Great video. Just to point out, it is not a Ford engine. The engine was designed by Jaguar and then built in a Ford factory by a dedicated Jaguar team in a separate area of the factory
It's a Ford situation. I might buy one and re-badge it. The Ford Situation. Not the same as the Fiesta, or the Focus, and faster than a Mondeo or a Sierra. It's a Situation. The idea of buying a DB7 and re-badging it with Jaguar XJS badges would also be a win.
This car is a class act I bought my 2007 in march just under 50,000 miles for £12,000 what a bargain always had Mercedes but once I got in the xk there is something special about the looks the comfort the power as for reliability as long as you look after them and don’t cut corners it will last you a lifetime 👍
Electrical problems are usually associated with the battery which should be replaced every 4 or 5 years to keep things in tip top condition but it's the same for any modern car with lots of electronics. The batteries are not expensive. If your battery fails and you need to access the boot, there are three ways of doing this: (1) use the key behind the rear number plate; (2) there's a positive terminal, under a rubber cover, in the wheel arch, behind the rear n/s wheel - just connect this and part of the suspension to a jump starter or battery and the car comes to life. Alternatively, (3) open the bonnet and open the nearside fuse compartment. There is a positive terminal pin in the centre and just connect a battery to this and all the electronics switch on and you can open the boot. Tyres - fit Michelin Pilot Sports - you will get a far better ride and they will last longer - also, learn to corner on a 'railway curve' - like a racing driver - to reduce tyre wear and keep the pressures up. I got 30,000 miles out of my last set. Also upstep the side-wall ratios - i.e. swap the 255/35R20 for 265/35R20 or 255/40R20 and the backs to a 295/35R20. This fills the wheel arches and gives a smoother ride. You can upgrade the infotainment unit to Apple CarPlay - but it's expensive.
I've recently bought a 2007 XKR and it really gets under your skin. I think it's the British thing for me. A "heart" purchase and not a "head" purchase. Keep videos coming. Subscribed.
@@tedarcher9120 it's not as good a driving car as a Porsche. Not as much of an investment as a Aston Martin. Electronics are glitchy. If you've watched the market recently the values of these cars have fallen through the floor. And they were already cheap! However, since writing my original comment I've fallen more in love with the car. The looks are great and that engine is just amazing. She's just so bloody quick. So maybe it was a head decision seeing that I got an awful lot of car for my money!
I have a 2009 XKR Portfolio. Of the 250+ cars I've owned over the last 40 years it's in the top 3. The beauty, supercharger, interior, joy of driving make it a blast to own. I can't count the number of complements I've received.
Alloy doesn't rust but it can Oxidise which is much the same result. Get it seen to. As for the boot hatch not opening when the battery is dead, take a good look at the number 8 on your rear badge. You may find there's a key hole in one of the loops so you can open the boot manually. 😊 Enjoy your Jaguar. It's still a Privilege to own one.
Hi, just incase you don't know if you remove the rear number plate there is a place to put the emergency key that is tucked into your remote key fob to open the boot. Look forward to more videos. PS. I everage 23mpg in my 08 XKR and easily get 27 plus on a run but yes it does drop rapidly if you use the loud pedal a lot.
Bought a 2007 XKR in February. Bloody love it. And ive never owned a car that gets so many compliments from complete strangers! Had no issues so far. Not the cheapest car to own but i knew that before i bought it. I'll hang on to it for as long as i can.
Loved driving my father's XK in high school. Favorite car I've ever driven and I've had the pleasure to drive much quicker vehicles. You can turn off the beeping every time you select something in the infotainment in settings fyi. Super annoying so hopefully this helps.
