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4.88 out of 5 stars

One of the Best Cars I Have Owned

Tom, Boca Raton FL, 12/21/2004
2005 Jaguar XJ-Series Vanden Plas 4dr Sedan (4.2L 8cyl 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful

After owning a Lexus and BMW, I decided to buy a Jaguar - VDP. Excellent car in styling, comfort, reliablility, handling and dealer service. In a Class of Its Own, The German & Japanese cars cannot compare.

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5 out of 5 stars

Amazing stylish car top quality

Diego from Fl usa. , 03/15/2021
2005 Jaguar XJ-Series Vanden Plas 4dr Sedan (4.2L 8cyl 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful

I bougth my jag vanden plas 2005. 64 k miles one owner from naples Fl. This is a great smooth car to drive amazing response v8 and super comfortable , A great buy among this category 👍👍. Iam surprised !!!! The best jag i ever had. Diego.

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5 out of 5 stars

I Luv my Vanden Plas

gomccall, 09/25/2004
2005 Jaguar XJ-Series Vanden Plas 4dr Sedan (4.2L 8cyl 6A)
8 of 10 people found this review helpful

This sedan is without a doubt the best vehicle I have owned to date.As a former Jaguar XJ8 owner in the late nineties,and then a BMW 700 series owner, I can tell you the new Jaguar Vanden Plas is a joy to drive. I have 10k miles on it and have not had to have it serviced once.The computer assisted auto leveling air shocks perform flawlessly giving you that cushy ride without that swaying or bouncing feel.It has an extremely quite ride, in fact, it is much quieter than it's brother,the XJ8 model.I could go on and on about all the excellent features this car offers but in closing I will simply say that Jaguar finally got it right this time.

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5 out of 5 stars

My favorite car EVER!!!

Daniel Chao, 07/25/2015
2005 Jaguar XJ-Series XJ8 L 4dr Sedan (4.2L 8cyl 6A)
14 of 19 people found this review helpful

I have the black on black xj8 L. I got some sexy 20 inch rims for it. Smoke the windows. My car is super sick. Everywhere I go everyone looks. I bought this car because of the price and what you get for it. People think you have to be a baller to drive this car. I did buy my car used with 80000 miles on it. But the conditions were immaculate. I am having some minor issues with the air suspension and I know the shocks on this car are very expensive. But I rather drive a Jaguar with this type of attitude than anything on the street for this year 2005. I have the nicest car on the block. I wish I could post a picture so you guys can see but unfortunately I can't. I highly recommend people who want this car to buy it in black or in white. Any other color will make the car look like any other car. Has to be black an exceptional white. I promise you that if you buy this car in black and smoke the windows you will be feeling like the boss of the road

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5 out of 5 stars

Better than Mercedes & BMW

Carol, 09/01/2005
2005 Jaguar XJ-Series XJ8 L 4dr Sedan (4.2L 8cyl 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

We have owned both S SERIES Mercedes & 7 series BMW. Our 2005 long body Jaguar XJ8L is better riding, handling, more beautiful inside & out, more standard equipment than either of the above, better gas mileage, more room inside & trunk. Better warrantee, free service, free maintenance, off road service.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Great Car

JagLovR, 11/03/2004
2005 Jaguar XJ-Series Super V8 4dr Sedan (4.2L 8cyl S/C 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

Use this car as both a weekend car and my driver takes me to work in it during the week. Great features, lovely woodwork. SUPER FAST SuperV8! SATNav EASY TO USE! Comftorable Ride! After owning XKR's I know Jags to be well built machines. I have no doubt my SuperV8 will be!

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4.88 out of 5 stars

XJ VDP V-8

Donmoore, 11/18/2004
2005 Jaguar XJ-Series Vanden Plas 4dr Sedan (4.2L 8cyl 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

Yeah, you have to be definitive when placing it in drive or it will stop in neutral. Actually, that may be a safety feature!! But, I love it and it just changes the value you equate to yourself to permit youself to drive such an automobile! Man, what a drive.

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5 out of 5 stars

cortez , 10/22/2004
2005 Jaguar XJ-Series Vanden Plas 4dr Sedan (4.2L 8cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

this jaguar will give more bang for your buck. comfort, performance,great warrenty, you just can't beat it!

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5 out of 5 stars

My XJ8

Ed Piccolino, 05/11/2005
2005 Jaguar XJ-Series XJ8 4dr Sedan (4.2L 8cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

A remarkable combination of agile performance, but not at the sacrifice of a very comfortable ride -- up to now, an impossible combination.

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4.38 out of 5 stars

My Jaguar XJ8

Richard Anapolsky, 05/07/2005
2005 Jaguar XJ-Series XJ8 4dr Sedan (4.2L 8cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

I love the vehicle, it's look, ride and performance. The only major problem I have had is the computer system/modules. I find warning lights going on and then the dealer having problems tracing the route of the problem. Changing any of the 8 computer modules doesn't correct the problem. Hopefully the problem will be found and I will be able to enjoy my XJ8 even more. I have also not been able to find a supplier of the trailer hitch that Jaguar says is available for use with this auto. In addition producing an auto that is wired for cellular use and being told by the dealer that to activate it is $1,00- is ridiculous. Jaguar should price the activation to be affordable.

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