...with all due respect to Bill, if Harry Chapin's song WOLD is the quintessential "I'm only human I'm not perfect" radio jock song, then Bill and Curious Cars is the video equivalent of WOLD. "The (sometimes) bright good morning voice who's heard but never seen..." 0:49...
I found someone who sounds like Bill, or maybe Bill sounds like him :))) Hes name is Rob Brackenridge. You can find him in the video: '' You Can’t Trust a Wisconsin Accent. Rob Brackenridge - Full Special ''
Always thought the last of this generation were timeless and looked gorgeous, especially with the updated front bumper, truly beautiful. I'm driving a 2016 XJL Portfolio now, and while its a great car, I wish it looked more like a proper Jaguar, such as this.
The real look comes from E-type and anything that is its derivatives, including the 4-door luxury one, here in display and even more, the one you described.
I have a 2017 XJ and agree on the "looks" comment. Although there is still something special about driving the newer ones as well. I do love the look of this Vanden Plas for sure.
Yes, I have to have the classic style before I die. I have to own one. The one he's complaining about (along with the sun) is the model and year I want.
@@curbozerboomer1773 ….Your YT handle suggests that like me, you come from a time when TV came into your home through an antenna strapped to the chimney and you only got about 5 channels. Be grateful you can have this and so much more.👶🏻
@@peoplehavetherights don’t flush it but make sure you remove the valve body, change the bridge seal and sealing sleeves as well as the mechatronics sleeve and solenoids and use lifeguard 6 fluid
@@js6752 thank you for quickly alerting the ever important DO NOT EVER AUTO TRANS FLUSH, simple pan drop, clean and add new filter, assemble and fill till full is ALWAYS the best, safest most reliable way. Transmission fluid goes ONE WAY, forcing it to go the opposite way, while stirring up all the shit in the filter and pan by flushing is the ultimate WORST CASE SCENARIO ALWAYS
Hey Bill, it's good to have you back, I've missed the shitty muggy weather report & the animal update!!! I love it when you peel out in Peter's driveway!!! 🎉🎈
Bill my friend, I hope you’re feeling back to 100% soon. I’ve been watching this famous driveway of beautiful and sometimes novelty vehicles for over 3 or 4 years, when your bosses wife, the lovely and also funny in her own right, Maryanne, I believe her name is, would also review vehicles. As a matter of fact, she reviewed and test drove the w126 Mercedes Benz I bought from Autohause of Naples and had shipped to California. Me and Peter unfortunately exchanged a few unpleasant words about something trivial, an issue we would eventually work out in the end, so I have some experience in your circle.. I saw a few of your reviews and loved your style from the beginning and YOU were the reason I would purchase my first car, sight unseen and from another state! Intertwined in some of that rambling you give a a sense of sincerity. Believe it or not, I hear a lot of me in you, as I just turned 50 and I feel the same way you do on several fronts, it’s funny. So I’m familiar With every deep breath you take, I’m reminded of my own tenancy to do the same, to regroup my thoughts. I too am a rare animal like yourself who prefers cold and snowy over tropical and warm any day. I feel for ya. I lived in Philadelphia for 8 years so I’m familiar with the wet and uncomfortable humidity element. I just wanted to tell you to keep doing what you’re doing, you’re a mega wealth of information on the vehicles you review, that you earn the right to talk about the weather,animals, birds, Peter, Dalton and whiskey Corona hangovers for 10 minutes before you “dive into” the actual review.. absolutely.. Life’s too short, go to that cool place you so desire! In the meantime if Peter ever permits you to have an assistant, a camera guy, I’m your man! Keep it moving buddy..
@@michaelbuffington4047 you have the two best generations - 95-97 Straight 6 (XJ6 and XJR) were bulletproof and 04-09 were the most reliable - the generation in between (98-03) were iffy
I'm currently driving a 2002 Buick Park Avenue Ultra. When the time comes to purchase another vehicle, this model XJ is really up there on the list. They look so good. Great video once again, welcome back!
