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Used 2002 Jaguar XK-Series Consumer Reviews

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4.75 out of 5 stars

XKR2001

nbryden, 10/24/2004
2001 Jaguar XK-Series XKR 2dr Convertible (4.0L 8cyl S/C 5A)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful

I have experienced zero problems with this car - it is well constructed and has a high quality feel to all parts. It has exceptional power and handles corners as if it were on rails. All instruments are easily viewed and the driver and passenger compartments are comfortable though not spacious - there is adequate headroom. I miss certain features that were included in the XJS, particularly the automatic side mirror tilt when reversing - the reverse sensors compensate but not completely. There are numerous blind spots when reversing. "Back seat" is almost useless except for bags, jackets and obviously insurance rates. Overall, this is the best performing and constructed car I have owned

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4.63 out of 5 stars

Jag XK8 Great Drive!

sporter, 04/07/2002
2001 Jaguar XK-Series XK8 2dr Convertible (4.0L 8cyl 5A)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful

I LOVE this car. It's even better thanI thought it would be! I bought the car because I've always admired the Jaguar look. I expected that driving the car wouldn't be as great an experience as looking at it. But I was wrong - driving is just as enjoyable! For my money, the Jaguar XK is far and away the best looking (late model) convertible available. For it to be as great to drive (short or long distances) is a bonus that makes the car impossible to beat.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

XKR - Simply The Best!

BriteRedJagXKR, 04/26/2009
2001 Jaguar XK-Series XKR 2dr Convertible (4.0L 8cyl S/C 5A)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful

I previously owned a 1998 XK8 and after totaling it I felt like I lost one of my children! I do love this car. Now I own a 2001 XKR and it's just tweaked enough to make the XK8 even better. Sorry they discontinued this body style. It's sleek without being overdone. It's macho yet feminine. The curves are a woman, the power and the hood design are a man. What better combo in styling? I can get 21 mph easily. NOT BAD!!! My only criticism is the steering. It is so fine that if you look to the left you can easily be there without meaning to. That being said...no one drives my car but me and Hubby! Driving is pure pleasure even on travel trips of 10 hours. Go Buy One!

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4.38 out of 5 stars

Great vacation car

rmk, 03/18/2007
2002 Jaguar XK-Series XKR 2dr Convertible (4.0L 8cyl S/C 5A)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful

Just try to fit a suitcase or two and golf clubs into the new MB, Lexus or new Jag XK. Can't do it with the new cool hard/convertible tops down. Top down, trunk space gone. I really like the clean look of the new disappearing hard convt tops but not at the expense of the trunk. I use this car to take to the coast or mountains for vacation and pleasure driving. It has a large trunk and is very powerful, comfortable. I will not be getting a new one due to the trunk space issues.

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4 out of 5 stars

Parade Worthy

Lynda, 05/20/2018
2002 Jaguar XK-Series XK8 2dr Convertible (4.0L 8cyl 5A)
11 of 12 people found this review helpful

This fantastic model is no longer made, the body style is a classic. For a high performance car fuel economy is great. Offers sport mode and shift. No problem getting repairs, most repairs are consistent with routine wear and tear for the age of car. Oil pan in front low position makes is susceptible to damage if scraped by going over cement parking blocks.

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5 out of 5 stars
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