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.
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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2008 Jaguar XJ-Series for sale near you
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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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