yes.. yes u should!

I had 4 Jaguars in my life ( XJS, XK8, X-TYPE and XK ) and never had any major problems with any of them , just fantastic cars purring at 40 mph and roaring at 150 mph ! Loved every one of them and adore my current XK 5L Portfolio. I also kept my 2004 X-Type estate, originally bought when we bought a dog that could not fit in our XK8, our dog has now passed away but kept the car as the space inside is insane, so convenient. The X-Type is just a very convenient armchair on wheels and the XK is a fun and exciting wild animal :)

I loved my XKR (coupe). Way more practical than the convertible. No issues with reliability but it did chew through tyres (I can't imagine why). Had to sell it, as being white haired, I was startig to look a bit sad instead of cool. Hey ho, that's life. Thanks for a great episode, Matt.

@patagualianmostly7437

2 жыл бұрын

Hi John....I had to agree with your "way more practical" comment... I'm semi-bald & almost whiting...Is there a conection! LOL! But where I am now the planet earth...such cars are in the world of fantasy for me...they fetch ridiculous money here. Beyond my means. But I can dream....eh?

@tinniswood2577

2 жыл бұрын

No way, you will look the business in it, not sad at all.

@aaabbb356

2 жыл бұрын

I hope your joking! Nothing makes me smile more than seeing an older gentlemen enjoying a car like this. Ignore what you think people think of you. Go and fine another 😉

@jon5918

2 жыл бұрын

My dad just bought a convertible XK for his 75 birthday . . . because hes the original CHAD

@S-u-p-a

2 жыл бұрын

I am 39. Have had all sorts of semi super cars. currently drive an xk 4.2 'base' model. I just love the design and the exhaust. Super reliable, love it. The ride is unreal comfortable in coupe.

I bought my 07 XK last year and haven’t regretted it for a second. Yes, there’s been some wear and tear to deal with - it’s a 15 year old car at the end of the day - yet overall it’s still cheaper to run than the 340i Saloon it replaced… and you can’t beat the noise of a naturally aspirated proper V8.

@club_rock

Жыл бұрын

DEFINITELY Another ICONIC Jaguar and A real HEAD TURNER 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧 ... I will buy a green one next year

Love all the XK’s, the modernisation of the E Type, F Type looks too small so never appealed to me, XK’s are where it’s at 🙌🏻

@MotorTorq_ZA

2 жыл бұрын

I agree the f types are just meh

@kriskantu

2 жыл бұрын

@@MotorTorq_ZA Never mind owning, have you ever driven an F Type?

@MotorTorq_ZA

2 жыл бұрын

@@kriskantu No I haven’t driven one don’t have a license

@sandersson2813

2 жыл бұрын

F Type only appeals to me in Coupe form.

@sandersson2813

2 жыл бұрын

@@MotorTorq_ZA Why do you have a channel called "motors reviews" when you camt possibly review them? Your opinion is worthless if you cant even drive a car .

I've loved the XK forever. Timeless design. I still remember the openeing scenes of the XKs review on Top Gear, with Jezza sat behind a silver example with the stunning Yorkshire Dales backdrop. Simply stunning!!

Love these. And compared to the contemporary Audi/BMW they're no more unreliable and are probably more reliable in many cases

This is my go to car. I bought a 2013 BRG with only 16,000miles. I prefer it over my previous CL500, X6 and Panamera S. It is my daily driver. No hydraulics to fail or turbos to worry about. Simply a gorgeous car which will be a future classic..

@HighPeakAutos

2 жыл бұрын

100%!

Love the XK. The XKR was the icing on the cake. Classy beauty. Looks good with roof up too. Sounds fabulous under load too. Another great video Matt 👌👏I love all the JLR products. I just do 🤷🏻

There you go! That exhaust note was all the music you’re ever going to need. Beautiful car in (in my opinion) the best colour. Fantastic! Another great VT Matt 👍🏻

I have had a 2008 4.2 XKR for the last 3 years as a weekend car. No reliability issues. V. Comfortable. As stated puts a smile on my face every time.

Used to think the lights on this gen were over styled but they have aged really well. The whole car just gets better with age.