In what way I don't get it. It's too Hot!? He should try living in cold or 4 season place to experience the "real winter" of 5 months of freezing snowing raining and no sun... This guy might have poor diet by the sound of it
Gladto see you back, Bill! Wow, hard to believe that car is 14 years old and STILL looks like a million bucks! I thought Jaguar had lost it's way with the funny looking cars of the 90s but they absolutely nailed the styling on this one!
Exactly!! I had a hard time identifying it's successor at the distance when I was driving around, because I thought it was a Kia instead of a Jaguar. They just removed every distinctive Jaguar signature on that generation.
Got a 2005 XJR with unusual VDP interior. I love the light weight 400hp and j gate quasi-manual shift, and the eternal classiness. Thanks for the inspiration and keep on trucking!
I’m the owner of a 2006 XJL. This car has been awesome and trouble free. It has 107,000 miles on it. Other than the usual preventive services oil changes etc. Absolutely no issues. I wouldn’t consider parting ways with this car.
Hey Bill,THANK GOD you are back.I hope you feel 100% better soon. I was going to and still am going to send you a care package. I had it ready and in the Cadillac video you said you were going out of town. I will mail it out tomorrow. I love old Jags.In my opinion the most beautiful cars ever made are the Auburn Speedster and Jag Xke.Again glad you are back.Your videos make my day.Good to know that there are other curmudgeon s in the world other than myself.
Thanks Bill. Very uplifting to watch your videos...always makes me laugh and puts me in a good mood. Funny ..that XJ reminds me of the 2006 Lincoln my friend has. Very cool.
Great review Bill Picking my XJ 350 here in Australia 🇦🇺 next week.Love these classy saloons ,you nailed the class and elegance these cars possess. Cheers
I agree with you Bill !!!!!! That Jag was the last true classic Jag they build !!!! I think it was the best looking one !!!! Keep the vid's rolling !!! GOD bless !!!
Good to have you back Bill! I graduated high school in ‘06, these cars were top Dawg! Your gun knowledge is impressive btw. I would watch if you did reviews on that too.
Welcome back! Can't wait for you to dismantle X351 XJ, which I have. Although the one I have is diesel which I believe wasn't offered on your side of the pond
Great review of 2008. In hindsight, both a horrible year historically, yet we also didn't know how well we had it, especially considering where we are now.
Hurray, Bill is back! Your list of hiding spots for illicit substances and weapons makes you a boon to law enforcement and saves owners from having their cars ripped apart for searches. You're like a one man's police benevolent society. Always appreciate your sense of humour.
First visit to Curious. You captured the essence of this car and really showed why it's one of the best sedans ever put on the road. I've had my 2008 XJ since 2010. Never kept a car half this long but it's just near impossible to part with. The way to eliminate the air suspension is to go with a Strutmaster. (or A similar brand if it exists) Not terribly expensive and handles even better than the original. Almost to Bimmer level. I've been a BMW guy since 1970. But thirteen years into this car is a testament. I manually shift about 90% of the time and it is a Beast. The torque you get out of these gears changes the entire picture. Thanks for the great review. You reminded me to appreciate some features I don't even think about.🎉😂❤ carry on!
Lovely lovely car. My Dad worked for Jag in the design team in this period. The Coventry guys HATED it being part of Ford. Inevitable I suppose. They wanted to go back to the 60s and 70s. Ford sorted the reliability and that was needed.
Bill, happy you are back. Hope you are doing better. I love Jaguars too. By the way, the oldest city in the nation is not St. Augustine. It is San Juan, Puerto Rico, founded in 1519.
Sometimes instead of a bedtime movie I just watch one of uncle Bill's masterpieces.... I wish one day you do a one hour video.... take care and get well And please find a 90s range rover classic
I thought I was the only one who was sad the day that Castle Bromwich stopped making that car. I had the XJ6 Vanden Plas, The S-type (Taurus) and hope one day I will drive and own a XJ8 Super. I enjoy your attitude and humor and I am now subscribed. Love that car.
