2001 Jaguar XJ-Series Consumer Reviews

01 XJ8L - A good buy for me

Written by: drobin9353 on 08/10/2007

Vehicle

2001 Jaguar XJ-Series XJ8 L 4dr Sedan (4.0L 8cyl 5A)

Review

Has met every expectation. No customary brake problems (luck?). Smooth transmission. No oil leaks even at 72,000 miles. Occasional little nuisances crop up: auto tilt mirror failed to auto tilt, fixed by removing and reinserting all fuses in back seat kick panels (none were blown). Outstanding handling in snow w/4 very aggressive snow tires (forget all-seasons). Uses a little more oil than a car of this price range ever should (1 qt about 1,000 miles). Lack of a local dealer will influence me to trade below 100,000 miles.

Favorite Features

Exterior style. Interior fit and finish. Excellent sound system.

Suggested Improvements

Cup holder is nearly worthless - too close together. Trunk is too small but a larger one could ruin the sleek lines.

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The Last "Real" Jaguar Sedan

Written by: John Mulvihill on 07/01/2007

Vehicle

2001 Jaguar XJ-Series Vanden Plas Supercharged 4dr Sedan (4.0L 8cyl S/C 5A)

Review

Ford owned Jaguar when this car was on the drawing boards, but left the Brits alone to create the last "Lyons-era" big Jaguar saloon, 100% British in components, design, and construction. The result is the finest XJ ever. It's low-slung (5" lower than today's luxury cars) and gorgeous. In the best Jaguar tradition, this big sedan is silky, quiet, and fast. Only a handful of supercharged VDPs are produced by Jaguar every year, and all are pre-sold. Supercharged VDPs are the ultimate Jaguars, and this generation of XJs is the finest of the breed. Tightening safety and fuel economy standards mean we'll never see cars like this again.

Favorite Features

The car's power, smoothness, and classic beauty make for a wonderful combination. Throw in leather and wood as only the Brits can do those materials, and you have a luxury car unlike any other, short of a Bentley!

Suggested Improvements

All the improvements have been made, and can be found in the new generation of XJs -- from 2004 on.

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2001 XJR

Written by: 2001 XJR on 04/17/2007

Vehicle

2001 Jaguar XJ-Series XJR 4dr Sedan (4.0L 8cyl S/C 5A)

Review

Excellent car!! Fun to drive, great power and handling! Sexy, stylish and elegant! British Racing Green at its best!!

Favorite Features

Suggested Improvements

1 out 2 people found this review helpful

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0-60 in 5.4

Written by: Peter on 01/18/2007

Vehicle

2001 Jaguar XJ-Series Vanden Plas Supercharged 4dr Sedan (4.0L 8cyl S/C 5A)

Review

Bought in Canada and stuck with a speedo calibrated in klicks. Replaced front shocks two years ago. Replacing rear shocks this month. Transient engine shutdown dealer cannot diagnose... goes into failsafe mode. An outstanding car that lives up to all of its hype and more. Would not drive anything else. Performance for a 5,000 lb car is incredible. Pirelli P6 are ok for summer. Must use Blizzak for winter... makes it go like a tank in the snow.

Favorite Features

Supercharged engine so sweet and smooth. Effortless tranny.

Suggested Improvements

Mirror turnsignals. Memory mirrors. Profile of interior mirror too big... obscures vital part of windshield.

3 out 3 people found this review helpful

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2001 Jag XJR

Written by: Panzzax on 11/10/2005

Vehicle

2001 Jaguar XJ-Series XJR 4dr Sedan (4.0L 8cyl S/C 5A)

Review

Some electrical probs also with engine mgmt system.

Favorite Features

Fun to drive

Suggested Improvements

Rear leg-room minimal for 4 passenger car

2 out 4 people found this review helpful

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I LIKE the car

Written by: Dean Waddle on 10/22/2005

Vehicle

2001 Jaguar XJ-Series XJ8 4dr Sedan (4.0L 8cyl 5A)

Review

I LIKE the car a lot. Great stereo, great comfort, great accelleration when you want to pass, and you can pass anyone doing less than 150 mph. What's not to like.

