Fifth Gear : Jaguar XK vs. XK Cabriolet

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Fifth Gear : Jaguar XK vs. XK Cabriolet

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5 жыл бұрын

Tiff test drives the XK and the XK Cabriolet and weighs up its strengths and weaknesses of each.
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@PhillipYewTree 5 жыл бұрын

I have an XK cab. Beautiful car that always puts a smile on my face. Driving down Glencoe with the top down, on a warm summers day is wonderful.

@blacktopgypsy 4 жыл бұрын

I have had my 2008 XKR Portfolio coupe for 6 trouble free years now, and I absolutely LOVE it. It has the 420hp 4.2 Litre engine which is perfectly mated to a six speed ZF automatic transmission. Although the rear wheels will occasionally break loose, the car is not difficult to manage. The Portfolio edition came with 20" Cremona wheels and 6 piston Alcon brakes. My friend has the 510 Hp in a 2012 XKR coupe which he finds it a little intimidating, and prefers the driving experience of my car. I much prefer the XKR to my previous car, a 2003 Mercedes 500CL which was amazing, but if not for the warranty, the maintenance costs would have bankrupted me. If you can find a well maintained, low mileage XKR, don't wait, buy it!

@TheVagolfer 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, I did! I bought a 2009 XKR Portfolio Edition with 76, 000 well maintained miles from the original owner. Drives and looks like new, best 23K I've ever spent.

@kanob6440 5 жыл бұрын

I had a 2002 XKR and it was a blast driving it. Turn heads everywhere I went because it's not a common car that you see. At 370 horsepower it was fast as hell in my opinion. But I sold it and now I'm going to buy a 2012 XKR with 510 horsepower. If I thought 370 was a lot, I'm going to be amazed with 510. Really strong Cars 2. A lot of people talk about reliability but they never own a jaguar. All I needed to change on mine was a water pump and I drove the hell out of that car everyday with a hundred 130k miles

@logan86123 5 жыл бұрын

Agreed on the reliability. I have a 2004 XK8 coupe and it's been totally reliable for the 4/5 years that I've owned it, currently on 86k miles but as you can imagine I drive it hard. So it's 86k miles many of which have been spent redlining the engine and cornering hard.

@HighPeakAutos 5 жыл бұрын

I’ve just done a review of a 2014 XKR. I love them and would definitely recommend one

@makelikeatree1696 5 жыл бұрын

I had a 2000 XKR, black on black convertible. Most beautiful car ever. As fast as any human really needs. Maintenance was really expensive. Had the timing chain tensioner issue which was an expensive PITA and some hinky electrical issues. Wish I had been able to keep it regardless. Garage space issues

@LifesJoys 4 жыл бұрын

kano b I had an ‘07 XK with 80k on the clock, I just traded that for a ‘14 XK-R, looking forward to getting 510 ponies on the asphalt

@48sydney 4 жыл бұрын

The XKR is a different animal with 4.2 V8 Supercharged and a number of extras such as Brembo brakes on 20 inch wheels.

@LordTwaddle 5 жыл бұрын

I’d have one of these over an F-Type any day of the week.

@wildbillharding 4 жыл бұрын

I just did! Who's the idiot commentator?

@fidgetssailing4725 4 жыл бұрын

I have the XK. It was between the XK and the F-type. Both are beautiful BEAUTIFUL cars, but I've always loved the elegance of Jag so I went with the XK and every time I see my car - I know I made the right choice. This car is incredible - would I have liked an XKR or and XKS - sure, but honestly for where I live and drive the XK has still exceeded all expectations. . . the only thing that would make it absolute perfection is if people would get out of the damn left lane.

@paulgabolinscy2502 3 жыл бұрын

I have an XK . Way better than the F-type

@papagen00 3 жыл бұрын

@@fidgetssailing4725 what didn't you like about the F-Type?

@fidgetssailing4725 3 жыл бұрын

@@papagen00 To me it's the more subdued style - the kickback to the old jags. The F-type is cool as hell - but it's more flashy and since what I have always loved about Jag is the elegance of the lines - the XK fit me better.

