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@Beer_Dad1975

7 ай бұрын

That thing on the dash is the display panel for a integrated radar detector - quite an expensive bit of kit in Japan - might not be much use in the UK, I don't know what frequencies the police operate on there.

@2hottt

7 ай бұрын

im looking for an older jag like this one either a 2007 or 2006

@lovepeaceandrespect8808

2 ай бұрын

we're is the dance at the beginning, I like your channel, I love the way u talk about the car

@lovepeaceandrespect8808

2 ай бұрын

it's a lovely looking car

@jamesportrais3946

22 күн бұрын

New subscriber Jay, thanks for the upload. I'm willing to bet that if you took that LWB to a proper suspension/steering expert, they could correct for your minor critisism. Sounds to me like they literally shoved 5" into the wheelbase without changing any of the steering or suspention geometry - that can be addressed.

I put 367,000 carefree miles on a 2005 XJ8L and got 28 MPG. It was an ultra reliable car. Traded it in and have regretted it ever sense. Ford did very well. In every way, it was superior to my previous 7 series BMW's.

@anastassiosperakis2869

7 ай бұрын

must have been imperial gallons and not the much smaller US. Highway miles are carefree even in an unreliable Jag or 7 series.

@Kacpa2

7 ай бұрын

@@anastassiosperakis2869 Even with UK gallons it is still quite good, better than some 6 cylidner cars i seen.

@davidsauls9542

7 ай бұрын

It was rural South Louisiana highways, so 55-60 miles per hour. I take very good care of my vehicles (take the recommended service intervals and half it). A droopy head liner from the excessive heat, was the only issue. Ultra reliable car. I did the same with the BMW's but each was a constant pain in the rear. @@anastassiosperakis2869

@davidsauls9542

7 ай бұрын

What has your personal experience with these cars been ? ?@@anastassiosperakis2869

@markfox1545

7 ай бұрын

28mpg - ouch!😮

'It's always a good day when you get to drive a Jag.' Could not agree more 😉 !

@2hottt

7 ай бұрын

i agree as well

I daily drive the continental european version of this Super V8 (named Daimler Supereight here in France), this car is a dream. it's a 2007 version with only 55.000km on it, I bought it at auction at 15k€ because nobody know what a daimler was, and I can tell you that since I bought it last year, I never want to drive my 2018 mercedes S500 anymore. One of the best car I ever had

@alexnobody5214

7 ай бұрын

Quelle chance ! Bravo ! Tu n'as pas trop de frais ?

@lephi6241

7 ай бұрын

@@alexnobody5214 merci. C’est contre toute attente une voiture remarquablement fiable, zéro soucis depuis que je l’ai, les consommables (pneus, freins, ..) sont assez bon marché. Le seul point à surveiller c’est qu’Il faut compter 14L/100 en faisant pas mal de ville et de l’autoroute à très haute vitesse. J’ai une 991.2 turbo, et une S500 V8 qui consomme autant de toute façon..

@jaroslavzaruba2765

7 ай бұрын

€15k for a 55k 2007 Daimler Super V8 is a fkin steal of a century

@lephi6241

7 ай бұрын

@@jaroslavzaruba2765 it is! Only one owner (a 92yo lady who bought it new @ 75yo in 2007 and passed away in 2022), maintenance history every 2 years, mint condition, full option, blue exterior, cream interior. Even the tires were originals from the factory (16 yo tires were hard like rock) Auctions sales are the way to go when you want to buy exotics cars with massive discounts! A friend of mine bought a 1996 bentley continental T with 89.000km for 36k€ 6 months ago. The cheapest on the market is around 80k€.. (Because nobody know what it was during the auctions).

@christopherroth6723

4 ай бұрын

@@jaroslavzaruba2765 LITERALLY! I was going to type the same thing.

Nothing like a beautiful Jaguar driving down a backroad on a cloudy and rainy day. It just can’t get more British than this! Love it!

As a lad of 14, I started in the car business washing cars at my uncle's Jaguar dealership. My dad drove a fabulous 3.8 L, manual transmission with O/D Jag Mk. X. And i became a lifelong lover of everything Jaguar, with my uncle's 1963 E convertible in Primrose Yellow that is still my lifelong favorite car. The day I turned 16, I passed my driving test in dad's Jaguar, then drove to my uncle's dealership and bought a new Mini Cooper S 1275. After that day, I never again drove that Jag Mk X. My dad switched to S class M-B next. I have always loved the styling of the big cats up until the styling change in 2009. E-Types will always be my favorite, although though the years I have come to prefer the early Coupes the best, and Primrose Yellow is my favourite colour.