Another good Bill video about another badcar. i owned a 2005 type S Jag, at 62K miles it was mechanically trashed. The maintenance is constant, repairs are very expensive, specialist mechanics are required. I bought mine new, it looked and handled great, but don't buy one without a warranty. Hey Bill, were getting Tropical Storm Alex this weekend. Naples is supposed to get 8 nches of rain. Whiskey time! 👍
I had one of to those, until about three years ago. I now own the updated XJ Portfolio model. Obviously, the steering wheel is on the other side (I’m English), at first I wondered why I had bought something so radically different. Now I love it. They had this motto - space grace & pace. The XJ X351 has it all in spades.
Mine is the XJ6 in this colour and it’s absolutely insanely comfortable. A real freeway muncher. I get 29 mpg without too much bother. Thanks for the video Bill. You’re right in that it is the last classic jaguar shape. Now let me just say it is Jag-you-are. But I still love the way you say jagwaar. You’re the best mate.
There was also the X308 between this and the XJ40, which returned to the more traditional XJ shape. Also, in the UK we had Sovereign and Daimler specs, so it would be interesting to know how the VdP compared.
I have two Jag VDP sedans..a 2001 and a 2002...the body style before this one. Love them both, and both are surprisingly reliable. Ford fixed a LOT of the Jag gremlins and should be commended for what they did during their tenure of owning the brand. I remember when the bodystyle showcased here was introduced in 2004...a lot of wags suggested that it looked like an upmarket Taurus and not a Jag. I believe this design is aging much better than anyone expected. Despite their flaws...there is NOTHING like a Jaguar, and I am thrilled every time I drive them.
Considering the prices they go for, i assume the repair costs are high in comparison to other cars. Its a trade-off i suppose for owning such an elegant machine.
My grandma had this same jag but hers was sliver. She loved the style and the ride of this vehicle. My grandfather thought it was a over price Ford and he was just fine with is old 1974 Ford Explorer pickup. I guess if grandfather was still alive today and knew that I was driving a BMW 5 series he probably would say why are you so much like your grandmother? The Ultimate Driving Machine my butt … Buy American 🇺🇸! …lol I sure miss my grandparents because they taught me all about the love and freedom of a good road trip. Great memories and Great review Bill keep them coming.
Greetings from Gainesville. We're enjoying the last hint of decent weather until full sauna mode kicks in. When you go missing for more than a week I worry that the bunnies finally bit your Achilles tendon and left you for the birds to finish off.
I have one of these, an XKR `07, and a `95 XJ12 and I love them all each for its own characteristics. BTW I grew up in Orlando and I love St. Augustine as well.
Two weeks without Bill was awful. I was lacking a dose of his wit and humor. Thanks Bill..Another great review as usual
...with all due respect to Bill, if Harry Chapin's song WOLD is the quintessential "I'm only human I'm not perfect" radio jock song, then Bill and Curious Cars is the video equivalent of WOLD. "The (sometimes) bright good morning voice who's heard but never seen..." 0:49...
I found someone who sounds like Bill, or maybe Bill sounds like him :))) Hes name is Rob Brackenridge.
You can find him in the video:
'' You Can’t Trust a Wisconsin Accent. Rob Brackenridge - Full Special ''
Always thought the last of this generation were timeless and looked gorgeous, especially with the updated front bumper, truly beautiful. I'm driving a 2016 XJL Portfolio now, and while its a great car, I wish it looked more like a proper Jaguar, such as this.
The real look comes from E-type and anything that is its derivatives, including the 4-door luxury one, here in display and even more, the one you described.
@@samsen3965 with the sedans not really, the XJ always existed in this bodystyle back from the MK X days
Mike Holmes, RESPECT! (To you!)🤟🤟
I have a 2017 XJ and agree on the "looks" comment. Although there is still something special about driving the newer ones as well. I do love the look of this Vanden Plas for sure.
Yes, I have to have the classic style before I die. I have to own one. The one he's complaining about (along with the sun) is the model and year I want.
It's gorgeous! It is one of the most beautiful Jaguars at the last 50 years, easily.
don't beat yourself up about "missing" videos - you make them when you make them and many of us will be here to watch no matter when they come.
