Here's Why this 2002 Jaguar XJ8 is Best Car to Drive in New York City

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Jaguar XJ8 car review. Giving Away this 2002 Jaguar XJ8 and Why it's the Best Car to Drive in New York City, car review and car tour with Scotty Kilmer. Car show off contest winner Eric and 2002 Jaguar XJ8 Vanden Plas. HE'S ALSO GIVING THIS CAR AWAY ON HIS WEBSITE. What it's like to drive an old Jaguar in New York City. This 16 year old car has a 4.0L V8 engine and tons of crazy features. DIY car repair with Scotty Kilmer, an auto mechanic for the last 50 years.
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  • @scottykilmer
    @scottykilmer5 жыл бұрын

    Check out Eric's website for more info on the car give away: www.techieyouth.org/jaguar/ Also check out Eric's KZread Channel: kzread.info ⬇Things used in this video: 1. Common Sense 2. 4k Camera: amzn.to/2HkjavH 3. Camera Microphone: amzn.to/2Evn167 4. Camera Tripod: amzn.to/2Jwog8S 5. My computer for editing / uploading: amzn.to/2uUZ3lo 6. Video editing software: amzn.to/2jv5Fhf 7. Thumbnail software: amzn.to/2k7tz6C 🛠Check out my Amazon Garage to see what I use every day and highly recommend ► goo.gl/rwYt2y 🔥Scotty Shirts and Merch ► goo.gl/pTAeca Subscribe and hit the notification bell! ► goo.gl/CFismN Scotty on Social: Facebook ► facebook.com/scottymechanic/ Instagram ► instagram.com/scotty_the_mechanic/ Twitter ► twitter.com/Scottymechanic?lang=en

  • @loyalroyal1015

    @loyalroyal1015

    5 жыл бұрын

    Just an FYI the link for car give away is coming up huge on page . Can only see part of it ,not even a 1/3 of it . ??

  • @electricnel2692

    @electricnel2692

    5 жыл бұрын

    I donated to the charity but didn't add my email. Would that affect my chances?

  • @misternormL

    @misternormL

    5 жыл бұрын

    This dudes videos are LIT. Cool

  • @muchomusiclibre

    @muchomusiclibre

    5 жыл бұрын

    I don't have a car. Can I send you a picture of my shoes, since I use them for transportation?

  • @orionfreeman7

    @orionfreeman7

    5 жыл бұрын

    3

  • @briankeithnull194
    @briankeithnull1945 жыл бұрын

    One definitely good thing is no matter what year it is a Jaguar NEVER goes out of style. Always a statement of class.

  • @bansheemania1692
    @bansheemania16925 жыл бұрын

    Sounds like Every Used car dealer on the East coast

  • @tracycolorado

    @tracycolorado

    5 жыл бұрын

    and not one peep about any rust on it as it is in the Rust belt . and there is no way he parks it inside a garage

  • @zaxus211

    @zaxus211

    5 жыл бұрын

    yep

  • @MrStukaju87d
    @MrStukaju87d5 жыл бұрын

    Always liked the older Jags

  • @Detroit6V92TA

    @Detroit6V92TA

    5 жыл бұрын

    Had a 1997. Make sure they're well maintained by the previous owner. If they were not properly maintained, you're in for a world of problems.

  • @PeopleLoveShorts
    @PeopleLoveShorts5 жыл бұрын

    This guy really good at filming himself. Great car too.

  • @misternormL

    @misternormL

    5 жыл бұрын

    yep i think the same. i enjoy his style of film

  • @mickeman3967

    @mickeman3967

    5 жыл бұрын

    Yeah, he is really into filming himself, not so much keeping his eyes on the road 🙄

  • @user-wh9mn7yv2b

    @user-wh9mn7yv2b

    3 жыл бұрын

    Good actor.Speaker & driver

  • @syamayama
    @syamayama5 жыл бұрын

    A Jaguar is like having an unfaithful bombshell girlfriend. You know they will hurt you, but you endure it for the good times

  • @kingofjamrock

    @kingofjamrock

    5 жыл бұрын

    So true😂

  • @JaguarPaw1

    @JaguarPaw1

    5 жыл бұрын

    😂😂😂😭😭😭😭

  • @famicomnintendo

    @famicomnintendo

    5 жыл бұрын

    But no matter how bad it gets, I could never hurt a Jaguar.

  • @er4028

    @er4028

    5 жыл бұрын

    Ah yes even though my Jag caused me so much anguish and loads of money I still have fond memories of it.

