Do Not Go Quietly - I Drive the Mythical Jaguar XKR-S GT

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  • Опубліковано 25 гру 2024

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  • @JayEmmOnCars
    @JayEmmOnCars  Рік тому +6

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  • @Devon_Architect
    @Devon_Architect Рік тому +224

    I stopped driving at around the time you started the channel and your adventures allow me drive vicariously through your experiences. I am eternally grateful.

    • @JayEmmOnCars
      @JayEmmOnCars  Рік тому +53

      Happy to be of service :)

    • @johnnyjohnson8928
      @johnnyjohnson8928 Рік тому +4

      may i ask why?

    • @Devon_Architect
      @Devon_Architect Рік тому +39

      @@johnnyjohnson8928 I was hit by a bus, ended up having brain surgery and when I came out of the coma I now suffer balance issues. Not good for driving.

    • @mecojoatumadre
      @mecojoatumadre Рік тому +7

      @@Devon_Architect god thats horrible, but atleast you're alive

    • @souljahofgod
      @souljahofgod Рік тому +27

      @@Devon_Architect Wishing you all the best for the future Stephen

  • @dylanbigg8288
    @dylanbigg8288 Рік тому +17

    Awwwwwwww you called me out James. I nearly CRIED. See you soon :)

  • @autobahnproven
    @autobahnproven Рік тому +54

    Well done MIKE for lending out such an incredible, rare and low mileage JAAAG for our entertainment. And yes, you're definitely one of us, who use and enjoy our toys. Here's to the first thousand fun miles and many thousands more thereafter! Cheers 🍻

  • @grtbgf
    @grtbgf Рік тому +23

    You've earned every bit of appreciation and respect like this, Jay. Nobody should be surprised your viewers are happy to lend you their supercars to drive. At first I thought you talked too much about unimportant things, but with time you won me over. By having balls to objectively criticize any car you drove, along with incredible information and knowledge you posses, as well as being so well spoken and eloquent, you've slowly become the only relevant car guy on UA-cam to me, and, I believe, for many others.

  • @DonDon-df5ie
    @DonDon-df5ie Рік тому +13

    Wow, that sound gives me goosebumps

  • @Peacekeeper1966
    @Peacekeeper1966 Рік тому +36

    Quite a coup James securing such a rare drive, I think you can be quietly proud of your achievements, it's certainly being reflected in the great motor cars you're being given access to. I've not long been retired and I drive my beautiful black XKR every few days now, I love its' guttural roar and thumping power and torque and having just watch this film, I've booked myself a seat in the XK tomorrow morning. Thanks fella!

  • @the-boring-car-guy
    @the-boring-car-guy Рік тому +7

    I meant to post this on the Noble M600 video but no matter. Jay is one of the absolute best car UA-camrs out there. That is all.

  • @taillightsandtachometers5861
    @taillightsandtachometers5861 Рік тому +10

    My dad had one of these in the Polaris White color and I got to drive it a few times. It is definitely up their with the most impressive cars Jaguar has ever produced. He sold it last year because he has a terrible back and just couldn't get into it comfortably anymore. Luckily the buyer doesn't live too far away and he still brings it to our local cars and coffee!

  • @SpeedFlap
    @SpeedFlap Рік тому +16

    Mind blowing. As an F-Type V8 owner with the exact same colour, I want this sitting next to it.
    If you are addicted to the sound but don't have the money, look for an F-Type V8 or R 2013-2015. They sound exactly the same. You will never ever have this with a later OPF model.

    • @life_on_cars
      @life_on_cars Рік тому

      Or even an early XK or XKR

    • @ph8077
      @ph8077 Рік тому

      @@marks1484 'Getting my taste-ectomy tomorrow, then!

  • @rthomasbox
    @rthomasbox Рік тому +3

    One of the best cars on UA-cam! Watched it twice just to see it accelerate out of those bends. You should have done a longer film with just the car in, stunning!!

  • @rogerpayne5336
    @rogerpayne5336 Рік тому +4

    A very rare JAG , nice !....For me the ultimate JAG would have a Lister badge on it : Lister XJS mk 3 7L v12 , Lister Le Mans , Lister Storm = LEGENDS!!

  • @michaelcole455
    @michaelcole455 Рік тому +10

    Well,James, what a tremendous car,I had a 2004 4.0 litre XKR, and it was a great experience, so fast and each time I pushed the throttle it gave such a punch, I am very impressed a fantastic thanks to you for a great video, you mentioned Mike having a Jag Mk2 3.8, wowww because my father had a 1960 Mk2 3.8 as an ex army mechanic he loved his Jag, my brother had a MK 10 3.8 too, so it's a family tradition 🎉 great video thanks very much 😊👏👏👏👌😍

  • @1976TOMSKI
    @1976TOMSKI Рік тому +4

    As an avid Jaguar fan and XK (amongst others) owner, I love seeing these videos. They really hit the ball out of the park with the X150 - it's a cracking design.