It is his site...but his carelessness in being consistent is a dissing of his audience.
@@curbozerboomer1773 Oh for the Love of Gawdddddddd!!!! nknasi is dead right!
@@curbozerboomer1773 ….Your YT handle suggests that like me, you come from a time when TV came into your home through an antenna strapped to the chimney and you only got about 5 channels. Be grateful you can have this and so much more.👶🏻
We missed ya Bill
Thanks - I missed being here - gotta get back on schedule.
@@curiouscars9282 welcome back Bill!
I had a 2001 Vanden Plas for 11 years. One of the best, lowest maintenance cars I've had! AND beautiful.
That’s great! I’m terrified of the 4.0 from 98-03 although it is my favorite style - I have an 04
You aren't kidding. I have an '06 LWB XJ. Just a fantastic car, i need a new headliner and trans flush...otherwise lovely way to drive anywhere.
@@peoplehavetherights don’t flush it but make sure you remove the valve body, change the bridge seal and sealing sleeves as well as the mechatronics sleeve and solenoids and use lifeguard 6 fluid
@@js6752 thank you for quickly alerting the ever important DO NOT EVER AUTO TRANS FLUSH, simple pan drop, clean and add new filter, assemble and fill till full is ALWAYS the best, safest most reliable way. Transmission fluid goes ONE WAY, forcing it to go the opposite way, while stirring up all the shit in the filter and pan by flushing is the ultimate WORST CASE SCENARIO ALWAYS
Hey Bill, it's good to have you back, I've missed the shitty muggy weather report & the animal update!!! I love it when you peel out in Peter's driveway!!! 🎉🎈
Thanks, really appreciate it. As to the driveway, he's got that and so much more coming.
"Oh, for the love of God!!" Lmao!!
@@chrisclermont456 @31:06 "Hey, kitty cat, whatcha got in the bottles?" Lol
Hear hear !
Jesus Bill, I thought I'd see your face printed on a milk carton it's been that long, hope you've been keeping well.
Hey Paulie - believe me, I'm glad to be back. Appreciate you being here, too.
Paulie is here too! The gang is back together
Bill my friend, I hope you’re feeling back to 100% soon. I’ve been watching this famous driveway of beautiful and sometimes novelty vehicles for over 3 or 4 years, when your bosses wife, the lovely and also funny in her own right, Maryanne, I believe her name is, would also review vehicles. As a matter of fact, she reviewed and test drove the w126 Mercedes Benz I bought from Autohause of Naples and had shipped to California. Me and Peter unfortunately exchanged a few unpleasant words about something trivial, an issue we would eventually work out in the end, so I have some experience in your circle.. I saw a few of your reviews and loved your style from the beginning and YOU were the reason I would purchase my first car, sight unseen and from another state! Intertwined in some of that rambling you give a a sense of sincerity. Believe it or not, I hear a lot of me in you, as I just turned 50 and I feel the same way you do on several fronts, it’s funny. So I’m familiar With every deep breath you take, I’m reminded of my own tenancy to do the same, to regroup my thoughts. I too am a rare animal like yourself who prefers cold and snowy over tropical and warm any day. I feel for ya. I lived in Philadelphia for 8 years so I’m familiar with the wet and uncomfortable humidity element. I just wanted to tell you to keep doing what you’re doing, you’re a mega wealth of information on the vehicles you review, that you earn the right to talk about the weather,animals, birds, Peter, Dalton and whiskey Corona hangovers for 10 minutes before you “dive into” the actual review.. absolutely.. Life’s too short, go to that cool place you so desire! In the meantime if Peter ever permits you to have an assistant, a camera guy, I’m your man! Keep it moving buddy..
Bill should take heart from these genuine, kind and empathetic comments
We missed you Mr Bill!
I have an 05 Xj Vanden Plas and I love it. It's the best first car I could have ever found.
That is one seriously cool first car.
Had a 96 vanden plas then an 07 xj8 L. Reliable cars!