Last year I was after a 2+2 GT and I looked at a 4.2 X150, and I was sorely tempted by it as they are very pretty cars, and yes if you're not going for a classic British Racing Green, then the frost-blue is a lovely colour. One thing that does really help it in terms of price/running costs is that the 4.2 V8 has been around for a long time, so isn't subject to the dealer-tax or require an eye-wateringly expensive specialist; it's "just" an old Jag engine and "just" a ZF slush-box, so you can keep servicing costs down a little compared to high-end halo brands like Aston and Bentley. To be fair the infotainment system; ALL early 00's systems are hilariously bad by today's standard, it's one of those you either enjoy as a quirk of the car or swap out for a modern replacement unit. I did wince when you mentioned other cars as I did end up buying an '08 650i BMW, because I've always like the looks, bangle-butt and all (sorry, not sorry) and also it is way more practical including isofix points so I can take my young nieces places. The other reason was budget; I could only get into a cheap X150 and so was worried about buying something that might turn into a lemon, whereas the 6-Series was a car I wanted and could get into the higher end of it's pricing so could get a well-kept example. It also does a significant more to the gallon... Had my budget been £2-3k more, then chances are I would have gone for one, but I wasn't prepared to blow my budget, financial responsibility and all that nonsense. However, the X150 is lovely and is probably top of the list for eventual replacements (Turns out, 2+2 V8 GTs are a thing I like very much!).
I have the same N/A 4.2 and average about 18mpg urban. Taking it easy on long runs often gives me 30 to 32mpg however I don't always take it easy.. Love my XK and if I ever sell it I'll be buying one to replace it.
Nice video. I've had my 2007 XK for 6 years now and I still love it. That sound never gets boring! I use it as my daily and just can't think of a good reason to change it.
Jaguars are like beautiful mistresses. Never come cheap. 😀 Old Volvos and Toyotas are reliable but boring. It's always about where your preferences are.
I love your video! Nice and chill as you drive and enjoy your Jag! I just bought a beautiful 2011 XK and seen your video made me smile ! Now subscribed . Cheers 👊🏻
Thanks for the plus and negatives of owning the Jaguar xk. I've been wanting to buy one for quite some time now, but the anxiety of the running and maintenance costs has put me off. Your joy of owning one has made me question my indecision to go buy my dream car.
I had a 2010 XK and now a 2015 XKR, and between the two, I had to change a radiator, that's it (and my loud pedal is loud more times than not). And parts for it aren't any worse than for any other exotic, and if anything, a tad less. If you'd buy say a used BMW or Audi, you shouldn't let this one scare you. Of course you want to find one that's been treated right and have a PPI done...Justmy2cents
I inherited an 06 XK a couple of months ago. Found it quite dull at first but as it’s got colder outside found myself using it more for the auto, heated seats and comfort . I’ve started to really like it although not enough to keep They do look good in an old man’s car kind of way , very comfortable , handle far better than I’d have thought and I do love the wafty delivery of the engine Far too quiet as standard I wish it had some v8 noise to hear, not particularly quick you can tell it’s quite heavy with not much power in this guise Perfect daily if you can fuel it and I’d imagine perfect as a convertible It’s surprised me enough to consider the XKR or 5 litre one
Aluminium doesn't rust but it does oxidise. Water in the footwell is a common issue, usually it's the duck bill drain. You can also get water ingress from the rear quarter. The heat shields can happen, and often does, to any car. Fuel should be expected and any 2+2 GT car has zero room in the back. I've owned 2 different Jags, an early XF 3.0ltr petrol V6 premium luxury and an X351 XJ 3.0ltr supercharged portfolio and they've never failed to start. The gearbox did break on the XF but that's a ZF problem not a Jaguar problem. I do like the XK and the 4.2 is the sweetspot for Jaguar V8s but i think I'd want the R. Good vid.
I have a 5 litre Artisan Special. I am absolutely with you on the engine sound, the performance, the looks and handling. The Artisan special interior has beautiful leather trim. My dislikes are the awful sat nav, which has led me to carry a cheap one that actually works. Amazingly on long Continental trips I get 25mpg, so not too bad. My real dislike is the 20 inch wheels with 35 section front and 30 section rear tyres. On potholed UK roads they are just too low profile, and I have had to replace two due to road damage. I have another car and mostly use the Jaguar for Continental driving on far better roads.
