Roadfly.com - 2008 Jaguar XJ-Series Super V8

[alwheezy256]

This is the last one that says jaguar I have one with the leaper with chrome vents and double chrome grill and chrome around the windows always turning heads

[MrVideoRater1]

Shame we get to hear stupid music and not the glorious howl of the V8. What a missed opportunity!

[NottinghamForest22]

I HATE the new XJ.

[bartekzl]

@NottinghamForest22 I love new XJ and old XJ.I LOVE JAGS !!!

[AndrewMcCheyne]

My Jaguar never goes wrong. It is boringly reliable, but every journey feels very special.

[a7la8rshaswad]

that's exactly like my jag, amazing ride but extremely unreliable

mol5ya lol

[nuclhead]

how traagic is that.... the side shades have to be manually operated.. however will the more-money-than-brains neoaristocracy survive...

[Drnussbaum93]

Omg this car is shit!Okay its fast and so but you want to fix something? No not with Jaguar repair parts are to pricefull and a repair takes too much time thanks this genious construktion xD This cars are crap!!

[gregfiesta1]

the color is stunning

[Schnellbusfahrer]

@gregfiesta1

it´s jaguar racing green (if it hasn´t been posted before)

[gregfiesta1]

@Schnellbusfahrer yes i think is BRG - british racing green

[Schnellbusfahrer]

@gregfiesta1

No it´s not. BRG is non metallic and darker. I own a BRG XJ super V8 and I had a Jag racing green XJR...trust me. ;)

[gregfiesta1]

@Schnellbusfahrer yea i was a little doubtful about my last comment, and your right the BGR is darker and w/o metallic pearl effect

[Krycek2008]

Is that guys hair on purpose? It should be disallowed inside a jag. Anyway, it was broken, no one was buying it. That why they came up with the slutty design.

[travkatz]

The fact that I can currently purchase a 2006 Super V8 with under 50K miles for around $25K is an insult to this car and those who designed and built it, but I'll take one. Hopefully within the next 4 to 6 months one will be sitting in my garage. One of the greatest cars ever built.

[NottinghamForest22]

I want that car! fucking beautiful.

[TopGearrules]

LOL Jagwaaaarrrrrrrr, its jag-uar XD

[davidthejew1]

@TopGearrules The British say Jaguar one way, and Americans pronounce it another way. Both pronunciations are due to accent and syllable differences. One way might be the "official" way to say it but if a whole nation pronounces it another way, you might as well accept it instead of being so stubborn.

[rolls414]

I like the old look very timeless and looks good at all times. The new ones don't look like a jaguar at all and not even close to making it look like a cat.

[WC9456]

looks like a buick park avenue. lmao

[acorntechnique]

@WC9456

I think you need an eye test.

Thankfully, it doesn't look anything like a Buick park avenue.

[WC9456]

i would not pay that much for that car. or any car for that matter.

[geriunkoshikko]

gorgeous interior color!

why most of german cars have all black black interior?

many of their interior qualities are good, but rather boring see for hours

[6SpAr6TAN69]

what i do care is the 100,000$ price tag... other than that, i' d ave about 5 of' em.

[unreallxx]

Moste sexy and elegant car!

[xtremboy007]

Hatte diesen Wagen 3 Jahre als Dienstwagen in London.

Ich glaube es war eines der besten Autos das ich jeh hatte!

Leider fahr ich jetzt einen Mercedes S600 ;(

[peaceman1234567]

If it aint broke,don`t fix it....and if it is broke,they can`t fix it,thats British cars for you.Buy German or Jap,guaranteed reliabillity.

[DELTLICA]

@peaceman1234567

...........What a complete load of bull. Germany is Jaguars third largest market, after north America and the UK.

[sarokas12]

What an ugly car...

[lovecars890]

The green metallic color looks good

[mapboy78]

my mom has a 2006 Jaguar XJ Super V8. I think it was the last model year with the leaper on the hood. Those cars are head turners. Drive one and you'll see what I mean. I dont care for the total redesign on the 2010 XJ. Looks like Jaguar wanted to sacrifice elegance for the sporty look. However I do love the interior of the 2010 XJ.

