2008 Jaguar XK-Series Consumer Reviews

The XKR is INCREDIBLE!!

Written by: cool on 05/24/2008

Vehicle

2008 Jaguar XK-Series XKR 2dr Convertible (4.2L 8cyl S/C 6A)

Review

I just picked up my brand new 08 XKR convertible, and it is a blast!! In my opinion, it is the best looking car for under 100k. I am glad I got this over the 6 series. It has great performance and great sound! I get looks from everybody. My son loves to drive it as well.

Favorite Features

ASL - limits how fast you can go (helpful for staying under the speed limit), looks, interior materials, wheels, "S" mode, comfort and a lot more.

Suggested Improvements

Make more room in the back - no normal sized human can fit in the back (possibly an infant). Trunk space could be a little bigger. It's very low to the ground - I already scratched the bumper going down my driveway.

2 out 2 people found this review helpful

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A great GT - luxury and performance

Written by: owner1 on 04/06/2008

Vehicle

2008 Jaguar XK-Series XKR 2dr Hatchback (4.2L 8cyl S/C 6A)

Review

I have owned 3 porsches and several bmws as well. Had every intention of purchasing m6 until completed test drives. Test drove 911s, m6, and maserati GT in addition to xkr. An absolutely beautiful car inside and out. I thought performed better (felt over engineered) and far better looking vehicle than m6, had much better luxury appointments (like gorgeous suede cabin top interior and superior nav) and much better curb appeal than 911s. While 911s is better handling car, I found the xkr to be quicker. While the maserati gt is an equally if not more elegant car, it didn't come close to xkr on drive performance

Favorite Features

extraordinarily quick acceleration from 75-120, tremendous variable exhaust tones, one of the most beautiful cars on road

Suggested Improvements

should lengthen the car to accomodate 4 (limited headroom), the front end starts to flutter a bit at 130 and above

7 out 8 people found this review helpful

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Best Car in a Long time to hit the roads

Written by: Ali Asaad on 03/17/2008

Vehicle

2008 Jaguar XK-Series XKR 2dr Hatchback (4.2L 8cyl S/C 6A)

Review

What a car! This car is top. Best I have owned. It's legend, piece of art and best driving experience to hit the road in a long time.

Favorite Features

Power, style and handling.

Suggested Improvements

No iPod, the sound system is a bit weak when tuned to the radio. I got Alpine sound system and its dearly enough.

1 out 1 people found this review helpful

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Oh my GOSH!!

Written by: Leos A.C. on 02/20/2008

Vehicle

2008 Jaguar XK-Series XKR 2dr Hatchback (4.2L 8cyl S/C 6A)

Review

I drive many cars before I make a buying decision. Not this time. 5 minutes into my test drive I went back to the delaership and signed the paperwork. The only thing better than the drive and the beautifully updated interior is the exterior which is clearly the nicest looking car on the road. Have only had it for a few weeks but each day gets better and better.

Favorite Features

Head turning quotient of the exterior

Suggested Improvements

Voice activated sound system and navigation. A little more thought could probably give way to a more useable back seat even if they are just fold downs.

7 out 7 people found this review helpful

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You're going to want one

Written by: DeanR on 08/30/2007

Vehicle

2008 Jaguar XK-Series XK 2dr Hatchback (4.2L 8cyl 6A)

Review

This car is incredible. It is hands down, the sexiest, best driving, daily-driving automobile made, and it is a reasonable value. I also own a SL500, and aside from the hardtop convertible, not one item holds up to the Jag. Don't be fooled by the car magazine comparisons and ratings. While the Jag holds up pretty well anyway, the tests put too much emphasis on empirical performance, and ignore what most people really care about in a car, which are good looks, and how you feel driving it. The Jag has sufficient performance, a solid, rich feel, a growl when it needs one, and is downright beautiful. You cannot walk away from this car without looking back for a double take.

Favorite Features

It's looks. It's solid feel. It's toney exhaust - when pressured.

Suggested Improvements

The F-1 paddle shifters are easy to bump when driving, and the car automatically upshifts, and then stays in sport-manual mode, until you shift the J-shift knob from D to S, and then back to D. There are also some quirky electronic stuff with the Navigation which would otherwise be perfect.

69 out 72 people found this review helpful

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