  • @Bangouaman

    @Bangouaman

    5 жыл бұрын

    Well not all of them are reliable: the winner years are 95-97 X300 or VDP for the classic editions: my 97 jag is 160k and needs the exhaust system changed because of age. Other than that, perfect car

  • @denmark555
    @denmark5555 жыл бұрын

    With all the potholes, the only car to drive in NYC is an suv, or a tank.

  • @JuniorLexus6692

    @JuniorLexus6692

    5 жыл бұрын

    That's for sure!...New York roads suck.🤣🇺🇸🇯🇲

  • @jrproductions9191

    @jrproductions9191

    5 жыл бұрын

    denmark555 or a Camry

  • @0cujo0

    @0cujo0

    5 жыл бұрын

    A Helicopter is the best thing to drive in New York City...

  • @tammyforbes2101

    @tammyforbes2101

    5 жыл бұрын

    NYC is like a smooth road compared to Detroit my god some of there roads are so bad there reverting back to just dirt and giant chunks of broken concrete and a pot hole every inch of the roads for miles at a time. Some roads have become impassible so people living locally have figured out how to avoid hem all together.

  • @zeon_trl1326

    @zeon_trl1326

    5 жыл бұрын

    denmark555 hahahaj

  • @artdeininger2965
    @artdeininger29655 жыл бұрын

    Scotty, this guy needs his own channel. Hilarious!

  • @scottykilmer

    @scottykilmer

    5 жыл бұрын

    he do does, check out the pinned comment, he's just starting up

  • @misternormL

    @misternormL

    5 жыл бұрын

    he's got one and has my attention. subd lol

  • @johnlincicum6390

    @johnlincicum6390

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@scottykilmer It's a fancy Ford Taurus/Mercury Sable/Lincoln Continental.

  • @carlorizzo5308

    @carlorizzo5308

    4 жыл бұрын

    This guy's awesome or is it just me

  • @forestevans5453

    @forestevans5453

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@carlorizzo5308 its just you hes a douche

  • @man_on_wheelz
    @man_on_wheelz5 жыл бұрын

    Yet another car this guy has introduced that I've driven briefly while working at a Lincoln dealership. One of my favorites indeed, everything about this car just feels right to me. The wood on the steering wheel, the smoothness of engaging that little wooden shift lever, the effortlessness but affirmativeness of turning the wheel, being surrounded by wood throughout the interior, all the thin metal panels and pillars, the uncommon short roof line, all this combined just makes for... how can I explain it... the car feels like you're driving a fancy and expensive mechanical watch. I would love to see what it's like to spend some measurable, practical time with one of these. You know, night driving, highway driving, city driving, carrying passengers etc.

  • @YOLOnyc

    @YOLOnyc

    5 жыл бұрын

    MAN_ON_WHEELZ ah, yes, indeed you get it! It's remarkably difficult to verbalize the feelings this Jag instills when behind the wheel.

  • @lewisfirth5242

    @lewisfirth5242

    4 жыл бұрын

    It is a beautiful car for driving around town or for carrying 4 in comfort on longer rides

  • @detonator2112
    @detonator21125 жыл бұрын

    Jaguar is one of the few brands that actually have SPIRIT. These old ones are so nice. Thanks for the video.

  • @lyleg.9192

    @lyleg.9192

    2 жыл бұрын

    I've owned Jaguars since my early twenties and continue to own and maintain more than one. I've always said they each had their own soul and you don't get that when you buy an Asian car as they were actually soul-less. Jaguars are special ...that's coming from a guy who's owned half-dozen different Porsches a dozen different Mercedes a dozen different BMWs and so on.

  • @jganun
    @jganun5 жыл бұрын

    The man is right: if you live where the roads are rough, a smooth ride is high-performance!

  • @DenyBlackburn

    @DenyBlackburn

    5 жыл бұрын

    Kias have a very soft ride, even the little ones 👍 Or the air body control in the C class is also very good for a mini benz

  • @navrai2913
    @navrai29135 жыл бұрын

    I had one of these X308's... Honestly one of the best car's I've ever owned

  • @ozzstars_cars
    @ozzstars_cars5 жыл бұрын

    Scotty has style like that Jaguar!

  • @Chalz108
    @Chalz1085 жыл бұрын

    His accent is tremendous. Wonderful car.

  • @lastuberman

    @lastuberman

    5 жыл бұрын

    What accent?

  • @deadartapart

    @deadartapart

    5 жыл бұрын

    😂😂

  • @jagonxke6078
    @jagonxke60785 жыл бұрын

    Best car ever! I've owned 7 Jaguars over the years and this XJ8 VDP was the best of the best.

  • @alanraylocklear1117
    @alanraylocklear11175 жыл бұрын

    To qoute jeremy clarkson from Top Gear BBC: "Its a JAAAAAG."

