2008 Jaguar XJ-Series Consumer Discussions

2008 Jaguar XJ Super 8 depreciation chart

• Re: 2008 Jaguar XJ Super 8 depreciation chart [xjsv8p2006]

  Written by: retriever on Mar 28, 2010 5:13:46 PM

  Pavarotti: I'm considering a Portfolio '06. What do I need to be aware of re: repair costs? Would you recommend gettnig an extended warranty? Any other suggestions you could share. Thanks. Retriever

Jaguar XJ Series: Which Years are the Best?

• Re: Good Buy? [jovell]

  Written by: allojohn on May 28, 2009 6:31:56 AM

  Actually, I think you'll find Ford bought Jaguar in 1989 and sold it in 2008.

2008 Jaguar XJ Super 8 depreciation chart

• Re: 2008 Jaguar XJ Super 8 depreciation chart [Pavarotti]

  Written by: cryin4amercars on May 12, 2009 8:37:35 PM

  If you were looking at the 95K model it was probably the portfolio model. You can find 06 and 07's for well under 40K and with minimal mileage. The difference between the portfolio and regular models is minimal and the extra cost is questionable. Differences include rear hvac controls able to adjust temperature, rear dvd system. Rear shades, a richer leather for seats, leather found in regular model is terrific though. ... Read More

• Re: 2008 Jaguar XJ Super 8 depreciation chart [Pavarotti]

  Written by: xjsv8p2006 on May 2, 2009 4:57:03 AM

  i just bought a 2006 xj super 8 portfolio -limited ed. for 43500 only 27000 miles still under warrenty awesome the leaper is on the hood. not lile the current models just keep on looking . search for 2006 xjs ;)

• Re: 2008 Jaguar XJ Super 8 depreciation chart [Pavarotti]

  Written by: waits on Mar 15, 2009 12:33:10 AM

  What's the warranty on the drive train for a new Jag? I bought a super clean 2000 XJ8 for $9,000 last July with 64,000 miles on it. I figure another ten thousand bucks put into it in the next four years, will give me a new rebuilt trans, new timing chains, at least one computer module, tires, and shocks, and maybe a gear box if it gets sloppy, and maybe new ... Read More

• 2008 Jaguar XJ Super 8 depreciation chart

  Written by: Pavarotti on Feb 23, 2009 10:35:58 AM

  I really love the restyled front end (smaller lower fender vent+running lights) of the 2008 XJ. But at $95000, I want to buy it when the depreciation has flattened out. Can someone advise/tabulate what the depreciation chart for this car would look like? I am guessing it'll be $40000 in 2011. Thanks!

Jaguar XJ8 Lease Questions

• Re: Lease rates for Jaguar XF? [veebee66]

  Written by: Car_man on Jan 19, 2009 3:34:17 AM

  Hi veebee66. What you were told is correct. Jaguar is not leasing 2008 models any longer. I posted the XF information that you are looking for over in the new "Jaguar XF Lease Questions" discussion. Please check there for my response and let me know if you have any other questions. Thanks. Car_man Host Prices Paid: Buying & Leasing Experiences Forum

• Lease rates for Jaguar XF?

  Written by: veebee66 on Jan 17, 2009 8:19:20 PM

  Dear Car_man: Could you please help me with the lease details on a Jaguar XF for a 36 month 12,000 mi lease? Also the dealership has a new 2008 XJ8 - the salesman says that they cannot lease a 2008 vehicle. Is that true or is he blowing smoke? Thanks

Jaguar XJ Transmission Questions

• Transmission fault light-Jag Transmisison problems

  Written by: cin2 on Oct 2, 2008 2:22:25 PM

  Jag transmission problems? Contact immediately, the NHTSA hotline center.(National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.) Either e-mail NHTSA Hotline@telesishq.com or call 1-888-327-4236. They will take your complaint seriously. If they have enough complaints, they will open an investigation and determine if a recall should be done. Sept 30,2008 my 1998 XJ8 started balking and the transmission fault light came on.The car did not want to move forward, but very slowly. in several miles, ... Read More

Jaguar XJ-Series

• Re: While comparing reviews of [marsha7]

  Written by: gregg_vw on Aug 8, 2008 6:45:51 AM

  Have you looked at a 2004 and up? They lengthened the wheelbase and raised the ceiling a bit, so you have more rear seat room. The L version has reclining rear seats, so you don't actually get the full wheelbase stretch for that model in additional leg room. The 2005 Jag has one of the best reliability/build quality ratings in its class. Jaguar, not Ford, provides the warranties. If you buy ... Read More

• While comparing reviews of

  Written by: marsha7 on Aug 7, 2008 7:21:13 PM

  a 2006 XJ8 and XJ8L to my friend's 2002 XJ8, a few questions came to mind... 1. the reviewers consider the 2006 XJ8 roomy, both front and back seats...did they lengthen the new design so that the 2006 XJ8 has the same rear seat room as the 2002 XJ8L???...(which would make the newer 2006 XJ8L even longer still???)... 2. HID headlights are standard on 2006, along with adjustable pedals (I am ... Read More

• Re: throttle body problem [nomasjag]