I’ve had my 2012 facelift for nearly 10 years and used as my daily family car with 2 kids and a dog for the first 7 years. It has been very reliable and sounds amazing. As someone already pointed out, they never got the 8 speed box

@HighPeakAutos

2 жыл бұрын

Ah I didnt know that. I was certain the 2014 XKR I filmed with had an 8 speed

@gummiesrule88

2 жыл бұрын

@@HighPeakAutos That means you never had it in Sport and Dynamic, using the paddles....the gear you are in when you do that is prominently displayed on the dash...

@bh2155

Жыл бұрын

I bet you your car is beautiful. I have always wanted one of these but I have been scared away because of reliability. I am going to just take a chance and buy one

@charlesthoburn2134

Жыл бұрын

@@bh2155 I don’t think I am unique, I think these cars are pretty bulletproof but are prone to electrical gremlins if the battery isn’t kept in top condition

I purchased a black xk convertible (portfolio spec), so not turbo, back in 2012. It never ceases to make me smile and all your comments are spot on, but hey when did anyone buy a car for it infortaiment system? I only drive it 6 months of the year but once it goes away I look forward to it's return. The convertibles are not a common sight and still turn heads wherever you go. It is utterly reliable and the major purchase you should budget for is tyres because with all that power its very easy to get through tread. I will never sell it and will pass it on to my children - a true classic.

@HighPeakAutos

2 жыл бұрын

Nice!

@user-lc5kk3nm2g

2 ай бұрын

Have you still got it?

@cliveodonnell2498

2 ай бұрын

Yes and it’s not for sale lol

Been waiting for this car to be on,,brilliant video..👍

Excellent review, as always!

Wonderful cars. I prefer the 4.2 supercharged. It's a little more primitive, but love that. Also love the J gate shifter instead of the iDrive Style dial. F type is an amazing car but more of a Porsche 911 alternative. The XK is more user friendly day-to-day. Far more comfortable. They're all terrific cars. Even the base model naturally aspirated. Fantastic. Incredible value for money. Also a budget-friendly alternative to a Bentley Continental GTC without all of the fussiness.

Love that exhaust sound and camera!

I am very proud of my 2006 XKR. No mechanical issues after using almost daily and honestly not too bad on fuel. I had to replace the front subframe which was £1,000 from Jaguar and another £500 to fit it. Should last for many years now, and I will certainly keep it for ever. I can recommend them to anyone, They put a smile on your face and big jaguar pawprints on your soul.

@patagualianmostly7437

2 жыл бұрын

That's the way to go: Jaguar Pawprints on your soul!

The older 2006-2008 late 4.2 is cheap as chips, a bit more reliable than the 5.0. After driving all 4 versions, 4.2/r and 5.0/r I went for the 4.2 base simply as the aesthetics and exhaust were just as good.

I think Jaguar missed a trick by binning the two V6 diesel prototypes they were testing, apparently there wasn't the market for a diesel G.T. Seems nobody told BMW, judging by the number of 640ds I see on the road. You are quite right about Jaguar dropping the XK and XKR too early, the F- type is a completely different animal. The reason they dropped the XK is because the F-type is produced on the old XK production line. There were rumors about a replacement based on the next XJ chassis, but that seems to have died with all this electrification nonsense.

Great video. I have the 4.2 supercharged version and use it to go to work and back. Just a classy car.

Well my little Car freind for the past 18 months i have been thinking about my next car My Currant 2014 XK would have been changed i 12 months time I have looked at Lexus because of your review and i have looked at DB11 both used ar around 4 years old Today I went to a indipendant Jag specialist and i talked through my choice of cars and my choice is now to keep my currant XK I have always loved it and it makes me smile after talking to the specialist its a keeper and in future it will be a classic he has said the same as you they are quite reliable and can be fixed at low cost compared to the Aston whos repair costs can be very high I just wanted to thank you I like your reviews a lot plain simple and at times funny So Me and My XK convertible are going to age together I quite like that it fees good

Keep up the good work. Nice looking motor. Really enjoy watching ur videos covering all the different types of cars 👊🏻

@HighPeakAutos

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, will do!

Good video review, I like the XF

Great video! I've had my 07 XK for 2 years now and I only realised the other day that I've actually stopped looking at cars. I went through lots of different cars (Porsche 944, Mustang, old BMW 6 series (I prefer older cars than new) etc) but I could never settle. But I now realise that I have settled with my XK coupe. It's sexy. It makes me feel good. It sounds awesome and, as you said, the design is just sublime. Utterly perfect. Pretty. Purposeful. Not shouty or gregarious. It's classy. I'd be interested to see what you think of the F-Type. Keep up the good work.