[ejimmy1995]

I hate the new Jaguar XJ

[DELTLICA]

@ejimmy1995

Yeah? why would anyone of sound mind bother to hate a car?

[ejimmy1995]

@DELTLICA I am 29 years old w/ three children, we used to have a 2006 Jaguar XJ Vanden Plas, so a redesign of the xj I might have to get used to

[ejimmy1995]

@DELTLICA I meant 2011 XJ

[hehayo]

Damn, this car looks damn sexy! I love this car!  Very masculine!!

[BudleighSaltertonBoy]

Not enough storage? Jaguars arent about being practical they are about being jaw droppingly gorgeous. Their styling and comfort is what makes them great, not how many cupholders or storage compartments it does or doesnt have. They are fantastic!

[rytnutcase69]

ITS JAG-YOU-ARE NOT JAGWOOAAR

[wildbloodydragon]

@rytnutcase69 We'll stop saying Jaguar (and start saying Jagiuar) once you stop saying ZedR1 and Zed06 and Zed28.

[skywaverick]

I have driven almost everything. I own a XJR and in 100K+ miles I have replaced the waterpump and lots of tires. Not only has it been relatively maintenance-free, it floggs about everything out there. BMW's & MB's aren't even close. The XJR has a lot of race inspiration in it's engineering. People that form "opinions" from things like how many drink holders probably don't have what it takes to even enjoy a super sport/luxury car. Go drive a Toyota (I mean Lexus) and be happy . Love my XJR!

[str8up416in]

@skywaverick I concur

[skywaverick]

After Jaguar's association with Ford, they were made aware of how to make 100% weatherproof electrical connections. That was Jaguar's only weakness. Jaguar's CATS electronic suspension is what allows it to transform from a Rolls to a Formula 1 in a heartbeat. The few that are equal or greater in performance are way behind in comfort. I live 30 miles south of Lake Erie and have at least 4 dealers within that radius. Parts availability? I got my new water pump delivered by Advanced Auto same day.

[str8up416in]

@skywaverick buy me 1 = D ahaha

[MiddleClassCrunch]

@buttnut1080

"For one, its a jag. Maintenence and parts availability in general is a headache."

Mate, you are 15 yrs late, for jaguars have had above average reliability since around 1995, and the latest models continuously top reliability studies. Actually you probably cannot buy more reliable a luxury car today.

And for your information, late 90's 7-series are riddled with problems.

[jgoudeau207]

The host seems like a party boy. They need to go back to dealership and put the leaper/hood orn. back onto the bonnet;)

[minibus1351]

I'll take this one over the new one any day.

[buttnut1080]

This car may be very good looking and luxurious and all that jazz but I would never consider thinking about buying one. For one, its a jag. Maintenence and parts availability in general is a headache. Its also too expensive. Its competitors are much, much better than this car at anything at that price. I would much, much, much rather have a 2001 BMW 740IL. But I would then drop an E92 m3 V8 in it. That would be sweet.

[jaguarantony]

Jaguar builds a car that is just as good as Mercedes or BMW.

[jimbabweeh]

Jaguar builds even beter cars, they are cars with class.

[NorthEast81]

This guy is kind of goofy, but I like the car though.

[helisc]

I own a jag and a bmw 760i. The bmw is the better car. But if you drive a jag it´s just passion. A jag is not a car for everybody. You must be in love with the brand.

[justiceblunt]

Amen. with that said ill take a Super v8 over a 760 anyday :P

[bg1379]

I thought "Amen" too, until I looked this prophet out and saw that he also claims to have bought a Bugatti. So. . . . .

[toyotatundra2]

jaguar fanatic

[mradipatti]

to vki1858 yes it´s tata and toodeloo.

HFII paid $ 2.6 billion in the late seventies, I don´t think TATA paid Ford anything like that kind of money..

Ford lost their shirts on it but they contributed something very worhwhile for 30 years...