  Written by: jaglover2 on Feb 17, 2008 4:48:17 AM

  When I purchased my '01 XJ8 in July 2004 the car died with my wife while I was on a business trip. With the "Limp Home" feature she was able to drive it home. Being that it was a certified pre-owned, we called the dealer and they sent a tow truck to pick it up and also drop off a loaner. The diagnosis was a bad throttle body. Since the car ... Read More

• Need advice

  Written by: mark156 on Dec 19, 2007 3:57:54 PM

  I see in this Jaguar section that there is not a thread on prices paid, etc. A friend of mine is considering a 2008 XJ Vanden Plas... list is $76,000.... what would a realistic offer to give the dealer? Thanks, Mark156

Jaguar XJ-Series Electrical Glitches

• Re: Jaguar XJ-Series: Electrical Glitches [Mr_Shiftright]

  Written by: nmc1950 on Nov 21, 2007 5:16:24 PM

  Hi. I have a 2008 XJ VDP. My parking sensors on the front bumper are extremely sensitive. I pick up traffic as it moves in front of and along the front edge of the bumper as cars turn in front of me while stopped. Does anyone know if they can be adjusted to be less sensitive. Thanks Neil

Jaguar XJ-Series

• Jag or mercedes

  Written by: mhalliday on Oct 8, 2007 7:50:00 AM

  OK I started looking at a 2008 mercedes C class (very cool car, but in high demand , nad certainly no deals being given) Not wiling to pay full sticker for this I started looking at pre-owned. I was looking at mercedes E-class, and on a whim one day i decided to swing by the jaguar Dealership. I have to say this is more of an emotional stop as I have ... Read More

High End Luxury Cars

• New Jaguar?

  Written by: tagman on Nov 30, 2006 10:50:28 AM

  2008 or 2009 Jaguar XF to replace the S-type. Thank goodness. TagMan

• A possible error?

  Written by: dewey on Oct 13, 2006 9:21:08 AM

  A sporty four-wheel-drive coupe and a svelte minivan called the Luxury Sport Cruiser are slated to roll off the production line in 2008. There also appears to be a possible error in that Businessweek article. A AWD coupe is currently available in the form of a BMW 328xi coupe. I think what Businessweek meant is a four door coupe from BMW that will compete with the MB CLS during 2008. Personally ... Read More

New Aluminum Jaguars (XKR) - What do you think?

• Next S-Type to use all-new chassis

  Written by: xkss on Sep 5, 2006 5:43:28 PM

  The following is from an Automotive News article by Mark Rechtin in late June of this year: Geoff Polites, CEO of Jaguar and Land Rover, has said that the "redesigned S-Type will arrive in the United States in the spring of 2008" and it will use "an all-new platform."

High End Luxury Cars

• 2006 Detroit Autoshow Report (cont)

  Written by: merc1 on Jan 19, 2006 12:03:07 AM

  Rolls-Royce - Two Phantoms on display. One short, one long. The LWB model is a big as a Peterbuilt. I'm still not a fan of this car, but its presence is undeniable. I guess beauty and grace aren't part of the Rolls-Royce theme anymore because the Phantom is neither. Why the better looking (at least in photos) 100EX (future Corniche) hasn't been shown outside of L.A. yet is beyond me. Land-Rover ... Read More

• 2006 Detroit Autoshow Report (cont)

  Written by: merc1 on Jan 18, 2006 11:24:48 PM

  Lexus - Lexus had two LS460s on display, one short and one long. The long wheelbase car looks a little unbalanced to my eye. The room and features are first rate in the LS460L. Forget about the 7-Series comparisons, it doesn't look like a 7-Series. It looks like an upsized IS350 if anything. A little slab sided and lacking any detailing just like the IS, but the overall shape is inoffensive ... Read More

• Re: Brand directions [docnukem]

  Written by: fenn on Dec 27, 2005 10:11:43 AM

  I believe that Infiniti is working on a Q replacement, but little info or spy photos...so,it sure seems to be quite a secret project at this time. I think that they will probably nail it this time after the success with the M45. Acura seems to have missed the mark with the new RL. It is a well-built, nice car, but its appearance is so generic and bland that they get ... Read More

• lexusguy

  Written by: merc1 on Jun 24, 2004 3:51:29 AM

  Good points. This Japanese onslaught happened 20+ years ago with regular cars and Detroit survived, barely. The British as a whole had their entire automotive industry collaspe and wind up in German (VW, BMW) or American (Ford) hands. Think about it, Jaguar, Rolls-Royce, Bentley, and Aston-Martin....some of the most prestigious names in the history of the automobile are no longer British owned. The difference is that Germany is the driving automotive ... Read More

• maxhonda99

  Written by: merc1 on May 16, 2004 9:59:10 PM

  "The ES330 is no cheaper than a C-class. In fact, the majority of C-class sales come from the cheaper C240 and then you factor in the cheaper C230K and C230 hatch and the average price of a ES330 is much more than the average price of a C-class sold. Same with the RX330. The RX330 MSRPs right up there with the ML350 and the ML350 after discounts probably sells for alot ... Read More