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I really, really like this car!!
Rick, 11/11/2017
updated 11/16/2018
2004 Jaguar XK-Series XKR 2dr Convertible (4.2L 8cyl S/C 6A)
11 of 11 people found this review helpful
I bought this '04 convertible used (in 2017) and to get an $87,000 car with under 40,000 miles for only $17,000, I call that a value - even if it is a few years old. Looks-wise, as far as I'm concerned this is the most beautiful car on the road! Anywhere! Ever! Period! The perfect update in body lines but still reminiscent of the legendary XKE. I can't stop looking at it! You know, anyone can buy a Camaro, Mustang or 'Vette, and they're nice cars and all, but they're a dime a dozen. With the XK, and especially the rare-ness of the "R", now you have class. People constantly stop to gawk and often ask me what it is. And it gives you a special feeling when you can reply, not "Chevy" or "Ford"...but "Jaguar"! The best was when I came out of a restaurant last month to find 6 elderly women ogling over it! Performance wise it's great, it is fast! Fastest on the road? No, not by a long shot, but faster than 95+% of them. There's nothing like leaving the light and being to 60 mph effortlessly (I'm talking only part throttle), looking back and seeing everyone still just getting rolling. And I always have to turn the stereo down when I do because the best music is the sound of that Eaton supercharger whine! Put the transmission in "Sport" mode and it snaps through the gears and if you nail it from a stop (before it shifts to 2nd, something it likes to do in short order) and it launches HARD! This car has a nearly perfect combination of looks and performance, it really is as quick as it looks. For a sports car it really rides quite nice considering its handling is so crisp. Another big plus is the gas mileage, I can easily get 28 mpg at 65 mph and that's GPS corrected for mileage over a 620 mile trip. How do you beat a car that looks like this, handles like this, looks like this, rides like this, looks like this and goes like this with nearly 400 supercharged V8 horsepower and gets this kind of mileage? Did I also mention what a looker it is too? The interior is beautiful too with the polished burled walnut and leather even though there's no place to really store anything. My biggest "gripe" is probably getting in, or especially, out of it. Tough, I can live with it. A useless "3 marble" tray in the console has a small tray and a 4 coin slot, pretty much a joke. I removed it and made a nice polished aluminum plate in which I installed a combination volt meter (because there isn't one), cig lighter socket (that's always powered now) and dual USB port as the only power outlet on the car is the cigarette lighter inside the ashtray which is only hot when the ignition is on. In this day & age you can't have too many charging ports for all your "stuff". I also removed the ridiculous nav system from the dash (it's user un-friendly, no touch screen controls, runs off a DVD player in the trunk (!) and the last update was before the car was even built. My 35 year old street wasn't even on it!) and I installed a nice Garmin in its place - and it looks factory. Same for the stereo. The old 2004 stereo has a 6 disc player in the trunk, no aux inputs and a cassette deck. Yeah, a cassette deck! Its did crank pretty well but I put a modern Pioneer in its place, replaced the amp in the trunk (kept the Alpine speakers, they're okay) and now I have a modern stereo that rattles the mirrors and interfaces with my phone. These few simple, cheap updates were all this car needed. Maintenance so far has been good, it's been easier to work on (so far) than I'd expected and so far parts (like brakes, etc.) haven't been out of line either. It really makes all the difference if you can take on repairs like this yourself, normal maintenance on these isn't too far out of reach of the average Joe and you'll save yourself a bundle. This car is a keeper. Did I mention how beautiful it is? It's been over a year, they asked if I wanted to update so I will. I've put about 17K on it now and it's STILL my all time favorite car! But I'll say this, anyone buying these new paid almost $90,000 and they were never a 90,000 dollar car! 60 maybe but not 90. My biggest gripe is the stupid little things that shouldn't be an issue on a car like this. The driver's seat squeaks and squawks when you're trying to get out so I'm going to have to fix that, everything is motorized and the power function for the head restraint (do you REALLY need a power head restraint?) just grinds and growls. Same for the motorized steering column. Every time you get out the wheel moves to the top (or else you'll never get out!) and when you get in you have to move it back down (actually it's supposed to do it automatically). I have to hit the down switch anywhere from 3 to 10 times to get the wheel back down. It's not a big repair but it's something else I have to fix. There is a little rattle in the dash I have to fix. Why should a $90,000 car have a rattly dash at under 60,000 miles? My 160,000 mile/13 winter Chevy truck has never had issues like these at all, what's that say?
