Jaguar XK8

Price Paid:  $89000.00 from Jaguar Solon, Ohio

Year / Model Reviewed:
2006 XK8 convertible

Strengths:
Beautiful looking; an eye-catcher.

Weaknesses:
JAGUAR SERVICE AND CUSTOMER CARE - not to mention the poor quality of car.

Summary:
Gorgeous car - WHAT A LEMON!!! Save your money! Be smart - do not buy anything with this company.
I too had many a phone call to customer service, only to be pawned-off with "sorry you are having a bad expereince". Bad experience???---the doors lock on their own while the car is running and nobody is inside; the windows would roll down as you try to get in the car; all the interior and experior lights would stay and won't shut off...should I go on?

Price Paid:  $50000.00 from Millenium jaguar

Year / Model Reviewed:
2005 XK8 Convertable

Strengths:
Beauty, perforance, awesome curb appeal

Weaknesses:
I wish the convertable top where remote controled.

Summary:
I had a 2003 Jaguary X type for 2 years. I brought it in for routine maintenance and while waiting for a loaner care decided to test drive this car. I fell in love with it. It looks amazing, handles great, is a combination of incredible luxury and performance. I cannot imagine myself ever driving anything other than a Jaguar. I have heard negative things from others, but this is my second Jag with no problems, nothing but car driving joy.

But the look is amazing. Everywhere I go (down my street, through a drive through, in a parking lot) I get positive comments.

Similar Products Used:
Jaguar X Type, Corvette

Overall Rating
 4 of 5

Value Rating
 4 of 5

Used product for
More than 1 year

Price Paid:  $39000.00 from jaguar dealer, seatt

Year / Model Reviewed:
2004 Jaguar XK8 Convertible

Strengths:
Performance, looks, comfort, reliability

Weaknesses:
Yes it feels a little heavy, and (probably why) the mileage isn't great. But wouldn't swap it for anything else.

Summary:
Best car i've ever owned (and I've owned Mercedes, BMW, Saab). Lifts your spirits no matter how short or long the journey is. The interior is a little cramped, but for me it's cossetting, in the way a Jaguar should be. Constantly get whistles and 'nice car' shouts from passers-by.
It's been 100% reliable - and I've driven it hard. Sometimes the seat memory seems to lose it's memory, but that's it. Looking at the new XF, but will definitely keep this one somehow..!

Similar Products Used:
BMW 3, 5, 7, Mercedes SLK, Saab 900SE

Price Paid:  $39000.00 from jag dealer

Year / Model Reviewed:
2003 xk8 convert

Strengths:
Looks....interior...smooth as a babys butt

Weaknesses:
Could have better cornering hold, feels a bit heavy...

Summary:
Fell in love with this car first time I saw it! Sure theres some quirky things about it but theres nothing like it! Since we bought it used (but still under warranty) we were a little worried about reliability but have been plesently surprized so far. The only thing I felt we needed to change were the tires-I hate pirelli's! Now were talking. Handling improved greatly as did the ride. Drop dead gorgeous.....Dealer was most accomodating.

Similar Products Used:
corvette

Price Paid:  $74000.00 from Midtown Jaguar

Year / Model Reviewed:
2003 Jaguar XK8

Strengths:
Looks, interior, comfort and value.

Weaknesses:
Nothing yet.

Summary:
I got this new Jag as a first car. I looked at Mercedes-Benz SL500's, BMW M3's and Porsche 911's, but the XK8 is definitely the best looking and the best value. Everyone should own an XK8.