[maureencora]

I love the 2004-2009 XJ Jaguars. Bring it back in 2012 like Ford did for 2005 and 2010 Mustang.

[davidthejew1]

@maureencora The old XJ did not sell, it would murder the company to bring it back.

[maureencora1]

@davidthejew1 I like the 2011 Audi A8 and women 5'8" 38*28*38,more.

[davidthejew1]

@maureencora1 How did that relate to my original comment at all? Haha

[IhaveaJagXJ6]

Accurate review. Jags have style. They're lovable cars.

[BritishNath34]

jags are beautiful. i once had 8 at the same time!

[bloobear1]

I agree with you about the Jaguar. I don't agree with the guy in the video that the German cars have better equipment. German cars are well engineered but the Jaguar has style and individuality whereas the Germans do not.

[skyrider007]

HOT guy

[evilfelicia1]

Are you stupid and gay?

[mahamza86]

You guys make some really cool reviews, I love this car and i prefer it to the new because of its styling

[paulstewartcrane]

Luv that Green !!!

[ezcondition]

boring

[NorthEast81]

He's cute.

[evilfelicia1]

You're gay.

[mapboy78]

my mom has a 2006 Super V8. Man that car has some power!

[PastilaGratis]

can i meet your mom?haha:)))))))

[311fran311]

tell ur mom to go buy a bmw x3 cuz jags are for men

[robertarndt29]

Thank god, they are finally getting rid of the ugly ass cars. Go buy a nice German car. Now they know how to make an Automobile!

[Soamsey]

I'd get something German if I wanted really boring Albert Speer styling combined with sub-par mechanical reliability.

[TheNewMrCool]

This and the Bentley Arnage are the last of the old-school British luxuy cars, and both will be replaced around 2010.

[navigatorescalade]

Very true, both the Arnage and the XJ holds the original designs, but will be changed. It's a real bummer. It's just like removing the Phantom Grill and the Spirit of Ecatasy from a Rolls Royce Phantom.

[Soamsey]

Yeah, while I am excited to see the new XJ, I will be sad to see this classic version go away and am considering get one of the last of the line classic XJ's (or a couple year old XJR).

[HopePoisoned]

Yeah it's too bad - Heavy ass luxury car + Huge compensating engine = Money

Arnages are sick

[jwatwater]

sad, tht this is one of the last Jags. the xf is pretty, but dsnt look like a Jaguar, I hope the change they do isnt to non Jag like.

[mapboy78]

my mom has a black 2006 Super V8. I hate that they have removed that classy hood ornament on the 2008

[DeepPurpleIsTheBest]

we also have the british racing green on our XF

[iyotiduot]

Too bad they're updating it.

[coreydl2008]

That is a BEAUTIFUL color.

[TangoR34]

That's British Racing Green baby!

[coreydl2008]

British Racing Green has never been a metallic color. That's something else.

[MansuriKabir]

i agree with the guy... screw those unnecessary things like dvd's or stuff, this thing is all about the style !!! I first saw XJ when i was 13 or something, and it still amazes me

[rik2282]

this guy must be really young if the XJ8 was out before he was born I think he might mean the XJ6

[branboom]

The xj look has been around long before the xj8 came out.

[lamdo23]

ill pay $100,000

[123456OG]

I didnt know Elvis started testing cars

[MansuriKabir]

Wahahahahaaaaa!!! Great one!

[123456OG]

Ugh...gubba...gubba...ugh..Guf­fy

[0123mala]

BadHaegar01 Lexus Ls600h sure is better but Mercedes S600 Long is the best

[BadHaegar01]

thx ;)

[mapboy78]

My mom has a 2006 Jaguar Super V8. I've driven it quite a bit. Its SWEET!!