  • @manoman0

    @manoman0

    5 жыл бұрын

    Well, yes, it is!

  • @lmdetect
    @lmdetect5 жыл бұрын

    Awww.... The old Jags. Hard to beat that look. Great vid.

  • @Danny...
    @Danny...5 жыл бұрын

    Wait, was he in New York city? I can't remember. 🙄

  • @movielord911

    @movielord911

    5 жыл бұрын

    Danny i live in new york city. Thats what it looks like.

  • @arag1030

    @arag1030

    5 жыл бұрын

    Danny 😂😂😂😂

  • @scottsterling7659

    @scottsterling7659

    5 жыл бұрын

    talk about paris syndrome

  • @zedtamarit6464

    @zedtamarit6464

    5 жыл бұрын

    Hes in a pothole

  • @AsherMandrake

    @AsherMandrake

    5 жыл бұрын

    I never heard New York city mentioned...

  • @darrellmccall6100
    @darrellmccall61005 жыл бұрын

    Currently own a 98 and 05 XJ8. Great value because of depreciation mostly due to repair costs. Jags are extremely attractive and maintain a current look. Both of mine still turn heads. DM

  • @radiantjet418
    @radiantjet4185 жыл бұрын

    I had one of these! I had a 2001 xj8 that was the same color and same rims! It looked just like this one!

  • @brolly2479
    @brolly24795 жыл бұрын

    The jaguar guy made a real quality video good camera work and nice car

  • @richardshort3914
    @richardshort39145 жыл бұрын

    The Vanden Plas is the long wheelbase, which is why he can slip into the rear seat so easily. -- On the downside: longer turning radius = no U-turns. It's a _very_ comfortable care. I had a 1991 and in 17 years of driving (not counting windshield wipers, tires and brakes) only had to replace one hose, the steering box and one tail light bulb after about 340K miles. The worst thing was remembering to switch on the cruise control, otherwise I'd find myself sailing along at nearly 100 mph, because there was no sensation of speed, just floating along serenly in total control.

  • @624radicalham

    @624radicalham

    5 жыл бұрын

    340k on a 1991 Jaguar with no major repairs? That is absolute bullshit Sir and you know it. The 91s were notorious for massive problems.

  • @carnaturelovers7072

    @carnaturelovers7072

    10 ай бұрын

    The Inline 6 is renowned as a very reliable and strong engine. You are likely thinking of the V12, but its obvious with double the cylinders you will have double the maintenance & potential major repairs down the line especially if not maintained correctly in the first place which with the V12 it costs much more than the 6. More issues arise with it being a rarer car and parts being hard to find and/or discontinued.@@624radicalham

  • @fredflintstone8048
    @fredflintstone80485 жыл бұрын

    Dude gave a good presentation of his car. Love the old Jags

  • @Nexfero
    @Nexfero5 жыл бұрын

    All that wood and chrome looks amazing

  • @sclogse1

    @sclogse1

    3 жыл бұрын

    It's faux wood. Always go for the black leather with the wood trim. The best.

  • @TheDavisDennisShow

    @TheDavisDennisShow

    3 жыл бұрын

    sclogse1 I’ve got an XJR from the same era and the wood is definitely real. There’s no way that plastic wood would crack in the same way 😂 But seriously, there’s an old promo video on KZread that shows how the veneer was crafted and it’s quite impressive!

  • @totalchaos290
    @totalchaos2905 жыл бұрын

    And you can carry 2 bodies to the river

  • @Detroit6V92TA

    @Detroit6V92TA

    5 жыл бұрын

    No, surprisingly the trunk isn't that big

  • @carlorizzo5308

    @carlorizzo5308

    4 жыл бұрын

    Ha

  • @XGGaMeRGX
    @XGGaMeRGX5 жыл бұрын

    I love older jags. They're timeless and beautiful, not to mention the build quality is top notch. But you better have enough maintenance money!

  • @ruthlessreid9172

    @ruthlessreid9172

    5 жыл бұрын

    That's a pre-ford jag better bring an electrician.

  • @JuniorLexus6692

    @JuniorLexus6692

    5 жыл бұрын

    "They are timeless"...they make timeless trips to the mechanic shop!🔧🤣👌🏽🇺🇸🇯🇲

  • @XGGaMeRGX

    @XGGaMeRGX

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@JuniorLexus6692 *o o f*

  • @wildbillharding

    @wildbillharding

    5 жыл бұрын

    My '02 3.6 X308 has served me brilliantly for 8 years. Apart from tyres and a battery, the only cost outside routine servicing was for one single lonely coil. I've had 17 Jags since '84 and had mechanical problems with one. I'm sick of the Merkel Metal freaks slamming Jaguar reliability. They are as good as any make and far more pleasant to drive than soulless German boxes. In the part of Blighty where I live, BMWs are lovingly described as "drug dealer wheels."