@mickyeverton 3 жыл бұрын

Recently purchased a 1989 XJS V12 with just under 16,000 miles (genuine) on the clock. Had a few back in the 80's, can honestly say it's the only car that makes me smile every time I get in it & believe me I have had my fair share of motors!! Peace From London. 🙏🙏

@eddieconroy212 5 жыл бұрын

It’s seems Tiff didn’t get that this car was designed as a GT. Its meant to eat up the miles in comfort. It was never meant to be the last word in handing. I just don’t get why reviewers make up their mind before they drive a car if they are going to like it or not. All that said, the XK still looks good even today.

@LifesJoys 4 жыл бұрын

Stig qwe exactly my point

@wildbillharding 4 жыл бұрын

Well said, JT.

@andreloubser5180 5 жыл бұрын

Yes, Cape Town and the Western Cape, a driver's paradise!

@gavfr 3 жыл бұрын

I've bought an XK, had it 16 months now and I love it, I can use it everyday, always get admiring looks and compliments, and it's relatively cheap to run, it shouldn't be compared to a 911, this is a GT car not a sports car, a gentlemans cruiser, a fair comparison is a V8 vantage, which are a lot more expensive to buy and run.

@adamr6393 5 жыл бұрын

I have it! 2009, love it. Still gets compliments

@Birmingham_racing 5 жыл бұрын

Adam V Robinson design still looks modern it’s aged really well

@jackvale6009 3 жыл бұрын

hows the maintenance on it? thinking of buying one. I own a Jag been pretty good other than small coolant leaks. Is it pretty reliable?

@h7pubg 2 жыл бұрын

@@jackvale6009 the 4.2 motor is extremely reliable, 5.0 is not as smooth and refined

@v88dicky32 5 жыл бұрын

Relax folks. This episode is from 2006 😂👍🏻

@callynt 5 жыл бұрын

Dammit!!!! LOL

@mhicks80 3 жыл бұрын

I was half expecting Clarkson to turn up with a perm lol

@Ziggyziggy1 3 жыл бұрын

Stunning, This jag beauty will be timeless.

@tuppid2463 5 жыл бұрын

I’m amazed dear old Tiff gave the XK a half decent review he is usually fairly dismissive of Jags, he really only likes ugly bone shaking 911’s.

@LifesJoys 4 жыл бұрын

Tuppi D well your comment just answered my comment lol 👍🏻

@wildbillharding 4 жыл бұрын

Twitchy Tiff only likes Merkel Mettal.

@DudesaidMIKE 5 жыл бұрын

My 09 XK has turned almost 200k. Love it.

@23294virgo 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Mike, is your XK still with you?

@xProReVoLuTiiON 4 жыл бұрын

i have the xkr from the 2007 cabrio and it has 306k

@steven-ui7sz 3 жыл бұрын

I bought an 07 XK convertible with 37K a few months ago. I paid $17K. Worth every penny. Glad to hear people are putting high miles on them. For people who think the car is not fast enough - 90 percent of you will run out of nerve before you run out of horses. That said, this car is "grand tourer" not a race car. But it is an exceptional automobile.

@cannonball9478 3 жыл бұрын

@@xProReVoLuTiiON 😮 still running well? Any major issues? Great that it’s so well made.

@lionyleftwich4418 5 жыл бұрын

The Jaguar XKR is the most slept on sports car in the world and I seen it beat Ferrari's and Lambo's before.I never seen a Mercedes or BMW come close to doing that

@malevolenceXXXensues 5 жыл бұрын

Still want to own the XKRS if it weren't still up there in value

@wildbillharding 5 жыл бұрын

There's a reason for that, LL. Unlike the Merkel Metall, Jaguars have class.

@jimballuff3849 Жыл бұрын

I have a 2007 XK Convertible, 4.2- V8 Winter Gold, 1 of 97. 53,000 on the clock. It puts a smile on my face every time I get it. Have done 50-plus car shows with it. Have owned 4 other sports cars, and by far this is the best, in power, looks, quality, and reliability, 16 years old and has not had one problem, oh, one brake light out, which I had to replace last year. A wonderful car. I'm 6'3" and 235 lbs more than enough room. Just a pleasure to drive.

@franktuzzolino7515 11 ай бұрын

I have the same 2007 Winter Gold Vert! We're brothers!