Thx for the video! Subscribed. As mentioned above: boot access possible with flat battery by removing number plate and using physical key hiding in your fob. Thx above for other comment pointing to two places to electrically activate the car for entry to the boot! But, the main point of my comment is infotainment. I read on another forum about using the Ipod connector in the arm rest console as a bluetooth device. Procured a Bovee bluetooth adapter and a cable to fit into the Ipod socket, and this allows my smartphone (with all its Apps like Spotify) to be fully connected to the fantastic Bowers&Wilkens system on my 5.0 XKR 2011! In the process, I rather use Google Maps on my phone being connected to the car's speakers for navigation, music and phone calls. Finally, having the 6-CD changer does provide a nostalgic outlet for listening to my CD collection from time to time! Great sound! My only negative, apart from the thirstiness, after nearly 3 years is how soft the aluminium rims are when negotiating the potholes here in South Africa! But, on the flip side, the rims can easily be repaired because of their pliability...enjoy yours if you have one, if not, get one!
I'm must say I just bought a 4.2 xkr and I know what you mean I love it. It put a smile on my face😊 I've owned a lot of Jags other the year's But I must say the xkr it so good love it 👍
The beeps can be turned off, I also daily my 5.0 n/a XK. Its a wonderful car. I'm planning to do the "iPad" style infotainment screen, perhaps you should look into that
Enjoyed your video. Subscribed for more! I have a 2011 5.0 XK. Agree with everything you said for and against. As already mentioned surely you have more like 255 front and 285 on back!?
I love my XK for all the same reasons. Mine also has 305 tires at the rear, however, it's because I upgraded the wheels. Originally they were 275. Enjoy!
Some incorrect info in the top/flop 5. Tyres are front/rear 245/275 (19 inch), or 255/285 (20 inch), not 285 in front 305 in rear, no way. It’s a 300hp engine, not 310. If the battery dies there are is a manual key hole behind the rear numberplate + there is a manual insert in center arm rest for the key to start it up. Off course the rest is all opinion based, which I appreciate, realise that this is subjective. In my experience for example it does not eat tires, reliability is good, and you can get up to 37 mpg (7.5l/100) on the highway. Lastly practicality is great for the segment. More practical than a v8 vantage or 911 or sl500, maybe even better than 6 series.
Very entertaining video! I have a 2011 XK n.a. convert. I love it. Back seats.....have to think of them as accessible boot space..in which case they are GREAT to have. For me having an F type with no space in the back would be a big problem. ( I've had people back there in short emergencies...or one person sitting across both seats...but yes...those seats, like almost ANY GT sports car, is not for actual humans.) Looks: They are absolutely beautiful. Apparently sexy to gals too. A gal I know said she wants to straddle it and ride the hood...says it all....lol!
I have a covertible XK,2007 with 50k miles. Ive had most of the same problems you mention,and had them all fixed,. Its not cheap, but look at the car.... surely nobody would expect it to be cheap. Practical?? Depends on your personal need. I dont need to carry big things in it, unless I pick one up in the local pub, so its fine. Actually spacious in the front with big wide opening doors. I take a large german shepherd in it on the front seat. Ive had the water dripping into the foot well. Its a blocked drain on the aircon drainage pipe. What was the fix you had for this? It can be horrendous if they want to replace the drain tube. My local garage fitted an alternative drain pipe to the overflow container,reaching it through the side of the dashboard, without having to remove it. Otherwise its a huge job. Ive had all brake pipes renewed and disks etc. Now I think its time to sell it as Im so old I can hardly get out its so low. But, its a fabulous thing.The worst part is the road tax, as I only do about 1000 miles a year. Glad youre enjoying yours
Great video! I heard about the pet peeves in the engine bay which are the coolant hoses. Do you know if the previous owner replaced them and if yes, at what mileage?
As far as i'm aware, the coolant hose issue mainly affects the supercharged cars, as the hose is mounted between the supercharger and the engine block, making it a bugger to get to.
Ive got the 5.0ltr conv ive had it nearly 10yrs the trouble ive had is the alternator ( fixed under warranty) & three weeks ago the water pump gave up ( £175 from jag but a mate fitted it ) . Lost count of the times im asked about it , just recently a old boy from south Africa asked if he could take a picture because its a good looking xar & they dont get them in s/ Africa. I keep it serviced ( gear box done 18 months ago £ 250 ish) , next is new tyres . The radio keeps loosing stations now so im looking at trying to up grade it some how ?
Fuel economy, I’ve seen between 7 and 24 mpg. Track day to motorway. My 2 litre turbo modern daily doesn’t do much more. I’ve owned a diesel that did about 47 to the gallon but never again.