@@curiouscars9282
No kidding. My first car was a clapped out Chevy Citation that I traded a Clarion head unit for.
Ahhh the 90's......
@@michaelbuffington4047 you have the two best generations - 95-97 Straight 6 (XJ6 and XJR) were bulletproof and 04-09 were the most reliable - the generation in between (98-03) were iffy
I'm currently driving a 2002 Buick Park Avenue Ultra. When the time comes to purchase another vehicle, this model XJ is really up there on the list. They look so good. Great video once again, welcome back!
Glad you’re back with more videos and more cars! Love this generation of Jags, too!
Bill, your car reviews are just the best,as are the cars that you feature.Always entertaining
Glad to see you’re back! And what an awesome car to come back with!
Hey Bill , Glad your back! I almost forgot how bad 08 was and didn’t appreciate how great the Jaguar was that year!
The reviews are great keep them coming Bill!
Just bought one of these Jaguars for my wife, it's absolutely beautiful and awesome to own. Great video, thanks for the motivation to buy one.
Nice smooth acceleration. Bummed that your weather will soon be unbearable. Glad your back and recovering.
In what way I don't get it. It's too Hot!? He should try living in cold or 4 season place to experience the "real winter" of 5 months of freezing snowing raining and no sun... This guy might have poor diet by the sound of it
Bill, Welcome back, Glad you're feeling better!! You were missed!!
as much as i used to complain about your complaints ive never missed a youtuber more lol welcome back Bill!
This video was not just a look at a nice Jag, it was a deep dive into your mind with a somewhat disoriented tour guide. I loved it.
Gladto see you back, Bill! Wow, hard to believe that car is 14 years old and STILL looks like a million bucks! I thought Jaguar had lost it's way with the funny looking cars of the 90s but they absolutely nailed the styling on this one!
Everybody wants a STIFF MONOCOCK🤣
Glad to have you back. I only live an hr west from Jacksonville, yes the weather is about to get crappy. I feel ya.
Really enjoy you videos! Glad you are back and feeling better. We missed you.
Sorry to hear of your recent poor health, great to have you back again!
Spot on review. A great car that's often overlooked. Elegant, indeed.
What a handsome car... and a fine heir to the XJ throne. Unfortunately, in traffic I often mistake it's successor for the latest Kia.
Couldn't agree more.
The most-recent XJ is a major disappointment as a follow-up to these XJs.
Exactly!! I had a hard time identifying it's successor at the distance when I was driving around, because I thought it was a Kia instead of a Jaguar. They just removed every distinctive Jaguar signature on that generation.
I thought the new Jaguar was a Volvo until I saw the giant plastic cat on the trunk. (Not the same as the Leaper)
Good to see you back! Thanks for the video.
*Glad to have you back, Bill.*
Wonderful Jag.
Got a 2005 XJR with unusual VDP interior. I love the light weight 400hp and j gate quasi-manual shift, and the eternal classiness.
Thanks for the inspiration and keep on trucking!
That is one GOOD LOOKING CARS, I was always afraid of maintenence
costs of them when maybe I shouldnt be. They are definetely beautiful.
4.2s are pretty reliable
I’m the owner of a 2006 XJL. This car has been awesome and trouble free. It has 107,000 miles on it. Other than the usual preventive services oil changes etc. Absolutely no issues. I wouldn’t consider parting ways with this car.
Thank goodness you're back Bill. Been thinking of you last several days.
Bill, you were missed my friend. I binge watched all you videos. Got me through covid
Ah, the last Jag that looked like a Jag. Love it.
We missed you Bill! Having another episode is pure bliss!
Hey Bill,THANK GOD you are back.I hope you feel 100% better soon. I was going to and still am going to send you a care package. I had it ready and in the Cadillac video you said you were going out of town. I will mail it out tomorrow. I love old Jags.In my opinion the most beautiful cars ever made are the Auburn Speedster and Jag Xke.Again glad you are back.Your videos make my day.Good to know that there are other curmudgeon s in the world other than myself.
