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2005 Jaguar XJ-Series User Reviews

2005 Jaguar XJ-Series Review Ratings

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  • Performance:5 out of 5 stars5 out of 5 stars5 out of 5 stars5 out of 5 stars5 out of 5 stars 5 / 5
  • Appearance:5 out of 5 stars5 out of 5 stars5 out of 5 stars5 out of 5 stars5 out of 5 stars 5 / 5
  • Build Quality:4.8 out of 5 stars4.8 out of 5 stars4.8 out of 5 stars4.8 out of 5 stars4.8 out of 5 stars 4.8 / 5
  • Overall:4.8 out of 5 stars4.8 out of 5 stars4.8 out of 5 stars4.8 out of 5 stars4.8 out of 5 stars 4.8 / 5

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Vaughn writes:
2005 Jaguar XJ-Series 4 Dr Vanden Plas Sedan Review
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Power, Ride, Handling, Features

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Stock Grille

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2005 Jaguar Xj Vanden Plas — The car drives like a dream. Couldn't ask for more performance or smoother power from the 4.2L V8. More toys than anyone could ever ask for either. Plus - it gets great gas mileage. All in all, the kitty delivers flawlessly.

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Anthony writes:
2005 Jaguar XJ-Series 4 Dr Super V8 Supercharged Sedan Review
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The whine from the supercharger on kickdown

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A bit fragile in the Dubai heat, repairs starting to get expensive

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Perfect Car For An Englishman Abroad — The Jag I always wanted - all the toys, most of them still work, fast enough to have to be careful, rare enough to turn heads, nice to leave with the valet parking, everything you need in a car, only costs £25 to fill the tank :-)

Primary Use: Commuting to work

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Sarah writes:
2005 Jaguar XJ-Series 4 Dr XJ8 L Review
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wonderful...

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seating is a bit uncomfortable , maybe because it's a sports car. I luv the Murano seats more.

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Wonderful Luxurious Car — great car, super fast, super luxurious, everything is electronic and adjustable, nice audible navigation system, even talks.....a lot more extras...luv it.

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Duncan writes:
2005 Jaguar XJ-Series 4 Dr XJ8 L Sedan Review
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British Classic

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wish it was mine

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Hired From Hertz In Houston — Great car; acceleration was awesome; cruising at 90 mph on open roads as if you were driving at 50!!!

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Walt writes:
2005 Jaguar XJ-Series 4 Dr XJ8 L Review
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Comfort, style, responsive and reliable.

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Negatives? Hey this is a Jaguar.

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My New Jag Xj8l - 3 Years And Counting . . . — Performance? Man, I live in the wrong State, L0L I nail this baby and I'm 80-90 by the end of the block. Squeaks & Rattles? Only when I take my moms Chryslerout for a spin. Appearance. Well, would you believe i still get the compliments after 3 years. Cost of Ownership - yea, does this baby depreciate fast. But I get astonishing gas mileage. Long trips down the interstate a whopping 36MPG at a steady 80MPH. Normally I get low 20's with each tank although just the 2 mi to work and home pulls me down to 18. Who cares if it takes SuperHi-test. Fun factor. Yes, this car is fun to drive (and comfy too)

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Cost $61,330 Original MSRP $22,394 Average Instant Market Value $16,816 Average Instant Market Value
Gas Mileage (highway) 28 24 22
Horsepower 294 294 390
Crash Test Rating 8 8
Front Leg Room (inches) 43.30 43.0 43.3

Reviews From Other Years

2012 Jaguar XJ-Series Reviews

2012 Xj By Mike

Bought the car 12/12 to replace the 7 series. Sharp styling, and great performance with this one. Hoping this jaguar is going to be a lot of fun for many years to come. Really impressed with the techn... Read More

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2011 Jaguar XJ-Series Reviews

If I Were Not Such A Car Snob It Would Be Great; However, I Am A Car Snob... By dochylski

Beautiful looking, attractive car. Ride is okay, handling is a bit challenging. Other heavy imports are better on curves. Shifting in full auto leaves a bit to be desired. I get a lot of complimen... Read More

Proper Cat! :) By Radek

I used this car for business, I am an executive chauffeur and this car looks the part for the job! I get a lot of excited comments equally from my customers as well as from passers-by. The new 2011 ... Read More

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2010 Jaguar XJ-Series Reviews

Jaguar Xj Supersport By Umar

its a whole new dramatic looking car on the road with the latest technology and good dynamics...it is all alluminium built and features a 5.0litre petrol engine...the interior is extremely luxurious a... Read More

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2009 Jaguar XJ-Series Reviews

Live And Breathe Fir It By Billy

The Jaguar XJ8l is fantastic and I just cant say enough about the distinction and prestige, ellngence that the xj has the wood veener s and interior leather are perfection just that the seats could ... Read More

Perfectly The Best Car In The Grand Saloon Segment By Umar

its a bit old school jag but have you seen the next jag xj,the 2010 one...its awesome.performance is simply what a jaguar susposed to be which is GREAT and fast.the car is seriously fun on open roads ... Read More

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2008 Jaguar XJ-Series Reviews

2,500 Miles And Already Having Transmission Problems. By Showoff

I bought my 2008 XJ8L with zero miles on it and at 2,500 miles I started having what some web sites refer to as "the lurch". When I come to a rolling stop I feel a thump as the transmission downshift... Read More

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