2005 Jaguar XJ-Series Review

Name: 2005 Jaguar XJ-Series
Brand: Jaguar
Price: 3753 USD
Rating: 4.9 (60 reviews)

Price Estimate: $3,753 - $6,066

2005 Jaguar XJ-Series Vanden Plas Sedan Exterior

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Jaguar XJ-Series types

Sedan
XJR

Edmunds' Expert Review

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Pros

Supple ride quality, powerful V8 engines, roomy interior, more athletic than you might think.

Cons

Fussy interior controls, clumsy transmission shifter, CD changer is still in the trunk.

What’s new

Long-wheelbase models are added to the lineup in standard, Vanden Plas and Super V8 trim.

Edmunds says

An all-aluminum body and high-tech air suspension combined with classic Jaguar styling give the XJ a fighting chance against its German rivals.

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2005 Jaguar XJ-Series
XJ8 L Sedan
$10,995
fair price
$1,300 below market
- 69,760 miles
- 1 accident, 1 owner, personal use only
- 16 City / 25 Hwy MPG
- A to Z Autosports (453 mi away)
- Leather Seats
- Sunroof/Moonroof
- Power Driver Seat
- Parking sensors
- Power Liftgate/Trunk
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Located in Madison, WI
2005 Jaguar XJ8 L - Sharp Ebony Black on Black - Powerful 4.0L V8 Engine - Low Low Miles !! - Driven Less Than 3k Miles Per Year (69k Tota...
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: No
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
19 Combined MPG (16 City/25 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: SAJWA79C65SG39092
Stock: 3571
Certified Pre-Owned: No
2005 Jaguar XJ-Series
XJ8 L Sedan
$6,900
- 185,679 miles
- No accidents, 4 owners, personal use only
- 16 City / 25 Hwy MPG
- Diamond Motors (482 mi away)
- Leather Seats
- Sunroof/Moonroof
- Power Driver Seat
- Parking sensors
- Power Liftgate/Trunk
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Located in Pecatonica, IL
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
19 Combined MPG (16 City/25 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: SAJWA79C95SG45663
Stock: G45663
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 08-26-2025

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Jaguar XJ-Series Owner Reviews

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Bill, 02/17/2016

2005 Jaguar XJ-Series XJ8 L 4dr Sedan (4.2L 8cyl 6A)

I have enjoyed it for a year so far. It has been very reliable. It has surprised me on performance and fuel mileage. City about 17 and I made a trip from Atlanta to Birmingham last summer with the A/C on and got 29.3 mpg! On the trip computer B I keep up with the oil change, but it also shows MPG. On the first 5000 mile run it averaged 21.5. Not bad for a big car. It is not a slouch …

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Jaguar lover, 12/06/2006

2005 Jaguar XJ-Series XJ8 L 4dr Sedan (4.2L 8cyl 6A)

This is my third Jaguar and by far the best. The quality of this car is outstanding. Owning a Jag always meant you had to have a back up auto to drive when your Jag was in the shop. But, not anymore. Class, comfort, reliability and prestige you can't get from a German or Japanese mark. Four good sized adults can fit easily in this car and everyone is happy. The aluminum body, V8 and six …

Best used car value ever

nate93460, 09/04/2014

2005 Jaguar XJ-Series Vanden Plas 4dr Sedan (4.2L 8cyl 6A)

We purchased this car 2 years ago with just over 90k on the odometer, and couldn't be happier with it. now with over 100k on it it still looks and drives like it just rolled out of the showroom. The leather seats hardly show any wear at all, there aren't any odd squeaks or rattles, everything works exactly as it should. The only thing that may need attention in the future is the …

Absolute BEST car in it's class

#1 Luxury Sedan , 06/24/2005

2005 Jaguar XJ-Series Vanden Plas 4dr Sedan (4.2L 8cyl 6A)

I recently bought this car after test driving a BMW 750Li, Lexus LS, and a Mercedes S500. Let me tell you, when I test drove my car (05' Vanden Plas) for the first time, it was a great feeling. The V8 is smooth yet very fast.. sounds like a cat growling when accelerating which I love! I think, if you're going to buy an XJ, you simply MUST buy the Vanden Plas. The wood and leather …

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2005 XJ-Series Highlights

Type:

Sedan

Trim:

XJ8

Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee	$61,330
Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	19 MPG
Cost to Drive	$249/month
Seating	5 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	16.4 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	rear wheel drive
Warranty	4 years / 50,000 miles

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