  • @HEAVY_IS_THE_METAL
    @HEAVY_IS_THE_METAL Рік тому +3

    Jaguar V8's are just absolutely phenomenal 🐆

  • @edsmith4821
    @edsmith4821 Рік тому +6

    Jay em' real talent is remembering those stats without a prompt sheet

  • @denniss5512
    @denniss5512 Рік тому

    Hi guys, Like many recent retirees, I have indulged in a new experience. I watched numerous videos and decided on an XKR convertable after my 2 daughters threatened me with nursing home care if I wrecked my Harley. I picked up a California car in Atlanta and drove it back to St Louis. What a wonderful toy. 5.0 supercharged, so far just a mild tune and upper pulley. Yup, got the exhaust, tuner and lower pulley kit on order. Everyone comments positively on this car which I think is a Jag thing. What a lady magnet. At 6'4 320 lb I even fit in it.

  • @garygriffiths2911
    @garygriffiths2911 Рік тому +42

    What a beautiful and very special Jag - obviously as rare as a rare thing too. I wil just add as an aside however that whenever I see cars like this one, vehicles that have only covered tiny milages in many years, it strikes me that if the true purpose of a supercar is to create a sense of enjoyment then that ambition is so often largely unfulfilled because of the ever present fear of depreciation I suppose. That's a bit sad isn't it?
    As for the growing success of this channel - methinks the production standard of these videos explains that nicely.

    • @JayEmmOnCars
      @JayEmmOnCars  Рік тому +8

      Thanks Gary! People are always tempted to turn stuff like this into museum pieces, and I think that is sad - but happily many do still get enjoyed

    • @Fulloctanegarage
      @Fulloctanegarage Рік тому

      We have put 6k miles on ours! awesome grocery getter!

    • @crusader7091
      @crusader7091 11 місяців тому

      Would you be interested in selling yours? I’ve been looking for one

  • @tony8074
    @tony8074 3 дні тому

    Glorious, gorgeous, glamorous what a package that car is. Best of all it’s a JAGUAR.

  • @ianhortonplant
    @ianhortonplant Рік тому +3

    I've just bought a 2007 XKR and I love it. Lovely looking car and sounds amazing at full chat.

  • @system11yt
    @system11yt Рік тому +3

    Incredible score! What a lovely design the XK series was. You're the only reviewer I'd let near my car, so I'm not surprised someone trusted you with this one.

  • @dobo2232
    @dobo2232 Рік тому +3

    One of the maddest jags ever so cool that you got to feature one on the channel.
    Edit: I actually forgot that they made this car, I initially thought that the maddest xkr was the s but when you said that there are only 50, it made sense why I forgot that they made this car

  • @whiskylitt8880
    @whiskylitt8880 Рік тому +3

    Exactly the person that i wanted to drive and review this Jaguar. Today is going to be a good day. Hope yall have one as well ✌️

  • @eze8970
    @eze8970 Рік тому +3

    Glad this exists! Thanks J for the video! 🙏🙏

  • @johannjohann6523
    @johannjohann6523 Рік тому +1

    What a beautiful sound that car makes. Perfect.

  • @srspower
    @srspower Рік тому +3

    06:14 yes you can tell it's a traditional Jag it has the check engine warning light ...

    • @saqs
      @saqs Рік тому

      The car isn’t on…

  • @davidpeters6536
    @davidpeters6536 Рік тому +11

    Dear Santa, I've been without exception good this last 12 months and there's an old second hand car I'd like, just for the school run and the odd trip at the weekend.
    Great report thanks.

  • @Sabre_Wulf1
    @Sabre_Wulf1 Рік тому

    I am an svr ftype owner, and this is quite simply beauty personified. Thank you for this video. I am eternally jealous.

  • @WestfieldFreshAir
    @WestfieldFreshAir Рік тому +2

    Wow, what a car. Didn't know it existed, but glad i do now.

  • @mike.sharp4578
    @mike.sharp4578 Рік тому +6

    Hi James, so glad you enjoyed the car, when I considered buying it I wondered is it worth the money, I am fortunate enough to have an XKR-S in my collection as well and know how that drives, I was very happy when you commented on the steering and brakes, they are the two reasons I decided to purchase it. Looking at the majority of the comments most people like it, not sure some realised I only got it 8 weeks ago, but they can rest assured it will be used.
    Best Mike

    • @mike.sharp4578
      @mike.sharp4578 Рік тому

      @richardharrold9736 150k

    • @judemurphy3356
      @judemurphy3356 Рік тому +1

      Mike thanks you so much for sharing this with us all what absolute treat to see and hear it in action hope you enjoy many miles in it .