@HighPeakAutos

2 жыл бұрын

Good choice!

@danielparker1391

2 жыл бұрын

How was the mustang? What’s it like to live with?

Thanks for another XKR review Matt always a pleasure to see and hear these cars ! Definitely one of the prettiest Jag's produced in a long time. OK the interior is a bit dated but I think there are so may other pluses about the car it can be forgiven for that. IMO there are colours other than black that suit the XKR better. How about a review on an XFR next?

Never thought I'd want an R but thinking it might be a good investment to have in the garage and just put on the road two or three months a year? Got an early (nearly put old) standard 4.2 soft top, we love it. Kept it almost standard that's what they deserve, just added an automatic roof opener (three touches of the unlock button on the key fob and it opens, three on the lock it closes) a system to put rear quarter lights up when high speed cruising and a bluetooth receiver to stream music. Lovely car, just makes us smile when we open the garage door. PS changed your barber or have they sharpened their scissors 😊

Great video, many thanks. I've owned my 08 XK for 2 years now, and it has been all pleasure so far. It looks stunning, it has a really throaty roar from the get-go and (so far) has been utterly reliable. Slightly expensive for tyres, but on the whole, it is cheaper to run than my company car was.

That's a proper sunny day car. Love those.

Every Jag I have ever owned (XJS, XKR) has put a big smile on my face every time I drove it. Makes me wonder why I haven't got a Jag in the garage now.

I really getting addicted to your reviews.... They are all🔥🔥🔥🔥

@howardneil8164

2 жыл бұрын

I think Matt is 🔥🔥🔥too ! I, addicted

Great honest review. Loved the humour 🤣

@HighPeakAutos

Жыл бұрын

Thank you 😁

Nooooooooo! There I was, looking for the sensible "don't be daft, don't touch one" advice. And bloody hell, here I am, now, searching the small ads! Thanks!

God I love these. Although I rather the looks at least of the X100.

Another great Video and great Car. As an owner of an X100 Xk8 cpupe would love to see a video with that generation. The feeling you get in it is very different and maybe a bit more of the "real" jaguar style and for me nothing beats it for looks.

You often choose cars I lust after but with used car prices thru the roof I can only dream.love your work 👍

@HighPeakAutos

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! 👍

What a car. Driven by the best presenter on KZread in my opinion. Good job mate

@HighPeakAutos

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

Awesome vid once again . Wish all traders were like you. After watching you have just made up my mind XKR it is. Thanks

@HighPeakAutos

2 жыл бұрын

Glad to help

Bought a 2011 XK8 Portfolio last month. Early days but still putting a broad smile on my face!

Beautiful car, I had an XK8 Convertible which I loved but this is even better.

Love the XKR... was waiting the entire video to hear "... and it's all the car you'll ever need" :)

Another great video Matt 👍

@HighPeakAutos

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

Bought one recently. Also love it. 😍

@HighPeakAutos

2 жыл бұрын

Good choice!

You had lost me with that interior.. but when you hit that bypass.. 👌 would not get tired of that noise

Love these, every time you go somewhere you are always on time as you’re never late in a V8!

@patagualianmostly7437

2 жыл бұрын

You haven't driven my rather poorly Volvo Xc90 V8! Only joking.... "Never late in a V8" Love it! (My old girl is still quick...just not as lithe as she once was......)

@GRfourfun

2 жыл бұрын

@@patagualianmostly7437 Lol XC90 V8 is very cool.

Brilliant review. Better than most on tv.

@HighPeakAutos

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

What a coincidence. I watch all your videos and my wife bought me one of your t-shirts for Christmas. Three days ago I put a deposit down on a 2014 xk dynamic r in black. Glad to see you have endorsed my decision!

@HighPeakAutos

2 жыл бұрын

Very nice! The Dynamic R is quite rare too and has nice seats

As soon as you retrofit CarPlay to the thing the infotainment will be bang up to date. So far I’ve done my discovery 4 and my wife’s a5. Simple to do, cheep and makes a massive difference.

Great car and still on my shopping list. I test drove an 05 XK8 which was good fun, but the model you are driving looks a lot better.

