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We have a limited number of reviews for the 2005 XK-Series, so we've included reviews for other years of the XK-Series since its last redesign.
Superb GT Car
Jag Lover, 06/02/2016
2005 Jaguar XK-Series XKR 2dr Coupe (4.2L 8cyl S/C 6A)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
This 2005 XKR coupe is the third Jag I have owned. Previous cars included a 1969 E-Type 2+2 and a 2004 XK8 coupe. While this car is now 11 years old, it is drop dead gorgeous, and I still find myself sneaking out to the garage occasionally at night just to admire it. The DNA from the E-Type is much more obvious for this first series of XK8s and XKRs than the 2nd generation XK8s and XKRs, and just like the E-Type, these cars will always look beautiful no matter how old they become. And while they look great in photos, they have a very striking physical presence when seen in the flesh that rivals any exotic from Italy or Germany. I never feel as though I am playing second fiddle when driving this car. If the E-Type is a WWII Spitfire, the XKR is a Lear jet on steroids. It is a superb, outrageously beautiful, classy, and fast GT car with an original 2005 sticker price of just shy of $100,000 that can now be purchased for around a quarter of that price. Eventually, the ones with low miles and in great condition are going to begin to appreciate significantly in value. The perfect combination of speed, grace and sensuous good looks. A thing of beauty is a joy forever.
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Driving a dream
midaem, 08/16/2004
2005 Jaguar XK-Series XKR 2dr Convertible (4.2L 8cyl S/C 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
This is like driving all the spactacular car dreams you've had all your life. It handles like I don't even need to be there. When you are driving the XKR you KNOW there is NO BETTER car on the road. It is the best, and you are in it. Strangers talk to me at red lights and in parking lots, and I know its not because of my red hair on my 50 year old body. Its all about the car. I am the princess I never got to be when I was a girl, I am the Homecoming Queen, but mostly I am the plastic surgeon's wife who EARNED this little piece of ultimate luxury.
2005 Jaguar XK-Series for sale near you
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- XK8 ConvertibleMSRP: $14,495101 mi away
- XKR CoupeMSRP: $11,975254 mi away
- XKR ConvertibleMSRP: $10,980276 mi away
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Nothing beats a Jag
Gebhardt, 07/07/2004
2005 Jaguar XK-Series XK8 2dr Convertible (4.2L 8cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
When I went looking for a car for my wife, I never anticipated buying a Jag. When I walked in, I knew the XK8 was the best looking car I had ever seen, and it handled just like I thought it would. A fantastic buy, and I have never been more happy with a car in my life, and my wife is thrilled by her georgeous convertible. My only problem is I drive too fast in it.
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.
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.