2003 Jaguar XK-Series Consumer Reviews

Singing in the Rain with my Top down!

Written by: Simone on 11/22/2003

Vehicle

2003 Jaguar XK-Series XKR 2dr Convertible (4.2L 8cyl S/C 6A)

Review

This car has changed my life,liturally! I no longer stress in traffic jams, I have the convertible top up or down with ONE touch of a button,I feel safe and it almost drives itself. Their are features to let you know how far you are behind and in front of and obstacle with a ring of a ascending bell. My trunk is HUGE, holds 2 sets of golf clubs and ALL the Holiday Shopping I can do in one day! I look forward to going to the store a quick errand. When I drive I am wrapped in Performance and Luxury.

Favorite Features

I love all the toys, gadgets, buttons and the sound system. I feel like I'm at a concert in Carnegie Hall. The body style is sleek and unmatched by any other automobile. I truly LOVE it.

Suggested Improvements

CD player inside car. It is so inconvenient in the trunk.

3 out 3 people found this review helpful

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Fun car, build quality weak

Written by: bobsmith on 11/05/2003

Vehicle

2003 Jaguar XK-Series XK8 2dr Convertible (4.2L 8cyl 6A)

Review

Performance and styling are outstanding. The factory quality has declined over the previous jaguar I had. The interior headline is impossibile to keep clean and the boot for the top is antiquated.

Favorite Features

Styling is magnificient, power is great, easy to use top.

Suggested Improvements

Improved build quality and body shake. Need to have an automatic boot for the top.

3 out 6 people found this review helpful

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The Bomb

Written by: Ericp on 07/16/2003

Vehicle

2003 Jaguar XK-Series XK8 2dr Coupe (4.2L 8cyl 6A)

Review

This is my fav. car! I am so glad my dad decided to get this work of art for me! if u are considering getting this car my words to you are wat r u waiting for!?? It makes me feel like i am the happiest 16 year old in the world. My words to you:Get one now!!!!!!!!!1

Favorite Features

I love all the wood work in the interior! It is just great to get into a car and see a dash full of love and class! lol crazy huh? As soon as my foot hits the gas its gone. i was goin like 100 on the freeway before I noticed!It is the best!!!!!!

Suggested Improvements

Well i am 16 so i like to drive really fast and this car does not help me to resist the urge to speed so if u r a fast driver in a car with 150hp do not get this car because u will be at 100 mph before u know it!!!!!! other than that this is the best car ever!!!!!!!!!!

0 out 5 people found this review helpful

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Bad news when problems happen

Written by: PerryR on 06/20/2003

Vehicle

2003 Jaguar XK-Series XKR 2dr Convertible (4.2L 8cyl S/C 6A)

Review

I just had my 2003XKR break down while I on a trip. My steering went out. Jahuar does not keep replacement parts! They kept telling me "next day" stories on when it would be fixed. After almost three weeks I got the car back. Now I am getting the roal run around on what they promised to reimbusement for travel to get back home. Beware...this company wants to sell you a car, but does not live up to any of the after the sale promises. Its' always a story as to why someone else gave you wron information.

Favorite Features

Suggested Improvements

Tell the truth..if they don't have the parts. Let the comsumer know that repair times are going to be extended and deal with you fairly!

1 out 7 people found this review helpful

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The fastest Gentleman's Club in England

Written by: David Ford on 05/06/2003

Vehicle

2003 Jaguar XK-Series XKR 2dr Coupe (4.2L 8cyl S/C 6A)

Review

OK, so I'm biased. I'm a Brit, work both in the US and the UK - but the XKR is the second I've had - and the 2003 model is my latest purchase for my UK travels. I've driven stacks of different and very nice cars - but something just keeps me in these Jaguars. Perhaps it's the feeling that any moment the waiter will come over and ask if sir would care for another Pimm's.. All that leather and walnut combined with neck snapping acceleration make this a seriously quick tool for demolishing distances in style, grace and comfort. I guess (proudly) it's something that us Brits still do well

Favorite Features

6 speed Auto box is a dream and far better than the old 5 speed. CATS with the 20in wheels transforms the handling of the car from sharp knife to scalpel.

