Best car I have ever owned or driven and I used to work for a car rental company and drove most cars. This blows them all way. It brings the passion back into driving!

Well done lads - you have just discovered one of motoring's best kept secrets!

Great video guys. Its nice to hear younger drivers perspective of the XK8. I have had mine now for 8 years and love it. But I am 62

@HudRodAutomotive

3 жыл бұрын

We appreciate the older style cars, there is something so elegant about this era of design. New cars are too mass produced.

Picked up my Dad’s 06 XKR Coupe. Black, neutral. 50K miles. Same wheels w/ Red Brembos. Supercharged. Perfect 👌. Unmatched Style / Performance.

Mitch USA ; Thanks guys for reviewing this model. Bought my '99 XK8 BRG Convertible 70,000mi 3yrs ago. It was a little rough. Rebuilding it. It's beautiful, comfortable, fast enough, runs well and easy to work on. I have never enjoyed driving a car as much as this one. I've had lots of fast cars, but this is the best of both worlds.

@HudRodAutomotive

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome car, fun and enjoyable at all speeds

Nice Review. As an owner of both an 03 XK8 and an 02 XKR, it is awesome to see and hear two younger guys express what is old (51) guys know. These are COOL cars. It’s the feel behind the wheel. The miles are worth the smiles.

@_kodojak

3 жыл бұрын

I have a 02 XKR I bought back in 2018 with 9,765 miles! Smiles every single day.

I have my 2005 XK8 convertible for nearly 9 years now. I have had various cars since passing my driving test 50 years ago! God has it been that long! I normally change my cars every two to three years, so having this car for 9 years says everything about the car! Good to see youngster enjoying an ‘old man’s’ car, which it really isn’t. Let’s hope more youngsters follow there lead! Buy one now.

I love you guys I have watched this video about 35 times. You're the best. Right from the start you had me.

Good design is about the integration of ALL the parts. So that the Whole Thing is greater than the sum of its parts. McCallum is a superb designer and has captured this principle brilliantly. ❤️❤️

Young dudes in an old dudes car, love it. I've got one, awesome motors. Only when you drive one will you understand just how great they are. The dash is based on a Spitfire wing. Yes, they are being snapped up quickly now, get a good one while they are still reasonably priced. Subscribed.

@faustusTVR

3 жыл бұрын

Apparently the factory where these were made built Spitfires in the war, so that's why.

@Hattonbank

3 жыл бұрын

Not so. Browns Lane only made components for aircraft, Spitfires were made in the Castle Bromwich body plant which in turn became the assembly plant when Browns Lane closed down.

@stevebass3992

3 жыл бұрын

@@Hattonbank The XK8 body was built at Castle Bromwich and then transported to Browns lane for final assembly

@Hattonbank

3 жыл бұрын

@@stevebass3992 That's correct, but when Browns Lane closed down, the final years of the XK assembly moved to CB, where its successor, the F-Type is still produced.. I wonder how long CB will survive with its current very low rate of production?

I have one. It's like driving silk. But incredibly fast when you need it.

@HudRodAutomotive

3 жыл бұрын

Exactly what they’re perfect for!

I had my eldest son 42 and my 2 youngest grandsons 3 & 4 yrs old over last weekend I said , who wants a ride in Grandads car ? Iv never seen 3 hands shoot up so quickly 2 little fellas sat on their booster seats in the back laughing their heads off and we never broke the speed limit Awesome just love mine to bits

Thank you very much for that impressive film. Alfons from Germany

@HudRodAutomotive

3 жыл бұрын

Many thanks!

Bought a 4.0 litre XK8 convertable launch car the same colour (aqua marine) in 1997 with 7k miles. Used it for weekend use and now selling it in March 2022 with 107k . Stored it in open barn for 9 years and now selling it. Amazingly it started after 20 seconds after fitting new battery having stood all that time! Mice had nested having entered through boot and then knawed their way into interior BUT had not chewed a single wire including all the very small ones. Best car I've ever had and will be up and running soon after spending minimal amount getting it back on the road. A bomb proof classic with very few problems occuring over the years...

@HudRodAutomotive

2 жыл бұрын

9 years is a long time for a car to sit, pretty amazing it started. I don't think the same would happen in a modern car! I'm sure its only going to appreciate so the longer it takes to get back on the road, the more its worth anyway!

Alex talking bout loving the wood and Cam talking about his love for the cockpit, this is wild content

@HudRodAutomotive

3 жыл бұрын

The OG commenter, one of the best comments so far

Had mine 14 years. Will never sell it

@autogsport6815

7 ай бұрын

I love the brutality of how you said you’ll never sell it😹🔥

@SuperEjep

7 ай бұрын

@@autogsport6815 Hahaha, my wife says I'll be buried in it!

