Used 2008 Jaguar XJ-Series Consumer Reviews
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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.
Not just another pretty face
Frisko4me, 01/01/2008
2008 Jaguar XJ-Series Super V8 4dr Sedan (4.2L 8cyl S/C 6A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
The nicest car I have ever owned, and I have owned many. Very comfortable new seats for 2008. I previously owned a 2004 XJR and this car is much more comfortable. Recently drove 3000 freeway miles, and love this car. Lots of leg room front and rear. Amazing 400 horsepower, this car can be a rocket. Yet, very good on gas, averaged over 23 MPG.
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?