Suggested Improvements

More footwell space (only 1/2 inch needed) with better pedal heights for those of us over 6 foot tall and with big feet! Ban the use of cup holders in this car - all owners should sign a pledge to maintain the standards...!

0 out 1 people found this review helpful

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E-Type Redux

Written by: Chat Noir on 05/03/2003

Vehicle

2003 Jaguar XK-Series XK8 2dr Coupe (4.2L 8cyl 6A)

Review

For 30 years, I've always owned a sports car as my primary transport -- because I just really love to drive. The XK8 is really my first sports car (if you can call it that) for grownups. Actually, it's really a GT or a GGT (Greatest Grand Tourer) with the emphasis on the "Gee!" It's kinda like the girl you marry, after you've had a lot of flings. Nothing else comes close to the coupe for poise and polish. It's design is timeless -- like its lineal ancester, the XKE. You don't own this car for the numbers -- you own it for its style. It's incredibly sleek and sexy and just whispers elegance. It's a lady.

Favorite Features

Style, style, style. The interior feels more posh than a Rolls. And all that burled walnut everywhere. Everyone thinks its an Aston Martin, but I think it's more refined.

Suggested Improvements

The six speed automatic is devine, but couldn't they build one with a clutch?

2 out 2 people found this review helpful

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My XKR

Written by: Timothy A Reed on 04/14/2003

Vehicle

2003 Jaguar XK-Series XKR 2dr Coupe (4.2L 8cyl S/C 6A)

Review

I Live in Alaska and this car runs very good in snow and on ice and the CATS is great!

Favorite Features

The adaptive cruise control is wonderful! Love the looks of the XKR

Suggested Improvements

1 out 1 people found this review helpful

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Awesome British motoring

Written by: WL on 02/24/2003

Vehicle

2003 Jaguar XK-Series XKR 2dr Coupe (4.2L 8cyl S/C 6A)

Review

Owning one of these Jags is like owning a piece of history. Most people don't realize that the XJ and XK series are still hand assembled over in Conventry. All the leather and woodwork is still done by hand! Only the British can produce something so beautiful. I can't tell you how many people have come up to me on the street to comment on it's beauty (can you blame them?) I am very impressed with Jaguar's realiability improvements. I don't have to pay for anything for 4 years, not even oil changes! I absolutely love this car and seeing them made in England has made me a fanatic. I would highly recommend a tour in Coventry for all of you Jag lovers.

Favorite Features

Awesome performance coupled with a wonderful purring engine, powerful Brembo brakes, easy-to-use NAV, hand- crafted interior

Suggested Improvements

Better cup holders, but for a European car, it could be worse; other than that, absolutely nothing.

5 out 5 people found this review helpful

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XKR Coupe 03

Written by: XKR=SWEET on 02/23/2003

Vehicle

2003 Jaguar XK-Series XKR 2dr Coupe (4.2L 8cyl S/C 6A)

Review

The 03' XKR coupe coupled with the 20" wheels and the Brembro brake kit makes this car one the most appealing car on the road. In the past I had a 01' XKR coupe and I've noticed hardly any differeces on the 03' car except cosmetics. The 400Hp gives the exact same result of the 01'.

Favorite Features

The car is quite cozy, has all the bells & whistles anyone could ask. The Alpine sound system w/ Subwoofer gives amazing sound quality and music you can feel.

Suggested Improvements

The only thing I suggest that jaguar do to the car is impove it's gas consumption, it's as if I'm at the gas station. Also Jaguar could improve the car by making it lighter, the car is a tank.

4 out 4 people found this review helpful

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Perfection.

Written by: Dubii on 02/18/2003

Vehicle

2003 Jaguar XK-Series XKR 2dr Convertible (4.2L 8cyl S/C 6A)

Review

I would spend my last $85k on this car and have no regrets. In fact, I think I did. Simply the most incredible car I have ever seen, driven, or owned. Makes my previous S55 Benz look like a Yugo. Never has there been a more beautiful shaping of sheet metal in the history of the automobile, add to that the technology and performance and quality and you have a perfect 10.

Favorite Features

Beauty. Style. Grace. Power. Class. Luxury. Quality. Technology.

Suggested Improvements

All-aluminum like the XJ obviously, but DON'T CHANGE THE STYLING! Tires that last more that 9000 miles would be nice too hehe.

2 out 3 people found this review helpful

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