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Fun to drive, the envy of the block
Dan S., 12/29/2004
2004 Jaguar XK-Series XK8 2dr Convertible (4.2L 8cyl 6A)
10 of 10 people found this review helpful
Can't believe the envious looks and comments we have had. Handles very well, great styling, reasonable gas mileage. Great acceleration. Surprisingly quiet ride with the top up. Problem getting routine parts such as oil filters, etc.
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Beautiful but costly
t2000s, 04/08/2004
2004 Jaguar XK-Series XK8 2dr Convertible (4.2L 8cyl 6A)
14 of 15 people found this review helpful
Beautiful car, get lots of compliments. Have had a lot of problems. Just recently had the whole engine replaced. Under warranty of course! Every couple of months its something else wrong. Power window went out on psgr side. Convertible top gets stuck often, cig. lighter goes out, engine coolant light always comes on, pwr to side mirror has gone out sveral times.
I LOVE THIS CAR
Dr Mike, 02/20/2009
2004 Jaguar XK-Series XKR 2dr Convertible (4.2L 8cyl S/C 6A)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
This car is amazing. The dealer is fantastic and I've had very few problems (a/c drainage hose clogged but was easily blown out by dealer and the lighter doesn't work). Otherwise the car has been a dream!
Dream Car
Maggie, 04/11/2008
2004 Jaguar XK-Series XK8 2dr Convertible (4.2L 8cyl 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Have wanted a Jag since the first time I spotted an XKE when I was a child. It's beautiful, fun and now I can't imagine not having one.
I LOVE MY JAGUAR!!!!
paulsobe, 05/13/2004
2004 Jaguar XK-Series XK8 2dr Convertible (4.2L 8cyl 6A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
This is my last car. I want to keep this carr orevver. It is a classic witthh mmodern technology. It never fails to attract people. I keep is spotlessly clean.
The classey XK8
Sandy , 07/24/2003
2004 Jaguar XK-Series XK8 2dr Convertible (4.2L 8cyl 6A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
Just can't say how wonderful the XK8 is to drive and own. How people stop to say "what a beautiful car". To drive it is even better.........just a dream. A true classic!
Ultimate Cat's "Meow" - WOW!!!!
Brooklyn Lion, 07/03/2004
2004 Jaguar XK-Series XK8 2dr Convertible (4.2L 8cyl 6A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
This is an incredibly fun car to drive. It is an eye turner: sleek, sexy and beautiful. Driving it makes you forget the few blemishes it has.
My xkr and its performance
gpkingfish, 01/21/2004
2004 Jaguar XK-Series XKR 2dr Convertible (4.2L 8cyl S/C 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I went from a 1997 xk8 to my 2003 xkr and I love it. It has a lot of power and it has the same design as the 1997 and I think that this is a plus. It handles well on curves and rough roads. It is small and somewhat cramped and you cannot sit in the "backseat" area.The drink holder needs to be re- designed.
The Bomb
Rap, 03/06/2004
2004 Jaguar XK-Series XKR 2dr Convertible (4.2L 8cyl S/C 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This car had one word to explain it awesome
exellent
alias?mike, 03/04/2004
2004 Jaguar XK-Series XK8 2dr Convertible (4.2L 8cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
it's the best car I ever drove
cool car
killio, 03/24/2004
2004 Jaguar XK-Series XKR 2dr Convertible (4.2L 8cyl S/C 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
this car is awesome Ilove my car I got it a year ago and It's great
AWSOME
Jon Hammack, 04/23/2004
2004 Jaguar XK-Series XKR 2dr Coupe (4.2L 8cyl S/C 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This is a great car
LOVE MY JAG
HAIM, 06/24/2004
2004 Jaguar XK-Series XKR 2dr Convertible (4.2L 8cyl S/C 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
PLEASURE TO DRIVE IT
beats Mercedes in quality
Samos, 08/08/2004
2004 Jaguar XK-Series XKR 2dr Coupe (4.2L 8cyl S/C 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
The experience is incredibly positive. Performance, feel and quality are better than ever at Jaguar's. I drove Audis and Mercedes before but they are no match to the XKR at all. Nice to let Porsche look strange too.
