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Lodown
05-25-2007, 03:52 AM
Saw this in the street today. Had to take a few pics.

http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w50/webpickz/R0010519crop.jpg

http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w50/webpickz/R0010520.jpg

http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w50/webpickz/R0010512crop.jpg

Sorry for the blurry shots too much traffic to take a clear shot. Like it tho!
Yokotas13
05-25-2007, 03:57 AM
where the **** you at in tokyo?
im in hachioji...
Lodown
05-25-2007, 04:05 AM
Central Tokyo. Moved here a long time ago. Sorry not that active on this forum. Check it out from time to time tho.
RobSoVip
05-25-2007, 04:37 AM
Wow, the XJ is the only Euro sedan IMO that looks and gives the feeling of real VIP.
Lodown
05-25-2007, 04:53 AM
Yeah I know what you mean. I'm probably not as strict about what's true "VIP style" and what's not as most people, but I think this looks badass. There are a ton of XJs in Tokyo, but none have ever made me look twice. Except this one
Colt45
05-25-2007, 05:18 AM
true vip or not, the car looks killer.

I was just thinking about that the other day when i was next to one of those..

Im just not a big jaguar buff.
19psi
05-25-2007, 06:58 AM
i'm a mechanic at a jag dealer, i wish some would come in looking like this!
Kohinoor
05-25-2007, 08:20 AM
isnt that the auto couture kit?


edit: maybe not
http://www.auto-couture.com/jaguar/x300/img_1.jpg
Brandicus
05-25-2007, 08:57 AM
That thing is in a class of its own, I love it.
DriftGirl
05-25-2007, 09:03 AM
so clean......
mdenoga
05-25-2007, 09:45 AM
Wow, the XJ is the only Euro sedan IMO that looks and gives the feeling of real VIP.

Agreed. OZ Opera wheels. Nice. What does that Japanese character mean in that parking space?
Yurikaze
05-25-2007, 11:27 AM
That car is amazing. It gives me hope for my own project. (even though mine's a coupe)
elpresidente
05-25-2007, 12:42 PM
That's my next project after the G50. I have always wanted to do an XJ. I always mention it in my top list of VIP cars. Yes, I said VIP cars, to me it's far more VIP than most of the Japanese sedans, especially the Vanden Plas models which is the only ones I'd buy since they have the best trim. Awesome leather and the woodgrain is rich and flourishing, even on the rear table trays.
Caoboy
05-25-2007, 12:45 PM
man i should have bought this rather than my gs.....oh well.
gotparts?
05-25-2007, 01:24 PM
wow. im diggin the white :)
takumi117
05-25-2007, 02:11 PM
That car is Gangsta!
efini_kid
05-25-2007, 02:47 PM
that so beautiful it brings a tear to the eye
Miyabita_Y33
05-25-2007, 03:06 PM
Very Nice... Your streets are sooo cleannn
137
05-25-2007, 03:51 PM
love it. awesome.
no-othr
05-25-2007, 06:10 PM
looks sick!
RaCinStylez
05-25-2007, 07:53 PM
wow, makes me wanna get a euro...
hamads
05-26-2007, 12:19 AM
clean car..looks stretched hehe
elpresidente
05-26-2007, 01:59 AM
clean car..looks stretched hehe
That's because it is. The Vanden Plas is 5" longer than the standard XJ.
allstar
05-26-2007, 09:16 AM
That's because it is. The Vanden Plas is 5" longer than the standard XJ.

the vanden is the "luxury" XJ but they have the XJ and the XJ-L which is 5" longer.
19psi
05-26-2007, 12:11 PM
man i should have bought this rather than my gs.....oh well.

except you would be giving up the reliability of a lexus. i work on these things daily and believe me, i'm very glad i don't own one. they look great though.
VipMiayayo
05-26-2007, 12:38 PM
Down here in South Florida especially in Palm Beach area you will see alot of XJ mostly what people on this site refer to as "Dub" still an excellent platform aesthetically however I stayed away from it because of maintenance horror stories. Not that a 2002 S500 doesnt have issues however i know some people at Benz dealerships so hopefully all pans out. Still a beautiful car non the less.
Lodown
05-28-2007, 10:41 PM
Yeah I hear all the maintenance horror stories. Shame, cause aesthetically it looks like a nice car. With the older XJs I've seen GM V8 conversions. Which supposedly addresses a lot of the reliability issues. With the power you can get from lightly tuning a 5.7 Liter small block GM V8, or adding a supercharger, could be quite fun to drop one in a Jag. I haven't read enough about it to see if it's possible with the newer XJs. But there's a site offering the service here:

http://www.jaguarspecialties.com/

VIP style XJ with a vette motor. What a monster that would be. Bit of everything. Euro design, Japanese style and American muscle to power it. True hybrid :smiley:

(Better add that I'm no Jag expert and have never driven a Jaguar X308 so don't know how they perform stock. With the supercharged V8 they have rated at 370 BHP it sounds like they should be quick enough already. If the maintenance problems weren't a concern.)

Here's a pic of the side profile of the white one. Bit clearer than some of my other shots.

http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w50/webpickz/R0010516R.jpg
grecsy
05-29-2007, 02:26 AM
so beauty...
elpresidente
05-29-2007, 04:37 AM
the vanden is the "luxury" XJ but they have the XJ and the XJ-L which is 5" longer.
We're both right:
As in the previous year, two wheelbases are available: 113-inch for the XJ8 and XJR, and 117.9-inch for XJ8 L and Vanden Plas.