Engine "nicked from Ford"? Did you do any research? Absolutely not. The Ford era produced some of the best, most reliable Jags. They saved the company, injected millions, made it more efficient then... let Jag work their magic. As an XKR owner, it pisses me off to no end how people poo poo the Jags of this period saying that they are just Fords... They aren't. The AJ V8 engine was completely Jag designed and built. It had been in the planning stages since the 80s.
Yeah didn't think it was a ford engine, they would never make that it small anyway! You are correct, I remember now, Jag did it themselves, Oh don't why people coming out with such nonsense.
@@projectpetrolhead No offence intended. As an 03 owner, I'm sensitive to the dismissive comments of Jag detractors who scoff and day crap like, "oh, it's just a Ford Taurus..." when they don't have a clue. The era of Ford ownership was a good time that produced some great Jags (like mine 🥰).
I worked on the design for the mechanical handling system for the AJ32 V8 production line back in the mid nineties. Made in the Ford Bridgend plant I can confirm that it was an all Jaguar design but with a bit of Ford production engineering knowhow. Beautiful engine I used a block under my desk as a footrest for a couple of years! Promised myself that one day I would have a car with that engine. It took a while 😂 but eventually brought an immaculate two owner 2007 XK coupe that's only ever been used in the summer months and garaged during the winter months. NOT my daily driver but a wonderful summer weekend car that gives me great pleasure if I plant my right foot!
Did you really say single digits on the gas if you use the loud pedal too much and only 20mpg on the highway?? Might be something wrong with your car. My 2010xk did easily 27mpg at 80mph on the highway and now I have a tuned, upper pulley change, 2015 XKR thats just over 600bhp and it gets 14 in the city and 25 on the highway doing 80mph average also. All those figures are normal driving but still cant imagine it only getting single digits even if it was floored all day long...JustSaying Ps; Nice car, you have style obviously 😊
HI just come across your channel great stuff I have a 2008 xk same as yours and the gremlins have started my main concern is the engine is running hot main fan will kick in after 5 miles thermostat could be the issue have you come acrossed this before A
Almost definitely the thermostat, there's a bit of plastic brakes off and drops over the outlet of the water pump restricting flow of coolant, fiddly job to do but do the water pump at the same time and the serpentine belt, and all the coolant hoses it will be worth it. PS the little hose that comes from under the inlet manifold to the throttle body should be changed as well, it perishes and you'll get a dribble of coolant out the back of the engine over the bell housing & onto the exhaust so you get a whiff of hot antifreeze now and then.
There is one stud I think it's on the throttle body, 6 or 8mm from memory that is easy to remove with a small socket drive (3/8th) double knuckle but a pig to get back in. I use a small magnet glued to a 100mm long, thin rod/ strong wire , by putting the stud onto the magnet you can feed it into place and start it threading on then tighten it up with the socket
I always say that my XK is not a car that I need, it's a piece of art that also has wheels
Great video. Just to point out, it is not a Ford engine. The engine was designed by Jaguar and then built in a Ford factory by a dedicated Jaguar team in a separate area of the factory
The more you know!
Yep, the AJ V8 lives on today as the 5 litre supercharged
It's a Ford situation.
I might buy one and re-badge it. The Ford Situation. Not the same as the Fiesta, or the Focus, and faster than a Mondeo or a Sierra. It's a Situation.
The idea of buying a DB7 and re-badging it with Jaguar XJS badges would also be a win.
This car is a class act I bought my 2007 in march just under 50,000 miles for £12,000 what a bargain always had Mercedes but once I got in the xk there is something special about the looks the comfort the power as for reliability as long as you look after them and don’t cut corners it will last you a lifetime 👍
Electrical problems are usually associated with the battery which should be replaced every 4 or 5 years to keep things in tip top condition but it's the same for any modern car with lots of electronics. The batteries are not expensive.
If your battery fails and you need to access the boot, there are three ways of doing this: (1) use the key behind the rear number plate; (2) there's a positive terminal, under a rubber cover, in the wheel arch, behind the rear n/s wheel - just connect this and part of the suspension to a jump starter or battery and the car comes to life. Alternatively, (3) open the bonnet and open the nearside fuse compartment. There is a positive terminal pin in the centre and just connect a battery to this and all the electronics switch on and you can open the boot.