I KNOW! RIGHT?
I-man, 10/14/2019
2004 Jaguar XK-Series XK8 2dr Convertible (4.2L 8cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Bought my 2004 XK8 Jag used in 2015 had 69k and change, was skeptical at first, simply because I know the reputation of these cars. However mine has been flawless, everything works, i haven't done a thing to except change the oil. I put approx 5k on it, Sure it complains under hard acceleration but it surges forward with authority every time I punch the throttle. I wanted something other than a Camaro or Mustang (which I have 2014) I'm in love with lines and breath taking beauty like everyone else. --It's nowhere near worth 80k new or otherwise. However it's does everything I ask and more, i would buy another one, as long as it's after the 2003 model year in which they changed the plastic guides on the timing chain. FYI you hear guys blaming Ford the problems ie.. reliability, workmanship, whatever, that's nonsense! FORD actually improved the thing! The British never were that good at making reliable cars going back to who knows when!
Hope you like to visit the service dept
JG, 07/20/2003
2004 Jaguar XK-Series XK8 2dr Convertible (4.2L 8cyl 6A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
Looks great, drives great and is worth the $80,000.00 However, myself and everyone else that has ever owned this car has had nothing but problems with it. Problems that are too numerous to list. Usually every 3,000 miles when it is brought in for service, there is a list of 8-10 things wrong with the car. Convertible top is great but to put the cover on it for a finished look is a real pain and comes off when driving.
Great used car value
Wifescar, 09/06/2008
2004 Jaguar XK-Series XKR 2dr Coupe (4.2L 8cyl S/C 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
At 1/3 the new car cost that is like new,30K miles, documentation, extended 6 yr warranty, just had to get it for my wife. Been great, no problems and she looks great in it!! Brembo brake rotors are very expensive so look at them 1st. Car reminds me of the XKE I had 30 years ago. Great used car value!!
nice
derekc214, 07/24/2003
2004 Jaguar XK-Series XK8 2dr Convertible (4.2L 8cyl 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
it handles great it looks great i just put some good stuff into ot like some nice rims new seats and tires i top out at 170mph.
xk8conv
xk8, 07/28/2003
2004 Jaguar XK-Series XK8 2dr Convertible (4.2L 8cyl 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
great car . love the handling and the "j" gate shifter
GOOD LOOKING....NOT SO CLEVER!
LEEji, 08/23/2003
2004 Jaguar XK-Series XK8 2dr Convertible (4.2L 8cyl 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
What a beautiful car to look at,inside and out! I outfitted mine with the 19' wheels and it looks amazing.Now,driving it on the other hand is a different story,or you could say sailing it,o.k. that's unfair,my other car is an Audi S4 (on tracks!) This car creeks, shudders,and wobbles.The build quality is very questionable,which is probably something to do with Ford,only the cost of the parts are not quite in line with Ford! The V8 is good but feels dated and sounds like a taxi.I always feel like selling this car,then when i get out and look back i realise why i don't.
Jaguar XKR
JDRothschild, 09/17/2003
2004 Jaguar XK-Series XKR 2dr Convertible (4.2L 8cyl S/C 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
The most opulant interior I've seen in any auto. Timeless exterior styling. Everywhere I go, people take out their cameras and snap pictures. Incredible accelleration, unbelievable cornering (due to electronic suspension and traction control). Sophistocated integrated electronics have been very well thought out. This auto sets the standard for "high-performance" that no other auto can match.
awesome
gary Findlay, 09/03/2003
2004 Jaguar XK-Series XK8 2dr Coupe (4.2L 8cyl 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I have had 25 cars in the past 25 years and this is the best all around I have ever driven.
The Jaguar Experience
Alexandros, 09/22/2003
2004 Jaguar XK-Series XKR 2dr Convertible (4.2L 8cyl S/C 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I recently purchased a black Jaguar XKR Convertible, and have had the pleasure of driving it around, although mostly on the weekends. The overall performance of the car is overwhelming and it has proven to be both an elegant and a great sports car, both at high and low speeds. Fuel economy's not so good, but you forget about it once you're cruising.