@murphman76 4 жыл бұрын

I have the 2007 cabriolet...bought it 2 yrs old with 10K miles. Now has 90K miles. Very reliable. Sensational car...gets admiring looks everywhere. Sometimes mistaken for an Aston Martin...not a bad thing!

@ej4068 2 жыл бұрын

I also have a 2007 cabriolet with only 69k miles and it's an electrical nightmare!

@murphman76 2 жыл бұрын

@@ej4068 Well, very sorry to hear that. I had some minor issues in/out of warranty but also know one of the best Jag techs in the country, and these things were quickly fixed. Perhaps with a bit of patience and the right help, you will find a remedy too. Also, since these are now old enough that they are cheap to buy and often fall into careless hands...many have been parted out. I had an AC module go bad, and easily got one off of eBay for $100. Probably would have been over 10 times that amount at the Jag parts counter.

@davidwright7923 3 жыл бұрын

Sorry Tiff your wrong 99% of owners will love it we don’t all want to drive like a lunatic.Fit a sports exhaust and release the V8 sound and it’s superb the cabrio is nowhere near as good looking either.It must be the best value on the used market available!

@Kraken1000 5 жыл бұрын

I want. I really do. It's beautiful. I don't imagine it'll ever happen. I want a tourer, not the F-Type.

@dejib.3930 4 жыл бұрын

Beautiful video .

@anubistse 5 жыл бұрын

Beautiful filming location, South Africa isn't it?

@Simon_PieMan 4 жыл бұрын

Nemo Judet Driving on the left though?

@westyork937 Жыл бұрын

It is, I can tell due to the roadmarkings (yellow lines on the edges), signs and landscape.

@taelorwatson9822 5 жыл бұрын

I want a XKR convertible but I worry about the reliability especially if it shares duties with another car. they are a performance bargain you can get XKR convertible for about 20000 pounds I wish they had at least one with the 8-speed automatic. If I got one it would be a 2010 to 2012

@oosterhouw 5 жыл бұрын

I bought a 2007 around 3 years ago, it currently has 175k miles on it (I added around 30k) and have had no major issues whatsoever. Has been more reliable than any BMW I've had in the past.

@KrisThatsit 5 жыл бұрын

@@oosterhouw I had a E36 BMW convertible with the six cylinder that was a German tank, it had like 250,000 miles on it and only died due to overheating which is common in those cars but I may buy an XK same year as yours but hear all these stories about how expensive they are. Are parts cheap? Or labor? Or are most things DIY friendly?

@oosterhouw 5 жыл бұрын

@@KrisThatsit They are not very complex cars, easy enough to work on. Many parts are from third party manufacturers and not that expensive. There are a bunch of German / Japanese and Ford parts in the car. Bodywork is a bit of an issue as the panels are aluminum (dents are hard to fix, but hey, no rust!). The only issue I have experienced is that something like a bumper can be very hard to locate, they are not produced anymore and some parts are becoming hard to come by.

@giancarlogarlaschi4388 3 жыл бұрын

A thousand times I would prefer a well kept used Jaguar than a new Camaro ... 😎😎😎😉😉😉

@mrb9536 Жыл бұрын

You notice how fifth gear tested the xk in Spain on nice warm dry roads .would like to see him drive on full chat on greasy British b roads

@bluedew 5 жыл бұрын

1080p resolution looking like vintage film. What’s the thinking behind this?

@Birmingham_racing 5 жыл бұрын

Jeffrey Lim it’s from a episode over 10 years ago you ever thought about that?

@bluedew 5 жыл бұрын

@@Birmingham_racing I suppose you didn't understand... there's a 1080p option on this video, when it shouldn't. Because it looks exactly the same as 480p.

@unatizia_tarocca 4 жыл бұрын

Upscaling . In 2006 there was not 1080p resolution

@giancarlogarlaschi4388 3 жыл бұрын

OK OK I'm a Jaguar big Fan... Got tired long time ago of dark stark BMW interiors. Y just Love British High quality wood & leader.

@terrificspokesman7416 3 жыл бұрын

Jaguar really became a stable company when TATA bought it

@purposeinpresence4494 Жыл бұрын

Road to Hana?

