Jaguar XJ8 3.2 Reviews

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Jaguar XJ8 3.2
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Average Ratings for Jaguar XJ8 3.2

  • Performance4.6 stars
  • Practicality4.1 stars
  • Reliability4.8 stars
  • Value for Money4.1 stars
  • Reviewer Ratings4.4 stars
  • Overall Rating4.6 stars

6 Reviews For Jaguar XJ8 3.2

  • Guest 29th Aug 2009

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    Jaguar XJ8 3.2 Before puchasing listen/check carefully for a very slightly lumpy idle. This may well be worn timing chains/tensioners which cost over £450 plus time to fit, I believe early tensioners were made of nylon? which have a tendency to wear/split. The car is otherwise very reliable and if your annual mileage isn't particularly high can be used economically. Extremely comfortable and stylish in every respect, excellent control features on all models, climate control, cruise control and top quality sound system. These later model XJ8's are a dream come true for the British luxury market enthusiast. Top tip (for purchasers of any car), drive it like you own it on your test drive and apologise for accelerating hard up hill (checking mirrors for smoke etc.) and braking hard downhill, before you do it!

  • ccdoshi 17th Nov 2008

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    There are two cars in the world that I would buy just for their engines. One is a BMW M3, the other a Jaguar XJ8.
    Introduced in September 1997 the Jag is fitted with an aluminium V8. Even the smallest 3.2 litre version produces 240bhp, and the standard 4 litre has 290bhp boosted to a whopping 390bhp in the supercharged XJR. Whichever engine you choose, a discreet but glorious burble comes as standard.

  • Guest 25th Sep 2008

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    I had an 1990 Jaguar XJ6 4.0 manual for 10 years from 1992 to 2002 and my present XJ8 3.2 since early 2002. The present one is more reliable and slightly better styled but otherwise very similar to the previous one and with the same fuel consumption.

  • Guest 15th Mar 2008

    Reviewer rating: 4 stars


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    This is one of the best cars on the road, BMW, Merc eat your heart out, this is one of the best British cars ever made with total reliability, but as most V8's drinks like a wine'o, but don ' t let that put you off, if fuels not a problem get this custom British cruiser over any German/Japanese competitor.

  • john hannon 23rd Dec 2006

    Reviewer rating: 4 stars


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    If asked to drive to Southern Spain in the car tomorrow I would. It is supremely comfortable, and more importantly, I have 100% faith in its reliability.

    A great way to spend £7k.

    I can probably sell my Jaguar XJ8 in a year for £5,500.

    I call that good value motoring.

  • reeac Rank: Lance Corporal 23rd Dec 2005

    Reviewer rating: 4 stars


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    The Jaguar XJ8 3.2 is much better quality than my previous 1990 XJ6 4.0 manual - no trace of any leakages on the garage floor after 4 years and no consumption of any oils, fluids or coolant. Completely reliable apart from the front suspension wear which was barely detectable when driving but showed up at MOT time. No sign of premature bore wear - that other design defect so maybe now it's all ultralow sulphur petrol that effect no longer applies.