  • @ruthlessreid9172

    @ruthlessreid9172

    5 жыл бұрын

    @Matt Frazier right and wrong this model was designed by old jag Ford designed models that followed s type. Ford owned them from 99 through 08.

  • @edwardcook7673
    @edwardcook76735 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful Jag! My NYC combat commuter is a 2001 Camry. It's not a babe car but no one blocks me when it is my turn to enter the west side highway everyday at 6PM. Reliable, reliable and reliable!

  • @badassrooster589
    @badassrooster5895 жыл бұрын

    Its good that the owner is giving this car away for charity. God bless that owner.

  • @hilinai10s
    @hilinai10s5 жыл бұрын

    I remember driving in New York for 5 days, and the pot holes wasn't as bad as the open man hole cover. The cab in front of me swerved and I thought, "why is he...oh!"

  • @YOLOnyc

    @YOLOnyc

    5 жыл бұрын

    Hilina'i Koa lol! That's a great story!

  • @lexburen5932
    @lexburen59325 жыл бұрын

    Almost everyone says : the maintenance of a jaguar is very expensive, to replace parts is hell, you'd need to have a repair shop with you. All of this is not true, Especially this jaguar from this period are very reliable, the 4.0 V8 is very strong and durable. The key to a jaguar is : find a jaguar that is well maintained and loved by the previous owners. some particular parts are expensive, but they last for a very long time if you maintain it well. To replace parts is not that of a hell (maybe if you are used to simple american v8 cars only), you need a good bridge, and the right tools for it, its reasonable easy to do. my brother has an XJ8 sovereign, it has 520.000 KM on the clock, and it purrs still very satisfying

  • @maybaches

    @maybaches

    5 жыл бұрын

    I currently own my second X300. Love the straight 6 but was always worried about the V8 ones. Especially the transmission issues with that model. My first was a 95, and now drive a 96.

  • @sclogse1

    @sclogse1

    3 жыл бұрын

    See my comment above.

  • @jwelchon2416
    @jwelchon24165 жыл бұрын

    This guy is great!! I have never wanted a Jaguar so much in my life!!

  • @YOLOnyc

    @YOLOnyc

    5 жыл бұрын

    JWelchon thank you for the kind words :) I put my heart into making my videos

  • @paolomarano4457
    @paolomarano44575 жыл бұрын

    Classic style never gets old

  • @squidboy0769
    @squidboy07695 жыл бұрын

    You don't need a car if you live in NYC but thumbs up to this guy for shooting a good video.

  • @shaun787max
    @shaun787max5 жыл бұрын

    Hmmm Dude is chill and that Jag really does seem like an old school classic 😧

  • @manofthehour6856
    @manofthehour68564 жыл бұрын

    Excellent! I have to agree with this gentleman. A very honest assessment. Not only that, this guy is a great New Yorker! Not a care in the world and upbeat! New York Strong! Jaguar Strong! Loved this!

  • @samdixon7050
    @samdixon70505 жыл бұрын

    Great car man. I had the same car for a year and loved it. Still miss it to this day. Sweet ride

  • @cavallierbus7337
    @cavallierbus73375 жыл бұрын

    I would love to own this genuine Jaguar style car. This is a true Jaguar.

  • @lotusjaggarage2989

    @lotusjaggarage2989

    5 жыл бұрын

    Yes it is

  • @johnboy76122
    @johnboy761225 жыл бұрын

    Best show off your car video I've seen Scotty!

  • @michaelamick8295
    @michaelamick82955 жыл бұрын

    I was surprised by his not wearing of seat belts at first but impressed at what a great example of what a daily driver can be.

  • @ChevyCitation
    @ChevyCitation5 жыл бұрын

    We all know how Scotty feels about a Jaguar : )

  • @tasrex

    @tasrex

    5 жыл бұрын

    "They're endless money pits!"

  • @DenyBlackburn

    @DenyBlackburn

    5 жыл бұрын

    Hmm, i can remember he said some are very solid, his critics were mainly on the 80s models

  • @sharpemang

    @sharpemang

    5 жыл бұрын

    That it's not a Toyota?

  • @djizzah

    @djizzah

    5 жыл бұрын

    cue laughing hyena pic

  • @qualityrenov
    @qualityrenov5 жыл бұрын

    I like this guy! he's so natural on the camera as he introduces his videos, and he does it proficiently. I remember seeing him with a fancy 7 series BMW on another Scotty kilmer video. he must be loaded to afford all these fancy cars!

