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I’ve had my 06’ XK for two years now and it has been ultra reliable. Other than two services costing around £650 in total and a main battery (the only time the car let me down) I have had no other running expenses. I’ve had numerous Jags over the years, around eight in total, but this car is my absolute favorite. Definitely greater than the sum of its parts. Economy is fair around town (18 to 20mpg) and I’ve had up to 32mpg on longer trips, which is excellent. I have voluntarily done some jobs that weren’t actually needed: New rear tyres to match the front Pirellis (it had Dunlops on when I bought it), A newer set of factory alloys to freshen up the appearance and a 20mm Eibach lowering kit fitted. I’ve also decided to replace a few of the bushes. They were still ‘acceptable’ but as I’ve decided to keep this car forever, I wanted them done.

As a daily, these are hard to beat. I ran a 2006 XK for 18 months back in 2015 and loved every minute of it. The initial warranty from the second-hand dealer took care of a leaking air-con condenser and a back-up battery for the alarm, and £50o of my own money went into a service and new rear upper-arm suspension bushes. There were times I could see 35mpg on a run taking it easy (Shell Vpower 99). It was so good I stupidly got rid and bought an F-Type V6, and then an F-Type V8 AWD, both of which proved to be very unreliable by comparison and felt cheap inside compared to the XK. When I can no longer afford to run the current DB11 as retirement approaches I shall probably revisit the late model XK with the 5L engine as they're gorgeous cars and everything you say in the video including the awful touch screen. However, in some ways I would be hard pressed to choose on looks between the XK8 and XK but having driven both the XK is far superior to the XK8 and feels way more modern.

Jags are hidden gems ... I've had an XFS for the last 3 years ... stonking performance, also a swoopy Ian Callum design (albeit a saloon) ... comfy, fast, 4 doors so ideal for a Dadcar, big boot and over 3 years it's cost basic servicing and a set of tyres ...5.9secs to 60, 600NM of torque, 30-40 MPG ... you should maybe consider the XFS for your next Jaaaaag

It would be interesting to compare this to the old generation XK, as they are very different beasts. What a car, but good the main dealers as the previous owner highlighted!

6 years being a 5.0 2010 XKR owner, put about 40k miles in those years and spent easily 2-3k euro per year (rear diff seal, water pump, Michelin ps4, gearbox maintenance, 2 batteries, starter motor, replacement of corroded break lines, serviced every year)

Keep up the good work Ben! Rooting for you, your lovely family and your growing channel. Cheers...

I inherited my dad’s XK a couple of months ago it’s an O6 4.2 and I’ve ended up loving the thing and dailying it Thinking of moving my tvr on and getting a convertible XKR instead more useable

I have owned my 4.2XKR for 4 years now. I drive it to work every day in all weathers and really is my daily driver. It's always in need of a wash in the winter as there is little point in trying to keep it clean in the winter. In those 4 years it has truly never let me down or not started. I have had a new battery ( of course on one of these ), a supercharger coolant pump that failed but didn't stop the car from driving and that's it from a reliability point of view. There are of course things that I have chosen to do and things that I am going to do. On short runs of 5 miles or so ( my work commute ) it always achieve 18+ mpg even if freezing conditions, 20+ in the summer. Any further when it has reached normal operating temperature mid to high 20s+ is easy. Yes I carry out my own service and repair work as I have the facilities, which obviously helps. I have spent very very little money on maintenance, my experience has so far been very impressive when it comes to reliability. Yes tyres are pricey for decent rubber but that's a small price to pay for a great car. I will not be selling mine any time soon.

My XK8 is my pride and joy. Makes me smile every time i see it. I have an x-type estate as a daily, so practical.

I bought a 2011 XKR~S new to date its total cost in repairs is £1658. Servicing which is done by Jaguar main dealers over the last 12 years is £4678. I would like to see a long term Ferrari owners expenditure. I do use my car for continental travel and weekends away in the uk.

I own a 2018 Granturismo but had 3 Jag XK,s previously. Honestly, the Jag is so reliable. Not one issue with any of them over 5 years. And as much as I love my Maserati I do miss my previous XKR 5 litre. Get the Jag

Great video. I’m a dad too, and only got to keep my 996 when I could prove I could fit a pram in the frunk. The kids are 8 and 10 now and still the 996 is both doing school runs and being developed by me as a B road hero car. I’m now subbed and looking forward to the next vid.

Hi Ben. Hope your doing good. That's a cool Jaguar. I love the color and the interior. Tithe back seats are small looking, but they look nice. I loved the video. Keep up the awesome work. Stay safe and take care.

You should look at the XKR body style before this one…specifically the XKR100 with the 20 inch BBS wheels…the older Jag-u-ars feel more British. Great videos as always…I hope you and your family are well.

This is an awesome video Ben and literally is aimed at the average guy that has normal dosh in the bank- superb stuff.

Told you it was awesome.. for the price I just don't think they can be beaten.