Tyres - fit Michelin Pilot Sports - you will get a far better ride and they will last longer - also, learn to corner on a 'railway curve' - like a racing driver - to reduce tyre wear and keep the pressures up. I got 30,000 miles out of my last set. Also upstep the side-wall ratios - i.e. swap the 255/35R20 for 265/35R20 or 255/40R20 and the backs to a 295/35R20. This fills the wheel arches and gives a smoother ride.
You can upgrade the infotainment unit to Apple CarPlay - but it's expensive.
I love that you gave those tire sizes because those are the exact sizes I’m gonna put on mine with XKR-S rims 🔥
Point 6: the Jag feeling
I think that does about sum it up!
I've recently bought a 2007 XKR and it really gets under your skin. I think it's the British thing for me. A "heart" purchase and not a "head" purchase. Keep videos coming. Subscribed.
What's wrong with it from a head perspective? It's a classic, it won't lose any money
@@tedarcher9120 it's not as good a driving car as a Porsche. Not as much of an investment as a Aston Martin. Electronics are glitchy.
If you've watched the market recently the values of these cars have fallen through the floor. And they were already cheap!
However, since writing my original comment I've fallen more in love with the car. The looks are great and that engine is just amazing. She's just so bloody quick.
So maybe it was a head decision seeing that I got an awful lot of car for my money!
I’ve got a sexy cat with a drink problem too 😂😂😂
I have a 2009 XKR Portfolio. Of the 250+ cars I've owned over the last 40 years it's in the top 3. The beauty, supercharger, interior, joy of driving make it a blast to own. I can't count the number of complements I've received.
Alloy doesn't rust but it can Oxidise which is much the same result. Get it seen to.
As for the boot hatch not opening when the battery is dead, take a good look at the number 8 on your rear badge.
You may find there's a key hole in one of the loops so you can open the boot manually. 😊
Enjoy your Jaguar. It's still a Privilege to own one.
Hi, just incase you don't know if you remove the rear number plate there is a place to put the emergency key that is tucked into your remote key fob to open the boot. Look forward to more videos. PS. I everage 23mpg in my 08 XKR and easily get 27 plus on a run but yes it does drop rapidly if you use the loud pedal a lot.
Bought a 2007 XKR in February. Bloody love it. And ive never owned a car that gets so many compliments from complete strangers!
Had no issues so far. Not the cheapest car to own but i knew that before i bought it. I'll hang on to it for as long as i can.
Loved driving my father's XK in high school. Favorite car I've ever driven and I've had the pleasure to drive much quicker vehicles. You can turn off the beeping every time you select something in the infotainment in settings fyi. Super annoying so hopefully this helps.
Last year I was after a 2+2 GT and I looked at a 4.2 X150, and I was sorely tempted by it as they are very pretty cars, and yes if you're not going for a classic British Racing Green, then the frost-blue is a lovely colour. One thing that does really help it in terms of price/running costs is that the 4.2 V8 has been around for a long time, so isn't subject to the dealer-tax or require an eye-wateringly expensive specialist; it's "just" an old Jag engine and "just" a ZF slush-box, so you can keep servicing costs down a little compared to high-end halo brands like Aston and Bentley.
To be fair the infotainment system; ALL early 00's systems are hilariously bad by today's standard, it's one of those you either enjoy as a quirk of the car or swap out for a modern replacement unit.
I did wince when you mentioned other cars as I did end up buying an '08 650i BMW, because I've always like the looks, bangle-butt and all (sorry, not sorry) and also it is way more practical including isofix points so I can take my young nieces places. The other reason was budget; I could only get into a cheap X150 and so was worried about buying something that might turn into a lemon, whereas the 6-Series was a car I wanted and could get into the higher end of it's pricing so could get a well-kept example. It also does a significant more to the gallon... Had my budget been £2-3k more, then chances are I would have gone for one, but I wasn't prepared to blow my budget, financial responsibility and all that nonsense.
However, the X150 is lovely and is probably top of the list for eventual replacements (Turns out, 2+2 V8 GTs are a thing I like very much!).
I have the same N/A 4.2 and average about 18mpg urban. Taking it easy on long runs often gives me 30 to 32mpg however I don't always take it easy.. Love my XK and if I ever sell it I'll be buying one to replace it.