Thank you for featuring my favorite XJ. To me, this Super V8 Portfolio embodies "Space, Pace & Grace" perfectly! I would have one!

You have featured another example of the Super V8 a few years ago and that video is the reason this is my dream car

@beardoggodistruthis

7 ай бұрын

I own that very car, I have added a DTE pedal box and is now super responsive love it loads..

@kashyapdevareddy4087

6 ай бұрын

@@beardoggodistruthis that's nice! Without the pedal box, was it too dull and unresponsive? I've never really driven a supercharged car and I don't know. I have driven low output turbo Econo cars and I hate the response.

@beardoggodistruthis

6 ай бұрын

@@kashyapdevareddy4087 sorry for the late reply,,no carr was ok , but the diffeece is night and day with the Dte pedalbox, 3 stages for each mode :ie eco 1-2-3 sports 1-2-3 Race 1-2-3 ==+ you can still use the regular sports switch and put normal mode it flies off the line when held on electric handbakes and mash the pedal lol

@beardoggodistruthis

6 ай бұрын

My spelling lol!!

@marial8235

5 ай бұрын

@@kashyapdevareddy4087SC is just like a NA engine on steroids. Not like a turbo at all.

Oh, X350 is such a beautiful, stylish and elegant machine. Love it, absolutely love it.

Most likely the reason why this wasn't offered in UK is because here we got Daimler Super V8 which was the top of like luxury oriented model for Europe

@tonisukles858

7 ай бұрын

Good shout

I don't love the lowered look. Think the dimensions of the car works way better when at original height. ..but other than that: I absolutely adore this look for a XJ. A fantastic looking car, and new enough to be actually useful. Such a cool, elegant and muscular design, and with a great balance of handling, sound and luxury. Such a shame they're turning Jaguar into a maker of appliances now.

Absolutely LOVE these truly stunning cars! The car lot over the road from my flat had one of these, the same colour and look (but a diesel version) for sale earlier in the year and the looks it received from passers by clearly showed that its not just me that loves its looks. Young and old, male and female ALL loved this beautiful Jag! If i had the money to safely run one then i most certainly would.

15:30 It took me a few seconds to punch in a search for that device, the SuperCat CR660iq: it's a Japanese radar detector or some other such device from a manufacturer that primarily sells radar detectors (that might be a translation error, it might be a GPS-based radar warning device).

@petersturt8746

7 ай бұрын

That was my first guess

@sgreensdlintl

7 ай бұрын

Yes, it's a GPS and radar detector

As life member and self proclaimed president of the XJ victim support group, I just loved your report. I’ve a mint condition emerald green 2009 X358 Super V8 with the Callisto wheels and much prefer its looks and charm over the 3 X351 jaguars I’ve owned previously. With the right balance between waft, lightness and sporty suspension I prefer the way it gets me around (over any of its German rivals). It has enough mod-cons to make it a really enjoyable daily driver. Thanks and blessings.

@jaroslavzaruba2765

7 ай бұрын

You are obliged to make a video of that car.

@paulburns6110

7 ай бұрын

@@jaroslavzaruba2765 😉 thanks for the idea. It’s encouraged me to seriously consider it

@jaroslavzaruba2765

7 ай бұрын

@@paulburns6110 Man, "emerald green 2009 X358 Super V8" is like The Fkin Combo... things I would do for such specimen..... 👀😁

@paulburns6110

7 ай бұрын

@@jaroslavzaruba2765 yup the interior and exterior colours plus the supercharger and body shape ticked all my boxes. Nice to meet a fellow enthusiast 😊👍🏻

Always been tempted by this model year of XJ, even a diesel one. Always thought of them as an old man car but I’ve just turned 30 So I’m basically a pensioner so it might be time 😎

@paulburns6110

7 ай бұрын

I had the 2.7 litre diesel in the X350 shape and also 3.0 litre diesel in the later X351 shape. Both smooth motors.

Keyser Söze was a passenger in a Jaguar XJ6, enoguh said really. Whenever I hit redline of 6000rpm on my XKR the engine feels like it can easily keep going, I think Jaguar where pretty conservative with the redline.