[BadHaegar01]

hlp me pls:

What should I buy do you think?

a SuperV8

or a LS600h?

greets

[lovedale96]

i'll go with jaguar XJ

[BadHaegar01]

thx ;=)

[jmike825]

Jaguar XJ Super V8 hands down, the Lexus LS600h is overpriced and has only a marginal increase in fuel economy. If you car about driving pleasure the Jag is later and has more feel. The #1 reason is intangible, the car is decadent and reeks of luxury, the Lexus just blends in.

[BadHaegar01]

thx for ur reply ;)

[LRuso]

JAGUAR!!!!!!

[BadHaegar01]

lol so much different meanings ;) thx for reply xD

[2resident]

why cant i see the video

im on cam and bored n2

[pimdushi]

thats the thing when you have rich parents or poor parents with no money. and on the otherside a good job ;)

[btelepath]

Beautiful car

[pimdushi]

thats my car for doing the shopping things. and my second car is a ferrai spider thats my daily car ;)

[btelepath]

18 years old and have two cars?

more like two pedal bikes

[JamesGladun]

Really!

[roblox84]

jags are the best imo

[limoheels]

Great review! You rock. Not everything can be judged by specs alone. I love the refined styling of the XJ, and of course, would love to be seen exiting it. The Jaguar XJ is definitely gets a Limo Heels recommendation!

[makaveli087]

mmmmm what a car. No car has anything on Jags. Simply stunning automobiles. Add an R, and you've got a true gentlemen's racer.

[macthemec]

thats funny that the rear passenger can make the front passengers set move.

[anhacus]

Try to find an older one for about $20,000. Put $2,000 down with payments around $400.00/month.

[Wasitbomb]

Thats the american spirit! LOL Best advice ever btw

[boombay]

The only car in its class that I would take over the 08 XJ8 is the mercedes s550

[mirot1987]

Even though they haven't changed they styling i would rather buy the jag instead of the german competitors because the styling when u see it in real life is distinct and it sounds amazing when the super charger spools up.

[Cino1]

Once you go Jag...you will brag.

I am in love with my 99 xjr, style, beauty, and power. I personally will not trade up as I am in love with the perfection achieved in the 98 thru 2004 design. Love the power of the new ones tho.

Jaguar for life.

[mike65ie]

What is this thing called a Jagwar? ;)

Still, whatever you call it, I'd love one.

[vki1858]

nw jaguar is owned by TATA india

[LukeXgamer]

Yup.

[DUBB799]

exactly! my dad just bought a new xkr and its like having a farrari or aston everyone wonders what it is and say theyve never seen that before it is defenetly "exclusive" beamers and mercs are ten a penny

[minibus135]

Jaguars beat Beamers and Mercs anytime. BMWs and Mercs are on the road everywhere~ They're so common that they're not "exclusive" anymore. In the other hand, the Jaguar XJ definitely keeps its exclusivity. The guy mentions that the cup holders are too small and the sunshade has to be manually operated. What kind of a lazy ass can't use their arms to pull it up! And I don't know about anyone else but it looks so much better than it's competetors by far. And I also love the old skool look~

[meldon100]

i like the jaguar....

[apogist]

lol how short is that guy

[32silvercoins]

Very lol

[32silvercoins]

FINALLY someone who understands what Jag cars are about. There not supposed to be packed with tech. There supposed to make you feel special and like your in one of the best cars on the market. I would always choose a XJ8 over a BMW or Benz even the Mighty A8 which i respect very much I just coudnt break my love of the XJ

[32silvercoins]

I want this car. I would do just bout anything for it. If they put a Aston Martin engine in it. That would make it even better

[chrisd1963]

ive got one

waited 35 years to own an xj - it was worth it!

[32silvercoins]

Thats awsome :D

I woudnt mind having a 1969 XJ6 or a 2000 VDP S/C, Very rare and special

May I ask what model you have ???

[chrisd1963]

I have an 07MY XJR

I should have been sensible and had the diesel - yeuk !!

[32silvercoins]

Not bad at all :D

Eh a Jag oil burner may be better on your wallet but its just not as cool as a XJR lol

[Stereophile11]

U R SO LUCKYYY!!!!

