ Valentin

I guess I am resigned to drive my 2006 XJ8 until I die, because current XJs, XEs etc. are hideous in styling. I might add also a Jaguar SUV should not have a 2.0 litre 4 cylinder engine. I also have a 1995 XJ12 I will never part with.

@ValEuroSport

5 жыл бұрын

As long as you maintain it, your XJ8 will last a long time. I have a customer with 277k miles on his stripped down XJ8. It has no options and he is sick of it. But he won't get rid of it until it dies LOL. The Jaguar SUB looks cool, I agree. I also like the XF wagon. I looked at one and was amazed with the build quality and the multitude of options. Impressive car!

@wolfwinnjaguar1789

5 жыл бұрын

Same here

The x-358 look somewhat fat when compared to x-350. Especially the rear bumper could use a chrome line to break up that big piece of metal/plastic.

@ValEuroSport

5 жыл бұрын

It's all a matter of preference. I like the facelift better as it makes the car look a little sportier or more powerful. A lot of folks (such as yourself) like the older X350. I do take an issue with Jaguar's decision to cut costs by eliminating the full size spare and the 6CD changer in the trunk on the newer X358 Super 8 cars.

Beautiful beautiful car, the facelift from 07 or so topped it off perfectly. Those 20” rims, while pretty, are known for providing a much harsher ride, and additionally, if you have lousy roads like those here in PA, serious rim damage can occur. While the newer style Jag XJ and XF have had wonderfully positive reviews, the visual simply isn’t as iconic, as readers have pointed out.

@ValEuroSport

3 жыл бұрын

Couldn't agree more! I still haven't gotten used to the 2010 body style. I also find it unnerving to see that the equivalent of Vanden Plas/Super 8 are impossible to find. I am talking about such options as rear business trays, rear privacy shades, rear entertainment, etc....

@docdildonica7515

Жыл бұрын

04 to 08 were the best. Don’t care for the ‘09 ‘facelift’

I like looking at these videos but please don't start by saying " here's the man " it puts people off.

@ValEuroSport

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the comment. I enjoyed it LOL. We spliced that in just for the fun of it. I am in the process of getting a better camera and take our videos to the next level. Thank you for watching and please stay tuned.

@carlplz00001

3 жыл бұрын

It was the camera young guy making some fun. 😂 no big of a deal. Nice car anyway 👌🏼 .

Is it me or does this guy sound like Marlon Brando in the Godfather? The best looking Jag i think :-)

@ValEuroSport

Жыл бұрын

Good point! Maybe I do have a Hollywood career lined up for me. Stelllllaaaaaaa!!!!

What is the price on this car?

@ValEuroSport

5 жыл бұрын

The car sold long ago but I have been looking for others like it ever since. Please check my inventory at www.valeurosport.com. Sooner or later I will find another one. Depending on the mileage, you should expect paying close to $40k for a very low mileage car (100k.

@user-ng8zj1or9r

4 жыл бұрын

@@ValEuroSport with mileage > 100k you can find from 8 to 16$ in Europe

Is it teak? My apologies if so.

@ValEuroSport

3 жыл бұрын

No worries. Jaguar calls it Celestial Black. It's a very dark blue that will reveal some metallic flakes when the sun shines into it.

@monumentstosuffering2995

2 жыл бұрын

@@ValEuroSport Thank you sir. I wish KZread would notify me of replies. Excellent review of a magnificent car that should hold its value . Just got an XJR 2007 from Japan in silver which is just wonderful. Best regards, Brian.

Is this car sell

@ValEuroSport

5 жыл бұрын

The car sold long ago but I have been looking for others like it ever since. Please check my inventory at www.valeurosport.com. Sooner or later I will find another one.

Did he say how tall he is?

@ValEuroSport

3 жыл бұрын

1.87m, 6'1".

great car. bad camera work

@ValEuroSport

5 жыл бұрын

Sorry. I don't have a professional cameraman. Tight production budget :-)

Apologies lol - it's a Super V8 Portfolio.

@ValEuroSport

2 жыл бұрын

No worries

Yea all is fine until the suspension Breaks Like Fine China

@ValEuroSport

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, that is true, but mostly for the older models (04-07)! There is a specialized shop in Florida though that remanufactures these air struts at a fraction of the cost (figure about $300-$400). I don't remember their name, but can look it up if needed.

@sprezzatura8755

Жыл бұрын

@@ValEuroSport Arnott makes replacement air springs for Jaguar and Range Rover with lifetime warranty.

It has everything Rolls-Royce and Bentley has without the pretentiousness and snobbery. A whole lot less expensive to maintain as well. It reeks of old money and oozes class.

@ValEuroSport

Жыл бұрын

Exactly! Truer words were never spoken!

The only color on this car that looks is gold.. all the other colors are ugly

@ValEuroSport

5 жыл бұрын

This is a matter of preference Marcus. I had one single astral gold 09 Portfolio for sale. Even though it had VERY low mileage (21k), it took me much longer than I expected to sell it. I had a lot of people calling me to say they wished it was the other color: Celestial Black. To each, his own. Thank you for watching my videos!

@terrencewilliams5209

4 жыл бұрын

Liquid silver beats gold. I have them both