2002 Jaguar XJ8 Sovereign review from North America
"I fall in love again every time I walk up to the car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The automatic steering wheel adjustment started making a funny sound. The dealer disconnected it and I don't really miss it. I may get it fixed before my extended warranty ends, it will only be $200 vs. $700.
If the gas cap is not properly replaced the engine light will come on. This seems to be fairly common since my service guy knew exactly what to do to rectify the light coming on.
A screw covering came off behind the driver door handle, but that is not momentous.
Currently there is some vibration in the steering wheel that I need to have addressed.
General comments?
The 2003 is what I consider to be the last real year for the XJ8. Those later models are just too Ford-y for me. I bought the car on E-bay which always surprises people. I got a great deal and I love the car. It is exactly what I expected. Gas mileage is not great, but that is not a surprise.
"Big Kitty" is at her best on the highway. She just glides along effortlessly.
I had lusted after a Jaguar sedan since childhood. I considered the X and the S, but they would not have sufficed.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model Year | 2003 |
| First year of ownership | 2005 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2007 |
| Engine and transmission | V8 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8/10 |
| Reliability marks | 8/10 |
| Comfort marks | 10/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 46000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 76000 miles |
| Previous car | Infiniti G20 |
| Date of Entry | 3rd December, 2007 |