@laskos02

7 ай бұрын

The whole car gives Keyser vibes

It was the Super V8 review entitled “Cool Britannia” that first brought me to your channel several years ago, James. Absolutely fantastic car. If I were you I would buy this example and do the engine mods the Cool Britannia car had. Then you would have something REALLY special!

@beardoggodistruthis

7 ай бұрын

thats my car, had it 3 yrs added a DTE pedalbox and the respose is off the hook lol!

That is a gorgeous looking car - it’s just so menacing and classy at the same time

I think the reason why we didn't get that model is more to do with why certain markets didn't get the Daimler model. The portfolio looks to all intense and purposes like a rebadged Daimler which if you've ever owned one you will know is a Jag but with more leather, wood and toys? Because of Daimler Chrysler issues I believe JLR were unable to use the Daimler name in some markets. Previously back in the XJ Series 2 & 3 days in those markets the Daimler double six was marketed as a Vanden Plas so I believe. That portfolio model looks every bit as special as an X350 Daimler, at least it does on my 3.5 inch phone screen. 😁

I'm not a big Jag fan but I have to say the Super 8 is very nice. I think the longer wheelbase just proportions the car in more appealing to eye kind of way.

Jay, you should put a link in the description to an auto trader search of the car you’re reviewing. Because that’s where we all go after watching these 😊

I have driven the similarly specced Daimler Super Eight from 2006 and I remember how pleasantly surprised I was by its driving dynamics! It also featured some, rather special 20 inch alloys but instead of the forged items of the Super V8, the Daimler had some gorgeous lightweight BBS Split-rims with Michelin Pilot Sport 4 tyres. It is one of the best disguised sports saloons of its era.

@pauliusvegys6979

7 ай бұрын

I got Daimler Super 8 and XJR, actually driving is better on XJR. Will have to change suspension on Daimler

This really is one of the last real Jaguars. I remember sitting in one at an indoor car show, on the Jaguar stand in 08. First had a seat in an XF, which was a luxurious car. After, I sat in this last facelift of the classic XJ shape, so much more than a car, really had a sense of occasion. Shame Jaguar doesn't produce any cool car anymore that an enthusiast would buy.

The side vents are uniquely made from aluminum on the portfolio models not plastic like other models. There is a UK version XJR portfolio swb limited to 100 examples.

Having owned one of these, a Quattroporte, an S500, and an A8 W12, all from around the 2005 era, I actually owned the Mercedes the longest. The Maserati was wonderful, but drank like a fish, and was once in the workshop so long, the MOT on the courtesy car ran out. The Audi was very similar to the Merc, but very slightly worse in every way. The Jag though had something about it. The engine was a gem, the handling was excellent, and the chunky steering wheel had nice sportine to it. I still look at them today. And yet.. every morning I'd pick the S class 😂

I still own one of the 145 cars made for the US market. Mine is "Cherry Black". It has only 60 700 km. I just don't have the courage to part with such an elegant beauty...

I owned a ‘regular’ Super V8 and it might be the best car I ever owned. Just spectacular. 90MPH cruise at 27 MPG and just loved a long, windy road. The only fault is the air suspension which dried out in the Western US every few years. Like others here, selling it is a regret that I think now and then. Great Car!!

I think the Super V8 Portfolio makes more sense in the international trim linup than the UK lineup. My family is on our third X350 and we've always had what was called the XJ Vanden Plas - an XJ8 L which is tarted up with extra wood trim on the inside and extra chrome, like those mirror covers, on the outside. So to us the Super V8 was just the B7/S55/S8 competitor, being that it was never going to go up against a 760/S600/W12. I think the Daimler badged versions of the X350 probably served a similar purpose in your domestic market, if i had to venture a guess.

Being employed by a system supplier to JLR back in the day, I had some project responsibility during the life of this model. The X350 really was the bee's knees under the body shape, but they made a silly over-conservative decision with that body shape. If only they had gone for the 'modern' shape of the successor model back in 2003, they could have ruined the market for their competitors. By contrast, the S-Type was just a badge bodge - they took the Lincoln Town Car and rebadged it. I'm pretty sure the first time I ever saw a car that shape was in Washington DC at the turn of the century and it was a Lincoln. It may have been (marginally) more modern-looking, but it was heavier (no aluminium construction), so less efficient and it was only a Ford in reality - not a real Jaaaaag. When the X250 came along, Jag wanted to do aluminium for that, but Ford told them they could have either aluminium or gadgets, so they opted for gadgets and had (again) a heavier car than their XJ flagship If I'd had the money (and the space) for a Jag back in those days, it would have been an X350, but equally I'd have jumped on the modern-shaped successor as soon as that emerged. A bit of a shame that LandRover had knackered the quality for Jaguar by then!