Before Covid, on my daily commute I used to see a light blue 4.2 XK. Literally everyday; all weather, all times of the year the owner drove to work in their gorgeous XK and yes, it got dirty and grimy but the owner didn't just have the car as a Garage Queen; they drove it every day and I loved seeing it, because what better way to start a day than cruising along in your V8 Jag?. Thrown in a cup of tea or coffee for the journey and it sounds like perfection.

1995 Jaguar XJR era car is what you should try, awesome in-line 6 supercharged 322 bhp 378 torque

I had a 4.2XKR for two years, just a great experience.

You're getting so good at this! best one yet, seriously, top entertainment, thank you Ben... fingers crossed I win!

Who don’t love a Jag!!! Nice car and great video Ben!!! Love what your doing!!! 🎉

Jags have always been great value and the XK 4.2 is prob the most reliable version and cheapest to run. I concur with your views

Totally agree! Ive got a 20+year old mgtf convertible doing about 150bhp & a Merc SL doing over 400bhp. I love both of them.

Fun fact, thats actually my dream car, I just loooove the looks of it 👌🏼

An F-type R rwd is definitely one of the bang for buckers!!

The moment you said "you alright sweety" and i saw how tight your little angel was in the back i immidiately discounted the jag. i am a dad wishing for a gt and love your channel.

The Auto press loved this car when it came out. It was mostly aluminium, and the relatively light weight made it surprisingly nimble and capable. Autocar pit it against rivals like the Bangle 6-Series and Mercedes SL and it crushed them. Even agamst an Aston DB9, to which it is very closely related, it only just lost out. If you can find an XKR version, than the extra horsepower makes it an even more exciting option. They're definitely showing their age, and more a GT than a pure sports car, but still quite a good option, if the tiny rear seat fits your needs.

Great video and sweet co driver! Yes I think that these Jags are very good value especially if you buy a good one. Far better value than any thing else out there.

I have a 2007 XKR. It has been a solid performer, even at 133,000 miles. In two years and 14,000 miles of ownership I have had to replace three wheel speed sensors at £200 each. I have had to do lower control arms the first year for MOT and the rear bushings for MOT the second year roughly £500 each time. I have replaced the coils and plugs due to age (never been done) and falling gas mileage. I could have left them, but the performance was suffering a bit. The last bit was a failed seal on the steering rack that forced a new rack install. Got a rebuilt and did the whole thing for under £400. My only other complain is the fuel guage (like many of this vintage) is spotty. It's too expensive to replace, requiring a whole tank and both sensors. So in all, total cost of ownership based on NEEDED repairs, £2000. Now, initially that may seem like a lot, but the car cost me £11,500 due to the mileage. So for £13,500 I have an Iain McCallum designed, poor man's DB9! Oh, and it's been Viezu Tuned and now nets a whopping 486bhp while still getting 26mpg on the A9... Not at all bad! Listen to that supercharger scream!

I'm a huge jaguar fan and for the money that are terrific value for money, but as a dad car shouldn't a dad car be something that the whole family can fit in ,something that can transport at least 5 in comfort, have a huge boot and still have a little bit of punch for the weekend. I built such a car it was a 1988 ford sierra ghia estate but by the time I had finished with it it had well over 400 bhp and would go off the clock at 170 mph . F20YBT was its registration number Google the number to see the car . But now days I drive a volkswagan t6.1 204 dsg transporter from Van Haven. They make in my humble opinion the best dad cars going .luxury, space and style. Enough room for all the family two dogs and 5 bikes whats more to love 🤟

love the channel, started my own and any tips you could give me would be great.

Ian Callum is God. I have driven a DB12. The interior is a level above anything. But after some time, it makes you wonder if these types of cars are just ordinary-like cars dressed up, then, as you say, the experience is just the same. However, there are individual cars that just give another level of occasion for an owner. Good video.

Great video, My Maserati Granturismo did 25mpg on a run, but now it seems stuck at 16mpg… you can cut that £4k maintenance by 75% if you do the work yourself and don’t do lots of miles. I know not everyone has the space, tools etc. but it is a relatively easy car to work on and google and forums provide the knowledge. I do like the Jag XK, but my Maserati was far cheaper than £7k! although I think I have now spent £7k including buying it.

Jag depreciation has always made slightly older ones super affordable but definitely worth picking up enthusiast / low owner examples with history to give some peace of mind. Poor pickle is so squished in the back but super surprised a seat can even fit in there like that! I guess for parents with rear facing baby carriers they can still make it work for a bit or as the second car for emergencies.

I had a c63 for a year and.loved it , 6.2 v8 goodness, Used it everyday but then went back to a trusty vw transporter, Now in the market again for some fun , having already done it i find it hard to justify 20 to 30 thousand pounds again , Jag xkr 5.0 is a bargain.