    • @mike.sharp4578
      @mike.sharp4578 Рік тому

      ⁠absolutely and more very nice people to deal with and they know there stuff

    • @mike.sharp4578
      @mike.sharp4578 Рік тому

      481

    • @mike.sharp4578
      @mike.sharp4578 Рік тому

      @@judemurphy3356 thank James he did the hard work

  • @trevorspottiswood985
    @trevorspottiswood985 Рік тому +27

    Wonderful car. I just bought an XKR which is great, but this takes it to another level.

    • @johngennace4045
      @johngennace4045 Рік тому +3

      Me too! I picked up a 2014 with under 30k miles. I had a 2015 XFR. Superb cars!

    • @aaronbarkley539
      @aaronbarkley539 Рік тому +1

      @@johngennace4045 if you don’t mind me asking how much are they in the UK? In the US they are about 30 grand.

    • @mike.sharp4578
      @mike.sharp4578 Рік тому +1

      @@aaronbarkley539hi the uk market is all over the place at the minute XKR are trading around or below market value but the XKR-S is a rare car in the uk so values are holding firm I paid a high price to get the gt but it’s in the colour I wanted and as there are only two of the 10 made in this colour I guess it had to be done.
      Mike

    • @johngennace4045
      @johngennace4045 Рік тому +1

      @@aaronbarkley539 I’m actually in the US. I paid in the low $40k range. A bit higher than “book value” but it was a Nevada car in outstanding condition. Plus, I paid to have it shipped. And, I got it ceramic coated. Looks amazing.

  • @farouk1991
    @farouk1991 Рік тому +4

    nothing sounds more glorious than a JAAAAG

  • @martinbrown9215
    @martinbrown9215 Рік тому +2

    I had an XK-RS in this colour and it was wounderful, did 80k miles in it over five years and it was life changing, hit a tree in it which obviously brought my ownership to an end 🥴, would have loved to had one of these but rarer than hens teeth.

  • @kylecastleberry6366
    @kylecastleberry6366 Рік тому +1

    I had a 2015 XKRS , loved that car!

  • @johannjohann6523
    @johannjohann6523 Рік тому

    I think it's crazy, but cool that high end car manufacturers will make a short run of truly special automobiles. I think he helps keep them in their game. An Example, of say what you will, Jaguar is my favorite brand. I think they just make sexy cars, even when in sport version. And cars that have personality.

  • @thomasdalton3703
    @thomasdalton3703 Рік тому +4

    Great content as usual great to see someone with such genuine enthusiasm 👍

  • @jaysmartin
    @jaysmartin Рік тому +1

    Im glad words got out 👌🏼

  • @jamessheehy4895
    @jamessheehy4895 Рік тому +2

    I can confirm you’re followers are the coolest 😎

  • @davidarter6271
    @davidarter6271 Рік тому +2

    Another excellent review of an amazing car James. Thankyou for bringing it to us.

  • @Gorbyrev
    @Gorbyrev Рік тому +1

    What a fabulous machine. That noise!

  • @markfelstead2507
    @markfelstead2507 Рік тому +3

    hi there… as a lifelong jag fan i can only say what an awesome car. my love of jags started in a similar way. my dad was awarded an MBE and we were chauffer driven to buck house in am XJ! will never forget that! on my 4 th XJ now!

  • @vrsmartin2981
    @vrsmartin2981 Рік тому

    Amazing to see how far this channel has come.
    Congratulations James the hard work payed off.
    Please don't change the recipe. Love how you stay planted and down to earth and love the variety in vehicles you do instead of just the latest and greatest.
    😀

  • @gijoemolinaro
    @gijoemolinaro Рік тому +1

    Fantastic vid as per usual dude I love your vids big time God bless ya and thankyou to the owner of the jag for letting us the Jay community enjoy it ❤❤❤👏👏👏👏🥳🥳🥳🥳⭐⭐⭐⭐🙏

  • @reinmansmith
    @reinmansmith Рік тому

    That is just a gorgeous car, especially in that colour. A genuine pice of automotive art that is as good to look at as it is to drive. Add in that fantastic soundtrack and you are in ‘petrolhead’ heaven! 😊

  • @badgersalesman5595
    @badgersalesman5595 Рік тому +2

    What a machine ❤. Thanks Jay xx

  • @8bitmclaren
    @8bitmclaren 11 місяців тому

    This is quite possibly my most favorite Jaguar of all time.