  • @marcsmith7997
    @marcsmith79975 жыл бұрын

    I have a 2002 xj8. Amazing car, one of the best years & models.

  • @dessean1
    @dessean15 жыл бұрын

    I have the Jaguar Vanden Plas also & I absolutely love this baby. The comfortable & spacious interior is second to none & no matter if you're sitting in the back seats or front, there is plenty of room to stretch out. I certainly wouldn't be chancing all the 'car dings' by driving mine in New York though.

  • @starvethebeast6480
    @starvethebeast64805 жыл бұрын

    I used to have an 83 Dodge Mirada. It was like a full size couch in the back. Smooth ride. I loved it.

  • @JohnJames6969
    @JohnJames69693 жыл бұрын

    Great video, just love the jags, driving an XJ hives you a feeling of well being

  • @mawtrader87
    @mawtrader874 жыл бұрын

    Love how he got haircut half way through! Continuity 🤣😄

  • @1066gaz
    @1066gaz5 жыл бұрын

    Good video that was from eric. A good natural reviewer.

  • @ruthlessreid9172
    @ruthlessreid91725 жыл бұрын

    And that's how Jimmy two toes fell out of the witness relocation program could not stay out of NYC with his fancy jag. El Paso must have been boring.

  • @robertgonzales8308
    @robertgonzales83085 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Scotty, now I want a jaguar

  • @plaubelmakina8916
    @plaubelmakina89162 жыл бұрын

    I just got mine, a 2004 with 73K and is in pristine condition. Red with the 4.2 V8. The more you look at it, the more I appreciate the stunning beauty built into this luxury cruiser. I feel so good after watching this video.

  • @iancrossley6637
    @iancrossley66373 жыл бұрын

    He's right about the wood. I once picked up a girl hitch hiking in my Jag and the first thing she said was I have bears in my dash. Sure enough, when I looked over the wood dash has a burl figure that looked exactly like a couple of bears. I'd never noticed them before.

  • @coolconfuzer
    @coolconfuzer5 жыл бұрын

    I have the Lincoln LS with the same engine. Same year AND I live in NYC. .Phenomenal car.

  • @YOLOnyc

    @YOLOnyc

    5 жыл бұрын

    Lamprey Milt I've contemplated buying an LS years ago and ended up with the competing Cadillac Catera instead.

  • @MitchGrooms
    @MitchGrooms5 жыл бұрын

    When I saw the title, I knew it was my friend Eric's Jaguar. I think with my Jaguar XJR video that was featured 2 months ago here on Scott's channel and this video, people might start to believe these cars are incredible..

  • @YOLOnyc

    @YOLOnyc

    5 жыл бұрын

    Mitch Grooms or if not then the secret will remain with those who have experienced these incredible vehicles

  • @MitchGrooms

    @MitchGrooms

    5 жыл бұрын

    agree my friend

  • @JuniorLexus6692
    @JuniorLexus66925 жыл бұрын

    Rev up your Jaguar🏎💥🗯🗯...if you can get it to start!😅🇺🇸

  • @interceptor-ss8kb

    @interceptor-ss8kb

    5 жыл бұрын

    It did start and he uses it as a daily, so it starts everyday come on it ain't a chevy

  • @JuniorLexus6692

    @JuniorLexus6692

    5 жыл бұрын

    LMAO🤣😅🤣🇺🇸🇯🇲....this guy just threw the Chevy under the bus, that's messed up!

  • @mark-1rc502

    @mark-1rc502

    5 жыл бұрын

    Of course it’ll Start it was made in England , British cars are famous for their Reliability especially in the 70’s 😝

  • @Sandro_The_Cross

    @Sandro_The_Cross

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@mark-1rc502 True 👍

  • @manrightchea

    @manrightchea

    5 жыл бұрын

    Honestly an American Jaguar is probably one of the only ones I would actually buy. Stay away from the British built ones, they are nothing but a nightmare keep running.

  • @davenevarez4738
    @davenevarez47385 жыл бұрын

    Wow. That's so cool a car giveaway. That's awesome.

  • @nikolanikola8543
    @nikolanikola85435 жыл бұрын

    What an impressive road machine!!!

