Used 2004 Jaguar XJ-Series XJ8 4dr Sedan (4.2L 8cyl 6A) Consumer Reviews
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Superb, best car ever!
Plau, Honolulu, HI, 01/15/2020
Jaguar XJ-Series XJ8 4dr Sedan (4.2L 8cyl 6A)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
I’ve owned this 2004 XJ8 Jaguar since I bought it brand new. I have never regretted it. It’s very unusual seafrost (light green) color is nowhere else to be seen & has been an eye opener since the very beginning. It has started on the dime every single time for 16 years & has had very few problems. The only major issue has been the air suspension going out twice. The air suspension made you feel like you are driving literally on air, floating along on city streets or highways. I eventually converted it to a regular suspension system & it still feels smooth on driving. I get compliments from strangers who admire the car. It’s a car you feel proud to drive up in. The only thing I may have done differently was to wait a year or two when the XJ8L (longbody) version came out because it gave you extra legroom in the back seats. It has a very distinctive, luxurious feel & look to it. The engine when running is so quiet & smooth that I sometimes don’t know that the engine is on & I mistakenly crank the ignition again! The people who have had negative reviews have probably had a “lemon” which all cars have. My experience has been quite the opposite & am a bit sad that the newer Jaguars have kind of lost that classic, distinctive Jaguar look & design. My family has owned Mercedes & BMW’s and all have had problems. Not this Jag! I will keep this car till I am old and gray! Worth every penny I paid.
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Lifelong Jaguar Owner
smayuga, Hesperia, CA, 10/27/2012
Jaguar XJ-Series XJ8 4dr Sedan (4.2L 8cyl 6A)
23 of 26 people found this review helpful
Purchased 2004 Jaguar XJ8 Select Edition with 25K miles in 12/05. The car still looks and runs like new at 96K miles in 10/12. Car has been a dream, very reliable, repairs few and far between. Never been stuck due to breakdown. My 2004 is most reliable car ever. Quality of ride and handling, interior leather and paint are stunning; Comfort and Class personified. Not an all out sports car (I still have my E-Type for that) but for a sedan I've never found it wanting for speed, handling, cornering or any other "normal" performance requirement. You can pick up used ones for around $10-12K an amazing bargain. Car should not have major repair issues till closer to 200K in miles.
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Best car that anyone can buy for $5000
DintheDirtyT, Tucson, AZ, 06/02/2019
Jaguar XJ-Series XJ8 4dr Sedan (4.2L 8cyl 6A)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
The 294 hp all aluminum XJ8 is a luxury sports sedan at an amazing price. I almost bought a used 535i, but saw that the XJ8 had the same specs on weight, acceleration, hp and torque. I am tall, and not giving up performance but getting those extra couple inches of legroom really mattered, and the fun is only multiplied by the amazing stock Alpine stereo. I do have to do a repair every 6 months (mostly replacing affordable suspension parts when the rubber cracks due to the car's 15 year age.
Best car ever
calhistory, 09/21/2010
Jaguar XJ-Series XJ8 4dr Sedan (4.2L 8cyl 6A)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
I bought a 2004 Jaguar XJ8 in 2009. After one year of pleasure driving, I am as excited about this car after 10,000 miles as the first day I took ownership. The ride, the quality, the looks, and the performance are unmatchable in this price range. I could not afford a new Jag, and I was hesitant, but couldn't help myself, and my decision to buy this 5-year old was one of the best decisions ever. This car has worked flawlessly in the city (San Francisco) and on long drives. I have the car regularly maintained by a Jag dealer and couldn't be happier. As they say, this car sold for nearly $70,000 new. There's a reason it cost that much. Take care of it, it will take care of you.
Gorgeous car; ugly repairs.
indiansummer, Tampa, FL, 09/09/2014
Jaguar XJ-Series XJ8 4dr Sedan (4.2L 8cyl 6A)
20 of 23 people found this review helpful
Bought this car in January of 2011 with 13k miles on it. Always wanted this model. I knew what I was getting myself into but was stubbornly optimistic. I wanted to believe Jag had improved their reliability over the years but was quickly disappointed. The performance is beyond reproach and I admit I am now spoiled with its power and plush interior. But by 20K, one of the shocks blew. By 30k, the air suspension compressor died. By 40k, another shock blew. By 45k, the car died mid-ride (thank God I wasn't on the freeway). The dreaded "engine systems fault" light illuminated. Dealer couldn't figure out the problem and it magically cured itself; promptly traded it for reliable Lexus.