Used 2005 Jaguar XJ-Series Consumer Reviews
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Heaven on Wheels
Ward, 03/12/2005
2005 Jaguar XJ-Series Vanden Plas 4dr Sedan (4.2L 8cyl 6A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
How do you describe drivers heaven? The new Jag is an engineering marvel and it's performance leaves nothing to be desired. Road feel is exceptional, and the 4.2 V8 along with the light aluminum body give it performance second to none. I have found no defects in the car at all. And the smell of that English leather and wood are impossible to duplicate.The fringe benefit of the Jag is that the car park people at the finest restaurants leave your car out in the front to show what kind of clientele they attract. They put those ordinary German and Japaneese cars in the back.
Hit the Road
Michael Roberts, 05/21/2005
2005 Jaguar XJ-Series XJ8 L 4dr Sedan (4.2L 8cyl 6A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
I have owned my new XJ8-L for 6 months and have put a total of 5200 miles on it. The longest road trip was from Portland Oregon to Palm Springs California about 1100 miles on I-5 . This road trip was 15 1/2 hours with stops just for gas and food. The seats are very comfortable and the car was a dream. After driving that distance you really get to know what your driving. Most impressive besides the handling and endless accelerating power was the fuel mileage, I was averaging in the high 20's and that's at speeds between 75 and 90mph most impressive for such a large car. The car never lost power even going up the LA Grapevine. The return trip was just as much fun and in record time!
Reborn Driver
David T, 03/24/2005
2005 Jaguar XJ-Series XJ8 L 4dr Sedan (4.2L 8cyl 6A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
This car has put the fun back in driving for me. What was a chore has become pure pleasure. I jump into my Jaguar at the slightest excuse. On the highway, you set the cruise control, settle into the pilot's seat, & luxuriate. What strikes me after driving high-end Volvos for 25 years (& a TR-6) is the quiet of the cab, the surge of power when needed, & the superb handling. And let's face it: there's no other car in the price range that has such beautiful styling. Audi, BMW, Mercedes, Lexus - especially from a 3/4 view - all look the same. I take pride in owning a classically distinctive motorcar that turns heads, esp'ly mine. Admittedly I've only owned it three months, but I'm still in love.
Great car
matthew , 04/29/2005
2005 Jaguar XJ-Series XJ8 4dr Sedan (4.2L 8cyl 6A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
This is one great car to own. It's bizarre how I catch myself driving this car much slower than any previous car I have owned. The reason: I feel like a million bucks driving it, and want to spend as much time behind the wheel as possible.
The best Jaguar ever!
Eric, 03/13/2005
2005 Jaguar XJ-Series XJ8 4dr Sedan (4.2L 8cyl 6A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
My first Jaguar was a 1997 XJ6L, bought certified pre-owned. It went to 140,000 miles before any repair problems. This new XJ8 is a better automobile in every way. It retains classic British feng shui with state-of-the art technology. I also own a Mercedes and Cadillac. The Jaguar is simply a superior automobile.
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