  • @brolly2479
    @brolly24795 жыл бұрын

    Really like the jaguar xj8 but always felt it needed a gated 6speed

  • @SourGrey

    @SourGrey

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yeah

  • @TheRepairer
    @TheRepairer5 жыл бұрын

    Had a 3.2 x300 for seven plus years I took the mileage up to 180k, it cost me about a £ grand on parts over the years diy fixed differential output bearings (play in rear wheels) coil packs,heater pump,new exhaust, lambda sensors, wishbone bushes, brake linings, top shock bushes, stub axles and beatings, Nothing soaks up the bumps in the road like these cars! I now have an x350 handles great but you feel bumps!

  • @BmwMe-uh9sy
    @BmwMe-uh9sy5 жыл бұрын

    You just said jaguars were bad cars to purchase but now their good? Ok I'll go ahead and buy one thanks Scotty, knew you loved money pits

  • @V8_screw_electric_cars

    @V8_screw_electric_cars

    5 жыл бұрын

    Yes it was designed by ford that's why it had bad engine with plastic parts lol

  • @eldorado111

    @eldorado111

    5 жыл бұрын

    No... actually had an engine by Cosworth, highly engineered and virtually bullet proof. Came with a timing chain instead of belt however chain tensioners do need to be monitoredif not changed out these days. Nikasol bore coating with small capacity, high flow coolant system means these cars get to optimum operating temp quickly and will never wear out their bores. Ford threw so much money at these things it was ridiculous. Go back two generations before this car and Ford made 1200 running changes to the XJ40 when it bought Jaguar, in 1989 or 90 I think, purely to get the reliability sorted - these are known as a very good car. The next model, x300, is similar to this (x308) but with 6cyl engines. Again, bullet proof and also included a supercharged version. Plastics? Don't know where you get that idea from. They were using free-range leather, double stitching and matched wood veneers. Jaguar's biggest problem at the time? Their clientelle were dying.. of old age. They had the oldest customer demographic of any manufacturer. No choice in the end but to try and move away from the classic designs to something edgier, which they have finally done. The XF's and in particular F-Type set the new direction for Jag. Tata control is good also as it's purely financial with virtually no interference. Cool cars. If you don't care what others think and don't need the validation of a German marque, you drive a Jag and reap the rewards many will never know about. ;-)

  • @V8_screw_electric_cars

    @V8_screw_electric_cars

    5 жыл бұрын

    Well those plastic chain tensioners are notorious for breaking I wouldn't call that bulletproof, previous generation X300 with straight 6 and V12 now those were bulletproof.

  • @mrpeterniez
    @mrpeterniez5 жыл бұрын

    Best car channel ever!

  • @pwatom22
    @pwatom22 Жыл бұрын

    Great review!!

  • @Pendragon69608
    @Pendragon696085 жыл бұрын

    Man !!! That thing runs smooth af im not a big fan of the looks of jaguars much but i like how they drive very smooth.

  • @EgoShredder
    @EgoShredder5 жыл бұрын

    He sure loves his Jag-wah, almost as much as we love our Jaguars here in Blighty! ;-)

  • @Mr.Mavericke
    @Mr.Mavericke5 жыл бұрын

    All of a sudden I wanna go to New York City

  • @Jere616
    @Jere6165 жыл бұрын

    Nice selection to feature, Scotty.

  • @petel4007
    @petel40075 жыл бұрын

    Dayum that jaguar looks so nice love it

  • @ManicMechanic007
    @ManicMechanic0075 жыл бұрын

    Holy jumping Jaguar Scotty!

  • @neftv1
    @neftv15 жыл бұрын

    That looks like one sweet ride.

  • @LionWithTheLamb
    @LionWithTheLamb5 жыл бұрын

    I had a friend with a 78' jaguar. It only worked about 20 days out of the month. Sorry, I'm a Toyota person as far as cars go but I like Dodge 225 Slant Six, Ford 300 I6, and Chevy 250 I6 pickups (preferably with a T18 Transmission, and NP205 Case).

  • @cecilbernard8683
    @cecilbernard86835 жыл бұрын

    I would love to drive a Jaguar for the first time in my life. The plus is that the car looks great and has great milage in todays market of high gas prices. The car is beautiful.