Your conclusion is the question I have asked myself about trading a z4 coupe for an M2. Would I get that much more fun or should I stick to the z4. Can't wait to see more of your car journey. Great content

It's the 5.0 XKR wins by miles and it won't ruin you with maintenance either. I've had mine 4 years and not spent anything on it (aside servicing which is cheap too).

The biggest downside of Jaguar ownership is rubbish and expensive support from so called specialists

Asa a Dad of two teenagers I’d be interested to see whilst your kids grow how the sportyness of your cars goes down. Give it 10 years and you’ll be driving a 1.3 Honda Jazz with carbon brakes and a cherry bomb.😂

I disagree with the inference that a Jaguar is less desirable or the "consolation prize" for those that can't afford something more expensive. As a Jaguar fan and I'm biased and if money were no object, I'd consider all on an equal basis. The Jaguar is the best value proposition.

Thanks!

I am enjoying this video! But sadly the raffle won't allow me to buy tickets. It doesn't recognize my Powhatan Virginia USA zip code 😢

If you can find one an XF SV8 with the supercharged version of the 4.2 might make a good Dadcar. I had an S type R and loved it but lower priced ones might he getting dangerous now.

Great video Ben. Agree with you that the Jag XK is probably the best bang-for-your-bucks you can find considering its Looks, Practicality and Performance. But for me, an Audi S5 series 1 with the 4.2 V8 and with much better practicality AND a Manuel Box tick all the boxes even louder. Also, the grunt from that V8 is something else. Quattro as well. Would like to see you check out if a BMW i8 can pass? And finally, a Bentley Continental GT with its WV12 and superior "Loveral" LUXURY... WHY haven't you tested or owned one yet...😁

I love these cars and agree about the looks. I have entered the raffle! Does anyone know if there's an after market solution to modernise the infotainment system and add Android Auto?

Have you ever thought of mid 00s Mustangs or Camaros if you are looking at the budget end?

The lovely jaaaaag xk. Looking forward to an xj supersport review! Sub 10k stationwagon tips? (Or sub 20k euro in The Netherlands haha)

The Jag is of course more then 1/18th of the DBS. It was 1/4th or even less new. The thing is, that the Jag is so much older and so much more abused, that it is way cheaper. What would be a fair comparison: Try a 440i vs a DB11 (both used). The 440i is half the engine, same gearbox, some generation of infotainment and both now and new its 1/3 of the price but its 75% the car - atleast if it got the individual interior with the fancy leather dashboard. I've driven both and they get quite close. The Jag might also get close but the feeling is totally different. I'd rather compare the Jag to an S-Class Coupe, less sporty but more raw, less refined materials and design on both compared to the DB11/440i pairing. Of course you don't always need the expensive car to have more fun. If the MX5 had a little more engine and a little more sound, I guess you could have more fun in a 35.000€ car then you would have in a 250.000€ car - if Mazda would provide a flying Miata from factory, I would take this over a lot of the fancy sports cars.

Is that XK ULEZ compliant?

Every time I see a video pop up on the x150 xk I hope someone has miraculously found a way to make the rear practical for kids, damnit. So close!

Replace the out of date touch screen with Jagdroid. And a 4.2 XKR with a modified supercharger 👏

Hi, You can improve the look and use of you 15 years old infotainment system with a tesla style screen. It's easy to install and you can add , quite easily, a rear camera at same time. i did it on my 2009 xkr and it's an incredible improvement . It also improve the sound quality in an unimaginable way. You should really install one. Chears.

What's your Jaguar XK supercharged Vs Maserati gran turismo ,don't mean performance. More the drive ,sound they are around the same price

A lot of car for the money - about the price of a fairly average Fiesta! From what I've read the 4.2 V8 was one of Jaguar's most reliable engines so its off to a good start and if you can do some of the basic servicing yourself I think it might not be break the bank to run although a contingency fund of some sort would probably be wise. Just the looks and sound of an XK would be enough to forgive it some of its irritations!

On one hand, bang for buck is exceptional, but on the other, I don't feel as much bang as others. So what really is it?

Yes they look great, but let's be honest, you can hardly give these big V8's away any more due to road tax and general running costs. There are loads of mint looking XKRs on Autotrader which have been there for months. You can almost feel the desperation of some owners as they slash another few thousand off in a bid to sell. Or simply SORN them and hope for some kind of pick up. I honestly can't see that happening.

I don't really care for the new MSRP when considering the car's intrinsic value. Manufacturer, technicians, engineers, management, sales, etc. all inflate and milk the price high.

I've given up on the idea .. they are money pits .. the speed traps guarantee it

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Honestly I had a xf v8 premium and it was hands down as good a car I have ever owned eneded up selling and sticking with Jag and getting a Xe Rsport and it is as good had far far far more issues with my gti golf's and Audi s3 quattro that ever did with the jags

Drive the 5 ltr 👍🏻

Jag is ex jack number 27?

Got my ticket fella ;-)

I agree with everything you say Ben!!! 😂

Bought a few more raffle tickets rude not to!!!!!