[Mantothadashable]

I own a 99' Vanden Plas. I love the S button. When I press that and slam it in 2, Im untouchable. Oh, my tray tables stay down

[afwjam]

you mean the V8 based on the Jaguar AJ-V8?

[cartman1985]

the xj is a real beauty

[32silvercoins]

I agree with this guy on everylevel--He is so right when he says dont change it if it aint broke

Jaguar is the only british brand in its class

So it needs to be differnt and special

They tried square headlights in the 70s and it bombed badly

Jesus drives a Jag :D

[afwjam]

square headlights where in the late 80's early 90's when ford bought them.

[32silvercoins]

The XJ had sqaure headlights for one year in the 80s. They were a diaster and Jag went right back to quad round lamps.

[afwjam]

little longer then a year, the XJ40 went until 1994. The round headlights did not come back till the XJ300 in 1995.

[macthemec]

those square headlights are an baffling to me, i think they were suppose to be for 1991 only, but i've seen 1990-1994's with and without them.

[Groovyman12]

Everyone says that this car is not the best, but this man really does describe the car.

Believe it or not, this car goes 0-60 in 5.1 fucking seconds, and that is faster than any of its big-ass competitors.

[zid00001]

There are plenty of people who think Jaguars are the best.

[seantyler3722]

I think Jag XJ is the best of the range and of this type of car, i would buy one

[MuskokaLad]

comb your hair.

[Mephistopheles71]

i love jaguar.....looks sexy yet classic

[tubulus3]

This guy is a total kook. Give me those keys.

[djc0247]

I own a 1986 XJ Jaguar series 3 sovereign which this design is based on, I believe it was the last Jaguar sir william lyons had a hand in designing, and even though she is 21 years old you can see and feel the build quaility! and for $15.000au it was a bargain, obviously high tech this Xj super v8 would be great but couldn't afford it so we stick with "bessie" and she is part of the family and yes we love her![you can see her in " jaguars can really corner" on you tube.

[topakkiotto]

A nice boy, a beatiful car!!!

[zid00001]

Even so,If they build them in India,I won't buy one and it's my fav' car.

[jameslfc16]

A guess the cup holder isnt BIG enuff for your XL Meal u Yank!

[sacking11]

not worth a hundred g's. no way.

[Valentin07]

will what?? smoke anything on the road?? hahahahahhahahahaha :)):)) lol ..this jag wount even be able to keep up with the 08 M3..not even talking about m5

[zid00001]

You don't know shit.Drive one in the real world and you'll see how fast it is-faster than a Ferrari,never mind your M3/M5/AMG etc.

[nagarjun424]

Jag is almost about to be owned by an Indian company! ;-)

[08quattro]

yeah,sadly..really! because the Jag is the giant British car must be owned by British !,but now must go to INDIAN Conglo millionare!.I don`t know how so sadly the big cat funs,anyway..like Roll R +mini to beemer,beatley to VW group,how..the great britanian must think twice..about the pride!..well goodluck INDIAN!

[nagarjun424]

hey! y stress so much on "INDIAN"!? i do understand that it means a lot to British people. But, I'm sure Tata will do a good job and take care of it. Besides, why do so many people think that it's bad for an Indian company to own a foreign automaker? How does being owned by an Indian company spoil the brand? India is among the fastest growing economies in the world and is a hub for reasonable skilled labor. People here are extremely talented. I am sure Jag is in good hands.

[08quattro]

I am not stress so much on IDIAN runner,I just can`t think why becauseThe CAT is perhaps the last samurai ,if i pls to say in jap version,so much to british itself!,actually i just though to British ,and India is a great country!so many gene there!by respect!,I just though about BRITISH!...and TATA will do a great job perhaps,HOPE SO...

[salsero4U2]

Because the brand will lose its prestige...

[Nicool333]

Tata will do a great job of upholding the brand equity in Jaguar. Jag is not the last british samurai. There is still TVR, Aston, Bentley, Rolls, Lotus, etc. It is rare that the manufacturing process for an automobile gets revamped when the owners change. As with most other corporate buyouts, a change in ownership will affect Jaguar's marketing strategy more that its manufacturing process.