I personally loved the older version, because I’m a S-Type nostalgic fan.. But the sound of that engine.. My god… Really nice piece of jewelry 👍🏻

Well I could overlook the Aldi indicators and screen for the overall package. Definitely a future classic.

A good friend of mine changes his (luxury) cars the way I change cameras. It means that I get to ride in some very tasty motors. He used to own an XKR convertible, and it was a cracking motor. No rattles at all, unlike his Porsche 911 rag top. He has also owned two Merc 500SL's, the rag top and the folding tin top, an Alfa, an SLK 55 V8 and a Lexus LC 430. Of them all, my favourite was the XKR.

Love your work 👍

@HighPeakAutos

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

I love my XKR had it two years I’m 28 and my insurance is £400 your original video with the white XKR actually made me go ahead with the purchase. I am also a big Range Rover fan like yourself but I haven’t had the heart to sell it yet 🤣👌🏻

Another very entertaining video Matt. Unfortunately, my head is still ruling my car choices. For now

That a wonderful exhaust note!

You look so good in that hehe :) Do love a Black XKR convertible, it's such a sinister but Gorgeous shape.

Very informative video again with a great car. Just a suggestion for your videos is to include MRSP price from new and other car options, in this case a BMW 645i or a Porsche 911 (997.2 C2S).

A guy I worked with a few years back had one of these in a gun metal grey colour, in person it really was something to behold.

I have had my 08 XK as my daily for 5 years so far. 170k miles on it, and love the bloody thing. Within the next 2 years I will be buying another, maybe a 2015 model. Love the things, especially the auto blip down change in sport mode😁🤗

Did a bit of digging around the various reliability surveys, and the XK (X150) was the most reliable car in its class (large GT), and by a country mile too. Not sure what you mean about parts bin special Matt? Other than the window switch / mirror control unit (shared with Volvo and Aston Martin) the rest of the interior is bespoke to Jaguar and most of it unique to the XK. The infotainment systems were of their time, and I’d guess any car from 10 - 15 years ago will suffer the same? Good review 😊👍

@charlottecooley2428

2 жыл бұрын

Yep i thought this. Ive owned one and its nice place to be and its of the time.

@v88dicky32

2 жыл бұрын

@@charlottecooley2428 Agreed. I loved mine, never put a foot wrong in the three years I had it ☺️

Absolutely! Of course you should. Fantastic motor

Iv had a xjs, xk8, and now a xk convertible. Love every thing about it.

It's even got my initials on the plate, just drop it round when you're finished, Matt 👍👍😂😂

I've just bought a 2014 xfr and it's a hoot to drive, that 5.0 v8 supercharged lump is glorious

Great car, have a 2010 coupe myself. 23mpg over 8k miles driving spiritedly. Make sure you have spare cash for maintaining though. Not unreliable, but fluids need changing and bushings will wear fast as its still a heavy car. Looking back id buy the non SC, still plenty of power, and without the issues of the E-diff and no supercharger maintainance to worry about.

@peterloader5353

2 жыл бұрын

That's what the flat cap is for - to cover up the white hair!

Good video Matt. I'm working on same style (in car cam) car review. I find it really hard I respect you man.👏👏 to make these type of videos is really hard you understand when you try it yourself! Do you have any tips other than just brute persistence? Thanks

Nice review , please do one of the jag f type 400 sport. We owned one till recently and loved it . Replaced it this year with the Alfa Giulia QV . All the best . Charlie from Toronto Canada . Ex pat from England Hayes

One of my favorite Jags! The XKR is a Jem and I actually kinda want one but I'm looking to get a S500/S560 convertible or S63 AMG convertible so definitely won't have use for one🤔 although still a understated beauty!

Thanks Matt...This is a car on my bucket list for the ideal weekend tourer. After considering a few alternatives I've unsurprisingly found the XKR back at the top of the list and so the search is on for the sub £18K previously well cared for model...I'm sure its out there and I'll let you know when I find it. I do intend to join the Jaguar drivers/owners club for good advice, access to the right garage/specialists and parts. I'm reckoning that the "best of both worlds" in terms of value, reliability, quality, running costs etc would be a 2008/9 model ( I like the ideal of the J gate gear selector and would have to forgive the crap infotainment screen system and use google maps 📱📱) ....oh and it would have to have the tan/light interior. Thanks for this and all your videos T

Stunning example that car you are driving. Well known local dealer near to me loves these cars

Love the XK's there's one on my street a 2004, 4.2 litre imported from Switzerland, she drives sometimes all the way from here in Tenerife to Switzerland and back, it was a blue colour she had it painted a metallic British Green, like you said Matt it looks fab with the roof down.. the owner as never had a problem with it, as normal great Video.

