My wife and I have been eyeing for an XK for several months and 2 weeks ago a 2009 XKR Portfolio Edition with less than 50k miles hit our nationwide radar search. I drove 500 miles to see her the next day and drove her home. Neither of us have stopped smiling about this car since. 😍

I have the 2010 XF 5.0 Supercharged. I absolutely love it. 10 years old, still outperforms most cars on the road, even while weighing 4000+lbs. Beautiful vehicles, that are also bad ass.

These videos are very calming to watch before bed

Brilliant review. As a petrolhead myself the feelings you have towards this motoring icon are exactly what I thought . No matter how much a car is flawed the personality of it will always shine through . Subscribed !!

The Jag XK's are probably the most beautiful car ever designed. I agree with everything you say about it, but I still want one.

I love you starting off with the negatives. I'm just smiling and nodding like "yeah that's all true and I just don't care." Love this car. =)

Loved this video, spot on. I miss my XKR but as a daily driver, the car had to go after a year. But if I'm honest, I think I made a mistake. Yes, the car has a tendency to want to kill you if you don't treat it with respect, 1 in 5 times filling up someone will compliment the car (which is great but you will always be noticed), for an older car you still worry where you park it. It costs a fortune to run. The car taught me that I wasn't the driver I thought I was and should consider advanced training. Or that the 0-60 was irrelevant as the car's power was in its ability at 80-???. It becomes part of your life, an attachment. Not all these points are negatives by any means quite the opposite, but I don't think I was expecting all these points when considering ownership. Nieve? Probably.(i certainly prepared for the fuel, insurance and tyres). But the car is so alive and every trip felt like an event. However, before all cars like this reside themselves to museums and pictures in classic car books. When I'm driving around in an electric car as everyone will be. At least I will be able to show my grandkids that grandad had a full-fat V8 that sounded and drove like at any minute it would pull off the road and eat a flock of sheep.

This is a future classic, such a sexy machine, x

Got a 4.2XKR only 420bhp but sounds great and goes like stink. Got 26mpg on trip to North Wales in traffic. I Love it.

"Should You Buy a Used JAGUAR XK-R SUPERCHARGED" - Yes.

I drove one of these a couple days ago, a late 2007 XKR Convertible (with somewhat tevised front). What amazed me most was not the 420 horses, leather and wood etc, but the COMFORT! I’m 6’3 and actually found the seats very comfortable and I also had enough head- and legroom. Besides it was amazingly easy to drive - and of course scaringly fast if pushed (0-60 about 5 seconds). I loved it!

I have an F430, c4s, 598GTB, AM Vantage, M6, and an XKR. If you roll the first 5 cars together you would have an XKR except the XKR would be a lot more comfortable. Easy to maintain, gorgeous and bullet proof. Oh yeah, it's a great daily driver!

229,000 km and counting on my 2010 XKR. My favourite car I own. ☝️👌

You are so right, no comparison with the F-Type. I drive an 09 XK and it is definitely the most comfortable car I’ve ever driven. My previous car was a Merc SL which was way too hard and uncomfortable. I can drive this car on long drives and I arrive as if I’d only just left. Never get tired of driving it.

Love this review, honest, captivating and enjoyable. I drive 4.2XK as my daily drive and it never fails to make me smile. From opening the door to sitting snug in the drivers seat and then the first start, V8 sound just wow. The styling is just perfect from all sides, but especially from the rear. I am never going to change - why would you. 👍

I love the XKR. It’s looking gorgeous, sounds awesome and goes like the wind. It’s been on my wish list for years.

Thanks for your review. I own a 2014 XK-R convertible in white with blue interior and top. I’ve continually been searching for a replacement vehicle. I’ve tried the DB11, Portofino, 911, Bentley GT, Maserati, SL63, M6. None of them resonated with me like the XKR. I felt so happy when I got back in my car like I was home again. Your video gave me the reason I was looking for. Charm and charisma.

My 2007 (56) 4.2 XKR is my daily, I love it and so do my two children. Spot on with comfort, last year we drove Geneva to UK in on day, I could have turned round and driven back without any issues, the guys we drove with in Porsches and lambos were less comfortable.