@HammAlexander 5 жыл бұрын

History all o er again

@TIMSANDYSURF 10 ай бұрын

The F type was a generation too late. When new the XK only appealed to a very limited (old) audience. This was at a time when Jaguar desperately needed to appeal to a younger buyer. There is no doubt that today, with its power and quality, the XK makes a wonderful secondhand buy. A car to cherish.

@motorpolitan8884 5 жыл бұрын

2007 ones are now at $13,000. Pretty good value for money if you also budget in $20,000 for highly potential repairs.

@ProudFilthyCasual 4 жыл бұрын

I've been hounding owners and forum boards to find out exactly that. Most owners of this model, or any of the XK's 2010 and above, seem to be saying that the repair costs are monumentally tame for this car compared to most any Jag or cars of a similar type.

@murphman76 3 жыл бұрын

Not true...these are reliable cars. I have but over 80K miles on my 2007 and it's been reliable. Ford spent a FORTUNE fixing Jaguar...and these cars prove it.

@jimballuff3849 Жыл бұрын

Read my comment.

@thejeepdude4578 Жыл бұрын

I have a lovely medium grey 2007 XK now with 50k miles and the only thing other than regular maintenance is the A/C condensation tube had an issue and it was about $600 for the dealer to fix. I love it and regularly get comments such as, "that is the most beautiful car I have ever seen". I like it so much I bought an E-Pace as a grocery getter/dog hauler for my GSD. No problems whatsoever with that either.

@chrisogrady28 5 жыл бұрын

It’s such a shame they never made a manual one

@drjrich222 5 жыл бұрын

Agreed 100%

@paulgabolinscy2502 3 жыл бұрын

True. Would be incredible to drive with a manual gearbox.

@sriharidesai7606 5 жыл бұрын

I think it even had 5 litre V8 550 bhp supercharged

@kanob6440 5 жыл бұрын

Yes that would be the xkrs

@georgefinlayson8448 Ай бұрын

Had my xk portfoilo for 10 years , 1 alternator & 1 water pump not bad jn my opinion. So far this year I've been asked twice how much , I said I can't sell it my wife would kill me ......think its domething to do with it being g a good looking car , roof up or down .

@johnlivingston9217 5 жыл бұрын

Imitation, not up to bar, even with stronger engine... but still like my XK from 1 MY before this, sexy phoenix red convertible.

@andrewmitchell8859 2 жыл бұрын

Such a beautiful car ! So do one Tiffany ! 🤬

@DreamCarsPro 5 жыл бұрын

Oh! Now it is much better! Good old *Fifth Gear* and good old Jaguar XK. I hope, that Jaguar will make it, and show us the new flagmanship coupe! New all electric I-Type instead of boring F-Type!

@freddieredding4565 5 жыл бұрын

You need a lobotomy

@bicyclist2 5 жыл бұрын

You might want to research Jaguar before you comment on a Jag video.

@DreamCarsPro 5 жыл бұрын

*christdragon* I don't need much research to find out, that Jaguar F-Type is the lamest Jag ever, with the lowest world wide sells!

@papagen00 4 жыл бұрын

you can buy one for < $15k now.

@714439 4 жыл бұрын

Why review the XK when the XKR offers so much more

@MotorScotti 3 жыл бұрын

The XKR wasn't out yet back in 2006 when the first press events took place.

@drjrich222 5 жыл бұрын

Bullshit. Coupe wins hands down, unless you're just a dandy

@murphman76 3 жыл бұрын

IMHO, the coupe wins if you are sitting in your lawn chair admiring it. The convertible wins if you are the one driving...I bought the XK convertible. The coupe is gorgeous and I hope to have one someday, but I have never regretted getting the convertible first.

@neelpatira4453 5 жыл бұрын

This is the 2019 model? It still continues to derive styling from their older cars specially the front grille and headlights from their decade old sedans. I was completely bamboozled when I saw the link of this video saying uploaded on 9th Jan, 2019. The F type looks much more contemporary and striking, most importantly, in line with Jaguar's new age models. Though the engine is quite powerful, it just can't enthral one for its dated looks.

@Silverdeamon92 5 жыл бұрын

This is an old episode of Fifth gear back when the then redesigned XK was introduced.

@neelpatira4453 5 жыл бұрын

Silverdeamon92 I see. It was written 'uploaded 46 minutes ago' which perplexed me.

