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A great Cat!!
Mike Jag, 01/15/2023
2002 Jaguar XJ-Series Vanden Plas 4dr Sedan (4.0L 8cyl 5A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
Always loved Jaguar's but never owned one. Being a car lover I found one, a 2003 model with the old classic styling - an X308 with high miles but reasonably well looked after. The vehicle is definitely old school and can manifest some quirky "Jag" symptoms mostly electrical. The AJV8 is a super engine with the exception of earlier models which had timing tensioner issues. Once replaced or fixed however this becomes an excellent power plant built by Jaguar not Ford. This V8 has been used in the Lincoln LS and some other Ford V8 examples. Power is smooth with 290 HP and the German transmission is super smooth if serviced properly. Ride is quiet and balanced and for a heavy car (steel body) it handles remarkably well and goes where it's pointed. The Vanden Plas has huge space in the rear and the fold down wood trays though odd add a touch of elegance & class. The front seating area is rather cramped as is usual with Jaguar's but the complete package of this car makes up for this annoying inconvenience. This is truly old school elegance but delivers effortlessly when you need to move in a graceful way. Wonderful vehicle if you find a well maintained one. Stick to the later model's 2002 - 2003
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There's None Better
The Panz, 06/03/2002
2002 Jaguar XJ-Series Vanden Plas 4dr Sedan (4.0L 8cyl 5A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
This is my second Jag and if it is anything like the first I'll be estactic. I had a XJ8 before, now I went for the Vanden Plas...wow, what a difference in ride and confort. The last one was excellent, this one is subperb. It's a darn shame they're going to change the vehicle next year, as this is one classic style vehicle that doesn't get old.
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Love My 2nd XJR
Randy Walker, 03/17/2008
2002 Jaguar XJ-Series XJR 4dr Sedan (4.0L 8cyl S/C 5A)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
My favorite car every. I loved my straight 6 cyl supercharged 97 but this 02 is even better. Unlimited smooth instant rear wheel power with fully defeatable trac. Light them up through 3rd! Perfect for dad with a few kids. Great everyday driver!! Tires and brakes are pricey. I have 94k as of now, bought with 19k. Highly maintained all services and drives so well I find myself leaving the music off just to hear the engine and car itself. Nothing drives like this car. I have come close to wrecking cheap rental cars many times. Tires squeal when I am turning and braking. Seems I wait to long too turn and wait too long to brake in thise cheap cars.
The King of Cars
tlh77, 10/28/2006
2002 Jaguar XJ-Series Vanden Plas 4dr Sedan (4.0L 8cyl 5A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
This car feels like you're driving a cloud. Extremely smooth ride, an amazing drive with superior power.
Sweet!!
DAMSr, 04/09/2007
2002 Jaguar XJ-Series XJ Sport 4dr Sedan (4.0L 8cyl 5A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Very smooth car. I have it in Zircon Blue with Oatmeal leather. Good gas mileage. Good ergonomics. Great sound system. Superb handling. I have owned BMW, Lexus and MERCEDES. Love the Jags.