Nice video. I've had my 2007 XK for 6 years now and I still love it. That sound never gets boring! I use it as my daily and just can't think of a good reason to change it.
Love my 2007 Convertible. It has some foibles but it really puts a smile on your face😊 as you say
As everyone else has mentioned, Turns out I'm a bit of an idiot, the tires are 255 front, 285 rear.
Enjoyed the video. Engine sounds divine.
Jaguars are like beautiful mistresses. Never come cheap. 😀 Old Volvos and Toyotas are reliable but boring. It's always about where your preferences are.
I love your video! Nice and chill as you drive and enjoy your Jag!
I just bought a beautiful 2011 XK and seen your video made me smile ! Now subscribed .
Cheers 👊🏻
Thanks for the plus and negatives of owning the Jaguar xk. I've been wanting to buy one for quite some time now, but the anxiety of the running and maintenance costs has put me off. Your joy of owning one has made me question my indecision to go buy my dream car.
I had a 2010 XK and now a 2015 XKR, and between the two, I had to change a radiator, that's it (and my loud pedal is loud more times than not). And parts for it aren't any worse than for any other exotic, and if anything, a tad less. If you'd buy say a used BMW or Audi, you shouldn't let this one scare you. Of course you want to find one that's been treated right and have a PPI done...Justmy2cents
I inherited an 06 XK a couple of months ago. Found it quite dull at first but as it’s got colder outside found myself using it more for the auto, heated seats and comfort . I’ve started to really like it although not enough to keep
They do look good in an old man’s car kind of way , very comfortable , handle far better than I’d have thought and I do love the wafty delivery of the engine
Far too quiet as standard I wish it had some v8 noise to hear, not particularly quick you can tell it’s quite heavy with not much power in this guise
Perfect daily if you can fuel it and I’d imagine perfect as a convertible
It’s surprised me enough to consider the XKR or 5 litre one
Aluminium doesn't rust but it does oxidise.
Water in the footwell is a common issue, usually it's the duck bill drain. You can also get water ingress from the rear quarter.
The heat shields can happen, and often does, to any car.
Fuel should be expected and any 2+2 GT car has zero room in the back.
I've owned 2 different Jags, an early XF 3.0ltr petrol V6 premium luxury and an X351 XJ 3.0ltr supercharged portfolio and they've never failed to start. The gearbox did break on the XF but that's a ZF problem not a Jaguar problem. I do like the XK and the 4.2 is the sweetspot for Jaguar V8s but i think I'd want the R. Good vid.
I have a 5 litre Artisan Special. I am absolutely with you on the engine sound, the performance, the looks and handling. The Artisan special interior has beautiful leather trim. My dislikes are the awful sat nav, which has led me to carry a cheap one that actually works. Amazingly on long Continental trips I get 25mpg, so not too bad. My real dislike is the 20 inch wheels with 35 section front and 30 section rear tyres. On potholed UK roads they are just too low profile, and I have had to replace two due to road damage. I have another car and mostly use the Jaguar for Continental driving on far better roads.
Thx for the video! Subscribed. As mentioned above: boot access possible with flat battery by removing number plate and using physical key hiding in your fob. Thx above for other comment pointing to two places to electrically activate the car for entry to the boot! But, the main point of my comment is infotainment. I read on another forum about using the Ipod connector in the arm rest console as a bluetooth device. Procured a Bovee bluetooth adapter and a cable to fit into the Ipod socket, and this allows my smartphone (with all its Apps like Spotify) to be fully connected to the fantastic Bowers&Wilkens system on my 5.0 XKR 2011! In the process, I rather use Google Maps on my phone being connected to the car's speakers for navigation, music and phone calls. Finally, having the 6-CD changer does provide a nostalgic outlet for listening to my CD collection from time to time! Great sound! My only negative, apart from the thirstiness, after nearly 3 years is how soft the aluminium rims are when negotiating the potholes here in South Africa! But, on the flip side, the rims can easily be repaired because of their pliability...enjoy yours if you have one, if not, get one!
It's 16 years old mate........take that into account it's one fantastic car, end of. nice video luv it, thanks mate.....
I'm must say I just bought a 4.2 xkr and I know what you mean I love it.
