Used 2005 Jaguar XJ-Series Consumer Reviews
Used XJ-Series for sale
Jaguar XJ8
Steven Bragg, 03/12/2005
2005 Jaguar XJ-Series XJ8 4dr Sedan (4.2L 8cyl 6A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
My 2004 XJ8 is a quality luxury automobile which handles like a dream. It gets the best fuel economy in its class, with 18 mpg in the city and 28 mpg on the highway. It has a plush interior with leather and real wood trim, telescoping and electronic tilting steering, rain-sensing wipers, rear collision avoidance radar, electronically adjustable pedals, and many other luxury accessories and features. The styling is elegant. The over-all body length is shorter than previous models, but the wheel base is longer: giving it better handling than previous models. The weight of the vehicle is about 1,000 pounds less than previous models of XJ series, resulting in better fuel economy.
I love my Jag
John, 11/10/2010
2005 Jaguar XJ-Series XJ8 L 4dr Sedan (4.2L 8cyl 6A)
10 of 18 people found this review helpful
I have been an owner of Audi A8 and Merc CLS AMG. And I must say they both do their thing very well - separately. My AMG is wickedly fast, the A8 comfortable. But my Jag is the only car so far that does all these things well - in one handsome package. The surprise bonus is the economy; it runs more frugally than my previous A6! The aluminum frame is light and nimble, making this a fun car to drive actually. Its handling is not far off than the AMG, yet it's backseats are much more spacious. Awesome!
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2005 XJ8
Chris, 01/22/2005
2005 Jaguar XJ-Series XJ8 4dr Sedan (4.2L 8cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I have owned numerous luxury sedans (including other Jaguars), and this one certainly ranks near the top. It is "tight," quiet and responsive. The ride is smooth, although not "floaty." The interior is comfortable, and the seats conform well to my body. Having a rather long daily commute, I have already clocked approximately 12,000 miles. The only repair that I have had thus far was due to loose trim in the trunk.
Best car I've owned
Jim, 01/05/2006
2005 Jaguar XJ-Series XJ8 L 4dr Sedan (4.2L 8cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
The XJ8L is probably the best automobile I have owned. Just drove it from Chicago to upstate NY and achieved almost 30 MPG! The ride was great and engine performance excellent. The interior is luxurious and spacious for road trips. After owning two Mercedes Benz E series, I think I've found a winner!
Classy and Quick
Dan Derrick, 01/10/2006
2005 Jaguar XJ-Series XJ8 4dr Sedan (4.2L 8cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
The Jaguar is a bit of a paradox. Folks look at the classic Jaguar appearance and make assumptions, but this aluminum XJ is light, quick and responsive. The car handles well, and is comfortable. The cabin has plenty of space, but it also retains a warmth and coziness that is unique to Jaguar