  • @johntechwriter
    @johntechwriter5 жыл бұрын

    Some good insights on the X-308 series XJ (1997-20003). I'm on my third and I will not make the mistake of selling this one. There are whispers that this series is going to be legendary, running well for hundreds of thousands of miles if you take care of it and don't drive it in snow (the salt is deadly). My 2001 XJR is more nimble than the VDP due to its shorter wheelbase. And it has mechanical suspension, not air, and its wheel size (18") and super-high performance tires (rated at 150 mph, which the car will do) still manages to deliver a nice ride. Your point about the VDP's smaller wheels and bigger tires is right on. But rest assured any X-308 model has that dreamy ride yet doesn't wallow in corners. If you want a genuine shock, test drive a new-generation XJ sometimes. It's brutal, at least the supercharged model. The ride will shake your fillings out. And this big-wheel epidemic is now rampant in the luxury car world. I'm reading in the car mags that even the newly refreshed big Rolls, with enormous wheels and rubber-band tires, just can't deliver the velvety ride of old. All for style! And another thing that makes this a good New York car: people on the street recognize Jags and like them. (We're hearing stories about Ferraris stopped at traffic lights being spat on by the non-one-percenters.) Another positive is the superb outward visibility, due to its big greenhouse and vertically-oriented windows. (Compared with other cars' front and rear windows.) The supercharger gives the car excellent driveability due more to its torque than its horsepower, but it sucks down the premium and no amount of conservative driving can change that. You're looking at 15 mpg city and 21 highway. On the other hand, I found my normally aspirated 1998 XJ I owned to be low on torque and had to drive in Sport mode all the time. The supercharger in this luxury car is not for drag racing and you'll snap the rear diff if you use it as such. Every year of the X-308 series, Jaguar produced only a handful -- 250 -- Vanden Plas Supercharged models for the world market. I found one on Craigslist, bought it for a song, and then the following year when I was a bit broke I made the idiotic mistake of selling it. I will never get over selling that car.

  • @vectorhold6489
    @vectorhold64894 жыл бұрын

    I own a 1997 XJ8. Always a classy head turner and smooth.

  • @Realmen79
    @Realmen794 жыл бұрын

    Great car i have two 1997 xj6 and 1999 xj8 both still running both look great

  • @The123tactics
    @The123tactics5 жыл бұрын

    Used to own a 05 super v8 and man was it a treat man, wish i never got rid of it.

  • @brennen_hurd
    @brennen_hurd5 жыл бұрын

    Love your videos!!

  • @rwirtz77
    @rwirtz775 жыл бұрын

    I used to drive an Audi A8L for a livery company, this vid here reminds me of those days, what nice cars

  • @YOLOnyc

    @YOLOnyc

    5 жыл бұрын

    delusion brain I love the A8L with the newer 4.0 V8 Turbo from 2013+, it's a phenomenal car!

  • @kodojak7738
    @kodojak77385 жыл бұрын

    I've been noticing a lot more jags on the road in NYC. Anyone down for a Jag meetup? My daily is a 2002 XKR :)

  • @iancrossley6637

    @iancrossley6637

    3 жыл бұрын

    Want to trade for my 2007 XK? I love the swoopy styling of the XK8 (R)

  • @nigelcharlton-wright1747
    @nigelcharlton-wright17475 жыл бұрын

    Nice car. Oh how I miss my 2006 XJ6. Had to go because the DPF had given up. Now driving my '65 Humber.

  • @MermentauMechanics
    @MermentauMechanics5 жыл бұрын

    If only he would've let everyone know where he was driving around. That wouldve been so helpful.

  • @JAMAL12382

    @JAMAL12382

    5 жыл бұрын

    He said Manhattan

  • @balatsu1
    @balatsu15 жыл бұрын

    I love this guy!

  • @vicmorrison8128
    @vicmorrison81285 жыл бұрын

    Interesting and funny!

  • @iansloan4261
    @iansloan42615 жыл бұрын

    Very well done video. I know the trunks in those Jags are cavernous too.

  • @YOLOnyc

    @YOLOnyc

    5 жыл бұрын

    Ian Sloan actually capacity is not really that large due to lack of height, there's lots of floor space with a very large trunk lid so loading/unloading is very easy, but it's only about 12" to 16" tall (it tapers towards the rear.) My trunk is even more cramped as I've got a big 12" subwoofer in the trunk too.

  • @spectech73
    @spectech735 жыл бұрын

    I live in the same town. My wife shops at that Hmart!! Great video!

  • @davidvicari5139
    @davidvicari51394 жыл бұрын

    I daily drove a 2001 XJ8. It was 2006-2010, so it was 15k at the time, little up market. I had no particular issues, I did the pads and rotors myself, easy. I enjoyed it. My mom and dad LOVED it, were upset with me when I traded for. Boxster.

  • @YOLOnyc

    @YOLOnyc

    4 жыл бұрын

    I looked into getting an older-model Boxster but the IMI issue and mid-engine maintenance looks like a nightmare, plus I'm not fond of 2-seaters, so a 911 is probably a better choice for me.

  • @gaffnaldo1
    @gaffnaldo15 жыл бұрын

    Last of the real Jaguars as we know them. Beautiful and without fault

  • @bcgreen7479
    @bcgreen74795 жыл бұрын

    The Jag look nice. obviously the Jaguar was not from New York..

