Hi there,

I'm new to Jaguar's and considering purchasing a 2004 XJ8. Having no frame of reference, I was wondering how these vehicles steer, particularly at low speeds/around the city? Super light/assisted or on the heavier side like a BMW? I have a bad back and am looking for something that doesn't feel like a battleship turning when I'm driving around town.

Thank you!

 

Dalton,

I drive my '04 XJ8 x350 around a moderately sized college town at speeds 25 and under and it's pretty good. It is not as heavy as you may think thanks to the aluminum body. I like the steering, it is a looser steering vehicle compared to the stiffer BMWs like a 335i. My grandfather owned the car before I did and it did him really well with his back issues. The seats also have a fair bit of customization and are pretty easy on the back to sit in. I think you'd be pretty satisfied with the XJ8 overall. Definitely take it for a test drive if you can.

 

Yeah I plan to tomorrow I think. Thanks for the feedback!

 

Sounds great, I hope you enjoy it!

 

No work at all in the steering! Fingertip in the spoke will turn the car.

 

I had two of these cars one after the other, a 2003 and a 2007. They are very easy to drive and swing around town or around curves, the steering is not heavy at all, and the lightness of the car due to it's being all made of aluminium means it handles supremely well. Just be aware that certain suspension bushes don't last all that long, so make sure you check this out when buying.