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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  Great at a good price - 2003 Jaguar XJ-Series
  By trexville - June 11 - 10:00 am

  I paid $41k for a 2003 XJR in 3/2004 and figured it was a great price to sample a car I have always liked from afar. At $41k Im super, super pleased but dont know if I would have been so pleased if I had to pay close to the sticker price. The car looks great and drives great. But you get more bells and whistles with the Japanese and German luxury cars, so if thats important, I might look elsewhere. However, theres no beating the Jaguar styling inside and out. This car has big-time personality -- all that wood and leather and its feline exterior make for a scrumptious package.

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  370 HP ALL THANKS TO A SUPERCHARGER!!! - 2003 Jaguar XJ-Series
  By Jagz Rule - January 19 - 2:00 am

  I purchased my 2002 Jaguar XJR 100 in June and it is amazing!! Love the red stiching, navagation is excellent. The supercharger whines like its a cat (PURRRR). Sport mode is also very fun!

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  Jaguar Fever - 2003 Jaguar XJ-Series
  By Dr. Henry - August 7 - 10:00 am

  I bought my XJ Sport Jaguar new from a dealer in LA in the year 2003. I love this car. Yes, a bit expensive-yet extroardinarily satisfying. No other car in the market today beats the exterior styleing. Mine lacks the 370/now390 hp supercharged engine, however the stock 290/300hp 4.0L V8 is, to me, quick enough. My son drives my car on a pretty frequent basis and I worry about him out on the road w/ 390supercharged hp to his disposal (although i suspect that his new WRX may be a bit quicker). GREAT CAR! go buy one of the new ones!

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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.