@gaelenski_ 5 жыл бұрын

Neel Patira For someone who writes so intellectually, you fail to grasp the basic concept of a deceased programme uploading old TV content to an online platform such a KZfaq at a later date.

@neelpatira4453 5 жыл бұрын

Gaelen I wrote such words as I, for a second, actually thought if the same generation of the car has been introduced. Not that I fail to grasp the basic concept, it's just that for the present, this car has lost its charm. And yes, the magazine or the channel is not deceased, they still upload videos, only the frequency is reduced as they take longer time to make such an impressive video.

@bicyclist2 5 жыл бұрын

This has been replaced by the F-type.

@LifesJoys 4 жыл бұрын

I will never understand why car reviewers always have to compare Jaguar to Porsche, they are two completely different animals. I’m on my 2nd Jaguar my first was an 07 XK, I traded that for a 2014 XK-R, I won’t drive anything else, in my eyes nothing compares to a Jaguar

@steven-ui7sz 3 жыл бұрын

I purchased a low mileage 2007 XK convertible a month ago. Absolutely love it. It looks better in person. Smooth, comfortable, you can have a conversation on the highway at 70 with the top down. Great AC and Heat. I know people who paid more for used toyotas with more miles. Not much storage space, blind spots with the top up, probably will eventually need expensive repairs - but I would buy it again in a heartbeat.

@S-u-p-a 2 жыл бұрын

I agree. Once you go Jag you don't go back.

@TS-STORM 2 жыл бұрын

2000 reg x100 XKR COUPE here and id never sell her :D 4.0 V8 supercharged cheaper to insure than a fucking volvo V70 2002 reg :D

@iancrossley6637 4 жыл бұрын

Hard to please? Kinda whiny

@user-ut3yv7fi7d 4 жыл бұрын

Great !

@philnox7734 4 жыл бұрын

Why do motoring press prase german cars when they are full of faults why do thy not tell you about faults when reviewing theses well built cars prove me wrong please then tell me what car i can buy with out faults thank you

@Jeffybonbon 5 жыл бұрын

This man just doesn't know what he is talking about ???

@TecnoMage 5 жыл бұрын

Nobody knows WTF you're on about dislexic landlord, Tiff Needell knows his stuff better than most

@stringer-ik1pc 3 жыл бұрын

He's always been anti British cars.

@Tony-es6em 4 ай бұрын

Iam the 99.999th viewer 😊

@captainbimble 3 ай бұрын

This car is a gt Tiff. Not a sports car!

@grabir01 5 жыл бұрын

Looks like a Lexus SC400 with some chrome bits.. Who knew that Lexus was so far ahead of its time.. Wow!!

@PhillipYewTree 5 жыл бұрын

grabir01 you’re talking bollocks

@wildbillharding 5 жыл бұрын

It looks like a JAAAAG!

@thejeepdude4578 Жыл бұрын

Wow! Why don't you get a Toyo...er, sorry, a Lexus then... and maybe some glasses.

@michaelscrimshire5571 3 жыл бұрын

Don't listen to this lunatic driver, if it hasn't got a BMW badge on it nothing else is any good in his opinion, sorry Tiff your so wrong. Why his he comparing this to a 911 totally different animals. I'd rather arrive at my destination feeling relaxed, than having my arse pummelled in a 911. I've driven both..

@bca-biciclindcuaxel7527 5 жыл бұрын

Be smart, buy German Cars ! :D

@Silverdeamon92 5 жыл бұрын

Right, and be saddled with he same reliability issues as the Jag. No thanks.

@grabir01 5 жыл бұрын

Thats not smart at all.. Not here in USA anyway. IT may be ok at best if you live in Germany.

@DreamCarsPro 5 жыл бұрын

In USA is better to buy the new 2.3 L Ecoboost Ford Mustang!

@grabir01 5 жыл бұрын

@@DreamCarsPro Ecoboost. Eh gag me with a spoon!! Take the 5.0 NA

@polygamous1 5 жыл бұрын

If you have enough cash not to need a mortgage for our next repairs bill go ahead buy German, If you are wallet is Not too deep then Be Really smart n sensible n get a Toyota/Honda/Mazda