Overview & Reviews

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

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

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

User Reviews:

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  Great car - 2005 Jaguar XJ-Series
  By matthew - March 7 - 8:26 pm

  This is one great car to own. Its bizarre how I catch myself driving this car much slower than any previous car I have owned. The reason: I feel like a million bucks driving it, and want to spend as much time behind the wheel as possible.

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  Jaguar vaden plas review - 2005 Jaguar XJ-Series
  By victor j palmucci - January 27 - 10:00 am

  great car no complaints

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  XJ8 - 2005 Jaguar XJ-Series
  By Stanley Langbein - December 9 - 4:56 pm

  Its good, the car is very fine, its fun to drive, and accelerates very smoothly.

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  Hit the Road - 2005 Jaguar XJ-Series
  By Michael Roberts - October 8 - 6:53 pm

  I have owned my new XJ8-L for 6 months and have put a total of 5200 miles on it. The longest road trip was from Portland Oregon to Palm Springs California about 1100 miles on I-5 . This road trip was 15 1/2 hours with stops just for gas and food. The seats are very comfortable and the car was a dream. After driving that distance you really get to know what your driving. Most impressive besides the handling and endless accelerating power was the fuel mileage, I was averaging in the high 20s and thats at speeds between 75 and 90mph most impressive for such a large car. The car never lost power even going up the LA Grapevine. The return trip was just as much fun and in record time!

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  The Un-M5 - 2005 Jaguar XJ-Series
  By John - December 24 - 9:53 pm

  Looking for a fast, comfortable, and unique car is difficult in todays car market. When you nail the throttle and the supercharger responds with rrrrooowwwooowwh! All you need to do is lay into the accelerator, invoke its supercharged 4220-cc V-8s 390 bhp and 399 lb.-ft. of torque — and hold on! The suspension is not Track Day Lotus but its also not Brougham DeVille. Jaguar was able to find a happy medium between the two. As far as the interior goes, you always feel like first class British Airways in the front or the rear seats. Set the desired gap and speed on this radar-based system, Jaguars ACC adjusts itself to maintain a safe combination of both. All in all a fantastic car!

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  I Luv my Vanden Plas - 2005 Jaguar XJ-Series
  By gomccall - November 21 - 10:00 am

  This sedan is without a doubt the best vehicle I have owned to date.As a former Jaguar XJ8 owner in the late nineties,and then a BMW 700 series owner, I can tell you the new Jaguar Vanden Plas is a joy to drive. I have 10k miles on it and have not had to have it serviced once.The computer assisted auto leveling air shocks perform flawlessly giving you that cushy ride without that swaying or bouncing feel.It has an extremely quite ride, in fact, it is much quieter than its brother,the XJ8 model.I could go on and on about all the excellent features this car offers but in closing I will simply say that Jaguar finally got it right this time.

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  Dream Coach - 2005 Jaguar XJ-Series
  By Allan Baker - February 22 - 10:40 pm

  Well, its been a couple of months since I picked up this motor coach -- thats right, it is not just a car, but a true motor coach. Power, speed, quick feet and sure footing! I had a 2002 Mercedes S500, Sport Sedan - - no comparison! That was a mere car! This is something more! The heads turn and they stare when this motor coach is in their presence. This model is not for the shy and certainly not for the small ego! You have to have driving passion and pride to get in and out this joy!

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  jaguar KJ8 - 2005 Jaguar XJ-Series
  By R. Anapolsky - January 4 - 8:40 pm

  This is a wonderful automobile to drive. I can say without question it is the best auto that I have owned and driven in my nearly 50 years of driving.

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  Excellent ride surprisingly sporty - 2005 Jaguar XJ-Series
  By Wendy - June 3 - 12:53 am

  Excellent ride, strong V8 and smooth transmission. More engine noise at high speed than S-class. Interior design and comfort is superb.

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  My favorite car EVER!!! - 2005 Jaguar XJ-Series
  By Daniel Chao - April 8 - 2:44 am

  I have the black on black xj8 L. I got some sexy 20 inch rims for it. Smoke the windows. My car is super sick. Everywhere I go everyone looks. I bought this car because of the price and what you get for it. People think you have to be a baller to drive this car. I did buy my car used with 80000 miles on it. But the conditions were immaculate. I am having some minor issues with the air suspension and I know the shocks on this car are very expensive. But I rather drive a Jaguar with this type of attitude than anything on the street for this year 2005. I have the nicest car on the block. I wish I could post a picture so you guys can see but unfortunately I cant. I highly recommend people who want this car to buy it in black or in white. Any other color will make the car look like any other car. Has to be black an exceptional white. I promise you that if you buy this car in black and smoke the windows you will be feeling like the boss of the road