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Best Jag there ever was
George, 05/15/2019
updated 05/16/2022
2004 Jaguar XJ-Series XJR 4dr Sedan (4.2L 8cyl S/C 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
2004-2007 XJR Best classy looking Jag they ever made in my opinion. Extremely fast.... Love it. Parts and maintenance can be expensive but its well worth it. This model is becoming very rare and hard to find.
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2004 Jaguar 2004 Vanden Plas
Louis Daily, 03/25/2005
2004 Jaguar XJ-Series Vanden Plas 4dr Sedan (4.2L 8cyl 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Best built car that I have driven in over 60 years. It is comfortable, has excellent performance, and is quiet. It lacks rear seating sufficient leg room, and lacks the elegant interior and exterior appearance of previous Vanden Plas models. Rear seating tray tables were omitted from this year's Vanden Plas. My wife and I each have one. The rear seats are occupied rarely, and so we are very happy with ours.
not the purest of cats
blackxjr, 09/13/2003
2004 Jaguar XJ-Series XJR 4dr Sedan (4.2L 8cyl S/C 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Have had 7 and still have my first 1973 XKE.The last a 2002 XJR, the new 2004 is a much better car as far as ride, speed, tightness, better quality,less outside noise and they have added some high tech to compete with the Mercedes and BMW. Xenon self leveling lights, radar cruise control, folding mirrors,auto pull down trunk great sound system, Brembo brakes and Nav. system.Nice badging to tell it's a XJR and more.
Gorgeous Perfection
John, 05/16/2010
2004 Jaguar XJ-Series Vanden Plas 4dr Sedan (4.2L 8cyl 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Have owned our Radiance Red/Ivory Leather Vandan Plas for 5.5 years now. It is still perfect in every way. It has never made a visit to the dealer for anything except routine maintenance. It gets 28-30 mpg on the highway.(Averaged 28.6 mpg on trip from New England to Florida a few years back and that average included local driving! Only weighs 3800 lbs due to Aluminum structure and ours was the 1st year of release and is short wheel based just as we like it. This has been our 2nd XJ (the only real Jag saloon) and both have been flawless. No one does luxury like the Brits!
Restoration!
Terri Monaghan, 04/06/2018
updated 10/17/2023
2004 Jaguar XJ-Series XJ8 4dr Sedan (4.2L 8cyl 6A)
8 of 11 people found this review helpful
My late husband was British. Having owned a Jaguar in the past, he suggested at some point I should purchase one. I did so and have been paying through the nose on repairs ever since. It is something every month with this car and the repairs are not cheap. I have had continuous transmission issues, electrical issues, air shock issues etc. The list goes on....a new code every week. About the time I think I will sell or trade the car, a new code, a new repair. My advice is unless you just have money to spend, stay away from a Jaguar! Sure wish I had. I have been asked to update my review. Oct. 6, 2018. My Jag is currently in the hands of a 2nd mechanic. The 1st one had it for 2 wks. and never could get the car to stay running. All kinds of codes came up, but couldn't resolve any of them. 2nd mechanic reprogrammed the computer and I was notified the car is running beautifully now. I hope it continues to do so. I really do get frustrated with this car, but I do not want a car payment. I am comfortable with using my Jag for local use, but I am not sure it is trustworthy for long road trips. I still hold to my feelinog that I would never buy another Jag. It's April 10, 2020 and time for an update review on my 2004 Jaguar xj8. I still haven't changed my mind about this Jag. However, the costs of repairs is much better than having a new car payment. I realize owning an older car requires more repairs, but with a Jag, they are never cheap. Since my last review, I have invested another 2k into this car. Last towed about 2 months ago to a highly rated import garage. They had the car for 2 weeks trying to get my car's computer to respond to theirs. Finally, all issues diagnosed and repaired. A week later the "air suspension fault" reading came on. I haven't begun to deal with this issue yet. My only advice is to really be careful when purchasing an older Jag and especially an xj8 model. Unfortunately, I still cannot give a positive review update about this car. I literally got this out of the repair shop (AGAIN) 2 days ago along with a $1500 repair bill. I only keep this car because I do not want another car pmt and besides blue book value has gone down so much. It behooves me how such a beautiful and elite car can have so much go wrong with it. 4/13/2021-I must admit I have a love/hate relationship with my Jaguar. I have realized with my car being 17 years old, she’s is just like an aging person. It’s interesting when I am asked if I want to update my review because it is at a time when my Jag needs work. As of now, 2 headlights are out (expected), door locks have decided to go crazy (very expensive repair) and air suspension fault code keeps coming on. The one thing that saves this Jaguar to remain in my ownership, people will always say “what a beautiful car!” Hard to believe she is 17 years old. I do know I will never buy another one, but I admit she is a beautiful car! I have been asked to update my review. I just spent 3k on my Jag. Just when I am thinking of giving her up, someone comes along and says what a beautiful car. They find it hard to believe the Jag is 17 years old. The air suspension is what is costing the most. I do love these older Jags. I still would think twice before buying one. It’s time to update my review again. I am not having to spend as much money on repairs, but my Jag is now 18 years old and the repairs are costly. The last 2k spent was to repair many miscellaneous items. I realize with my Jag being 18 years old, there will be needed repairs. However, I do love this car and it’s in excellent condition inside and out. There are times when I have a love hate relationship with my Jag, but love rules! 4/14/2023 I have been asked to update my past reviews on my 2004 Jaguar xj8. Given the fact my Jag is 19 yrs old, she has been behaving herself lately. However, I do have all kinds of dashboard warnings coming up......just to name a few, check engine light stays on, air supension fault, no ABS disc brakes, radion has stopped working and sometimes the backup warning is on when backing up for no reason. Just about the time I think I need to let her go, someone will say "what a beautiful car that is." When I hear this, I decide to keep hanging onto her. I only drive locally so I don't use my Jag that much now. As much as I do love this car, if I had known everything that could go wrong with the 2004 xj8, I would not have bought it. UPDATE on October 17,2023 I simply cannot part with my Jaguar. I decided to put the money into starting the restoration of my 19 year old Jag. I started by having all the mechanics needed (3k). Next phase I had her painted…..back the same color of course ($3k) and the final was a complete detailing. Finally, I am so very happy with my restored Jag. This car has always drawn people’s attention, but now I have those that wish to buy it. I have no intentions of letting my Jaguar go. I have had a love/hate relationship with this car, but I will not sale.
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