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Used 2004 Jaguar XJ-Series Consumer Reviews

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4.88 out of 5 stars

What a wonderful machine

Paul Omara, 10/09/2003
2004 Jaguar XJ-Series XJR 4dr Sedan (4.2L 8cyl S/C 6A)
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This car is without a doubt a truly wonderful machine to drive and to own. It's styling is exquisitely Jaguar and it's performance/handling is amazing. You can take Mercedes and BMW and show them the door - Jaguar has done it's job superbly with this car. I LOVE it.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

One Year Later

Paul, 01/09/2006
2004 Jaguar XJ-Series XJ8 4dr Sedan (4.2L 8cyl 6A)
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I've owned the XJ8 over a year now, and am still in awe of this machine. My only problem was a noisy accessory belt that would chirp when the engine was cold. Jag fixed it with the one year service. Jag has built a high quality car with personality and every trip seems too short. The power from the V-8 is more than sufficient, with excellent fuel economy for a large luxury car. You will find it easy to drive the car very fast, with the CATS suspension changing its setting to keep you on an even keel and comfortable. At very high speeds (I wont say how high), the car will catch a bit of a cross wind. You will feel like royalty in this car, nothing can match it for the money.

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5 out of 5 stars

better than beamer

rufo, 02/09/2004
2004 Jaguar XJ-Series Vanden Plas 4dr Sedan (4.2L 8cyl 6A)
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Previous car was 740IL, and I was looking for something exciting (since BMW has ruined the 7 series from design and techno standpoints). My new Vanden Plas is all I could have wanted and more. Nimble, elegant, pretty and fast. Comfortable cabin, wizardry is functional for the most part, and truly fun to drive. Road feel a little squishier than 740, but still great!

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4.63 out of 5 stars

This car is beautiful

nocurfupa, 02/17/2004
2004 Jaguar XJ-Series Vanden Plas 4dr Sedan (4.2L 8cyl 6A)
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This ride is fabulous and I can't stop playing with my GPS! I am suprised at how fast I am actually going sometimes!

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4 out of 5 stars

Good car, Horrible buying experience

L.A. Buyer, 10/20/2003
2004 Jaguar XJ-Series XJ8 4dr Sedan (4.2L 8cyl 6A)
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This is my second Jaguar. I like them because they are the most beautiful cars on the road. This model seems to be very good. Handles well and a lot of thought has gone into the interior design. The good things with this new car has been overshadowed by the HORRIBLE buying and delivery experience with GALPIN Jaguar, including but not limited to being treated poorly, car sold and delivered by someone who didn't know how to operate the car, the navigational system or program the radio, car not detailed properly, calls not returned in a timely fashion. Ruined the experience of enjoying a brand new car.

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