All the negatives are from people that don't understand and appreciate a positive and honest review from a top-notch reviewer. 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍 “You can please some of the people all of the time, you can please all of the people some of the time, but you can't …” … please all the people all of the time”👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌

"It's expensive to insure, run and maintain but you won't care" actually those are three of the reasons I don't have one

Hi Matt, What a wonderful car. I look forward to every new video you post. As for the XKR, I agree with every point you made. We should do everything we can to keep the V8 alive. That is why I decided to buy a 2004 XK8 two years ago. It doesn't have the power of an XKR and the engine sounds very restrained as long as it is driven in the normal rpm range. But I like the styling and the interior finish with lots of leather and wood. Warm regards from Germany. I wish you a successful and healthy 2021.

You can open passenger door with the the blade key on UK car. Boot key resets infotainment unit, useful if you put into valet mode and forget the Pin. Love my XK, it the first car that makes me happy 😊

I'm going to get on binge watching your videos because of your no nonsense approach. And I agree, it's the kind of car you just want and know will bring a smiling grin every time you drive it.

Never came across a vid of urs before. I f**king love em. So simple and informative. My kinda vids keep em up man!!

Beautiful car, one of the prettiest ever made in fact. Sounds like a muscle car, drives like an Aston Martin or better, 550 Bhp to the rear wheels, its still comfortable and reliable. Whats not to like?

I completely understand those feeling you express about this car. They just get under your skin.

I just bought a 2009 XKR 5.0l supercharged. My dream car finally!

You are more than welcome. Believe me, you are going from strength to strength because of your unbiased opinions. Believe me, it is working. One week ago I commented that I believed it would not be long before you achieved 1,000 subscribers ( when you had 850 ) now look at you over 1.5K. Go for it, my friend 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

Btw you can unlock the boot by lifting the right side of the number plate without taking it off and inserting the blade key. There is a positive terminal behind the left hand side rear light panel to jump start the car. You don’t need to get to the battery.

Love the honesty of your reviews, especially the one for your own Lexus hybrid which had me in stitches. Have always admired the Jaguar XK, but alas.... it's not much of a family car 😩

A big thank you for your very interesting and relevant personal videos & comments from an automotive connoisseur like you ! Yours sincerely ...

Just bought an XKR Cabriolet (2013) and so far absolutely love it! Had an M6 Cab before that, a few years ago, but as you mentioned, the XKR has its own distinct personality.

Love the review, great job .

I've had my 2008 XKR Portfolio coupe for 6 years now and I love it. It has the 420 hp supercharged engine which is just about the right amount of horsepower. It is not as intimidating as the newer 510 horsepower models. It handles quite well on spirited drives through the mountain passes of British Columbia and the wide open spaces of Nevada and Arizona. I use this car for extended road trips rather than a daily driver in the city. As these cars become less common, their classic styling will ensure that they will be highly collectable. If you can find a low mileage. well maintained example, buy it!

I have this exact same car also in white 2012 model. Your review is spot on. I love the car. There is something about the car you just cant put your finger on. It brings a smile to my face every time I hear the exhaust noise.

This is a good, informative review in layman’s terms. What a stunning car. I’ll treat myself one day. It will be one of those “heart over head” decisions!

Had an 07 4.2, followed very quickly by an 11 plate 5.0 XKR. Highly recommended. Great daily driver, great GT, great sports saloon. It will bite you in the bum if you don’t treat it with respect, but the handling is predictable and if you’re sensible with your input a lot of fun. Gently gently catchy cat. Max torque comes in at 2500rpm and stays there to the red line. Beware of damp passenger side carpets, it could be the aircon and that’s a big job. Also get the CATS suspension checked out.

Another happy 2007 XKR owner here 😊. £221 per year insurance (for 3000 miles). I did some research and found that the XK is the most reliable car in it's class (large GT). No problems with mine over the last three years, maybe I'll upgrade to a late XKR or even XKR-S in the future?

Thank you for your awesome review, appreciate your expertise to detail. Love the XK, always will.

Love the vid. Can see the joy the engine brings you!

Very fair review - excellent in fact - and I agree some of the fittings are a bit naff but it comes together well. The character of that engine and how Jaguar have made it such a great all round unit came across nicely.

