Used 2001 Jaguar XJ-Series XJ8 L 4dr Sedan (4.0L 8cyl 5A) Consumer Reviews
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01 XJ8L - A good buy for me
drobin9353, 08/10/2007
Jaguar XJ-Series XJ8 L 4dr Sedan (4.0L 8cyl 5A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
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.
Not a Primary Car
XJ8L Owner, 06/24/2004
Jaguar XJ-Series XJ8 L 4dr Sedan (4.0L 8cyl 5A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
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.
XJ8-L
Richard , 04/21/2008
Jaguar XJ-Series XJ8 L 4dr Sedan (4.0L 8cyl 5A)
1 of 4 people found this review helpful
This car is a great addition to my fleet. I bought it for a cruiser/weekend car, but I can't seem to keep myself out of it. I love the sound system and the power everything is outstanding. It is a well built vehicle and doesn't leak at all. The design of the interior is spacious and very welcoming. It is definitely a head turner. The car is heavy on a steel frame so tires and brakes do not last as long as they should. The brakes are a dual soft system and the rotors ware quickly. They provide superb stopping power but will need to be replaced soon and and often.
lemon
Hipexec, 02/14/2003
Jaguar XJ-Series XJ8 L 4dr Sedan (4.0L 8cyl 5A)
0 of 5 people found this review helpful
This is an overrated, overpriced lemon! My Chrysler Concorde LXi has more features, better climate control, more power, bigger trunk. They sold me the car with Pirelli tires that wore out at 20,000 miles! Little things like it has no compass built-in. It doen't go in the snow, and the heat of Phoenix causes it to overheat. Where does it go well? I don't know.