Well done - you've discovered the 'magic' of an XK. reliable These X100s and the later X150 are two of the finest GTs ever made - at any price.

@HudRodAutomotive

2 жыл бұрын

A big road trip in one of these would be amazing. Lots of comfort and open top to check out the scenery!

Such a relaxing video

@HudRodAutomotive

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

My jag just got totaled arguing with insurance companies now this car os magnificent never drove anything like this car

@HudRodAutomotive

7 ай бұрын

Unfortunately with old brutes like this it is normal for them to written off due to depreciation in age but not parts

OK you are young guys and it's nice to see you appreciate the Jaguar, you don't have to drive this car fast because you know you can beat the shit out of almost everything out there and so do they, however when you do drive it spiritedly there is a certain fragrance that wafts from the exhaust, check it out.

@HudRodAutomotive

3 жыл бұрын

Cars that waft along the road are always great to drive. Although the big V8s don't do well on economy they make every drive effortless, that what we like about the jag. That it is an effortless enjoyable drive

@jagvette1

3 жыл бұрын

@@HudRodAutomotive Whats economy ?, if you want that buy a toyota, out here in the USA gas is so cheap economy doesn't matter :) on a long freeway drive I get roughly 22 to the American gallon.

That color is literally breathtaking and delicious. How's that for a way to describe a color?

Who said this car is not fast? Did you even test the beast under the bonet? 😂 you’d be shocked

Muy interesante 👍. Gracias por el Vídeo... ✌️.

@HudRodAutomotive

2 жыл бұрын

Gracias por su comentario. Muy apreciado.

I bought one in 1997 new 4 litre convertible felt like king of the road accelerated all the way to 155 no problem

@HudRodAutomotive

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome cars now, must have been outstanding when new!

Got my eye on a similar 2003. I'm hoping the timing chain service has been done as it's quite costly. Dealer is asking $9k w/90k miles. Fingers crossed! Nice review, I agree still a stunning car.👍

@HudRodAutomotive

3 жыл бұрын

Its a very lovely car to drive, and you don't have to go crazy fast to enjoy it!

@stevebass3992

3 жыл бұрын

Timing chain tensioners did not need doing on the 2003 model as it is 4.2ltr and has the metal ones

One funny thing about these cars, My dad has one of these. When I sometimes borrow it, it does not encourage me to use the kick down or show it off, Just regular cruise and safe driving, almost slow driving, because it's just so comfortable and relaxing to drive. It almost tells you, heey. "Please drive responsible" and you just obay because it's a Jaaaag. Maybe i'm weird 😅

@HudRodAutomotive

2 жыл бұрын

Very Very true, the car does entice you to drive fast it just seems so correct when you cruise it. It almost seems rude to go fast in it!

I thought they were Ricaro seats in mine!

Gorgeous.

My dad used to have one of these cars and gave it my mum so he could get a bmw 😳 Foool

Not everybody is fond of superchargers..... I was talking to a gentleman about my 2007. Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet 4.... He told me that I would have an easier time selling that than the 4S turbo..... First off the turbos are way more expensive and You just don't need that kinda power with such a Light weight car

I loved Jags...I own a 96 XJS convertible straight 6....IMHO The Exterior is nothing that says Jaguar.. the rear could be from any car (remove the jag logo)...Even the front is a bit iffy ...A Jag should be recognizable from all angles!!...Now the interior screems *Jag!!!!* and very nicely done.. Very Classy!!...The Jags now have nothing stating it's a Jag apart from the logos...Hence... "I loved Jags"

@HudRodAutomotive

3 жыл бұрын

We think this is becoming a theme with many modern cars, they have lost a lot of character and quirks that made them great! That being said new cars are very easy to drive everyday!

Oof nice

Love the car maybe buy a jaguar.

@HudRodAutomotive

2 жыл бұрын

Would love to own an early xjr or Xkr one day!

What if you are 6 foot 4

@HudRodAutomotive

2 жыл бұрын

You may struggle at that size, the interior is not a spacious place to be! but if its car you can I'm sure you can make it work!

When I first saw this video I thought they had stolen the car... Drives really nice...? Its a jaguar Handles very nice....? Its a jaguar Quiet with the top down...jaguar

Good video but try not to say AS WELL so frequently.....becomes annoying after the tenth time

@HudRodAutomotive

2 жыл бұрын

Yep this is definitely something we need to work on ahah

Get my XK8 Bible at www.tothegarage.co.uk/services-1

Get out! You are turning into your Dads with every mile! Any more and you will be smoking pipes and wearing tweed. Boy racers rule! Be young while you still can!

@HudRodAutomotive

3 жыл бұрын

We’re always going to love the boy racer stuff but when you don’t have the energy you’ve got respect the luxury