XJ8 L adds to XJ8:
Comfort and Convenience Features
5-inch-longer wheelbase, power rear sunshade.
Vanden Plas adds to XJ8 L:
Comfort and Convenience Features
Heated front and rear seats, heated steering wheel, 16-way power front seats, power-folding mirrors, navigation system, Alpine sound system, 6-disc CD changer, rear-seat fold-down trays, lamb's-wool floormats.

I just mentioned the higher trim model.
Benji
05-29-2007, 07:14 AM
That Jag looks good. My parents had an XJ Vanden Plas, and the maintenance was expensive for them. I was about to sell my Y33 for a 2000 S500, until I heard the maintenance on those were expensive as well. I'm going to have to stick with the Japanese sedans, not that I'm cheap, but I would like to maintain the car myself. :)
Yurikaze
05-29-2007, 02:15 PM
except you would be giving up the reliability of a lexus. i work on these things daily and believe me, i'm very glad i don't own one. they look great though.

My Jag has been more reliable than any of the 4 Toyotas I've owned.
jbo
05-30-2007, 12:42 PM
This Jag is sooo nice Im digging it all front to back top to bottom. Yo Lodown anytime you get shots post them these were a fresh site.
inspire
05-30-2007, 07:10 PM
sick! first jag i've really dug
Lodown
05-31-2007, 01:28 AM
This Jag is sooo nice Im digging it all front to back top to bottom. Yo Lodown anytime you get shots post them these were a fresh site.

Sure. I didn't set out to take pics. Just happened to pass it, liked the car and had my camera on me.
If I get any more I'll post em up.:thumbsup:
MauiAlti
05-31-2007, 03:43 PM
nice jag!!
19psi
06-01-2007, 03:23 AM
My Jag has been more reliable than any of the 4 Toyotas I've owned.

you are the exception to the rule then! good for you.:thumbsup:
widebody_Q
06-12-2007, 09:01 AM
Looks great. I had those wheels, they were 20' and were lighter then my stock 18's. Awesome wheels
PIMPALA-SS
06-12-2007, 10:07 PM
shits gangsta son.
nomad
06-19-2007, 02:06 AM
I love the XJ, so low and long compared to the big Benz and BMW flagships...and that one looks truly fantastic
elpresidente
06-20-2007, 03:57 AM
Wise Sports makes a few kits for the XJ's.
Type 1 is my fav. from them:
http://www.vipemporium.com/vsc/wisexj1.jpg
The Type 2 is okay, but doesn't work as well for me:
http://www.vipemporium.com/vsc/wisexj2.jpg
elpresidente
06-20-2007, 05:08 AM
Quick concept (rough) of what it might look like:
http://www.vipemporium.com/vsc/XJconcept.png
shoez
06-20-2007, 08:26 AM
Quick concept (rough) of what it might look like:
http://www.vipemporium.com/vsc/XJconcept.png

I love this wheel/paint combination. Great photochop!

That white Jag is really elegant in white, I rarely ever see them from the factory in that color.
//935GS400
06-20-2007, 11:24 AM
Quick concept (rough) of what it might look like:
http://www.vipemporium.com/vsc/XJconcept.png

wow! Great job! Looks real. Gun metal xj.
jbo
06-20-2007, 05:57 PM
Definitely a sick ps... this thing could be beautiful make it happen...
elpresidente
06-26-2007, 02:31 PM
Definitely a sick ps... this thing could be beautiful make it happen...
I plan to..thanks!
jbo
06-27-2007, 04:32 PM
Nice....
Lodown
06-29-2007, 07:06 AM
Not slammed but there's another white Jag for sale in Japan which is looking pretty clean.

Gallery here:

http://www.fightingbll.jp/menu/stocklist/jag.html

One more pic of the white J-Complete. Sorry should've posted it with the rest...

http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w50/webpickz/R0010517.jpg


Nice photochops :thumbsup:
elpresidente
06-29-2007, 07:32 AM
Not slammed but there's another white Jag for sale in Japan which is looking pretty clean.

One more pic of the white J-Complete. Sorry should've posted it with the rest...

Nice photochops :thumbsup:
That one looks similar to the one I'm looking at right now. That J-Complete one actually IS a J-Complete..it's a demo car or previous demo car. I recognized the wheels and all. There's another nice one in NF Style (VIP crew) which is a demo car for them as well...or was. Haha. Most of theirs have been XJR's.

Oh, and thanks about my little concept art. I do one of every car I build of my plans. Kind of like what Chip Foose does..only I do it digitally.
Lodown
06-29-2007, 07:50 AM
That one looks similar to the one I'm looking at right now. That J-Complete one actually IS a J-Complete..it's a demo car or previous demo car. I recognized the wheels and all. There's another nice one in NF Style (VIP crew) which is a demo car for them as well...or was. Haha. Most of theirs have been XJR's.

Oh, and thanks about my little concept art. I do one of every car I build of my plans. Kind of like what Chip Foose does..only I do it digitally.

Cool photochop concept. Look forward to seeing the pics when you build it. The J-Completes have made me look at these cars in a new light. VIP style suits them so well!