  • @Liplip40
    @Liplip40 Рік тому +1

    Sat in one of these at Laguna Seca when it was new. Felt super well made too.

  • @SpookyFox1000
    @SpookyFox1000 Рік тому

    What a fabulous BRITISH car ! Glorious !

  • @Ediconic1
    @Ediconic1 Рік тому +1

    Wow, James, well done mate , love it!!

  • @sinyong101
    @sinyong101 Рік тому +5

    what a sound

  • @lukebarnett371
    @lukebarnett371 Рік тому +1

    The sound of that thing, wow

  • @philboyce1582
    @philboyce1582 Рік тому +1

    Sound ON 😃

  • @codingwithme9698
    @codingwithme9698 Рік тому +1

    Although its an old car the styling is sick and the sound is phenomenal, as always nice videos.

  • @damiantaylor7993
    @damiantaylor7993 Рік тому

    Ooh ooh droooolllll !! I do love a Jaaaag and that just tickles me pickle, well done James!!

  • @rhysbutler3036
    @rhysbutler3036 Рік тому +2

    Dirty noise, gotta love those V8s

  • @dlj1285
    @dlj1285 4 місяці тому

    This thing looks so good. Amazing.

  • @simonchristie4117
    @simonchristie4117 Рік тому +5

    This car I believe was recently for sale at the Jaguar Landrover heritage division? If I'm right then it's only one in right hand drive in that colour aswell! So cool!

  • @aaronbarkley539
    @aaronbarkley539 Рік тому +2

    You can buy a used (barely) XKRS here in the us for about 32 grand, to me that’s a heck of a deal, if that is you can find one, they are a bit rare.

  • @rootsmanuva82
    @rootsmanuva82 Рік тому

    I may get flack for saying this but the XKR-S GT is one of the most enjoyable cars to drive in Forza Motorsport 7. (I’ll never be able to drive one in real life so it’s the closest I can get). Forza really nailed its driving dynamics and it just feels special even though it’s so heavy.

  • @markwalton8644
    @markwalton8644 Рік тому +2

    That Noise is just sublime 😊
    Let's hope the owner since your review now decides to drive it. European trips would be a Perfect holiday to stretch its Legs!!
    I'm also feel this needs a Manual conversion and would really give it a Greater connection and might increase the Value withe Rarity Points!!
    If the owner persists in doing no Mileage why not or sell it or just give it to me to Break it in. I'll be happy to help😅

    • @odinikita4821
      @odinikita4821 Рік тому

      Mark! That ain't noise! It's thunderous music!

  • @williamfence566
    @williamfence566 Рік тому +2

    Whenever you need a holiday James I'd be happy to step in. I'd struggle to take a few weeks off work and drive some nice machinery but for the sake of channel content I'd sacrifice .😀

  • @Suprahampton
    @Suprahampton Рік тому +1

    Love that purple E-type

  • @2013_Shox
    @2013_Shox Рік тому +1

    I love the high pitched singing of my V6 but a dirty v8 noise is on my bucket list for a car.

  • @jaysonwebb
    @jaysonwebb 7 місяців тому

    I nearly bought that exact car from heritage Jag about a year ago - awesome car, i should of bought it, bottled out last minute, I've still got the xkrs

  • @crimsonwolf0428
    @crimsonwolf0428 Рік тому +3

    I am soooooo JEALOUS!!! You are indeed a very lucky man! Reach out when you come to Japan. Would love to meet and let you drive my Jag XF here. I can introduce you to some excellent restaurants out here too. 😎

  • @MARKCHAPLE
    @MARKCHAPLE Рік тому +5

    Wowsers dream car or what ❤️❤️❤️

  • @DoubleDeckerAnton
    @DoubleDeckerAnton Рік тому +1

    Its nice to see a low mileage rare Jaguar on the channel.

  • @barrettwbenton
    @barrettwbenton Рік тому +2

    Just as I finished watching this, I quietly uttered "one badass cat", at which point my Tuxedo cat jumped on the table and meowed in my face. I think you can regard that as a double endorsement.

  • @CarsofGlasgow
    @CarsofGlasgow Рік тому +2

    Great video! I haven’t seen one of these in years!

  • @danpeters5028
    @danpeters5028 Рік тому +1

    Excellent content pure and utter carporn stunning car

  • @FleetAdmiral215
    @FleetAdmiral215 Рік тому

    This is gorgeous !
    Great Video James

  • @pedazodetorpedo
    @pedazodetorpedo Рік тому +3

    The last proper Jag

    • @bentullett6068
      @bentullett6068 Рік тому

      Agreed the Jaguar SUV's and SUEV'S (ipace). I find the JAG SUV's are pointless especially when they are trying to sell against the Land Rover SUV'S they are based on.