@charlespierro8048

7 ай бұрын

It wasn't a Town Car, it was a Lincoln LS. Or the LS was an S-Type ... one way or the other. LOL They were both based on the same platform, along with the Ford Thunderbird, iirc.

Best cars on the road! Superb video as usual James Today I picked up my new jaguar project - 1997 XJ Sovereign LWB 4.0

Got to love the big Jag, shame they no longer make the big jag and dropped the XJ 😢

If i ever need a luxurious saloon with some gentle touch of spice to it, this just might be it :)

He's a respectful guy, with good reviews.

I want to hire one of these as a wedding car what a gem

This is my favorite version of Jag. The Super V8 was so classic

@pauliusvegys6979

7 ай бұрын

Check on Daimler Super 8;)

Jay you are reviewing some seriously cool cars. The S Class Merc AMG, The Alfa, and now this Jag....wow...you're the man. Great effort. Awesome content . Well done Sir ..and ...I am now looking into this Jag ...

Personally I love this car since in my opinion the very last true Jaguar/Daimler sedan. Sure, the last gen XJ had a lot going for it, but to me it lost a lot of the pizazz and comfort that this gen had in exchange for better performance, something that seems rather odd given that it was a long saloon rather than a regular car like the XF or the XE.

We love our Jags

The US also received an X358 XJ Portfolio for 2009. Both the 2009 and 2006 Portfolios are wonderful cars. Great video!

@jaroslavzaruba2765

7 ай бұрын

the x358 one is madness - deep blue interior, ivory piping, omfg 😘💕

@Volodymyr_Oleshchuk

7 ай бұрын

Yes. But with diesel engine 2.7 for the 40th anniversary

I think this was Jaguar in its prime. I really like the new Ian Callum XJ which came 2009, it's very nice car. But it's a bit like Porsche transformed to water cooled... sure the new ones are faster and better on paper but they are not the original Porsche 911 anymore. You know what I mean? The "spirit" was lost. 1972-1997 was pretty much the same car up until the 993. This is the last true Jaguar sedan in my eyes. The spirit still comes from 1968 series I. Sure XK and F-Type are nice too but they're different kind of cars. I doubt 4-door sedans even become super collectible but at least these can have SOME collectible value in the future. Especially the XJR's and the supercharged models. Beautiful car.

A friend of mine worked on the development of these when he was at Jag and bought one of the development cars when his family visited mine. Wow! What a car! It was like sitting in a very fast armchair! Unfamiliar with the roads in my area, he was about to go straight over a crossroads that we were meant to Give Way at, I shouted "stop" or "give way" or similar and he stamped on the brake pedal and it was almost instantly at a stop. It went like stink and stopped just as quickly too. Brilliant car

Idk if anyone will read this, but this comment section has made my day! I'm a diehard Jag fan who owns a 05 XJ VDP in British Racing Green. People don't seem to respect Jag anymore, especially in my age group (under 20). But reading all the positive stories and seeing all the positive words about these old XJ's (and Jag in general) has made my day. THERE IS HOPE!!! lol. Great review as well.

@keto-diet

4 ай бұрын

you did right decision. modern cars all look same to me. there are no cars on the road which looks like XJs, when you drive it gets attention so you feel that you are driving something special and feel good about yourself.

As a Jaaaaaag fan who has had 7 XJ's, over the years, watching this has made my day. I've enjoyed all the models I have had and this great, honest vid has spurned me on to, helplessly, get another one. Cheers JayEmm

The last honestly good-looking Jag...

That car has been my dream car for a long time. I think the Winter Gold would be my choice.

Lovin it! I am on my fourth jag XJ , had my current XJ v8 for the last four relatively care free years. The next one is definitely a XJ R, or maybe a XK R when my daughter has left home!

What a stunning car! Proper Jag

That weird beepy thing on the dashboard is a radar detector.