Really enjoyed that video, thanks. I have a 2008 as my daily. Its my first jag and have owned it for two years. I would never had touched a jaguar before the face lift 2006 cars. Jag picked up there game then. Im a big fan and in a couple more years will get another. I love the thing :)

another cracking review ! your reviews are proper heart and soul! thanks for being honest top gear for you Mr

It's so great to hear someone talk about the charm and charisma of a vehicle, rather than the raw numbers. This guys really gets what cars are really all about.

Great video - I bought an identical car to the one you are driving, 6 months ago after selling a Mercedes SL55. They are 2 different beasts and I would never touch a 911 design compared to the XK-R design (I feel like a bought a piece of artwork from Ian Callum). The other reason I bought this car is, I have 3 young children and my 5 &9 year olds fit in the backseats comfortably so they are semi-functional. Majority of your compliments were for the sound, for me coming from a n SL55 (which still there is no better sound even in newer 6.3 engines), its the design, the car is a piece of art. Thanks for the video, you need more side-way driving shots, there is hardly any on youtube.

Thanks for the great review. You helped me make my decision. Especially after about the 9:30point, when you talked about "any sensible sane person"..I'm choosing a '13 XK over a '17 BMW 435i. I just love the curves and growl.

I loved you review and your perspective. Driving is about having a connection with the car and how it makes you feel. It's not always about driving the best. I totally agree with you.

Yes I want one , I have a Boxster s and every time I take it out it makes me smile

Eighteen months in an 11 plate 5.0 without the supercharger and every drive puts a smile on my face. No longer suffer car envy. Can get almost 30 to the gallon on a motorway trip if I behave...... Great car

Owner of the 4.2l and agree with a lot of what you say - thoughts are: -32y/o and insurance is £280 a year (think that is a bargain) - Jag have a fixed price servicing on the XK which keeps costs down and let’s you know what you’re letting yourself in for- but a service is easy to do yourself - only things gone wrong with mine in 7 years is an abs sensor (thought to be lack of use) and an earthing nut for the front headlight - outside of wear and tear items, that’s a cost of £7.80 in 7yrs! Downsides: If not using daily, get a good battery conditioner (not charger) Never use the boot on long trips as if you need the spare wheel you will have to make a choice to leave the 20” wheel, your luggage or the boot floor/liner at the roadside. 20” senta wheels bend if you blow on them Aluminium body work is prone to corrosion (not rust like steel) Underside rusts out quite quick so think of rust converters. Earlier 4.2 models were less well equipped in terms of media and had an 80’s aerial - but I tend to just listen to the burble from the back and grunt from the front Except for that, I enjoy every second of mine

One of the best or maybe the best XK review I have ever watched. Many thanks for this!! It can be interesting also to see your review of Maserati Grantourismo!

Savage machine there! I test drove a 07 XK last weekend! It s in amazing condition 54k miles, 1 owner, wheels refurbed. Very tempted !

I’m an American and this car is love at first sight 😍.... I want one sooo bad

‘Should you buy a Jaguar XKR?’ YES, ITS A JAAAAAAAAAAAG!

hey thanks man i really want this car and you helped me out a lot with making my mind up im going with a 09 xk black on black its stunning I cant wait to get my hands on it ! thanks again

Thank you for the honest review of this beast!

My dream vehicle but in British Racing Green on Tan Leather. I'll have one, one day.

best car i’ve ever owned... 2009 xkr with mods...drove it very hard and never let me down...never 160,000km no repairs

I'm currently re-watching your videos, even doing this I'm really enjoying them. Hope we can all get back to some normality soon. Keep safe and good luck.

Totally agree with what he said. I have driven all the prestige cars in this age bracket but I always loved the XKR and XK8

I had one a 2008 XKR. Loved it. Not a true 4 seater lol. Love the sound, the looks. Wasn't very practical as a family vehicle. Sold my XKR for a Maserati GT because of the ability to put actual people in the backseat (kids). I may be bashed for this but I regret selling my XKR.

Great review, I have a 2010 XK in and I absolutely love it, it's not the XKR but it is plenty powerful enough for me and it handles and performs beautifully, I think it is one of the best looking cars on the road. It puts a smile on my face every time I get in it and fire-up the 5-litre V8 engine. It is also pleasing to know that the XK design precedes and informed the Aston Martin design. Now I have replaced the water pump (known issue) I don't have any mechanical issues to worry about. It beats the BMW driving experience of my previous 8 BMWs. I just love my car :-).