[BulletproofMonk]

Actually Bentley, and Rolls-Royce are both owned by VW. So that leaves only TVR, Aston Martin, and Lotus the last THREE remaining "British" automakers. And by the way, correct me if I'm wrong. But FORD owns Jaguar already, hence the Ford Taurus being similar to the Jag X-type? Yeah....

[08quattro]

you are right,even MINI was in BWM ,so ONLY:TVR<ASTON<LOTUS:remaining British automakers., JAGUAR has a big name to safe and to treat like JAG, so every customers who love this cats.whoever ..I worry that the carpet of new XF will be the famous india carpets...!..thanks you are right!

[BulletproofMonk]

Yeah, sadly, even Mini Cooper is considered german now... oh well, they're still wonderful cars to drive, I had fun driving my friend's Mini Cooper S.

[lowfiwhiteguy]

considered german? they're made by the bmw factory! they ARE german!

[ColinStuartMill]

The factory is at Cowley in Oxford and that, despite the best efforts of the Luftwaffe, is still part of England :-)

[BulletproofMonk]

Not really, many are still made at British plants on British soil... you should do more research before you decide to contradict someone BMW owns the company, yes... but they do not manufacture Minis off the same plant as beemers.

[lowfiwhiteguy]

allright and so my english isn't that good! what i meant to say was that bmw werk factory owns the company and by that logic bmw makes the cars, although indirectly!

[BulletproofMonk]

oh ok, I thought you were saying BMW makes the minis at their plants. my mistake, sorry about that.... but yeah Mini is german now, BMW owns them... oh well, they're still pretty nice cars, my friend has a cooper s.

[chrisd1963]

interesting thread ...

ie

who owns what ...

you have the ultimate owner

ie brand / distribution

then the assembly plant - sometimes this is subcontracted out to a 3rd party!

then we have the producers of the main & the sub components.

most cars are now truly european in the 'chain of added value'

does it always matter who owns the brand ?

if 'your country' has the assembly & a good chunk of the parts thats surely where the 'benefits' comes from.

[bobjetbob]

Actually TVR is now russian and I think Lotus is owned by an indonesian car company

[lewis72]

Lotus is owned by Proton. A Malaysian company.

[lewis72]

Rolls-Royce (Cars) is owned by BMW. Rolls-Royce PLC (Aero engines) is shareholder owned. I workd at the latter. TVR is no more, as far as I can work out; was Russian owned. AML is UK/Suadi(?) consortium owned. Lotus is Malaysian owned (Proton). I work at Lotus Cars now. Did work at Jag between RR & Lotus!!

[BulletproofMonk]

As far as you can work out? you need to wiki TVR...

And we're talking about a car company's base of operations, not who owns them. MINI is German owned, but it's still made in UK, so it's not German Made, just German owned.

[lewis72]

I'm well aware of that!

"And we're talking about a car company's base of operations". Who's "we"? The posts above talk about country of ownership AND manufacture.

Nissan, Honda & Toyota all manufacture cars in the UK but no one ever sees those cars as British.

I did Wiki TVR and look at their website but as far as I'm concerned, they're dead. Blackpool long since gone & talk of manufacture in Italy hasn't yet materialised.

[BulletproofMonk]

i meant like all the people I was talking about... and ME at least I mean base of operations. I mean Mazda manufactures cars in America, but that doesn't make them American right? They're considered Japanese cause that's where their base of operations has always been. That's just what I was referring to. As for TVR being dead, I've no clue, the last car I remember them making was the Sagaris a few years ago.

[BulletproofMonk]

as far as being dead, I'm not sure. The website is still up and running, the dealer locater shows info for dealers in Russia, Ireland, Scotland, and England. I've always considered TVR more of a, how you say... private car manufacturer, like they make cars only for people who order them, instead of mass producing them, you know? I hope their not dead, I've always wanted a Tuscan and hope to get one as I get a little older and have the money :D