2004 Jaguar XK-Series Review
Fuel Economy
17 - 19 mpg
Summary
What Edmunds.com says
Smooth, sleek and sexy, the XK still maintains considerable appeal despite its advanced age.
Pros
Divine exterior shape, smooth V8 engine, good balance between luxury and performance.
Cons
Some low-grade interior materials, cowl shake in the convertible, useless rear seats.
What's New for 2004
After extensive updates last year, revised color options are the only changes for 2004.
Consumer Ratings & Reviews
I LOVE THIS CAR
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 8 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2004 Jaguar XK-Series XKR 2dr Convertible (4.2L 8cyl S/C 6A)
Review
This car is amazing. The dealer is fantastic and I've had very few problems (a/c drainage hose clogged but was easily blown out by dealer and the lighter doesn't work). Otherwise the car has been a dream!
Favorite Features
For style, presence, luxury, value and reliability, you can't beat a slightly used XK8!!!
Suggested Improvements
Park distance sensors on the front. It is a little difficult to judge the front end. I've driven most types of cars and this one is the hardest to nose into a parking garage space without being too far or too close to the wall.
Great used car value
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2004 Jaguar XK-Series XKR 2dr Coupe (4.2L 8cyl S/C 6A)
Review
At 1/3 the new car cost that is like new,30K miles, documentation, extended 6 yr warranty, just had to get it for my wife. Been great, no problems and she looks great in it!! Brembo brake rotors are very expensive so look at them 1st. Car reminds me of the XKE I had 30 years ago. Great used car value!!
Favorite Features
Exterior style is timeless and sexy. Workmanship is very good too.
Suggested Improvements
Antenna is subpar looking when up and seats are not as comfortable as they should be for a grand touring sports coupe (my Vette has sportier, yet more comfortable ones even)
Dream Car
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 9 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2004 Jaguar XK-Series XK8 2dr Convertible (4.2L 8cyl 6A)
Review
Have wanted a Jag since the first time I spotted an XKE when I was a child. It's beautiful, fun and now I can't imagine not having one.
Favorite Features
The power, smooth ride, and great looks of the car make so much fun to drive. love the 19 inch wheels, and the sound system is great.
Suggested Improvements
Get the cassette rack out of the trunk, automatic tonneau cover and XM radio. Have seen complaints about the gas mileage, but it gets 12 mpg more than my Tahoe!
SuperJag - 2004 XKR Coupe
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 8 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 8 |
| Fuel Economy: | 5 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2004 Jaguar XK-Series XKR 2dr Coupe (4.2L 8cyl S/C 6A)
Review
I recently upgraded my xk8 to a 2004 xkr - what a machine! The growl of the supercharged V8 alone, is worth the ownership fee. The Jag is an almost perfect mixture of grace and pace, its truly lovely. Its nice to see people still taking such an interest in the car when you take it out - it just oozes sex appeal.
Favorite Features
Engine note, performance, comfort.
Suggested Improvements
Not much, inner light bulb on the speedo is gone, but otherwise ok.
Very pleased owner
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 10 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2004 Jaguar XK-Series XKR 2dr Convertible (4.2L 8cyl S/C 6A)
Review
This car is an extremely pleasant car to drive. It has the combination of power and luxury (something hard to find). The V8 twin supercharged really comes to the party!
Favorite Features
Performance, interior
Suggested Improvements
Larger exhaust pipes would have been nice
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