Great review. Was thinking of getting a 2010 XKR and your video convinced me. I have to buy one. I’m certain it will become a classic soon. Thanks!

Well I relinquished my Green Peace membership last month. So I smell better and found the car I've always wanted. Thanks for the review.

Stop it man! I was just sipping my tea as you mentioned Warwick and spilt most of it! 😂

It's so refreshing to see a Yorkshire man or northerner at least doing such quality reviews. I get bored of the posh southerners showing off sometimes.

Another great review. I hope more folk get on board subscribing so you can pump out many more.

Excellent as ever sir!

Excellent, thoughtful review. A gorgeous car with an intangible something that nothing else on the road possesses. I had a XKR 5.0 for 4 years, sold it stupidly (after getting 2 speeding tickets on the same day...oops) and have missed it every day since. Prices have rocketed since they stopped making them but with Jaguar's current woes I doubt we'll be seeing a replacement anytime soon, if ever. I disagree they are expensive to run through - insurance was almost the same for my Mazda MX-5 (I'm 50's with only 2 speeding tickets since 1979!), servicing cost £450 a year, average 22mpg, and depreciation was stunningly low at £3.5k per year (between age 3 and 7) and the only thing that went wrong was when a stone punctured the air con radiator.

About 6 months ago I traded my 2010 XKR for a 2016 F type R. I agree on the driving comfort although I've driven the F type 300 miles non stop on expressway roads and it was fine. To me, the main difference/advantage of the F type is the all-wheel-drive system. The XKR was very tail happy and at times scary.

Recently took one on a road trip round the South Island of NZ - best road trip ever! You're right the power and noise are completely addictive and you just constantly want to open it up to get that sensation. It's so much nicer to look at than an F-Type too imo. It really shrinks around you once you're used to it and you can get some confidence up, the only time I felt gun shy in it was on an evening run where we got caught in torrential rain with terrible visibility... definitely was conscious of how easy it would be to spin it in those conditions

"Even if it's not the best, I still want one", yes I do. You go High Peak Autos! nice, review. Thanks as always.

Had an 08 4.2 xkr for two years now , great car commute every day in it and do all my own servicing .shit on petrol but the sound alone makes it worth while , upgraded super charger and remap takes it not far off the 5.0 . not a speed camera friendly car ! i though this is a good honest review .

Love the review. I agree with all you say. Since some two years I have a 2013 naturally aspirated XK since I did not want the R version. It is the purity of the sound (no supercharger whine) and the smooth acceleration that in my view make the regular XR even feel even better. Living in Germany I often hit the speed limiter and at this point you feel that there is still much more power available. What more do you need?

I have one of these (2013 Convertible) and the first 10 seconds of your video brought a knowing smile! They have minor faults but the good points are outstanding.

I totally agree with you ! I own a 2006 4.2 model, one of the first made. I think that you can really fall in love with this car !

Good review , well done ! Ps hope that a recruitment agent from the BBC is watching you need more of this rather than the Jeremy/ Hammond and May crowd . Precise to the point and interesting, good luck .

I'm on my third jag xj, I love them, love the speed and quiet engine , speed, comfort and stealth makes me happy My current is an 08, xj8 the most beautifully styled and designed xj ever made, all aluminum , fast as hell, no turbo or super charger needed. Always wanted an xk, but as a family man I need a sedan, design wise , no comparison to a Porsche , with that same basic bug looking design, blah! Only the new vette is as good looking as the xk, I consider the xk to be the gentleman's vette.