@patagualianmostly7437

2 жыл бұрын

Tenerife to Switzerland.....??? Via the Atlantic Ocean? On a regular basis....Really? She can afford that.... but only a 2004 model? Mmm?

@baarryparsons2808

2 жыл бұрын

Yes she gets the 31 hour ferry from Tenerife to I think Malaga then drives through Spain and France to Switzerland. The car is in mint condition and very reliable, she goes once or twice a year

Heinz 57 😂😂. You never fail to make me laugh 👍🏾.

Did you read my mind? Spent the last week, while on Covid stay-at-home, been scrolling the market for them. They're Boss.

I always thought that the original XK should have been the F type. It was a worthy successor to the E type, it followed the lines yet had it's own look. These cars still command a high price so they can't be all bad. My XF has been reliable so I wouldn't hesitate to buy one of these.

Lovely car , thanks

I would love one of those. 30mpg on a cruise is very respectable given that’s it’s a 5ltr supercharged engine

Two great car reviewers one in Yorkshire the other in the Cotswolds ....carry on mate!!

@HighPeakAutos

Жыл бұрын

Who are they?

@martinrivermoore9545

Жыл бұрын

@@HighPeakAutos Dang always thought you were located in Yorkshire. My mistake mate..however think you got the intended praise eh?

Great car! I have a preference for the X100 XKR (which I have and will keep forever), but maybe one of these would go nicely on the drive too…. Thanks for the video!

My 2011 XKR Black and Speed pack is such a beautiful car to drive, refined yet a bit of a beast when you plant your right foot. Just a toy, a weekend car that makes you smile every time

A lot of car for the money. Beautiful and powerful and fairly rare on the road. Good spec leather etc. Definitely recommend these. They sound great as well.

YES you should! 💯💥💫

Great video! agree with you on everything but I dont think you really got accross the Jekyll and Hyde nature of them which I think is its defining factor :- ) anyway you have inspired me to finish my video about mine again so well done!

Hiya Matt, great video as always! I'am thinking of looking to get an Audi A3 2010-2011 convertible just wondered if you had any views/knowledge of the car I hadn't forseen

I do love a jag. My dad have an xj6 in white when I was growing up and my uncle had an xjs in racing green one day I’ll have one.

Best car reviews on KZread watch all of your videos 👍

@HighPeakAutos

2 жыл бұрын

Wow, thanks!

@warrenmarkham22

2 жыл бұрын

@@HighPeakAutos every review makes me wanna buy that car until the video ends and I remember I'm skint 🤣😩

Every time I see or drive one, Clarkson pops into my head. Keys in the bowl, its a JJAAAAGG. Also I always thought that one has a tinge of Spiker in its looks

Great review - you certainly have upped your game of late ✌

@HighPeakAutos

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Oh what a beauty. I'd love one.

I want one thanks Matt

Beautiful car

Killed it off to soon future classic

I seriously looked at buying an XKR a few years ago, they are gorgeous to look at, and that supercharged V8 - a glorious symphony of sound. A splendid GT from back when we could build GT’s.

@bigmacdaddy1234

2 жыл бұрын

You apparently didn't look serious enough since you didn't buy it.

That looks so good, roof up or down. Aren't you tempted

Great car. So much fun. Damn the running costs and the barely there tech. The engine is a hooligan searching for an ASBO.

My favorite car of all time. Incredibly reliable (it has been for over 6 yrs), and far more fun and comfortable than anything else comparable on the road. Pearl gray with a black roof is the ideal color :-)

Own two and worked with Ian. He knows how to design a pretty car.

@HighPeakAutos

2 жыл бұрын

Interesting

I know what you mean about the unreliability comment from those who have never owned one - as soon as I mention in a post that I have an Alfa, there is always somebody who pipes up with the "Alfas are unreliable" phrase. I've had mine for nearly 4 years, and apart from what I consider to be regular maintenance, the car has been eminently reliable.

@HighPeakAutos

2 жыл бұрын

Its so boring and predictable isnt it

Such a beautiful car. I really would love one if I just had the space.