Used 2008 Jaguar XJ-Series Consumer Reviews
Used XJ-Series for sale
We have a limited number of reviews for the 2008 XJ-Series, so we've included reviews for other years of the XJ-Series since its last redesign.
Incredible Jaguar XJ 2008
Spitfire, 04/24/2019
updated 04/26/2021
2008 Jaguar XJ-Series Vanden Plas 4dr Sedan (4.2L 8cyl 6A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
Bought him in 2015 with 74000 miles, # in 1/2 years later still love him!!! Great look, reliable, excellent gas mileage! Superb comfort! We have a 2018 Porsche Panamera, a 2018 Targa, 2018 Corvette and a Classic Mercedes W 124. We ove it all! But the Jaguar Ryde is a BLAST of comfort!! Sold it on 02/2021 with 99470 miles! Really a great car , great gas mileage and very reliable!
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Same Drive as VP
Patty, 05/17/2008
2007 Jaguar XJ-Series XJ8 L 4dr Sedan (4.2L 8cyl 6A)
7 of 8 people found this review helpful
I have owned a Jaguar since 2002. I first purchased the Vanden Plas, which I still have. The just recently purchased the XJ8 LWB, which drives even better (maybe because it is newer), but never the less, the drive is smooth. The luxury is to die for and it is an overall showstopper, head rocker. This car is not cheap on the wallet, but classy in the street and when you need to get there, (your there). If it is luxury you want, this Jaguar is what you need, if you are worried about your wallet a (Pinch Buggy) is what you need. The question is which is more important, for me it was the drive, the look and the dependability, and Jaguar has all of these.
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Embarrassingly joyful to own
Marvin, 03/04/2018
updated 09/06/2019
2007 Jaguar XJ-Series XJ8 L 4dr Sedan (4.2L 8cyl 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
More than you expect! Beautiful style; friends, relatives, casuals can't help but comment in envying way. Fast; minimal repairs in my 9 yrs. ownership. Over 20 mpg really! It's now 12 model yrs. old and don't know if i should look for a newer vehicle or take my chances going forward, knowing how costly Jag repairs can be. For now, staying pat. PS. Handles and accelerates like a sports car. Should be sold as a luxury sports sedan. Still on my original tires. Finally chsnged tires (costco had a good sale, so couldn't resist getting my girl a new pair of shoes). Continues to get admiring looks from others. Been contrmplating a newer vehicle but almost all new car seto be trying to look like every orher car.
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Beautiful Car
Paul F., 10/15/2006
2007 Jaguar XJ-Series XJ8 4dr Sedan (4.2L 8cyl 6A)
30 of 47 people found this review helpful
It may not appeal to the more contemporary types, but the Jaguar XJ8 is the most satisfying luxury sedan money can buy. It has style, it has ultra-luxury and comfort, it has unshakable ride quality, a silky-smooth 300hp V8 mated to a fantastic six-speed automatic, and all the features anyone would ever want or need. All in all, if you don't want your average BMW or Mercedes, this is the car to get.
Maintenance
Al, 06/29/2010
2008 Jaguar XJ-Series XJ8 L 4dr Sedan (4.2L 8cyl 6A)
9 of 13 people found this review helpful
I have owned the car for a little over a year and the air-conditioning went out. We I took it in the said the brake pads had to be replaced. We only have 15,000 miles on the car. The dealer mechanic said we would have to change them every 20,000 miles or less. This does not seem right. Is this a design flaw in the car?
Aging Well, Surprisingly Peppy
Melvin, 08/18/2022
2007 Jaguar XJ-Series XJ8 4dr Sedan (4.2L 8cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
This is my third Jaguar XJ, so I had some idea of what to expect. My first two were '96 and '95 XJ6 models, and as most Jag enthusiasts would agree, these older machines were uncomplicated and bulletproof. I drove the '96 for 14 years, and sold it still running like a champ at 220k miles. The 2007 XJ8 I have now owned about a year is not as stylish to me, but it doesn't fail to draw major compliments everywhere I go. Contrary to some of the statements in the review, I do not find any of the controls to be complicated or incomprehensible. The J-shifter is somewhat odd, but it has been standard on these cars for over twenty years, so I have no idea why anyone would complain about it. Unless you plan to manually shift this very competent automatic transmission, the shifter works like any other console-mounted transmission. This XJ8 had 155k miles on it when I bought it, and has 168k now. It needed two front air shocks in the first year, but considering that it only cost me $4 400 to drive home from LA to Vegas, that was a reasonable repair. I'm gonna finish with the fun part. Due to its primarily aluminum construction the car feels light and nimble. In standard trim the 300 horsepower V8 moves this big car, which weighs only 3,800 lbs., off the line like a rocket, with a exhaust note more like a Dodge Charger. It's a beast! And here's the best part...it gets crazy good gas mileage. I've gotten 22-26 mpg on the highway! This one is silver with the custom chrome 5 spoke wheels that look like a starfish with black interior. I had the windows are tinted dark all the way around. I'm gonna drive it until it drops. Love this car!!!
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Still Growling -2/28/2018
Bill M., 03/01/2018
2007 Jaguar XJ-Series XJ8 L 4dr Sedan (4.2L 8cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
In Radiant Red, people always say, "What a beautiful car!, is it yours?" And Lexus / Infinity have to style after 2-year old Audi's. And Honda, excuse me, Acura, don't get me started.
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Cry in' Time
Barbara Billiot, 01/24/2017
2007 Jaguar XJ-Series Vanden Plas 4dr Sedan (4.2L 8cyl 6A)
3 of 9 people found this review helpful
Love it! Hate to sell it but have two other vehicles and don't Use it as should be used! It will break my heart but it's for its own good and someone else's luck!
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