Favorite Features

Great stereo

Suggested Improvements

The paint like all the new cars is so thin that if someone brushes against it when it is dirty the scratches go through to the undercoat. Better quality paint needed.

1 out 1 people found this review helpful

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Black Cat

Written by: Peter on 05/20/2005

Vehicle

2001 Jaguar XJ-Series Vanden Plas Supercharged 4dr Sedan (4.0L 8cyl S/C 5A)

Review

Bought used. Car has performed flawlessly ever since. Silky ride, very roomy back seat in the stretch sedan. The smoothest ride in the world. Gets around 27 MPG at 70 MPH, typically 19 MPG in city.

Favorite Features

Performance: 0-60 in 5.4 sec. Handling: Neutral steer on hard cornering Ride: exquisite Auto-dim rearview mirror Garage opener in overhead console Cruise controls on steering wheel.

Suggested Improvements

Eliminate silly headlamp washers. Add auto-dipping on bright lights. Move disk player to car interior. Add an EZpass transponder capability.

1 out 1 people found this review helpful

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My 1st Jag

Written by: tex2007 on 03/29/2005

Vehicle

2001 Jaguar XJ-Series XJ8 4dr Sedan (4.0L 8cyl 5A)

Review

..always owned BMW or Mercedes. Never owned black vehicle or Jag..till now. My NEXT vehicle will be a black Jag too. L-O-V-E this car! It's nimble, aggressive when necessary and a real head turner. Next Jag will have the Navigation system too. This one is a CPO car which adds to my driving pleasure and peace of mind.

Favorite Features

Chrome wheels and Alpine stereo.

Suggested Improvements

...for the 2001 model, nothing.

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2001 XJ8

Written by: jk8 on 10/05/2004

Vehicle

2001 Jaguar XJ-Series XJ8 4dr Sedan (4.0L 8cyl 5A)

Review

THIS IS BY FAR THE BEST CAR I HAVE EVER PURCHASED! I HAVE 2 CLASSIC JAGUARS & LOVE THE FACT THAT THIS CAR WILL NEVER GO OUT OF STYLE. I HAVE WORKED HARD FOR MY MONEY & AFTER SHOPPING OTHE LUXURY CARS, THIS CAR WON HANDS DOWN!

Favorite Features

THE COMFORT ON LONG TRIPS

Suggested Improvements

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Not a Primary Car

Written by: XJ8L Owner on 06/24/2004

Vehicle

2001 Jaguar XJ-Series XJ8 L 4dr Sedan (4.0L 8cyl 5A)

Review

The XJ8L is sublimely comfortable for front seat passengers - and moreso for those in the back. But don't buy this car if you're going to use it every day to commute in. The fact that it is an "L" model makes it incredibly difficult to park. Guzzles gas like crazy. Guzzles oil like crazy. TERRIBLE BRAKES! They started squealing after about 2000 miles. Expensive luxury cars like this should not have brakes that scream like banshees. Had brake pads ground still didn't fix it. Had brakes replaced for $800 and it isn't as loud but it is still a noticeable squeal. Wood panels on doors feel loose. Generally bad ergonomics.

Favorite Features

Incredibly comfortable. Great pickup, very fast at the expense of fuel. Big trunk. Tons of room in the back seat. Lots of nooks and crannies to keep things from the public eye (sunglass holder, center armrest storage, big glove box etc.) Stereo controls on steering wheel.

Suggested Improvements

Improve brakes - the current ones are TERRIBLE. Use crazier glue on those wood panels for the doors. Improve ergonomics. Move the cupholders, add more of them, and make them not so flimsy! Add auxilliary input to stereo for iPod users.

2 out 3 people found this review helpful

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