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Used 2008 Jaguar XK-Series Consumer Reviews

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4.63 out of 5 stars

You're going to want one

DeanR, 08/31/2007
2008 Jaguar XK-Series XK 2dr Coupe (4.2L 8cyl 6A)
15 of 15 people found this review helpful

This car is incredible. It is hands down, the sexiest, best driving, daily-driving automobile made, and it is a reasonable value. I also own a SL500, and aside from the hardtop convertible, not one item holds up to the Jag. Don't be fooled by the car magazine comparisons and ratings. While the Jag holds up pretty well anyway, the tests put too much emphasis on empirical performance, and ignore what most people really care about in a car, which are good looks, and how you feel driving it. The Jag has sufficient performance, a solid, rich feel, a growl when it needs one, and is downright beautiful. You cannot walk away from this car without looking back for a double take.

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4.5 out of 5 stars

A great GT - luxury and performance

owner1, 04/06/2008
2008 Jaguar XK-Series XKR 2dr Coupe (4.2L 8cyl S/C 6A)
15 of 15 people found this review helpful

I have owned 3 porsches and several bmws as well. Had every intention of purchasing m6 until completed test drives. Test drove 911s, m6, and maserati GT in addition to xkr. An absolutely beautiful car inside and out. I thought performed better (felt over engineered) and far better looking vehicle than m6, had much better luxury appointments (like gorgeous suede cabin top interior and superior nav) and much better curb appeal than 911s. While 911s is better handling car, I found the xkr to be quicker. While the maserati gt is an equally if not more elegant car, it didn't come close to xkr on drive performance

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Made a good choice

fred, 09/05/2009
2008 Jaguar XK-Series XK 2dr Coupe (4.2L 8cyl 6A)
13 of 13 people found this review helpful

My 2006 Cayman was rough, cramped and edgy. I love my new Jag; it has decent performance, good manners and is one of the most beautiful cars I have ever seen. I have discovered that it handles and drives better when being pushed. The fact that I paid about the same for the Jag as the poor man's Porsche is a bonus. The left over 2009s are a great buy if you can find one.

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5 out of 5 stars

Wasn't even looking for a Jaguar

Italian Forza, 12/06/2006
2007 Jaguar XK-Series XK 2dr Coupe (4.2L 8cyl 6A)
32 of 35 people found this review helpful

I stumbled across this car while shopping for a Range Rover for my wife. I bought it on the spot. Strikingly beautiful. This car has such a gorgeous design that I just stare at it outside my office window until I give in to the call of the wild and take it out for a spin. I just came off a 4 year relationship with a Maserati Coupe. This XK provides "most" of the performance of the Maserati with the added level of luxury and comfort. Maybe I'm getting old, but when I want to be "sporty" I start to bang off shifts with the paddles. When I want to take it easy, full automatic does the trick. This is my first Jaguar and I am absolutely in love. I just hope it is reliable.Wish me luck

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4.63 out of 5 stars

XK Coupe for Carrera and no regrets.

JCmd, 07/04/2008
2008 Jaguar XK-Series XK 2dr Coupe (4.2L 8cyl 6A)
9 of 9 people found this review helpful

Traded in a 2 year old Carrera with many, many problems for a more beautiful car. Although not the handling of the Porsche, this is a true GT with plenty of room, comfortable ride, and admirable get-up-and-go.

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