I have the 3.5V8 version. It looks better than most other cars on the road today, it's just so elegant. Great video.

The greatest modern Jaaaaaaaaaag... wanted one for years. Love the channel, man!

Great car, amazing value too. I did 150k miles in my XJR. Didn't want to sell it. Best business car ever.

Best jaguar imo. I’ve had the 04 vanden plas for over 12 years and it never gets old.👍

One of the current directors of JW Lees drives one of these to work everyday, if it’s good enough for someone who is that wealthy then it must be a good car

I've been completely intoxicated by the newer x351 version lately, I'm still not sure wether to go XJR or XJL 5.0 ultimate, not that I'll ever sit in the back but they're just so lovely

@davidhills3100

7 ай бұрын

I went through the same intoxication a few years back, and ended up going for the 5.0 Supersport. Monumental engine plus all the toys. Fabulous fabulous car and the best year of motoring I've ever had. If you can afford to do it, I'd say go for it. The only thing you'll regret is when you decide you ought to be more sensible and sell it on.

@ReeceT20

7 ай бұрын

@@davidhills3100 I've still not owned a V8 yet, so when I do I want the car to be equally ludicrous, most likely the Jag or a CLS shooting brake 5.5 I'm hoping to enjoy it as much as my wallet doesn't

@davidhills3100

7 ай бұрын

@@ReeceT20 Got to spend time with a V8 before they're all gone, and the more ludicrous the better, I agree. I've not tried the CLS, but I did have an Audi S8 for a while. The Jag is the one I'd have again in a heartbeat.

Very nice car, and very tempting. I'd want to tone down the amount of chrome a bit though, make more of it body coloured, then it would look a lot more Hannibal Lecter and a bit less Arthur Dailey.

I'm only 5 mins into this video and i have to say this is the most informative and interesting video i have seen in a long time. I'm going through a British car phase. I have an old series 2 xj6 and I'm hoping to buy something like this someday.

Will always love a big luxury jag

I was hoping you would do a long video of this car. Thank you! I agree. The Q-ship as only true rival to this particular XJ.👍

It looks amazing, love the conker.

I have a x356 3lt petrol, just turned 200k, fantastic car and the lwb portfolio v8 charged is sublime

When that was launched I was Sales Manager for the Jaguar dealer in Qatar the middle east state,we had 5 of them sold all to same customer a member of Qatars royal family,who used them once for guests at his daughters wedding,the parked them up,never used since as far as I am aware.

What does this car have the others you mentioned don’t? Class!

I have a x356 (the model between the x350 and x358) best car I have ever owned and although it’s not a SC v8 it’s still got plenty of go and is as smooth as fresh butter

Second the British Motor Museum, both my kids loved it almost as much as me and my daughter isn't car mad but they had some fun movie and TV vehicles which added to the experience. The volume of cool Jags they've got is simply staggering.

I had a 2006 X350 sovereign with the diesel engine. It was an amazing car. Have spotted a couple of options that car doesn’t have. Heated steering wheel and cooled seats.

That leather so fresh / soft. That’s a looooooovely trimmed interior, hmnmmmmmm. Niiiiiiice indeed. Oh my. With that Supercharger whine. Oh my.

Lwb luxurious xjr ❤

I Desperately love these. It's such a Wonderful thing. I'd want it in black or a deep/dark grey - Sinister but refined.

I own the other one he mentions. Stunning car. A keeper this one...

hi jay i remember seeing Daimler super v8 never realised we did forget jaguar v8

It's a shame they discarded the low roofline of previous XJs. That always made the XJ look so sleek and elegant in the flesh. Whenever Jag's electric XJ comes out I hope the low roofline makes a comeback.

Classy and sporty looking all in one.

Timeless beauty

Fabulous cars.

You've found a Jag that I really like. Very nice indeed

The reason I love this car so much is just because it looks like a classic Jaag, but under the skin quite modern. Loved the one before this also and must go back to the square headlight one to find one I really don't like that much. The newest and the square headlight firmly in my opinion the worst looking XJ's. I remember to this day the awe of the polished one in the Top Gear studio 20 years ago. This looks like a Jag should, only thing I want is that 5 litre v8 out of the XKR 550hp lump. Light tan leather with true walnut trim is my dream car... edit: Forgot the; God bless and lots of love from Norway..