It put a smile on my face😊 I've owned a lot of Jags other the year's
But I must say the xkr it so good love it 👍
You're not helping me mate. I'm at a point in life i want a nice gt. This is all I've been looking at, the internet sent me here i guess!
The beeps can be turned off, I also daily my 5.0 n/a XK. Its a wonderful car. I'm planning to do the "iPad" style infotainment screen, perhaps you should look into that
Enjoyed your video. Subscribed for more! I have a 2011 5.0 XK. Agree with everything you said for and against. As already mentioned surely you have more like 255 front and 285 on back!?
Yeah... About that... Turns out I'm a bit of an idiot, the tires are 255 front, 285 rear. I've put an info card in to correct that.
@@projectpetrolheadI bet you got fed up of people picking you up on that 😂
I love my XK for all the same reasons. Mine also has 305 tires at the rear, however, it's because I upgraded the wheels. Originally they were 275. Enjoy!
285’s on the front?? 🤔. Way to big, should only be 245/255 (pending on 19 or 20 inch rims). No wheel arch rub??
Some incorrect info in the top/flop 5. Tyres are front/rear 245/275 (19 inch), or 255/285 (20 inch), not 285 in front 305 in rear, no way. It’s a 300hp engine, not 310. If the battery dies there are is a manual key hole behind the rear numberplate + there is a manual insert in center arm rest for the key to start it up. Off course the rest is all opinion based, which I appreciate, realise that this is subjective. In my experience for example it does not eat tires, reliability is good, and you can get up to 37 mpg (7.5l/100) on the highway. Lastly practicality is great for the segment. More practical than a v8 vantage or 911 or sl500, maybe even better than 6 series.
Very entertaining video! I have a 2011 XK n.a. convert. I love it. Back seats.....have to think of them as accessible boot space..in which case they are GREAT to have. For me having an F type with no space in the back would be a big problem. ( I've had people back there in short emergencies...or one person sitting across both seats...but yes...those seats, like almost ANY GT sports car, is not for actual humans.) Looks: They are absolutely beautiful. Apparently sexy to gals too. A gal I know said she wants to straddle it and ride the hood...says it all....lol!
Best looking fox body mustang they ever made.
I have exactly the same jaguar42 and I lovei l love it
Wow that is such a beautiful color
Is your exhaust standard? It sounds great if so. Im collecting an XK 4.2 next week and it has an XKR back box which is supposed to release more DBs.
Definitely not as I’ve just got one and they’re very quiet as standard
J’ ai aussi un xK8 c’est mon deuxième) et bravo les Britanniques d’avoir conçu ce chef d’œuvre .
I have a covertible XK,2007 with 50k miles. Ive had most of the same problems you mention,and had them all fixed,. Its not cheap, but look at the car.... surely nobody would expect it to be cheap. Practical?? Depends on your personal need. I dont need to carry big things in it, unless I pick one up in the local pub, so its fine. Actually spacious in the front with big wide opening doors. I take a large german shepherd in it on the front seat. Ive had the water dripping into the foot well. Its a blocked drain on the aircon drainage pipe. What was the fix you had for this? It can be horrendous if they want to replace the drain tube. My local garage fitted an alternative drain pipe to the overflow container,reaching it through the side of the dashboard, without having to remove it. Otherwise its a huge job. Ive had all brake pipes renewed and disks etc. Now I think its time to sell it as Im so old I can hardly get out its so low. But, its a fabulous thing.The worst part is the road tax, as I only do about 1000 miles a year. Glad youre enjoying yours
Great video! I heard about the pet peeves in the engine bay which are the coolant hoses. Do you know if the previous owner replaced them and if yes, at what mileage?
As far as i'm aware, the coolant hose issue mainly affects the supercharged cars, as the hose is mounted between the supercharger and the engine block, making it a bugger to get to.
Great honest entertaining video. Thanks.
Ive got the 5.0ltr conv ive had it nearly 10yrs the trouble ive had is the alternator ( fixed under warranty) & three weeks ago the water pump gave up ( £175 from jag but a mate fitted it ) . Lost count of the times im asked about it , just recently a old boy from south Africa asked if he could take a picture because its a good looking xar & they dont get them in s/ Africa. I keep it serviced ( gear box done 18 months ago £ 250 ish) , next is new tyres . The radio keeps loosing stations now so im looking at trying to up grade it some how ?