I've got an '07 XKR with 42k miles. Love this car. A couple of notes. Don't know about your year, but a little known battery tap is available just behind the left rear well under the fender. There is this little exterior nut that is insulated and connected to the Positive terminal so that you can power up the car to unlock and start with a dead battery. Check it out, you probably have one. Also, my '07 has this active exhaust system. It activates with hard acceleration or with the DS-Mode selected on the transmission selector. Essentially, it bypasses the full effect of the muffler system, producing a much more "cat-like" growl. I prefer the bypass mode, so I pulled the fuse. Check your owner's manual for the Active Exhaust fuse location

My mate used to have a TVR Chimera with a 5L V8. I dont know how he managed to live with everyday as you were constantly wrestling with the damned thing. Nothing power assisted, but my God, it put a smile on your face. Priceless

This is great review. I bought the first of my 2 XKR's after 2 falling for the 911 hype twice and cancelling an order for the AM DB7. The Jaguar dealer told me 'you will like the look of the Aston, but want to drive the XKR' and he was spot on. I reluctantly sold my 2nd XKR moving into a Jaguar XJR, another classic, to find there were 4 of them in the car pack when dropping my children at school to then switch to a Range Rover. I persistently look on car websites for 2012 onwards XKR convertibles which he's right are superb and I'm sure they are the same price now as 2nd hand F-Types. The 911 looks at you and says 'drive me quick' the XKR looks at you and says 'drive me to Monaco' - what else matters?

You've never driven a sports cars until you've gone backwards when you lost concentration and the ends swapped places.

I love the sound off these! Great looking cars too!

Excellent review. I bought mine a year ago. 2012 convertible with the black & speed pack, & its such a beast, & I love it.

I love this car 😍

Had a XK for 4 years. They have without doubt the most road presence of any other

Your channel will blow up soon mate. My mother in law had a black xkr before her last upgrade and it looks beautiful and sounds beastly.

Love this review it’s cool to see people that actually know this car exists I thought I was the only one that knew about it

I’m thinking about getting this, but 2007-2009 because of the gear box. I don’t like The newer model gear boxes.

Jaguar should really bring back the XK. It's an iconic GT. The F-type, it's very good and exotic but it's like a toy compared to the big legendary XK.

The coupe and the roadster body profile are just perfect.All you need look at internally are the speedo,rev counter and fuel gauge.The 4.2 naturally aspirated is all one needs.

thanks a million Sir, I'm glad that i found your excellent and impartial test.

I've got a '07 XK, and '10 XKR. You have key locks under a removable cover on the door handle, not just the boot. Yes, the XKR wants to kill you! The XK is a softer and more supple ride while the R series tends to be more tight and jarring. You do not relax in an XKR when driving windy roads. The car will demand your attention with every road bump and twitch of your right foot. Fair warning.... For the 2010 to 2012 5.0l engine, an engineering design flaw in the timing chain tensioner system can cause catastrophic engine failure if not addressed as soon as it is noticed (rattling noise). Note: Jaguar redesigned these components in late 2012 to address the problem. Retrofitting the earlier motors with the proper parts will set you back a couple grand.

I have a 2010 XK coupe with only 385hp and every bit of it useable and enjoyable, but wont be satisfied until I have the one that wants to kill me ;)

I love watching these reviews whilst flicking through Auto Trader on my phone

I have the 5ltr XKR Black Pack, sports exhaust and remapped. Gave up my TVR for it, never looked back! This car is just fabulous!

Even the normal XK is an absolute blast. Even 197,000 Miles later.

Owner of a 2014 XK, Fully agree with the review, it is so much bigger than the sum of its parts, German car are technically superior, but If I can keep this one running until the day I die I will, This is Spitfire against Messerschmidt all over again, the latter was technically superior in many ways, but everybody wanted a spit. Mr mac callum did not build a car , they created a classic!! a masterpiece, I just love it. I learn to drive on shitty french car ( hated it) I started to appreciate cars while driving an Audi I now love driving thanks to the XK ,top down, listening to the mighty Rooar It will not be a classic, it already is

The smile on your face says it all. Beautiful, elegant car that stirs the emotions, turns heads and demands respect when behind the wheel. Perfect. I’ve always coveted these cars. With the phrase ‘no pockets in shrouds’ ringing in my ears after a close call in hospital with COVID over Xmas 2020, I bought a 2010 5.0 XKR 19,000 miles in Kyanite Blue in January 2021 and started living the dream. It makes me smile just looking at it let alone driving it and listening to that supercharged V8. In these strange times, if you covet one as I did and are in the market for one, do yourself a massive favour and just buy one. Then tell me you don’t have a big Cheshire CAT grin on your face!