Overview & Reviews

In its final year of production, the current-generation XJ receives two new packages. XJ8s have the option of the Sovereign Package, offered with an Alpine premium sound system and six-disc changer, heated front and rear seats, wood and leather steering wheel and gearshift knob, boxwood-inlaid walnut trim, chrome grille and splitter, chrome mirror caps and door handles and special wheels. Meanwhile the XJR can be optioned with the R1 Performance Package, which includes Brembo brakes and 18-inch modular wheels.

• Powerful supercharged V8 engine, aggressive yet seductive look, sport-tuned suspension.

• Classic British interior might be too cramped for some people, aged chassis and structure.

User Reviews:

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  My favourite car - 2003 Jaguar XJ-Series
  By Gazman - April 1 - 2:00 am

  My jaguar is the best car ever, it is superb especiall in design - no wonder Jaguars motto is ART OF PERFORMANCE!

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  Pirelli Tires -- whats the deal? - 2003 Jaguar XJ-Series
  By BruceMa - November 19 - 2:00 am

  I have had a lot of problems with flat tires driving in DC MD VA DE. And pirellis are not cheap. I sometimes wonder if it had bad or used tires when I bought it, since they all went flat within a year.

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  Jaguar Excellence - 2003 Jaguar XJ-Series
  By James - August 13 - 7:03 am

  This is the 7th jaguar I have owned, all have been great cars. This one the XJ8 seems to be the best to date, all round flexibility in comfort in town and highway. I do not think anyone could overdrive this car, it sticks like glue and goes where you point it. it never fails to get comments on its looks, It truly is in a class of its own.

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  JAg 2003 XJ8 - 2003 Jaguar XJ-Series
  By denden3 - June 13 - 10:00 am

  One of the finest riding vehicles I have ever driven and owned.

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  Great Vehicle: - 2003 Jaguar XJ-Series
  By James - May 29 - 2:00 am

  I purchased my XJ8 used with about 34,000 miles on it, and have been extremely pleased with the XJ8 all around, performance, ride and drive, comfort and convenience, and have had no major problems with this vehicle whats so ever it still feels as solid and secure as the 1st day I drove it and was sold buy the way it drove period, and now understand what all these owners have in common and why the reviews are always so good on the 2003 XJ8.

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  Work of ART - 2003 Jaguar XJ-Series
  By Chris - May 6 - 3:43 pm

  I purchsed the car new in 2004 with 42 miles on it. No problems to speak of, the dealer did replace brake pads and rotors under warranty at 11,902 miles. one of the most comfortable cars for driver and passager, back seats are cramped, but a small price to pay fo rthis car. Have gotten use to the navigation and really like it now. After owning a Jaguar, its hard to consider driving anything else. Such a high build quality, high grade materials that you jsut dont see in other cars.

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  Jagster - 2003 Jaguar XJ-Series
  By grs - December 30 - 2:00 am

  My second XJR, and worth checking out. The supercharger helps the V8 get up to 60mph in a little over 5sec., not bad for a 4000lb car. Styling has been around for a few years, but still a head-turner and unique from the 4-wheel box cars out there now. Only option available is Brembo brakes (recommended), everthing else is standard (incl. DVD navigation system and CD player). The cheapest limited production, luxury, high performance vehicle you can buy.

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  WOW! - 2003 Jaguar XJ-Series
  By eshipman - October 13 - 6:44 pm

  I bought this car last summer (2011) on a whim. It had 140K miles but only cost 5K. WOW! FUN to drive. Even with 140K miles is still tight, dependable, runs great & drives oh so smooth. I am looking forward to upgrading to a 2008 or 2009 in the next year.

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  Breathtaking Automobile - 2003 Jaguar XJ-Series
  By M. Montecelli - October 26 - 10:46 am

  It is beuatiful, fast, and sexy. When I am cruising down the freeway (once at 260km/h), just smoothly gliding along, listening to that cat purr, I feel like a billion bucks. It is fairly practical, maybe not such as an S- class, but still not bad. But the pure thought of knowing that I am in such respected, hand-built piece of art that rides on four wheels, it does not even compare to a Benz. I can drive my Jag everyday, take it on weekend vacations, and look absolutely pimp compared to everyone else on the road. FABULOUS CAR! PS Buy one, its worth it!

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  2 years and still Smiling - 2003 Jaguar XJ-Series
  By Mike J. - March 28 - 12:56 am

  I traded in a 2003 XJ8 Sovereign for this 2003 SuperV8. I needed the extended wheelbase and extra rear seat leg room. The Super has a few more bells and whistles including a plusher seat package. The main difference is the supercharger. It really brings the V8 to life. The standard engine has plenty of power, this just puts it over the top. Very comfortable, the SuperV8 has a bit stiffer suspension than the standard models but it is still very smooth. The Alpine sound system is superb.