Ps alley does rust in its own way
Fuel economy, I’ve seen between 7 and 24 mpg. Track day to motorway. My 2 litre turbo modern daily doesn’t do much more. I’ve owned a diesel that did about 47 to the gallon but never again.
It is NOT a Ford engine and at 15 hundred plus kilos it's not light. But it is a great looker.
True, Jag designed and built in the Jaguar cell at Bridgend. Ford Lincoln LS used a 3.9 litre shorter stroke version in their US built car.
Engine "nicked from Ford"? Did you do any research? Absolutely not. The Ford era produced some of the best, most reliable Jags. They saved the company, injected millions, made it more efficient then... let Jag work their magic.
As an XKR owner, it pisses me off to no end how people poo poo the Jags of this period saying that they are just Fords... They aren't.
The AJ V8 engine was completely Jag designed and built. It had been in the planning stages since the 80s.
Yeah didn't think it was a ford engine, they would never make that it small anyway! You are correct, I remember now, Jag did it themselves, Oh don't why people coming out with such nonsense.
I hardly think you can accuse me of "Poo Poo-ing" that era of Jag. I put my money where my mouth is after all :)
@@projectpetrolhead No offence intended. As an 03 owner, I'm sensitive to the dismissive comments of Jag detractors who scoff and day crap like, "oh, it's just a Ford Taurus..." when they don't have a clue. The era of Ford ownership was a good time that produced some great Jags (like mine 🥰).
I worked on the design for the mechanical handling system for the AJ32 V8 production line back in the mid nineties. Made in the Ford Bridgend plant I can confirm that it was an all Jaguar design but with a bit of Ford production engineering knowhow. Beautiful engine I used a block under my desk as a footrest for a couple of years! Promised myself that one day I would have a car with that engine. It took a while 😂 but eventually brought an immaculate two owner 2007 XK coupe that's only ever been used in the summer months and garaged during the winter months. NOT my daily driver but a wonderful summer weekend car that gives me great pleasure if I plant my right foot!
@@garrycapon5149Great answer, thanks
I have a 2009 X358 (XJ) 2.7tdi. I know exactly how you feel, such a special marque but those modern "trucks" are a disgrace to the badge.
Maybe, but its what the customers are buying outselling sedans by 10 to 1 unfortunately.
And 2+2 isn't a 4 seater. It's a fancy waynof saying there is two rudimentary child seats in the rear
Did you really say single digits on the gas if you use the loud pedal too much and only 20mpg on the highway?? Might be something wrong with your car. My 2010xk did easily 27mpg at 80mph on the highway and now I have a tuned, upper pulley change, 2015 XKR thats just over 600bhp and it gets 14 in the city and 25 on the highway doing 80mph average also. All those figures are normal driving but still cant imagine it only getting single digits even if it was floored all day long...JustSaying
Ps; Nice car, you have style obviously 😊
HI just come across your channel great stuff I have a 2008 xk same as yours and the gremlins have started my main concern is the engine is running hot main fan will kick in after 5 miles thermostat could be the issue have you come acrossed this before A
Almost definitely the thermostat, there's a bit of plastic brakes off and drops over the outlet of the water pump restricting flow of coolant, fiddly job to do but do the water pump at the same time and the serpentine belt, and all the coolant hoses it will be worth it. PS the little hose that comes from under the inlet manifold to the throttle body should be changed as well, it perishes and you'll get a dribble of coolant out the back of the engine over the bell housing & onto the exhaust so you get a whiff of hot antifreeze now and then.
Thanks for the great advice going to
Tackle the thermostat shortly maybe pump fingers crossed 🤞
Thanks for the great advice going to
Tackle the thermostat shortly maybe pump fingers crossed 🤞
There is one stud I think it's on the throttle body, 6 or 8mm from memory that is easy to remove with a small socket drive (3/8th) double knuckle but a pig to get back in. I use a small magnet glued to a 100mm long, thin rod/ strong wire , by putting the stud onto the magnet you can feed it into place and start it threading on then tighten it up with the socket
Look like same colour as mine
Factually a bit iffy but perfect content for a 4 min video.