2003 XK CONVERTABLE
MEL, 09/24/2003
2004 Jaguar XK-Series XK8 2dr Convertible (4.2L 8cyl 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
GREAT CONVERTABLE SPORTS CAR HUGS THE ROAD AT HIGHER SPEEDS THIS IS OUR SECOND XK CONVERTABLE WE FOUND THE CAR TO BE RELIABLE AND FUN TO DRIVE
Naughty..but Very Nice
Algi, 09/25/2003
2004 Jaguar XK-Series XK8 2dr Convertible (4.2L 8cyl 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Bought it for the looks and just plain concours elegance. I did have some repairs that I thought were not in standing with the cars great looks and 'new' reputation under Ford. However, take the top down and DRIVE IT !! It handles well enough for what it is...an elegant automobile with looks to kill. It is NOT a Hot Rod, (if you want that get a Mercedes 500 SL) Overall, a true Modern Classic that I intend to keep 'forever'...
XK8
abbefaria, 10/23/2003
2004 Jaguar XK-Series XK8 2dr Convertible (4.2L 8cyl 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I never thought I would want a performance vehicle, but I am in Love! It's like riging on my own private high-powered cloud. Plenty of power, very reliable, and the perfect body design bar none.
best in show!
Michelle A. Calo, 11/05/2003
2004 Jaguar XK-Series XK8 2dr Coupe (4.2L 8cyl 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I love my car it's a little hard to get in and out of because of the low roof
Wyoming
cut7, 11/07/2003
2004 Jaguar XK-Series XKR 2dr Convertible (4.2L 8cyl S/C 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I have never driven or owned a car that gets to the speeds as fast as my XKR does. I own 3 Jags (68 E, 90 XJS conv.) and the XKR is by far the fastest. As with all Jags, the looks are very sexy.
good
mean, 11/26/2003
2004 Jaguar XK-Series XK8 2dr Convertible (4.2L 8cyl 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
all togetther it is a good car to drive and it is real nice to look at. but it could be better.
Ascot XKR
caltany, 12/10/2003
2004 Jaguar XK-Series XKR 2dr Convertible (4.2L 8cyl S/C 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Fantastic, fun, classy, a great car on a sunny day in the English countryside!
Jaguar XK8 - exciting sports car
Bob Rassa, 01/02/2004
2004 Jaguar XK-Series XK8 2dr Coupe (4.2L 8cyl 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This car is extremely good-looking, sleek and handsome, handles like a dream, outstanding performanc
Big Jag
Boltman, 01/16/2004
2004 Jaguar XK-Series XK8 2dr Convertible (4.2L 8cyl 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Repair cost, when needed, is very expensive. The parts drive the cost of repair up, the labor is usually competitive.
New Owner.
Gap, 01/17/2004
2004 Jaguar XK-Series XKR 2dr Convertible (4.2L 8cyl S/C 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
The wife lets me drive it. It's fun. Goes like hell. Just have to get use to the gear range. Wife likes the sound system & the color.
The jaguar for me
Alexander Whatley, 01/20/2004
2004 Jaguar XK-Series XKR 2dr Convertible (4.2L 8cyl S/C 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This car is fantastic the engine knows no boundries it is stylish and the best of all british.
XKR Better than the new SL500
Sheila Morgan, 01/24/2004
2004 Jaguar XK-Series XKR 2dr Convertible (4.2L 8cyl S/C 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I have purchased both cars. I like the XKR better for two reason. Its much roomier, and it is much more stylish in my opion I guess you can sum it up by the word "class"
Awsome speed with class
Mike F, 01/24/2004
2004 Jaguar XK-Series XKR 2dr Coupe (4.2L 8cyl S/C 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This is no plastic interior corvette or cheap plastic viper. Interior is wood with leather, very classy, with 390 horsepower it beats anything on the road less than $100,000 (except the 500 hp viper) Great bargain for great speed and class
Very Impressed!
bwanna, 02/16/2004
2004 Jaguar XK-Series XK8 2dr Convertible (4.2L 8cyl 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
It was a present for my wife. The criterior was elegant,classy and a convertible. She fell in love with immediatly and after the test drive was convinced. The same day we had driven a Mercedes 500, a Boxer,a Vet and a Saab. But in the end as much as I may have settled for another car she felt the XK8 was the one! The dealership was terrific and we took delivery the next day.