45 minutes of my life couldn’t have been spent better. Thank you. Regards, Paul (Uk)
Glad you’re back on this fine 4/20. The shitty weather will probably be back tomorrow.
Hello Bill from Ron in Manchester, welcome back, I have missed you! Good to hear your weather report
Bill!!! Glad you're back. Missed you and your fun reviews. Hope you are well.
Great video and happy to see Bill back!
Thanks Bill. Very uplifting to watch your videos...always makes me laugh and puts me in a good mood. Funny ..that XJ reminds me of the 2006 Lincoln my friend has. Very cool.
Glad to see these videos back !!
Beautiful Omega. If you ever feel like a change from cars would enjoy your review of watches.
Great review Bill Picking my XJ 350 here in Australia 🇦🇺 next week.Love these classy saloons ,you nailed the class and elegance these cars possess.
Cheers
Glad to have you back sir!!!
I agree with you Bill !!!!!! That Jag was the last true classic Jag they build !!!! I think it was the best looking one !!!! Keep the vid's rolling !!! GOD bless !!!
Lovely! A beautiful cat-- thank you for the tour, Bill!
Always good to be brought up to date on Jaguars, great learning experience
Nice to see you back doing videos.
Great job Bill. Keep it up. Love my XJ and XK. Tremendous vehicle s
You can't be back yet... I just found your channel 10 days ago, and I'm still catching up!
Thank you God BILL is BACK!!!
Good to have you back Bill! I graduated high school in ‘06, these cars were top Dawg! Your gun knowledge is impressive btw. I would watch if you did reviews on that too.
Great video neighbor, where can i pick one of these up?
Welcome back! Can't wait for you to dismantle X351 XJ, which I have. Although the one I have is diesel which I believe wasn't offered on your side of the pond
Love your videos from start to finish. Thank you
Great review of 2008. In hindsight, both a horrible year historically, yet we also didn't know how well we had it, especially considering where we are now.
Glad af you're back, stabilise and keep buggering on.
Welcome back Bill you always make my day
Glad your back Bill!
Your taste in cars is impeccable!
Hurray, Bill is back! Your list of hiding spots for illicit substances and weapons makes you a boon to law enforcement and saves owners from having their cars ripped apart for searches. You're like a one man's police benevolent society. Always appreciate your sense of humour.
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😂😂😂😂😂
I always thought these Jaguars were downright gorgeous cars. Another great review, thank you.
We just got 4” of wet snow so I’ll take your weather anytime!!!
Bill is really brilliant and wise. Always enjoy his videos.
First visit to Curious. You captured the essence of this car and really showed why it's one of the best sedans ever put on the road. I've had my 2008 XJ since 2010. Never kept a car half this long but it's just near impossible to part with.
The way to eliminate the air suspension is to go with a Strutmaster. (or A similar brand if it exists) Not terribly expensive and handles even better than the original. Almost to Bimmer level. I've been a BMW guy since 1970. But thirteen years into this car is a testament.
I manually shift about 90% of the time and it is a Beast. The torque you get out of these gears changes the entire picture.
Thanks for the great review. You reminded me to appreciate some features I don't even think about.🎉😂❤ carry on!
Lovely lovely car. My Dad worked for Jag in the design team in this period. The Coventry guys HATED it being part of Ford. Inevitable I suppose. They wanted to go back to the 60s and 70s. Ford sorted the reliability and that was needed.
and now they want the Ford back, I guess?
More one-liners than should be allowed by law, Bill. What a hilarious start to my morning, and thank you!
Bill, happy you are back. Hope you are doing better. I love Jaguars too. By the way, the oldest city in the nation is not St. Augustine. It is San Juan, Puerto Rico, founded in 1519.
Bill, you are a superstar. You always cheer me up. 😁 Plus I love Jaguar.
Sometimes instead of a bedtime movie I just watch one of uncle Bill's masterpieces.... I wish one day you do a one hour video.... take care and get well
And please find a 90s range rover classic
Great review as always
Nice review. Nice car. I admire the classic and at the same time elegant styling of the XJ.