Absolutely amazing Jaguar 😍

HI JayEmm i just want to say i really enjoy your videos i recently got a jaguar xkr x100 4.0 S/C after watching your video and im currently looking at getting a ford mondeo st220 also becuase of your video .If you ever find yourself in south africa let me know . Got a view interesting cars around .

I have wanted to replace my 2004 XJ8 Vanden Plas with this car for years. There was a time you could get it here in the USA for around $15,000 but now a good example is more like $25,000 and up. That back seat option was a 1-year only.

This very gen (and the x358) is constantly fighting with the BMW E38 in my list of the most gorgeous sedans ever

I saw the Jaguar at Gaydon.....ooh what a beauty❤️.

Great video I have a 2004 SWB Super V8, absolutely an amazing car and even though i have other cars I really cannot bare to part with it, mine is in Radiance Red on Sepangs and always gets admired, that supercharger whine is addictive haha

@catsaretasty

7 ай бұрын

❤in America 🇺🇸 I think lwb super v8 was the only option?

@johnwillis9534

7 ай бұрын

I think you have a V8 super not a super V8. All super V8's were long wheel base.

@JagDroid

7 ай бұрын

@@johnwillis9534 incorrect, they were in fact only available in SWB in the first year of release

@ivorwelch8446

7 ай бұрын

@@johnwillis9534 hi John , in the UK the Super V8 was actually available before they started even building any x350 LWB cars. My car details , 2004 Super V8, built on 05/02/2004. One of 2,028’s, of which only 47 were Radiance. Of the 47, 25 were SWB, and of those, only 8 were U.K. cars. To narrow it down further, of the 8 cars, 4 had Ivory/Sand Piped interiors like mine It is one of 2,028 SV8's built, 400 of which remained in the U.K. according to the current data. Of the 400 RHD UK cars; * 190 were SWB As much as they do survive, the SV8 isnt a high numbers cars, and with only 26 max which are roaming the U.K., will be a while before you see another.

It's a beautiful car, I had a 1998 XJ8, champagne gold, loved it until it broke.

That is a sweet ride!

Thanks for that review and the wonderful job on your channel. I’ve tried both the SWB and LWB x350 super v8 … and ended up buying an x308 XJR as I much prefer its proportions and the charm of its imperfections. X350 felt too much like an attempt at “Germanizing” the feline which is I think why they sold so little… F type was a much better attempt at modernizing the brand

@olivierdebart

7 ай бұрын

depuis les années 1970 les BMW ont pris le marchais des caisses sportives , j ai toujours adorait cette ligne de caisses mais manque un v12

Beautiful car😍 must be my age, I really do see the attraction in such a fine machine

It’s such an enjoyable video but also makes me sad that there are no longer any big Jag Saloons. Car buyers are fickle it seems 😢

Great video 👍

The last of the classic design XJRs were when Ford owned Jag, this is truly the sexiest Jag of them all, a true touring sedan. The 2007-2009.5 models Nothing Tata makes today can touch it...

Now I get it, a Daimler Super 8. What a lovely car! It should have a 6 speed box and with the small pulley it should kick out 430 horses near enough. Ford made Jags reliable and well built but messed up the retro look for many. It's big though, not for 1950s designed multi story car parks. Nice report, thanks.

LOVE IT!

Currently enjoying a Daimler Super 8. Don't let on or everyone will want one and the price will go up. Jaguar style Ford build quality

Jayemm....pretty hard to beat

Darn it Jay, I’ve been looking at these and was hoping they’d go unnoticed and remain cheap! Now that’s not going to happen! 😅

Nice video, thanks. I think it’s a first video in youtube with portfolio. I have also super v8 portfolio in Ukraine in perfect condition. I bought him from USA and made a full restoration.

I united States for these too, but not the facelifted model. They were available in 2006 I think, w video and 4 place seating. It's effectively a vdp w a blower.

Ooohhh beautiful Jaguar!

Very nice indeed.

That thing is a beast!

I only drive Lincolns and Cadillacs (Yes, laugh, but I'm an ignorant American, so I only drive American Luxury Brands), but back when I was getting ready to get my third Cadillac, I took a very long look at this model, along with the previous generation XJ. I've always loved the way they look. The newer Jags are dope too, but they remind me of an Aston Martin. The XJ was a distinctive and gorgeous automobile.