  • @iluvleo
    @iluvleo5 жыл бұрын

    If any console gamer says there is no difference between 24 fps and 60 fps show him this video

  • @rainbowmonkey8877

    @rainbowmonkey8877

    5 жыл бұрын

    I Luv H.C i was about to say something about the fps i could notice as soon as the video started

  • @Dan_druft
    @Dan_druft5 жыл бұрын

    I love his accent it reminds me of the Bronx joke: "Say Bud have you just soiled your underpants" ........ "Soiled them ? I only just boight them"

  • @Bigrollerskater
    @Bigrollerskater5 жыл бұрын

    I love Jaguar and always wanted one. I think because of the show Who’s The Boss.

  • @ronch550
    @ronch5505 жыл бұрын

    What a cool hood ornament.

  • @sclogse1
    @sclogse13 жыл бұрын

    Had the 2000 XJ8. Paid nine grand for it when it had 64,000 miles on it. You really need to see the faux wood trim against black leather. That's the ultimate look. Man, those wheels looked amazing after a wash. You may know these models had iffy transmissions, and I had to put a rebuilt in mine, for about 5 grand. But that brought me up to 14 grand. Aside from the usual maintenance, insurance, and tires, and considering I had the ride for about 6 years, the car cost me just less than 200 bucks a month. (14,000 divided by 72) Why did I sell? Insurance , parking, and gas was about 600 a month. Plus, it was going to need timing chains, of which I believe it had about 5. (they say change 'em every 100,000) So, I said goodbye to the dream. But have plenty of pics and movies taken in and of it....I got to drive a Jag for six years, and take it all the way down the California coast on Highway 1. By myself, with my tunes, and no one blabbering at me.

  • @lyleg.9192

    @lyleg.9192

    2 жыл бұрын

    Jaguars don't come with faux anything that was real wood

  • @tedbrookins

    @tedbrookins

    2 жыл бұрын

    Real wood mounted on sturdy alloy panels, nonetheless!

  • @jessel1217
    @jessel12175 жыл бұрын

    As someone who lives in NYC, I can approve this car.

  • @skelejp9982
    @skelejp99824 жыл бұрын

    Bought a X308 Daimler Super V8 00 aka Vanden Plas 2 months ago. The Car is truly amazing in many ways ! Total Luxury, combined with an over-decent Muscle Car Engine ! Sit as low as Ferrari , have suspension like a Rolls or Bentley, and Drive like a 1968 Ford Fast Back. The View in this Car is Superb al around, in busy City traffic ! Size Length is 5,15 Meters, so Parking is a challenge. With a OBD2 Torque App Bluetooth ,and a Small tablet U can make this Car show al his Diagnostics, like any Modern Car. Same counts for Radio Apps , and Front n Rear Cam options. The AJ-V8 was voted Top Ten of Engines made in 2000, by WARDs ! The AJ-V8 had Variable Valve Timing & and a ZF Gearbox . The AJ-V8 with Eaton Supercharger (runs at 88% of it's real power), did not have Variable Valve Timing, and was fitted with a 5G-Tronic MB Gearbox, made for the SL600. These Ford Build , Jaguar Designed Engine's are pretty much indestructible for over 400.000 Km with good maintenance. Greetings All !

  • @YOLOnyc

    @YOLOnyc

    4 жыл бұрын

    I'd always wished that I had the S/C variant. The only downside to your Daimler Super V8 compared with the US-spec VDP S/C is that the Daimler does not have a Leaper hood ornament, that is the signature of this car in my opinion.

  • @madelief47
    @madelief474 жыл бұрын

    This man should be a Jaguar salesman... he's good! And so is the car, I have one myself. Same quality. And not wanted for car-robbers.

  • @YOLOnyc

    @YOLOnyc

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the kind words :)

  • @carlovarga8485
    @carlovarga84855 жыл бұрын

    Is a Jag well suited for use in New York City? How does it do for gas mileage?

  • @sarahs5340
    @sarahs53402 жыл бұрын

    Wow that car looks so comfortable!

  • @patrickohare1681
    @patrickohare16815 жыл бұрын

    Just love the old xjr , enjoy bro

  • @hansmueller5029
    @hansmueller50295 жыл бұрын

    Drive two old jags, never had problems too.

  • @ramivalencia
    @ramivalencia5 жыл бұрын

    I've always liked the design of this Jaguar model. There's a longer version and that one's my favorite. If I can pick one up for a low price, I might just pull the trigger.

  • @andrewloera5641
    @andrewloera56415 жыл бұрын

    But Scotty! The 1994 toyota celica is a much better choice!

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