  • @life_on_cars
    @life_on_cars Рік тому +1

    Really enjoyed this video, makes me feel a bit special even with my early XK 4.2. Thanks for reminding people to subscribe, I'm slowly building my own channel 😊

  • @RyeitOut
    @RyeitOut Місяць тому

    That red is stunning on this car! I may consider this over an Aston Martin 🤔

  • @joebloggs9719
    @joebloggs9719 Рік тому

    Always been a fan of the xkr-s and im ashamed to say i hadnt even heard of this car.
    Brilliant video as always 👏

  • @backseatcovers
    @backseatcovers Рік тому +1

    What an amazing episode! ❤🖤

  • @garyminion9610
    @garyminion9610 Рік тому

    Wow what a beautiful thing, your a lucky man James.

  • @FOXHOUND4143
    @FOXHOUND4143 Рік тому +10

    IF THERE WAS TO BE ONLY ONE SUPERCAR LEFT ON EARTH, THIS WOULD BE A CONTENDER.

  • @schunkelperser1794
    @schunkelperser1794 7 місяців тому

    This. Is. Legendary.

  • @aggie3344
    @aggie3344 Рік тому +1

    Stunning 😍

  • @Robert28507
    @Robert28507 Рік тому

    Absolutely brilliant video of a great car. On the money again Jay.

  • @Woodysuffolk
    @Woodysuffolk Рік тому

    Yes very nice ,proper noise

  • @malcolmhardwick4258
    @malcolmhardwick4258 Рік тому +1

    Sounds real nice !

  • @sylviesarabwe3913
    @sylviesarabwe3913 Рік тому +1

    great sounding car❤‍🔥

  • @epicurean_driver
    @epicurean_driver Рік тому +2

    Thanks for the video. It would have been interesting to provide a deeper comparison between this XKRS GT and the F-Type R or SVR

    • @Fulloctanegarage
      @Fulloctanegarage Рік тому +1

      We will be making a video comparing the GT, the Project 7 and the Project 8 soon.

  • @lukeshardlow768
    @lukeshardlow768 Рік тому

    Lovely bit of kit!!

  • @Braselton21
    @Braselton21 Рік тому +1

    More cars to add to the dream garage
    *Jaguar XKR-S GT - BMW M4 DTM Champion Edition*

  • @idefeczx
    @idefeczx Рік тому +2

    Only saw one of these in 2 years as a main dealer tech. Always preffered the XKRs to the F types that replaced them and these were peak XK. Would love to try on one track. Shame the owner of that one decided to put anime stickers down the sides

  • @Fulloctanegarage
    @Fulloctanegarage Рік тому

    For some real insight check out "One Moore for the Road", a book by David Moore, the gentleman who created the XKR-S GT from concept to the finished product . David spent more than 30 years with Jaguar after serving as a fighter pilot in the RAF... primarily in production and design, testing and PR projects like the Bond films... fascinating read for all Jaguar enthusiasts!

  • @grimsanchez5928
    @grimsanchez5928 Рік тому +1

    Awesome video as always and such a cool car 😍😎

  • @ElricX
    @ElricX Рік тому

    What an absolutely brilliant automobile!

  • @WayApp
    @WayApp Рік тому +1

    Great job!

  • @ThePhilosophersYawn
    @ThePhilosophersYawn Рік тому

    The F-type looks good but the XKR-S is for me the most beautiful Jaguar ever made.

  • @MrNovella
    @MrNovella Рік тому +1

    Thank you James I always look forward your videos and I appreciate the wierd cars you review that no one else does my favorite has got to be the ww2 vw army open top thingy 😊

  • @davidgavin7280
    @davidgavin7280 Рік тому

    What a car!
    Not too hooligan look wise, but I'm an over 50 hooligan so it would suit me so well.

  • @grayfool
    @grayfool Рік тому +1

    Jag-u-AARRGGGHHHHH!

  • @Simon_PieMan
    @Simon_PieMan Рік тому +1

    Love that car!

  • @Nmh86
    @Nmh86 Рік тому +1

    Great content! Thank you

  • @C.Fecteau-AU-MJ13
    @C.Fecteau-AU-MJ13 Рік тому +13

    Oh man those Jag V8s make such a dirty, dirty noise... i would ground my kids for making sounds that rude.
    As Clarkson said, "argh, I've had a crisis" 🥴

  • @christophecamus3295
    @christophecamus3295 Рік тому +2

    Awesome looking car ❤❤❤❤❤