2005 Jaguar XJ-Series Review

Name: 2005 Jaguar XJ-Series Review
Brand: Jaguar
Price: 1842 USD
Rating: 4.9 (59 reviews)

2004 Jaguar XJ-Series XJ8 4dr Sedan Shown

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Jaguar XJ-Series types

Sedan
XJR

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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.

Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2005 Jaguar XJ-Series XJ8 4dr Sedan (4.2L 8cyl 6A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $4.58 per gallon for premium unleaded in Ohio.}

Monthly estimates based on costs in Ohio

$286/mo

$224/mo

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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 …

Love It

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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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 …

Great old Barge

Jeremy Bell, 02/20/2018

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

I bought this vehicle at 123k mi / 15 years old. Its come along way down the Depreciation Curve - from $85k to $6.5k It rides extremely well - its a large comfortable car. The trick (for me) is finding a good long-term previous owner ! Many of these are on a one-way trip to a 'Buy Here/Pay Here' lot... There's an Arab saying : When buying a Camel, look closer at the Seller than the …

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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	$286/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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Safety

Key safety features on the XJ-Series include:

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Stability Control

2005 Jaguar XJ-Series Review

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