I thought I was the only one who was sad the day that Castle Bromwich stopped making that car. I had the XJ6 Vanden Plas, The S-type (Taurus) and hope one day I will drive and own a XJ8 Super. I enjoy your attitude and humor and I am now subscribed. Love that car.
Welcome back, got a nice car to show too.
Thank you Bill. Just what I needed. The birds are crazy here in Arizona too. Canadians are flying north.
Glad you’re back
We love and missed you Bill
Another good Bill video about another badcar. i owned a 2005 type S Jag, at 62K miles it was mechanically trashed. The maintenance is constant, repairs are very expensive, specialist mechanics are required. I bought mine new, it looked and handled great, but don't buy one without a warranty.
Hey Bill, were getting Tropical Storm Alex this weekend. Naples is supposed to get 8 nches of rain.
Whiskey time! 👍
Good to hear from you Bill
I had one of to those, until about three years ago. I now own the updated XJ Portfolio model. Obviously, the steering wheel is on the other side (I’m English), at first I wondered why I had bought something so radically different. Now I love it. They had this motto - space grace & pace. The XJ X351 has it all in spades.
Mine is the XJ6 in this colour and it’s absolutely insanely comfortable. A real freeway muncher. I get 29 mpg without too much bother. Thanks for the video Bill. You’re right in that it is the last classic jaguar shape. Now let me just say it is Jag-you-are. But I still love the way you say jagwaar. You’re the best mate.
There was also the X308 between this and the XJ40, which returned to the more traditional XJ shape. Also, in the UK we had Sovereign and Daimler specs, so it would be interesting to know how the VdP compared.
I believe VdP was basically the Daimler spec in territories where Jag didn't/couldn't use the name
@@aubs400 VDP was the Sovereign in the 'States.
Man where you been thought something was wrong can’t be without bill lol
Glad you are feeling better.
Last of the true big kitties. Thanks for the review Bill.
Bill's back!!!!
Lovely, thank you. XJ..., you just can't beat class. So beautiful. Best colour too for XJ's.
I have two Jag VDP sedans..a 2001 and a 2002...the body style before this one. Love them both, and both are surprisingly reliable. Ford fixed a LOT of the Jag gremlins and should be commended for what they did during their tenure of owning the brand. I remember when the bodystyle showcased here was introduced in 2004...a lot of wags suggested that it looked like an upmarket Taurus and not a Jag. I believe this design is aging much better than anyone expected. Despite their flaws...there is NOTHING like a Jaguar, and I am thrilled every time I drive them.
Considering the prices they go for, i assume the repair costs are high in comparison to other cars. Its a trade-off i suppose for owning such an elegant machine.
Been waiting for this, even my wife said ohh havent heard Bills voice for a while.
Thank God you're back, I thought that Tracy left ya for dead in the desert!
Bill’s Back 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
My grandma had this same jag but hers was sliver. She loved the style and the ride of this vehicle. My grandfather thought it was a over price Ford and he was just fine with is old 1974 Ford Explorer pickup. I guess if grandfather was still alive today and knew that I was driving a BMW 5 series he probably would say why are you so much like your grandmother? The Ultimate Driving Machine my butt … Buy American 🇺🇸! …lol
I sure miss my grandparents because they taught me all about the love and freedom of a good road trip. Great memories and Great review Bill keep them coming.
Greetings from Gainesville. We're enjoying the last hint of decent weather until full sauna mode kicks in.
When you go missing for more than a week I worry that the bunnies finally bit your Achilles tendon and left you for the birds to finish off.
Thank you, Sir - I had a few good times in Gainesville - I did USF in Tampa, but a good friend was a Gator. You guys have it made up there.
What a stunning piece of styling and engineering .I had a XJR for 11 years here in Bournemouth UK. XJ,s are the best.
Hey Bill, You woke up. Be thankful for that. Florida weather or not. Cheers.
HONEST, knowledgeable Review!! thanks
I have one of these, an XKR `07, and a `95 XJ12 and I love them all each for its own characteristics. BTW I grew up in Orlando and I love St. Augustine as well.