Very pleased owner
jackson, 02/08/2006
2004 Jaguar XK-Series XKR 2dr Convertible (4.2L 8cyl S/C 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This car is an extremely pleasant car to drive. It has the combination of power and luxury (something hard to find). The V8 twin supercharged really comes to the party!
Perfect
Frajkal;fd, 02/29/2004
2004 Jaguar XK-Series XKR 2dr Convertible (4.2L 8cyl S/C 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Perfect handles great the best car ive ever had even better than a Mclaren F1
Jaguar XKR R Perfornance Package
David Foster, 03/02/2004
2004 Jaguar XK-Series XKR 2dr Coupe (4.2L 8cyl S/C 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This platinum exterior and charcoal interior vehicle is equiped with the R Performance package which includes 20 inch Detroit 2 piece wheels, cross drilled Brembo brakes, sits 2 inches lower and provides significant performance improvement over the standard XKR. Interior is Recaro seating with brushed chrome, wood and leather. Includes Momo leather steering wheel and shift knob.
the real ultimate driving macine
art vandelae, 03/03/2004
2004 Jaguar XK-Series XKR 2dr Convertible (4.2L 8cyl S/C 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
this car rides impeckably smooth.fast. handling is better than others. Jaguar finds a seemingly flawless blend of passion and devotion towards thier cars.
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BrianLee, 03/18/2004
2004 Jaguar XK-Series XK8 2dr Coupe (4.2L 8cyl 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I love this car. All the things one hears about Jaguars aren't true. I've never had a problem with it.
first time buyer
jaglovr, 03/23/2004
2004 Jaguar XK-Series XK8 2dr Convertible (4.2L 8cyl 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Bought a '99 a year ago. It's certainly beautiful, get lots of compliments on it! When a teenager (35 yrs. ago), wanted and loved the XKE. Told friends one day that I'd have a Jag, now have two, Vandenplas and this one! When I get tired of the rougher ride, I go to the big one. Have had no problems so far. Love the looks and the looks we get!
Eye candy
docdave, 05/18/2004
2004 Jaguar XK-Series XK8 2dr Coupe (4.2L 8cyl 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Top notch car,,,great handling
my xkr
nsxman, 05/26/2004
2004 Jaguar XK-Series XKR 2dr Convertible (4.2L 8cyl S/C 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
It is fast, smooth, and comfortable. Sure footed and a dream to drive. The styling is tsteful and timeless.
XKR
Jeff Siebels, 06/09/2004
2004 Jaguar XK-Series XKR 2dr Convertible (4.2L 8cyl S/C 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Excellent, car is solid powerfull and sinfully goodlooking
Janets' XK8 Kitty
Janet S. Leon, 07/15/2004
2004 Jaguar XK-Series XK8 2dr Convertible (4.2L 8cyl 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I've owned this type vehicle for the past 14 years, buying annually to semi- annually. I have that much faith & love for these machines. Not much maintenance, just menial things like oil changes, filters & maybe a computer glitch this year on the transmission (first time!) Overall, because I don't have a dealership in Corpus, it still doesn't concern me much about repairs. They are all small enough to extremely enjoy this great car that sounds like it purrs when you're driving into your big garage! I love the feel, elegance, drive, reliability & social status you receive when buying this vehicle. You can't afford to miss out on this car!
SuperJag - 2004 XKR Coupe
JON, 11/13/2007
2004 Jaguar XK-Series XKR 2dr Coupe (4.2L 8cyl S/C 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I recently upgraded my xk8 to a 2004 xkr - what a machine! The growl of the supercharged V8 alone, is worth the ownership fee. The Jag is an almost perfect mixture of grace and pace, its truly lovely. Its nice to see people still taking such an interest in the car when you take it out - it just oozes sex appeal.